GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

OBJECTIVE: To establish the Lehigh Valley Association of REALTORS® as the voice for real estate in government in the Lehigh Valley.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong desire to be involved in the political process and government affairs in the Lehigh Valley.

• Knowledgeable about local, state, and federal issues facing the real estate industry, consumers, and communities.

• Active members of their community

• Ability to make objective, non-partisan decisions about political and legislative issues that may affect the real estate industry.

• Previous civic, political, or government involvement / experience.

• Willing to attend municipal / county government meetings.

• REALTORS® that have already established relationships with government officials in the Lehigh Valley are strongly encouraged to participate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meets once a month, or as needed.

• Covers all aspects of government affairs, with particular emphasis on developing and maintaining high quality relationships with local, state, and federal officials in the Lehigh Valley.

• Review and proactively monitor local ordinances and legislative actions that impact the real estate industry.

• Make local public policy recommendations on behalf of association members.

• Effectively communicate the Association’s positions on public policy issues and governmental actions affecting the real estate industry.

• Work cooperatively with PAR and NAR to promote their positions, programs, and activities.

• Develop programs and activities to encourage more membership involvement in the political process and government affairs.