• 2013 Chair: David Gibson, (865) 671-3333
• Staff Contact: Donna Roach

PURPOSE: Responsible for reviewing the Award of Excellence program and making recommendation(s) for program revisions to the Board of Directors

• 2013 Chair: Carl Peiers, 531-2121
• Staff Contact: Donna Roach

PURPOSE: Responsible for receiving, reviewing and approving Member Applications for the Association's Three, Four, Five Star professionalism Award.

• 2013 Chair: Tiffany Dorn, (865) 531-2121
• Staff Contact: Donna Roach 

PURPOSE: Responsible for rewarding a member who has been in the business three years or less and made significant professional advancements and contributions  to the Knoxville Area Association of Realtors®.

• 2013 Chair: Bill Beecher, (865) 637-7777
• Staff Contact: Donna Roach

PURPOSE: Responsible for maintaining a Commercial Multiple Listing Service for the use of the Commercial Subscribers, subject to the Association's By-Laws and Rules and Regulations.

The committee is authorized and empowered, subject to ratification of the Board of Directors, to do what is necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Commercial Multiple Listing Service.

GOAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• Be responsible for maintaining the Commercial Multiple Listing Service and for providing assistance to the Association Staff in implementing procedures which are in the best interest of all members.
• Analyze the Commercial Multiple Listing Service and make recommendations for its improvement when necessary.
• Keep all members apprised of legal activities that might affect the Commercial Multiple Listing Service.
• Enforce the Commercial Multiple Listing Service Rules and Regulations.

COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

• All Members of the committee shall be Participants or REALTORS® affiliated with Participants in the Multiple Listing Service.
• Members so named shall serve two (2) year terms.

• 2013 Chair: Richard Jones, 865-984-1111
• Staff Contact: Donna Roach

PURPOSE: Responsible for maintaining the Residential Multiple Listing Service for the use of the Residential Subscribers, subject to the Association's By-Laws and Rules and Regulations.

The committee is authorized and empowered, subject to ratification of the Board of Directors, to do what is necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Residential Multiple Listing Service.

GOAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• Be responsible for maintaining the Residential Multiple Listing Service and for providing assistance to the Association Staff in implementing procedures that are in the best interest of all members.
• Analyze the Residential Multiple Listing Service and make recommendations for its improvement when necessary.
• Keep all members apprised of legal activities that might affect the Residential Multiple Listing Service.
• Enforce the Residential Multiple Listing Service Rules and Regulations.

COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

• Not less than (5) five nor more than (9) nine Designated REALTORS®; and
• Not more than (7) seven nor less than (3) three REALTORS®; and
• An elected member representative from each of the Association's Chapters;
• All Members of the committee shall be Participants or REALTORS® affiliated with Participants in the Multiple Listing Service.
• Members so named shall serve two (2) year terms.

• 2013 Chair: Melonie Carideo, (865) 671-3333
• Staff Contact: Lyle Irish

PURPOSE: Responsible for investigating complaints alleging violation of the REALTORS® Code of Ethics and Requests for Arbitration of contractual disputes to determine if, taken as true on their face value, a Professional Standards Hearing is warranted.

GOAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• The committee shall investigate Ethics Complaints and Arbitration Requests in accordance with the Association's Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual.
• File a report at the end of the year of the number of Ethics Complaints and Arbitration Requests processed.

• 2013 Chair:  Phil Ford, (865) 690-1300
  
• Staff Contact:Lyle Irish

• PURPOSE: Responsible for the enforcement of the Code of Ethics by conducting Ethics and Arbitration Hearings in accordance with the Association's Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual.

• 2013 Chair: Joanne Mielenz, (865) 531-2121
• Staff Contact: Jolynn Newhouse

PURPOSE: Responsible for providing guidance, information, and recommendations to the Board of Directors of community service projects and programs for Association involvement that will benefit the community and promote goodwill among REALTORS® and the public.

GOAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• Adopt public service projects that will promote goodwill between REALTORS® and the public.
• Have a least one major program for promotion during a year and make recommendations to the Board of Directors.
• Maintain liaisons with other community organizations with goals of improving the community or providing services to the poor and needy.
• Submit relevant articles to the Association's newsletter.

• 2013 Chair: Michael Cole, 865-688-9988
• Staff Contact: Jolynn Newhouse

PURPOSE: Responsible for promoting the letter and spirit of the Federal Fair Housing Law and the REALTORS® Code for Equal Opportunity in Housing. Committee members serve as ambassadors to community organizations promoting cultural diversity and equal opportunity in housing in the Knoxville Area.

GOAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• Strive to make all REALTORS® aware of their legal responsibilities under the law and the REALTORS® Code of Ethics.
• Insure an Affirmative Action Program for the Association and the firms of members.
• Maintain liaisons with community organizations advocating cultural diversity and equal opportunities in the Knoxville Area.
• Promote changes in real estate business practices to reflect the growing cultural diversity within the Knoxville Area.
• Identify diversity and fair housing education needs and goals.
• Keep members informed of the practices and activities of HUD and civil rights organizations in enforcing compliance with laws.
• Provide for discussion regarding fair housing issues and cultural diversity issues.
• Submit relevant articles to the Association's newsletter.

• 2013 Chair: Brian Tapp, (865) 777-3030
• Staff Contact: Lyle Irish

PURPOSE: Responsible for keeping the Board of Directors and the Membership informed of proposed legislation that might affect Real Estate or the Real Estate profession an providing programs to encourage REALTORS® to become involved in the political process. The committee represents the membership, the Association, the real estate industry, and property owners before governmental and regulatory entities and other organizations and groups as deemed appropriate.

GOAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• Develop an annual comprehensive legislative and regulatory plan that identifies member needs and is in support of reasonable growth and productivity for the Knoxville Area.
• Take a pro-active position in all levels of governmental affairs.
• Promote the reduction of excessive controls that adversely impact the affordability of owning real estate.
• Develop and maintain a contact network with all governing and regulatory entities in order to maintain a program of keeping the public and government officials informed of the Association's position on issues affecting real estate, market conditions and the community.
• Respond to TAR'S and NAR'S "Call to Actions".
• Work for the election of candidates with a business and political philosophy supportive of the Association and its members.
• Promote RPAC among the membership and utilize RPAC funds to support nominated candidates for RPAC Funding.
• Establish coalitions to achieve industry goals.
• Submit relevant articles to the Association's newsletter to strengthen member awareness of political issues and actions.

• 2013 Chair:  Beth Bradley, (865) 584-4000
• Staff Contact: Jolynn Newhouse

PURPOSE: Assist the Executive Vice President and the Education Director in developing and providing comprehensive educational programs to help members stay current with skills and knowledge needed to serve their customers and clients with acceptable competency.

• 2013 Chair: Jim Oakley, (865) 862-8288
• Staff Contact: Teresa Tillery

PURPOSE: Assist the EVP and Membership Director in reviewing member services, including making recommendations to add and/or delete services. Hosts membership-wide events and signs in members.

A Presidential Advisory Group's members are appointed by the President to address issues that may not fall within the jurisdiction of a standing committee or to address an issue that may be time sensitive. The term of each PAG shall not extend any longer than the term of the appointing President.

A Presidential Advisory Group evaluates single activities or projects as assigned by the President. The report recommendations generated by a Presidential Advisory Group is to be provided to the President only. Therefore, there shall be no open hearings, forums or reports to committees without the review and approval of the President in advance. The President shall approve distribution of the report within the Association.

• 2013 Chair: Amanda Stone, (865) 268-4180
• Staff Contact: Lyle Irish
  

RPAC: Solicits RPAC contributions from KAAR members to support pro-Realtor® political candidates and publicizes RPAC’s role in protecting and promoting the tradition of home ownership and real estate investment.  RPAC is the most bipartisan PAC in the country today, supporting Realtor® friends regardless of political party.  Important Note: Committee participation ends in early fall, but could end sooner depending on when KAAR’s RPAC goal is met.

• 2013 Chair:Tiffany Dorn, (865) 531-2121
• Staff Contact: Donna Roach 

Technology: Responsible for exploring new methods of communication and technology to benefit the membership.