Diversity Committee

Composition

The Diversity Committee, shall be comprised of six Realtor or Realtor-Associate Members who shall serve two-year staggered terms.  Each year the President shall appoint three Realtor or Realtor-Associate Members plus a Chair and the President-elect shall appoint a Vice Chair.

Purpose:

To serve Tennessee REALTORS officers, directors, and staff in an advisory capacity on equal opportunity, fair housing, and cultural diversity issues, instruction, policies, and practices, to be consulted on an as-needed basis; to assist as needed in any communications or meetings with HUD officials relative to fair housing issues; and to assist in promoting a greater awareness of cultural and ethnic diversity in our state.

General Meeting Information:

This committee meets during the Spring Conference and Fall Convention. In addition it may meet when the need arises and can meet via teleconference, web conference or at a physical location (e.g. Tennessee REALTORS Office). Committee meetings are open to the membership. If interested in serving, it is advised that you attend a meeting as a guest prior to the year that you would like to serve.

Requirements:

A vacancy is automatically created when a committee member misses two consecutive, duly called, meetings. Excused absences only include absence due to death in the family or personal illness.