Commitment Letter for Committee Chairs

* 4. I agree to the following:

In accepting the appointment to serve as a committee chair for the Utah Association of REALTORS®, I hereby commit to the following responsibilities and expectations: 
 
1.  I commit to attend all committee meetings and to be prepared for each meeting. If, as a rare exception, I cannot attend, I will make sure that my vice chair is prepared in all respects to run the meeting.
 
2.  I will become familiar with the portion of the Policies and Procedures that is relevant to my respective committee.  I understand that I am serving a one-year term. I understand the travel reimbursement policy as it applies to my position.
 
3.  I will abide by all of the goals, policies, procedures, rules and regulations established for my committee in the Policies and Procedures.
 
4.  I agree to maintain consistent communication with the UAR committee staff liaison, committee vice chair, and committee members regarding all significant committee efforts.
 
5.  I agree to diligently monitor the expenditures of the committee and make every effort to stay within or under budget. 
 
6.  I will strive to contribute to the REALTORS® Political Action Committee and to attend, whenever possible, Association events and programs.
 
7.  I acknowledge that my committee and I serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors and the Association president, and I will serve and support their efforts and objectives.
 
8.  I agree to keep certain information confidential, to exercise reasonable skill and care in carrying out my duties, and to address any concerns or questions regarding the operation of my committee to the president or CEO.
 
9.  By signing this letter, I warrant that I have not been sanctioned by the Utah Division of Real Estate nor found in violation of the Code of Ethics within the last three years. I further warrant that I have no unpaid arbitration awards or unpaid financial obligations to the UAR or any other association or MLS.

10.  I will keep certain information and discussions confidential, including but not limited to: comments made in Board meetings, individual votes, financial matters, etc. I will never disclose which directors made motions or how they voted, and I will never criticize a decision made by the Board outside of a Board meeting.