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All political contributions go directly to one of the political action funds (PACs). The Bay East Association has two funds, the BORPAC, which supports candidates and the IMPAC, which supports/opposes issues. The state Association, CAR, also has two political action funds that are supported by member contributions. There is a state IMPAC, similar to the local as far as what the funds are used for, and CREPAC, which is similar to the local BORPAC and supports state candidates to legislature. At the National level, there are similar PACs. There are programs for contributions from $49 to $5,000. How the contributions are allocated to the various funds is dependent on the level of contribution. The local association is responsible for interviewing candidates for city, county, and state positions to identify the candidates whose philosophy towards real estate related issues best parallels that of organized real estate.

There are several areas that are important when evaluating the success of a government affairs program.

• Issues Tracking and Evaluation - It is important to follow the issues and decisions being made at all levels of government regarding real estate and land use that will affect our members and protect their ability to do business.
• Education - The more understanding members have of changes in the laws, the better members will be professionally.
• Member Mobilization - When an important issue arises that will have a particularly positive or negative affect on real estate, it is essential that the members are informed and act. Individual members contacting their government officials on an issue has a strong impact.
• Developing Partnerships - Coalition building is a valuable tool in working with individual officials or other organizations. Most issues have many perspectives that need to be considered to reach the appropriate balance for a community. We strive to be recognized as the voice of organized real estate. Relationships that are built on an ongoing basis allow everyone to approach difficult issues with a common trust.
• Fund Raising - To be able to support or oppose important issues or candidates takes money. The money raised through our political fund raising is used through the PACs to accomplish our goals as stated above.