Bylaws Update: Recommended Changes for 2024
This communication is being archived in order to comply with the requirement of communicating to members of proposed changes 30 days prior to the meeting date (May 9th).
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Updated on April 26, 2024: Based on advice from NAR Legal counsel, we will remove the following proposed bylaws changes from consideration:
Article III, Section 1 & Section 8 (NATIONAL)
Article II, Section 2 & Section 6 (STATE)
Article II, Section 1 & Section 7 (LOCAL)
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We are eager with anticipation for our Midyear Meeting in Washington, D.C. Along with all of the networking and education, we will also hold business meetings, including the Governing Board meeting on Thursday, May 9th from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
We invite all members to read the proposed Bylaws changes below. Please click the blue buttons to view each redline version with proposed changes.:
National Bylaws State Bylaws Local Bylaws
National Bylaws Itemized Rationale for Changes
- Article II, Section 4: This clearly defines the officers of the Women’s Council of REALTORS® early in the document to avoid any confusion before the definition offered in Article VII.
- Article IV, Section 1C: Switching renewal billing to a prorated amount during the year members join and the full amount thereafter simplifies the business processes and reduces confusion for staff and members.
- Article VII, Section 1: This language clearly defines the officers.
- Article VII, Section 2: The language more clearly defines the role of National Liaisons as elected leaders supporting the Leadership Team.
- Article VII, Section 3F: The language more clearly outlines the role and communication expectations of the National Liaisons.
- Article VII, Section 4: Including “elected positions” clarifies this section to apply to multiple volunteer leadership positions. This also solidifies the best practice of having a process for removal if necessary.
- Article X: Including “other positions” clarifies this section to apply to multiple volunteer leadership positions and aligns with the processes already laid out in Article VIII.
State Bylaws Itemized Rationale for Changes
- Article III, Section 1B: This aligns with the National Bylaws change. Switching renewal billing to a prorated amount during the year members join and the full amount thereafter simplifies the business processes and reduces confusion for staff and members.
Local Bylaws Itemized Rationale for Changes
- Article III. Section 1B: This aligns with the National & State Bylaws change. Switching renewal billing to a prorated amount during the year members join and the full amount thereafter simplifies the business processes and reduces confusion for staff and members.
A special thanks to the Leadership Team for bringing forward these recommendations.
Proposed national bylaws changes will go into effect after they are approved by the NAR Board of Directors on November 14th.
Important Voting Information: We will be using ElectionBuddy as our voting system onsite. All voter information, including links for voting day, will be sent to the email address associated with your wcr.org login. If you need to update your email, the deadline is April 24, 2024. No additional changes will be allowed after April 24, 2024.
For a reminder of who votes, please use our infographic below.
Any questions in advance of this meeting can be directed to wcr@wcr.org.
