2017-19 & 2021 C.A.R. State Director
CurrentC.A.R. Mission StatementThe purpose of the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® is to serve its membership in developing and promoting programs and services that will enhance the members' freedom and ability to conduct their individual businesses successfully with integrity and competency, and through collective action, to promote the preservation of real property rights.C.A.R. Vision StatementThe REALTOR® organization will be the pre-eminent source of essential business services and the association of choice for real estate professionals committed to excellence.The Board of Directors is composed of nearly 1,000 members from each local Association in the state. Among these leaders of C.A.R. are Directors-at-Large, State Directors, Directors for Life, Honorary Presidents and Past Presidents. As authorized by Article V of the Bylaws, the Board of Directors is responsible for governing the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. The Board of Directors has the authority to approve expenditures of the Association, set dues and fee levels, establish public policy positions relevant to the real estate industry, set Association policies, approve the Association’s budget and strategic plan, approve amendments to the bylaws, and recognize members for outstanding service.Representing the MembershipThe role of the Director is to represent the entire membership of C.A.R. and to keep abreast of the many challenges and issues facing the Association. Some of the resources available to Directors include:--State Association officers and staff who are eager to share their knowledge and experience.--Your local Association, particularly the President and Executive Officer.--Official documents of the Association, such as the Bylaws and Strategic Plan.--Research and background materials from C.A.R. focusing on current activities of the Association which affect the real estate industry.--Online at http://www.car.org