REALTORS® volunteer their time to serve on committees and task forces of the Association. Committees and task forces are established to research and formulate policy for the ongoing operations of the Association. Chairs are selected by the President of the Association; committee members are appointed by the committee chairs. Committee Participation Forms are circulated to the membership in late summer for the following year to encourage participation for committee service from members willing to contribute time to their organization.

Affiliate (PDF)
Provide Affiliate members an opportunity to serve the Association and its membership and be recognized for their efforts. The objective is to gather the collective talents of the Affiliate to assist other Committees, to organize and promote social and educational activities and to allow the Affiliate members to interact with REALTOR® members in the spirit of better business relations

Board of Directors (PDF)

Budget & Finance (PDF)
Prepare and submit a proposed SCAOR annual budget and annual dues amount; review financial statements; study economic trends and their potential impact on SCAOR; and review accounting procedures. Must be a REALTOR® member to serve and this is a three year appointment.

Bylaws Task Force*
Review of SCAOR bylaws to keep current with California Corporation law; as well as approved national, state and association policy and procedures; and review committee formats to ensure bylaws compliance. Must be a REALTOR® member to serve.

C.A.R. Directors (PDF)

Commercial/Investment Committee
To support members involved in the commercial real estate field by developing educational and marketing opportunities.

Communications & PR (PDF)
Promote communications among the association, the membership, and the community; formulate public relations and advertising policies; gives input to the SCAOR newspaper and the website.

Education (PDF)
Provide continuing education programs at SCAOR that serve members in the license renewal process and their real estate practice; and help expand attendance to increase members' knowledge and professionalism.

Events & Community Relations (PDF)
Plan and promote a variety of projects & events to real estate for members; to promote community involvement through projects designed to educate and build community awareness; to promote SCAOR and its members through events, special projects and involvement within the community.

Grievance (PDF)
Review complaints seeking disciplinary action in accordance with the C.A.R. procedures. This is a three (3) year term and mandatory training required. Must be a REALTOR® member to serve.

Housing Opportunities (PDF)
Identify and encourage home ownership opportunities; develop strategic relationships and partnerships with community-based organizations and housing assistance programs; and promote fair housing, fair lending practices, and cultural awareness of the local demographic environment. Helps plan the annual Housing Expo.

Local Governmental Relations (PDF)
Represent SCAOR membership on governmental issues affecting the real estate business; meet with local policy makers and key government staff; and recommend association policies on political and legislative issues.

Orientation Committee (PDF)
Works with SCAOR Staff to implement the new member Orientation Program.

Professional Standards (PDF)
Members of this committee are selected to serve on hearings panels as required to hear matters of alleged unethical conduct by REALTOR® members or to provide arbitration as requested.

Risk Management/Reduction Committee
Provide a forum to identify trends and issues that may be, or are putting REALTORS® and to provide information to aide in avoiding professional risk factors.

Strategic Planning Committee (PDF)
Review of the SCAOR Strategic Plan which is a “Roadmap” for the association to assure that it supports the strategies to advance the mission and vision. This is a three (3) year term and may require one off site meeting.


Committee Application Form (PDF)

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