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LCAR

Committees

LCAR committees are instrumental in shaping the direction of the association.

Consider Joining a Committee!

The Lancaster County Association of REALTORS® encourages its members to get the most out of their membership by serving on one of LCAR’s many committees.   Joining a committee is yet another way to strengthen your ties with fellow members and to advance the Association’s core programs initiative. Thanks to our committee volunteers, LCAR continues to grow and further adapt our membership needs.


If you have question or would like to join a committee, please contact EVP Mike Berk at Mike@LCARonline.com or call the LCAR Office at 717-569-4625.

Budget/Finance Committee

The Budget/Finance Committee consists of a chair, nine appointed members, and the current  President-Elect and Treasurer as "ex-officio" members. Appointed members serve three-year terms.

The responsibilities of the Budget/Finance Committee are to review staff and Committee  recommendations and to develop an annual budget for approval by the Board of Directors. The Committee also receives and considers proposals for policies affecting the financial condition of the Association, receive and  review reports on the financial condition of the Association and reviews functions, procedures and expenditures  which affect the organization's income and expenses.

Bylaws Committee

The Bylaws Committee consisting of a chair and approximately five members meets on an as  needed basis.

The purpose of this committee is to review the Bylaws of the Lancaster County Association of  REALTORS® to assure these documents comply with the National Association of REALTORS®. The governing  framework for the Bylaws shall be: 1) The Constitution & Bylaws of the National Association of REALTORS® and its  official interpretations: 2) The eight-point membership criteria for REALTORS®: and 3) The Code of Ethics and  Standards of Practice of the National Association of REALTORS®

Community Partnerships Committee

The Community Partnerships Committee consists of a chair and approximately 15 members. The Committee meets the first Wednesday of every month.

The Community Partnerships Committee plans, markets and prepares for the annual charity event  in support of the Transitional Living Center (TLC). Committee members are asked to sell tickets to this event, and  to secure auction items and door prizes. The Committee also promotes and awards the quarterly Michael Mastros Scholarship and handles charitable contribution requests within a specified budget.

Education Committee

The Education Committee consists of a chair and approximately 7 members. The Committee will  meet once per quarter on a date determined by the Committee.

The Education Committee focuses on the operations of the LCAR Real Estate School. This includes  providing feedback on course offerings (credit/non-credit; identifying new instructors and providing tools to  assist school instructors; consider potential new revenue streams; provide recommendations related to delivery  of classes (in-person & virtual); and provide guidance on the marketing of the school.

Events Committee

The Events Committee consists of a chair and approximately 7 members. Meeting day and  frequency are still to be determined.

The Events Committee is responsible for planning and promoting the Annual Golf Outing as well as  the planning of networking/social events for REALTORS® and Affiliate members.

Government Affairs Committee

 The Government Affairs Committee consists of a chair, vice chair and approximately 20-25 members, and meets on the second Thursday of every month.

The Government Affairs Committee promotes awareness of legislative issues, maintains  contact with legislative and government agencies, develops and guides the Association's legislative and  regulatory education activities, formulates, and recommends policies, programs and positions in response  to issues which affect the Real Estate Industry or the Association, and coordinates, with other associations,  responses to legislative or regulatory matters of common interest. The Committee is also responsible for  conducting candidate screenings and making recommendations to LCAR-PAC for candidate funding and  endorsement.

Grievance Committee (REALTOR® members only)

The Grievance Committee is comprised of 7 to 10 members. The President shall appoint a  Chair and Vice Chair from those who have at least served one year.

The Grievance Committee is responsible for reviewing ethics complaints and requests for arbitration and determines whether a hearing is warranted. The Grievance Committee is only involved in this preliminary step - it does not conduct hearings. It serves as a "grand jury". All aspects of operation of the Grievance  Committee are governed by the policies and procedures contained in the Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual of the National Association of REALTORS®.

Member Engagement

The Member Engagement Committee consists of a chair and approximately ten members. The  Committee meets on the third Wednesday of every month.

The Member Engagement Committee assists in crafting the social media and interactive  elements of LCAR by gathering photos, covering Association events, sharing videos, conducting interviews, and writing and reviewing articles for the LCAR blog. The Committee will also suggest and provide feedback  on potential member services and programs.

Professional Standards Committee

The Grievance Committee is comprised of 7 to 10 members. The President shall appoint a  Chair and Vice Chair from those who have at least served one year.

The Grievance Committee is responsible for reviewing ethics complaints and requests for arbitration and determines whether a hearing is warranted. The Grievance Committee is only involved in this preliminary step - it does not conduct hearings. It serves as a "grand jury". All aspects of operation of the Grievance  Committee are governed by the policies and procedures contained in the Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual of the National Association of REALTORS®.

State Directors

The State Directors consist of five members and three alternates. Each member serves a  two-year term, and each alternate serves a one-year term.

The purpose of a State Director is to adequately and knowledgeably represent the viewpoint  of the Lancaster County Association of REALTORS® at meetings of the Pennsylvania Association of  REALTORS®, to defend and support, within the framework of the three-way agreement, the position of the  Lancaster County Association of REALTORS® when State or National Association policies are being  formulated, to become thoroughly informed on State Association policies and to report to the Board of  Directors of the Lancaster County Association any policy changes adopted at the state level.

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