The Budget and Finance Small Group maintains the fiscal stability and long-term economic health of the Association. The Group oversees that financial planning for the Association is supportive of and fully integrated with the long-range plans and mission of the Association. The Group provides oversight of fiscal management and  guidance to those responsible for the  Association’s day-to-day operations.

The Community Outreach Small Group will serve to facilitate community outreach efforts on behalf of the PWAR membership. The group will decide upon and execute at minimum one community service project per year. The project(s) may change from year to year, to be decided upon by the group.

This group aims to promote and develop a culture of collaboration and inclusion in the Association. The group interprets diversity as embracing and respecting all races, nationalities, colors, creeds, religions, age, disabilities, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preference. The group works towards greater representation of those currently underrepresented in the Association.

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The purpose of the governance group is to insure the associations operations, financial viability and strategic direction. The Small Group reviews policy manuals, Bylaws and recommends changes to the Board of Directors as needed.

The Grievance Small Group conducts preliminary investigations and evaluations of ethics complaints and arbitration requests as required to determine whether the validity and substance of the ethics complaint or arbitration request warrant further consideration by a Hearing Panel of the Professional Standards Committee.

Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, as needed

The Professional Standards Group is responsible for conducting hearings in matters involving alleged ethical misconduct by Association members or to provide arbitration facilities as requested. Special training and experience are required.

Meetings: As needed.

The Legislative Small Group develops PWAR’s advocacy and public policy strategies at the state and local levels. The group serves as a liaison to our local and state elected officials. Group members are responsible for evaluating and recommending candidates for election or reelection.  The group also plans and participates in a trip to Richmond for lobbying activities during REALTOR® Day on the Hill.

An Ombudsman is a point of contact for members and the public who have a complaint that may be an ethical issue, an arbitration request, a violation of the public, or professional action or inaction complaint. Special training and experience are required.

The Professional Development Small Group is charged with providing education opportunities for members’ personal development, growth, and success in their profession. Creativity, excitement, meeting member needs, and focusing on the future must be considered. This group plans, promotes, and implements several educational programs, including professional designations, licensing renewal courses, and special seminars throughout the year.

The REALTORS^®  Professional Advocacy Committee raises financial resources to help elect local government officials. The group develops PWAR’s fundraising plans and financial goals.  The group serves as a liaison to the leadership team and Legislative Small Group to ensure that PWAR’s fundraising goals are met each year, that our participation numbers achieve the 37% level, and that our Major Investors levels are met. Group members are responsible for evaluating and recommending candidates for funding election or reelection.  The group also participates in a trip to Richmond for lobbying activities during REALTOR^® Day on the Hill.