Mission
The mission of the Grievance Committee is to promote and uphold professionalism within the membership, in accordance with the Code of Ethics, to elevate the business of members and to protect the Realtor® brand.The Grievance Committee is responsible for reviewing both written complaints alleging violations of the Code of Ethics, the SentriLock Rules, and the NVAR Bylaws, as well as arbitration claims involving a financial dispute.
Committee members are scheduled to attend one meeting a month, on the second or fourth Tuesday afternoon of each month. Committee members should plan to attend at least nine meetings throughout the year. The Grievance Committee members are required to complete an annual training to be eligible to serve on this committee. This group does not make a determination as to whether a violation occurred, rather they work to ensure that complaints and claims are forwarded or dismissed prior to a more extensive review by the members of the Professional Standards Committee.
Committee Leaders
Chair
Joe Facenda
Vice-Chair
Bethany Ellis
Abdullah Baba
Victoria Baker (Chair)
Shawn Barsness
La Tique Collette
Mary Beth Eisenhard
Jason Groah
Edary Lavilla
Billy Liao
David Raffinengo (Vice-Chair)
Angelia Rorrer
NVAR recommends comprehensive zoning changes and incentives that facilitate the voluntary market-driven production of a wide range of housing choices at all price levels to suit our diverse population, including encouraging mixed-use development.
It is essential that comprehensive plans provide for the development of owner-occupied housing, to meet existing and forecasted housing demand without unreasonable zoning and land use restrictions that lead to increased costs for housing. Updating zoning ordinances and maps to encourage mixed use with higher residential density in existing commercial areas can provide new home ownership opportunities without affecting existing residential neighborhoods.
Committee Requirements
Eligibility
This committee is open to NVAR members of at least 5 years.
Time Commitment
This committee meets ten times annually and has one of the largest time commitments at NVAR. The term for this committee is one year.
Number of Committee Seats
This committee typically features up to 40 members.
Staff Liaison
Arian Wahab
Staff Attorney
mawahab@nvar.com