Governance

The Executive Committee (EC) oversees the critical operations of the association, focusing on budget, governance, advocacy, and membership.

The Board of Directors connects the state to local associations. Local Associations from across Oregon receive Board allocations depending on their size. Each local elects Board members who meet twice a year in person to debate, discuss, and vote on the Association’s business. Directors are also responsible for conveying the information shared at Board Meetings to their Local Associations and others in their area.

State Director Liaisons (SDLs) serve as key conduits for engagement and two-way communication between Local Associations and the Oregon REALTORS® Executive Committee. SDLs must be State Directors. Each local association is required to have one SDL, with the exception of the Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS^®, which may have four, and the Cascades East Association of REALTORS^®, which may have two. If a Local Association has only one State Director, that individual shall also serve as the SDL. The selection process and length of service for SDLs are determined at the discretion of each local association.

The elective year is from the first day after the last day of NAR Convention (usually around Veteran’s Day in November) to the last day of NAR Convention the following year.

President (not directly elected)
The President position is not normally elected as it is an ascension from the elected President-Elect position.

• Duties and Responsibilities of the President

President-Elect (not directly elected)

• Duties and Responsibilities of the President-Elect

First Vice-President

• Duties and Responsibilities of the First Vice-President

District Vice-President
District Vice-Presidents are elected by the Board of Directors each Fall and begin service in November that year. The District Vice-President role is being phased out for a new, approved structure that begins in November, 2026.

• Duties and Responsibilities of the District Vice President

Governance Roles for Fall, 2026
In Fall, 2025, the Board of Directors approved a governance structure change that sunsets the District Vice President role and introduces four Vice Presidents and four elected Vice-Presidents Elect, as well as an elected Treasurer. These changes take effect after NAR meetings in November, 2026.

• Duties and Responsibilities of Vice Presidents
• Duties and Responsibilities of Vice Presidents-Elect
• Duties and Responsibilities of the Treasurer

State Director (Board Member)
Local Associations/Boards elect their own State Directors. For information on becoming a State Director, contact your Local Association/Board directly.

NAR Director

• Applications for open NAR Director positions open late summer each year for service that begins in November that year.
• Duties & Responsibilities of NAR Director

The State Association is governed by documents that detail the structure of the organization and policies to serve members. You’ll find them on our Bylaws & Policies page.

Key Committees, Special Committees, Work Groups and Task Forces work continually on behalf of the membership to achieve the Association’s objectives as approved in the strategic plan. Committee assignments are made every year in early September by the leadership team with input from staff. At least 1/3 of the existing members of key committees shall be reappointed in each successive year.

Interested in serving on a committee? Here are a few recommendations:

• Attend the committee meetings as an observer at the bi-annual governance meetings in the Spring and Fall
• Make yourself and your interest known to the current President and President-Elect and/or your Local Association executive or leadership
• Read the Volunteer Handbook, so you know what to expect, and which committees interest you. Committee descriptions begin on page 9.
• Apply! Applications for committee positions open early each year and typically close in May. Appointments are finalized near the end of the year.

Learn more about the vital role that Local Associations and Boards play in the success of REALTORS® across the state, and the important working relationship that Oregon REALTORS® has with them.

We’ve compiled a list of past presidents that goes right back to our founding in 1932.

Past Oregon REALTORS® Presidents

You can find out more about who serves on which committees, the Board of Directors, Local Associations, and the current class of Oregon Leadership Academy (OLA)  on our Association Rosters page.

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