ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓýÈüÊÂÖ±²¥® Governing Council
The Governing Council is ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓýÈüÊÂÖ±²¥’s ultimate decision-making body. Governing Councillors have a strong understanding of local, national, and international issues that need to be brought to the forefront of the ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓýÈüÊÂÖ±²¥ agenda. They are knowledgeable about the real estate management industry. And they are knowledgeable about how ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓýÈüÊÂÖ±²¥ works – strategically, operationally, and legislatively.
“I have been an ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓýÈüÊÂÖ±²¥ volunteer serving in various roles for 10+ years. If it were not for my involvement in ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓýÈüÊÂÖ±²¥, I would not have my current position at my company. It was through my connections at ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓýÈüÊÂÖ±²¥ that helped catapult my career and form lifelong friendships. ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓýÈüÊÂÖ±²¥ members are great people, and by volunteering you get to engage and connect to the smartest individuals in the industry! Being an ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓýÈüÊÂÖ±²¥ volunteer is truly a wonderful opportunity – both personally and professionally. Where else can you get this kind of experience and high-level certification that sets you apart from all others in the property management industry?”
Teika L. Haymon, CPM®, ACoM®
Foulger Pratt | Portfolio Manager, Commercial Management
Potomac, MD
Things to know about the ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓýÈüÊÂÖ±²¥ Governing Council
Over 230+ members serve on the Governing Council:
- Elected Governing Councillors – must be a CPM®, ARM®, ACoM®, or CPM candidate
- Seventy-five (75) elected Governing Councillors
- Serve three-year terms
- Ex-officio members of Governing Council – serve on Governing Council for the term of their position
- President (Chair of Governing Council)
- President-Elect
- Secretary/Treasurer
- Regional Vice Presidents
- ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓýÈüÊÂÖ±²¥ Country Vice Presidents
- Remaining members of the ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓýÈüÊÂÖ±²¥ Board of Directors
- ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓýÈüÊÂÖ±²¥ Past Presidents
- All sitting Chapter Presidents
- Seats per region – each of the 13 U.S. regions are allocated a specific number of the 75 elected Governing Council seats based on the total number of CPMs at year-end.
- International members – all ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓýÈüÊÂÖ±²¥ members, including international members, are welcome to apply; however, please note all meetings will be scheduled in North American time zones, materials will be provided in English only, and attendance at the ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓýÈüÊÂÖ±²¥ Leadership Forum (either virtually or in-person) for the duration of the three-year term is required. All expenses for in-person attendance are the responsibility of the volunteer.
- Re-election – per ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓýÈüÊÂÖ±²¥ Bylaws, no elected Governing Councillor after having served two full consecutive terms shall be eligible for re-election until one year’s time has elapsed.
- Governing Councillors are expected to:
- Attend (virtually or in-person) the annual Governing Council meeting for the duration of your term and actively participate.
- Be knowledgeable about ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓýÈüÊÂÖ±²¥’s strategic plan, Bylaws, policies, and key programs.
- Review Governing Council reports, financial reports, agendas, and other materials distributed throughout the year.
- Represent the voice of your chapter and region.
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