Petition Package for RASM Board Nominations

May 27, 2015
The slate of nominees for 2016 Officers and Directors of the Realtor® Association of
Sarasota and Manatee has been announced. The Bylaws contain a provision for
additional candidates to be placed in nomination by a petition signed by at least 50
RASM Realtor® Members eligible to vote. The petition shall clearly indicate the position
being sought. The deadline for petitions to be submitted is Friday, June 19th at 5:00 pm.
The pages that follow contain a job description for each officer position and director,
including the qualifications for each position. The proposed candidate must complete
the Nomination Form and the Agreement to Serve. Those two forms and a digital
photograph must accompany the petition when submitted.
If you wish to have your name or the name of another Realtor® member of RASM,
added to the ballot, please obtain signatures on the enclosed petition and submit to
Kathy Roberts at the south office address below or by e-mail to
Kathy@SarasotaManateeRealtors.com, to be received by 5:00 pm on Friday, June
19th.
South Office: 2320 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota FL 34232
North Office: 10910 Technology Terrace, Lakewood Ranch FL 34211
Phone: 941-952-3400
Fax: 941-952-3401
Nomination Petition
We, the undersigned, do hereby petition the Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee to have the name of
, added to the election ballot to serve as
(position being sought) beginning January 1, 2016.
Fifty signatures are required, at least half of whom are in a firm other than the petitioner. The petition must be filed with
the Association by 5:00 pm on Friday, June 19th.
Each person affixing their signature certifies that they are a Realtor® Member in good standing of the Realtor®
Association of Sarasota and Manatee.
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Firm Name
Signature
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Petitioning Director Nomination Form
If candidate is petitioning to serve as a Director in 2016, this form must accompany the petition
and be delivered by 5:00 pm on June 19, 2015 to Kathy Roberts by fax to 952-3401 or e-mail to
Kathy@SarasotaManateeRealtors.com.
Name
Phone
Company
E-mail
Address
Consideration for
□ Director
County of primary residence
□ Yes □ No
I have been a Realtor® member of the Realtor® Association of Sarasota and
Manatee (or its predecessors) for at least two years.
□ Yes □ No
I have served on a committee of the Association (or its predecessors) in the last
five years.
Why are you interested in serving as a Director of the Realtor® Association of Sarasota and
Manatee?
Please tell us about your experience in volunteer/leadership positions with RASM, SAR, MAR,
other Realtor® associations, civic or community organizations, or relevant employment
experience (or attach a brief resume).
Describe the skills, talents, or expertise that you would bring to the position being sought.
Other current volunteer commitments (in other organizations or the community):
Agreement to Serve as Director
I, __________________________________, acknowledge that I have been nominated
to serve as a Director of the Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee for a threeyear term beginning January 1, 2016.
I fully understand that this position requires that I serve the members of the Association
and that I represent the members in the decisions and activities of the Association. I
acknowledge my responsibility to always place the interest of the Association above my
personal considerations.
I understand that e-mail communication is the primary form of communication for this
Association. I will read my e-mail and promptly notify the Association office if my
address changes.
I pledge to faithfully execute the responsibilities of the office for which I have been
nominated. I further pledge to uphold the bylaws of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
REALTORS®, the Florida REALTORS®, and the Realtor® Association of Sarasota and
Manatee.
Recognizing that I cannot adequately represent the views of the membership if I am not
present at meetings, I pledge to attend every meeting of the Board of Directors and
agree that my signature below constitutes a resignation if I am absent from any three (3)
regular meetings in a calendar year.
I will, to the best of my ability, serve as an example of this Association’s Code of Ethics
in all my actions, both as an officer or director of the Association and as a REALTOR®. I
will uphold and support the decisions made by the Directors of the Association.
I acknowledge that any failure by me to abide by this Agreement may result in action by
the Board, including, but not necessarily limited to, removal from office.
Signature
Print Name
Date
Petitioning Officer Nomination Form
If candidate is petitioning to serve as an officer in 2016, this form must accompany the petition
and be delivered by 5:00 pm on June 19, 2015 to Kathy Roberts by fax to 952-3401 or e-mail to
Kathy@SarasotaManateeRealtors.com.
Name
Phone
Company
E-mail
Address
Consideration for
□ President-Elect
□ Treasurer
□ Secretary
□ Yes □ No I have been a Realtor® member of the Realtor® Association of Sarasota and
Manatee (or its predecessors) for at least two years.
□ Yes □ No I have served at least one year as a Director or Officer of RASM, SAR, or MAR
in the last five years.
□ Yes □ No I have served at least one year as a committee chair of RASM, SAR, or MAR in
the last five years. Why are you interested in serving as an Officer of the Realtor® Association of Sarasota and
Manatee?
Please tell us about your experience in volunteer/leadership positions with RASM, SAR, MAR,
other Realtor® associations, civic or community organizations, or relevant employment
experience (or attach a brief resume).
Describe the skills, talents, or expertise that you would bring to the position being sought.
Other current volunteer commitments (in other organizations or the community):
Agreement to Serve as Officer
I, __________________________________, acknowledge that I have been nominated
to serve as (check one)
□ President-Elect; or □ Treasurer; or □ Secretary of the
Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee for a one-year term beginning January
1, 2016.
I fully understand that this position requires that I serve the members of the Association
and that I represent the members in the decisions and activities of the Association. I
acknowledge my responsibility to always place the interest of the Association above my
personal considerations.
I understand that e-mail communication is the primary form of communication for this
Association. I will read my e-mail and promptly notify the Association office if my
address changes.
I pledge to faithfully execute the responsibilities of the office for which I have been
nominated. I further pledge to uphold the bylaws of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
REALTORS®, the Florida REALTORS®, and the Realtor® Association of Sarasota and
Manatee.
Recognizing that I cannot adequately represent the views of the membership if I am not
present at meetings, I pledge to attend every meeting of the Board of Directors and
agree that my signature below constitutes a resignation if I am absent from any three (3)
regular meetings in a calendar year.
I will, to the best of my ability, serve as an example of this Association’s Code of Ethics
in all my actions, both as an officer or director of the Association and as a REALTOR®. I
will uphold and support the decisions made by the Directors of the Association.
I acknowledge that any failure by me to abide by this Agreement may result in action by
the Board, including, but not necessarily limited to, removal from office.
Signature
Print Name
Date
Director
Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee, Inc.
The governing body of the Association is the Board of Directors. The Board holds the
power to make policy, set direction, make decisions, hire and fire the chief executive
officer, and commit the organization financially and programmatically. The Board serves
as a strong link in the Association’s chain of accountability to the members.
Duties, Responsibilities and Authorities:
 Supervises and directs the affairs of the Association.
 Approves the annual strategic plan and operating budget.
 Approves policies governing the effective and efficient use of human and financial
resources.
 Reviews and evaluates the work of committees and other volunteer groups.
 Takes positions on issues of public policy affecting the industry.
 Establishes membership criteria.
 Supports the mission and vision of the Association.
 Actively supports and participates in the programs and activities of the Association.
Reports To: President
Qualifications: Must have been a Realtor® member of the Realtor® Association of
Sarasota and Manatee for at least two years immediately prior to election, and shall
have served on a committee of the Association in the last five years.
Limitations: No more than three elected directors from any one firm, partnership, or
corporation may simultaneously serve on the Board of Directors except that if a licensee
transfer or merger of two or more firms increases the number of directors from the same
firm, partnership, or corporation, those directors shall be allowed to serve the remainder
of the year, and any remaining term shall be filled at the next election.
No less than one-third of the twelve elected directors shall be residents of Manatee
County and no less than one-third shall be residents of Sarasota County, based on
residence at time of election.
Secretary
Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee, Inc.
The Secretary is a key member of the leadership team and serves as a member
of the Executive Committee. As the official record-keeper for the Association, the
Secretary is responsible for the corporate seal/logo and for the minutes of the
Board of Directors and the annual meeting of the membership.
Duties, Responsibilities, and Authorities:
• Serves as a member of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee and
attends all meetings.
• Ensures that attendance, votes and the proceedings of the meetings are
recorded and maintained as permanent records of the Association.
• Ensures custody of the Association corporate seal/logo and has authority to
affix the seal/logo to any document requiring it.
• Conducts roll calls of the membership, Board of Directors, and Executive
Committee meetings for the official record and establishes the presence of a
quorum.
• Ensures that copies of the minutes of Board of Directors’ and Executive
Committee meetings are approved and provided to the officers and directors as
appropriate.
• Performs such other duties and assumes such responsibilities as may be
assigned by the President or Board of Directors, which may include providing
oversight or serving as a chair or member of other committees.
• Actively supports and participates in the programs and activities of the
Association.
Reports To: President
Qualifications: Must have been a Realtor® member of the Realtor®
Association of Sarasota and Manatee (or its predecessors) at least two years
immediately prior to election and have served as a Director or Committee Chair
of the Association at least one year in the last five years.
Treasurer
Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee, Inc.
The Treasurer is a key member of the leadership team, serves as a member of the
Executive Committee and assists the President in the performance of his/her duties.
The Treasurer works closely with the members of the Finance Committee to ensure the
integrity of the fiscal affairs of the Association.
Duties, Responsibilities, and Authorities:
• Serves as chair of the Finance Committee, as a member of the Executive Committee,
and the Board of Directors.
• Maintains accurate financial records in cooperation with the Association staff and the
Finance Committee.
• Reviews Association expenditures and financial status on a regular basis to ensure
fiscal integrity.
• Ensures timely reports to the Board of Directors and Executive Committee.
• Submits the financial accounts of the Association to an independent auditor for
examination annually.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the President and Board of Directors, which may
include providing oversight or serving as a chair or member of other committees.
• Represents the Association to other industry groups or other organizations as
assigned by the President.
• Actively supports and participates in the programs and activities of the Association.
Reports To: President
Qualifications: Must have been a Realtor® member of the Realtor® Association of
Sarasota and Manatee (or its predecessors) at least two years immediately prior to
election and have served as a Director or Committee Chair of the Association at least
one year in the last five years.
President-Elect
Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee, Inc.
The President-Elect is a key member of the leadership team and as such serves as a
member of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, and assists the President
in the performance of his/her duties.
Duties, Responsibilities, and Authorities:
• Serves as a member of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee.
• Serves as a chair, appointed member, ex-officio member or officer with oversight of
Association task forces, working groups, and meetings as assigned by the President.
• Conducts regular Leadership Meetings with committee chairs and vice chairs to
monitor progress on the committees’ action plans and assist as needed with input and
feedback.
• Serves as the official representative of the Association at industry meetings as
assigned by the President.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Board of Directors or the
President.
• Actively supports and participates in the programs and activities of the Association.
• Works to increase member/leader involvement in Association activities.
• Maintains contact with other Board members and state Association officials and
reports state Association developments to the President and Executive Committee.
• Provides oversight of assigned committees and reports their activities to the President,
Executive Committee and/or Board.
Reports To: President
Qualifications: Must have been a Realtor® member of the Realtor® Association of
Sarasota and Manatee (or its predecessors) at least two years immediately prior to
election and have served as a Director or Officer of the Association in the last five
years.