• The office of ECAR Vice President begins a three (3) year commitment of service to the association.
• This officer will serve one year as Vice President, one year as President-elect, one year as President, serving on the ECAR Executive Committee and the Board of Directors (barring unforeseen events).
• The duties of all officers shall be such as their titles, by general usage, would indicate and such other duties as may be assigned to them by the Board of Directors.
• During the three (3) years, the elected candidate is expected to attend all monthly Board of Directors meetings, membership and broker meetings, ECAR events, and other meetings as required.
• The Vice President will be required to attend two Florida Realtors business meetings and also serves as an FR director.
• The President-elect will be required to attend FR Spokesperson Training, the Florida Realtors CEO Symposium, and the National Association of Realtors Leadership Summit.  Both the President-elect and Vice President are also FR Directors and are required to attend two FR business meetings and two NAR business meetings each year.
• The President serves as an NAR Director and is an ex-officio member of all ECAR committees.
• Officers also serve on the ECAR Executive Committee and as a member of the ECAR Board of Directors and are expected to annually sign a confirmation that they have read and will comply with to the following ECAR Directors Code of Conduct:
  • To act in the best interests of, and fulfill their obligations to, the organization and its constituents/members;
  • To act honestly, fairly, ethically, and with integrity;
  • To conduct themselves in a professional, courteous, and respectful manner;
  • To comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations;
  • To act in good faith, responsibly, with due care, competence and diligence, without allowing their independent judgment to be subordinated;
  • To act in a manner to enhance and maintain the reputation of the organization;
  • To disclose potential conflicts of interest that they may have regarding any matters that may come before the Board, and to abstain from discussion and voting on any manner in which the director has or may have a conflict of interest;
  • To make available to and share with directors any information that may be appropriate to ensure proper conduct and sound operation of the organization’s governance and management;
  • To respect the confidentiality of information relating to the affairs of the organization acquired in the course of service, except when authorized or legally required to disclose such information;
  • To not use information acquired in the course of service for personal advantage;
  • To not violate any federal, state, or local laws governing the organization and to understand and adhere with all governing documents applicable to the organization.

The Vice-President performs specific duties delegated by the President.

Specific Duties:

1. Performs specific duties as designated by the President.
2. Assists the President wherever and whenever possible.
3. Appoints Vice Chairs for all committees who will serve with him/her when they are President Elect the following year.
4. Provides leadership, in conjunction with other Officers, to obtain the best possible performance from Committee Members whenever necessary.
5. Acts as one of the spokespersons for the organization to the public, press, legislative Board of Directors and other related organizations as authorized by the President.
6. Consider being a Capital Club Level, or higher, RPAC Contributor.
7.  Shall make every effort to attend major ECAR events.
8. Represents the organization at Local, State and National meetings when so directed by the President and/or the Board of Directors
9. Adheres to the Code of Conduct

• The office of ECAR Assistant Treasurer begins a two (2) year commitment of service to the association.  This officer will serve one year as Assistant Treasurer and one year as Treasurer (barring unforeseen events). 

  • The duties of all officers shall be such as their titles, by general usage, would indicate and such other duties as may be assigned to them by the Board of Directors. During the two years, the elected candidate is expected to attend all monthly Board of Directors meetings as well as any membership or broker meetings, major events, and other meetings as required.  
  • The ECAR Assistant Treasurer serves as Vice Chair of Finance and Investment Management.
  • Assistant Treasurer also serves on the ECAR Executive Committee and as a member of the ECAR Board of
    • They are expected to annually sign a confirmation that they have read and will comply with the following ECAR Directors Code of Conduct:
    • To act in the best interests of, and fulfill their obligations to, the organization and its constituents/members;
    • To act honestly, fairly, ethically, and with integrity;
    • To conduct themselves in a professional, courteous, and respectful manner;
    • To comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations;
    • To act in good faith, responsibly, with due care, competence and diligence, without allowing their independent judgment to be subordinated;
    • To act in a manner to enhance and maintain the reputation of the organization;
    • To disclose potential conflicts of interest that they may have regarding any matters that may come before the Board, and to abstain from discussion and voting on any manner in which the director has or may have a conflict of interest;
    • To make available to and share with directors any information that may be appropriate to ensure proper conduct and sound operation of the organization’s governance and management;
    • To respect the confidentiality of information relating to the affairs of the organization acquired in the course of service, except when authorized or legally required to disclose such information;
    • To not use information acquired in the course of service for personal advantage;
    • To not violate any federal, state, or local laws governing the organization and to understand and adhere with all governing documents applicable to the organization.

Specific Duties:

Assists the Treasurer whenever and wherever possible.

1. Becomes familiar with the activities and programs, in progress or projected, in order to ensure continuity.
2. Works with the Treasurer and the Leadership Team to prepare the Annual Budget for approval by the Board of Directors.
3. Shall make every effort to attend major ECAR events.
4. Consider being a Capital Club Level, or higher, RPAC Contributor.
5. Represents ECAR as assigned by the President.
6. Adheres to the Code of Conduct

• Directors must have served at least one year on an ECAR committee or on the ECAR Board of Directors, or must be a graduate of the ECAR Leadership Development program.
• Property Management: 50% of your Business must be in Property Management. 
• Commercial: 50% of your Business must be in Commercial. 
• Note: No Director shall serve for more than two consecutive elected terms.

• The position of Director begins an up to two (2) year commitment of service to the association.  The duties of the Board of Directors are to provide strategic guidance and set association policy.  Please note that all officers and directors of the Association represent the entire membership, not any particular geographic area or subset of the membership.  During the elected term, a Director is expected to attend all monthly Board of Directors meetings as well as any membership or broker meetings, major events, and other meetings as required.  A Director may also be asked to participate in or lead a work group or task force.  Directors are also expected to annually sign a confirmation that they have read and will comply with the following ECAR Directors Code of Conduct:

  • To act in the best interests of, and fulfill their obligations to, the organization and its constituents/members;
  • To act honestly, fairly, ethically, and with integrity;
  • To conduct themselves in a professional, courteous, and respectful manner;
  • To comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations;
  • To act in good faith, responsibly, with due care, competence and diligence, without allowing their independent judgment to be subordinated;
  • To act in a manner to enhance and maintain the reputation of the organization;
  • To disclose potential conflicts of interest that they may have regarding any matters that may come before the Board, and to abstain from discussion and voting on any manner in which the director has or may have a conflict of interest;
  • To make available to and share with directors any information that may be appropriate to ensure proper conduct and sound operation of the organization’s governance and management;
  • To respect the confidentiality of information relating to the affairs of the organization acquired in the course of service, except when authorized or legally required to disclose such information;
  • To not use information acquired in the course of service for personal advantage;
  • To not violate any federal, state, or local laws governing the organization and to understand and adhere with all governing documents applicable to the organization.

Directors represent the ECAR membership.

Specific Duties:

1. Make decisions based on the Bylaws and Policies of ECAR.
2. Make Bylaw recommendations to the general membership.
3. Stay informed on all local, state and national association actions and decisions.
4. Identify new leadership among ECAR members.
   Area Chapter Directors will serve as committee members on the Election Committee.
5. Consider being a Capital Club Level, or higher, RPAC Contributor.
6. Shall make every effort to attend major ECAR events.
   Adheres to the Code of Conduct.