Each year, FVREB invites members interested in running for election for the Board of Directors through a ‘Call for Nominations.’

Starting several months in advance of the Board’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) the FVREB Board Development Committee (formerly the Nominating Committee) welcomes interest from eligible candidates for the election of Directors and Officers and provides the FVREB Chair with a written report recommending candidates.

The Committee, made up of a group of member volunteers, is responsible for facilitating the nomination process and is committed to ensuring that all members are given a fair opportunity to run as a Director.

This year, the Committee is accepting applications between October 20, 2023, and December 28, 2023, for the election of the 2024 FVREB Board of Directors at the AGM on February 29, 2024.

Attend the Information Session

To learn more, plan to attend the Director Information session on Tuesday, December 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the FVREB Auditorium.

Number of Positions Available

This coming year, there are three (3) director positions open (of a total of 12 elected volunteer members). Each position is for a two-year term, beginning April 1, 2024.

The Board Development Committee invites interested, eligible FVREB members to put their name forward for consideration by filling out our online FVREB Director Application Form.

What We’re Looking for in a Candidate

• Be an active member of the FVREB in good standing (no suspensions within the previous year or any previous expulsions from any real estate board)

• Knowledgeable about real estate and the industry

• Governance experience

• Ability to lead, think critically, listen, and learn

• Be willing to act in the best interests of the FVREB and exercise care, diligence, and skill

• Be willing and able to meet the time commitment – approximately 10-15 hours per month – including some travel and evening meetings

Self-evaluation Tool for Potential Candidates

How do you know if you’re ready, willing, and able to serve as a Director? Use our FVREB Self-evaluation Tool to walk through a series of questions to help you determine if you have the time, and commitment, and are up to the task at this stage in your career and personal/professional development.

Benefits of Serving as a Director

Serving as an FVREB Director is distinctly separate from running your real estate business. Because it requires a certain level of skill, experience, time, energy, and commitment, it provides valuable rewards including:

• Personal growth

• The rewards of giving back to your profession

• Career development

• Greater networking opportunities

• Exposure to new people and new ideas

• Deeper knowledge of organized real estate and governance

Many FVREB Directors have said that serving on the Board is one of the most rewarding experiences not only of their careers, but their lives. If after completing your self-assessment, you feel this is the perfect opportunity for you, as mentioned above, please fill out our online FVREB Director Application Form.

Nomination Guidelines

FVREB is the professional association of over 5,100+ REALTORS® who live and work in the BC communities of Abbotsford, Langley, Mission, North Delta, Surrey, White Rock. The Board’s vision is to see our members publicly valued for their skill, professionalism, and contribution to their community. Our mission is to empower our members’ success as professional REALTORS®.

Board of Directors

Under the Society Act of BC, FVREB is a not-for-profit accountable to a Board of Directors to provide a wide range of supports and services to our members. The role of the twelve elected members who serve as the Board of Directors is to set our strategic direction and ensure FVREB reaches its goals successfully for the benefit of the membership.

Board Development Committee

The role of FVREB’s Board Development Committee is to recruit potential candidates to run for election for the Board of Directors. We depend on leaders who have vision, dedication, strong ethics and demonstrated achievement in their professional life.

Candidate Eligibility

The Board seeks director candidates with a passion for both our mission and vision. If you have the skills and knowledge to advance our Board’s strategic goals and serve as an ambassador for our organization, please consider putting your name forward to the Board Development Committee.

Timelines as Dictated in FVREB’s By-laws

Per FVREB’s By-laws, a director nomination report must be circulated to Members at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the Annual General Meeting. Any further general nominations from Active Members who wish to nominate a fellow colleague must be received by the Chief Executive Officer not later than close of business on the day which is fourteen (14) days prior to the Annual General Meeting.

Director Candidate: Eligibility, Attributes and Experience

To ensure diversity and regional representation, we seek Directors from as many of our Fraser Valley communities as possible. Recognizing that not all candidates will have all the attributes and experience we’re looking for, we seek to create a balanced board with varied backgrounds, perspectives, and skillsets. Every year, the Board reviews the attributes and experience of the current directors to identify any areas it wishes to strengthen on the Board.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• I am 18 years of age or older.

• I have not been found by any court to be incapable of managing my own affairs.

• I am not an undischarged bankrupt.

• I have not been convicted of an offence in Canada or elsewhere in connection with the promotion, formation or management of a corporation or unincorporated entity, or of an offence involving fraud.

• I am an Active Member of the FVREB in good standing.

• I have not been suspended by the FVREB, or by the British Columbia Financial Services Authority (BCFSA), or by any other real estate board in British Columbia within the previous 12 months.

• I have never been expelled or otherwise removed from membership in FVREB or any other real estate board in British Columbia.

• I am not currently under investigation by the FVREB, by the BCFSA or by any other real estate board in British Columbia.

• To the best of my knowledge, I am not under investigation by any law enforcement agency in Canada or elsewhere.

Recommended Attributes

• As an experienced member, deep understanding of the responsibilities and fiduciary duties of a REALTOR®

• Demonstrated commitment to the highest standards of business ethics and integrity

• Demonstrated familiarity with the role of the Board and fundamental knowledge of organized real estate (ORE) and regulatory framework in which the real estate industry operates in BC

• Demonstrated commitment to the values of inclusivity, cooperation, and respect

• Be willing to act in the best interests of the FVREB, not in your own self-interest, and exercise care, diligence, and skill

• Accept a Director’s Fiduciary Duty to be loyal to the Board to safeguard its interests; sign a confidentiality agreement and disclose any real or potential conflict of interest

• Be willing and able to meet the necessary time commitment – approximately 10-15 hours per month for meetings and preparation – and may include some travel and evenings (commitment is significantly higher for Chair, Chair-Elect, and Vice-Chair)

• Be willing to be evaluated – by your peers at the Director table – receive ongoing performance reviews to ensure the organization is achieving strategic success on behalf of the membership

Preferred Experience

• Have experience as an FVREB volunteer or serving on public sector and/or not-for-profit boards

• Governance experience and a solid understanding of the responsibilities and duties of a director

• Leadership experience or experience working within management teams to effect strategic change

• Demonstrated ability to think critically, communicate effectively, listen, and learn

• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and innovation

• Demonstrated ability in conflict resolution and collaborative teamwork

Potential Specialized Knowledge

• Have specialized real estate knowledge i.e. Broker, commercial, teams, PREC, office mentor, industry instructor

• Ability to understand and interpret financial statements in relation to FVREB’s strategic plan and the requirement to protect the Board’s assets

• Previous experience from other sectors i.e. financial services, accounting, law, public service, housing (property management, appraiser, inspector)

• A deep understanding of a Fraser Valley community – specialized knowledge, networks, a second language – developed through business, volunteer experience or both

Sterling Verification Documents

All candidates must provide both one primary and one secondary piece of I.D. to undergo the Sterling Identity verification.

Tools & Forms

• Nominee Declaration of Eligibility Form
• Self-Evaluation Tool
• Director Application Form — All candidates must complete and return by December 28, 2023.

Chris Shields

Chair, Board Development Committee