Proposed Governance Changes
We need your vote.
The Virginia REALTORS® Board of Directors is excited to propose FOUR changes to our association’s Articles of Incorporation that require YOUR vote to be put into effect. ALL of these proposals are based on member recommendations.
By voting YES on the following proposals, you can help modernize our association and make VAR’s operations more efficient.
Click here to register to vote in person
One vote counts for ALL proposals—no voting per line item. You can vote Yes, No, or choose to vote In-person.
Note: Electronic voting CLOSES at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.
What are the Proposed Changes?
The Virginia REALTORS® Board of Directors recommends the following actions:
- Enable the Membership to Elect Board Members. Instead of relying on a small group to elect our Directors, Virginia REALTORS® recommends having YOU, our members, vote on a slate of nominees. These nominees will be recommended by a nominating committee, using a process similar to hiring a CEO, to ensure the board represents the broad breadth of experience, skills, and diversity that will best serve you, our membership.
- Reduce the minimum size of the VAR Board. Virginia REALTORS® recommends changing the size of its Board to “no less than 15” instead of the current requirement of “no less than 25.” The ability to reduce the Board size ensures our Board remains nimble, more cost effective, and responsive in these uncertain times.
- Modify How Bylaws are Amended. Currently, repealing or amending association bylaws requires the ratification of the Delegate Body which is not a body elected by the general membership. Virginia REALTORS® recommends reserving that authority for our Board of Directors who will be directly elected by our members. Aligning the authority of amending the bylaws of the Association with the Board, which has the legal responsibility to govern the association, allows the Board the autonomy needed to better represent and meet the needs of its members.
- Allow Electronic Voting. Virginia REALTORS® recommends allowing members to cast their votes DIRECTLY via electronic voting. Currently, members must vote via proxy OR attend an in-person meeting to vote directly. We want to streamline voting, making it as efficient and simple as possible for our members to participate in the governing process of our state association. It is time to modernize and let all members have a direct voice.
Click here to register to vote in person
Note: One vote counts for ALL proposals—no voting per line item. You can vote Yes, No, or choose to vote In-person.
Voting In-Person
Members who wish to vote in person will need to attend our in-person meeting at the Virginia REALTORS® headquarters at 10231 Telegraph Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059 on January 31st at 11:00 a.m.
Click here to let us know if you’ll be attending.
Please note: All members attending in person must be registered for the meeting and have their eligibility to vote confirmed before being allowed to vote. Online registration to attend the meeting in person will close at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, January 31st. On-site meeting registration will begin at 10 a.m.
If you are unable or do not want to attend the meeting and agree with these proposals, you may proxy your vote here.
Learn why our members are voting YES.
Our consultant explains how election methodology benefits high-performing associations.
Reducing the size of the Board.
Mark Engle from AMC Consulting explains the benefits of reducing the size of the Board of Directors.
Updating Bylaws
Mark Engle from AMC Consulting explains the strategy behind updating our bylaws.
Uncontested Slate of Candidates
Mark Engle from AMC Consulting explains the benefits of having an uncontested slate of candidates.
Additional Info
- Governance Recommendations Report
- Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation - Redline
- Articles of Incorporation Master Explanation Document
Click here to register to vote in person
Note: One vote counts for ALL proposals—no voting per line item. You can vote Yes, No, or choose to vote In-person.