Committees make recommendations regarding policies or budget requests. The Committee Chair oversees and coordinates all Committee activities within the scope of the Association’s mission, goals, strategic priorities, action plans, Bylaws, and Corporate Policy and Procedures. Committees are composed of REALTOR® and Platinum Affiliate Members except where otherwise provided.
A Committee is permanent and meets regularly.
Executive
The Executive Committee assists the Board of Directors in completing its tasks efficiently and expeditiously. This committee reviews issues facing the association and makes preliminary decisions to be ratified at the Board of Directors meeting. Members include the Association President, President-Elect, Treasurer, Past President, CEO, and three Presidential appointees who represent each district.
President: Tracey Esling
Staff Liaison: Tricia Thomas
Local Government Relations - ALAMEDA
Local Government Relations Committee members identify, develop, and oversee programs that enhance your relationships with the communities, governments and other “publics” within the city of Alameda.
Chair: Sharon Mancillas
Staff Liaison: David Stark
Local Government Relations
Local Government Relations Committee members identify, develop, and oversee programs that enhance your relationships with the communities, governments and other “publics” within areas served by Bay East.
Chair: Diane Johansen
Staff Liaison: David Stark
MLS Management Group (MMG)
MMG reviews, recommends, and implements MLS tools to support Members’ success. It comprises three voting representatives and one alternate, appointed by the President and approved by the Board, with the President and President-Elect serving as non-voting guests. This is a joint group between Bay East, BridgeMLS, and Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®.
President: Tracey Esling
Staff Liaison: Roya Chaudry
Nominating
The Nominating Committee reviews, interviews and develops a slate of qualified candidates to serve as Officers or Directors of Bay East.
Staff Liaison: Pam Barnes
Political Activities
Political Activities Committee members establish and maintain relationships with local elected officials, interview candidates for local elected offices, recommend candidates for Bay East endorsement, and allocate C.A.R. Local Candidate Recommendation Committee funds in compliance with all applicable laws and regin
Chair: Diane Johansen
Staff Liason: David Stark
Professional Standards
The primary responsibilities of the Professional Standards Committee include recommending and implementing programs that enhance the professionalism of REALTORS® in accordance with the NAR Code of Ethics, MLS Rules and C.A.R.’s Professional Standards Reference Manual. In addition, committee members are available to assist you in resolving disputes that occur from real estate business.
Chair: Will Doerlich
Staff Liaison: Kelsey Paredes
Work Groups
Unite experts to achieve goals aligned with the Association’s mission and strategy. Led by a Chair, they report to the Executive Committee and include REALTOR® and Platinum Affiliate Members.
Task Force
Teams tackling key challenges to support Bay East’s mission. Action-driven and project-focused, they report to leadership and make a big impact quickly.
Leadership Opportunities
Open to anyone aspiring to lead. Develop your skills and make an impact.