November 2, 2026
This communication will serve as official notice to comply with the 30-day notification requirement to Members of the Greater Albuquerque Association of REALTORS® regarding changes to the GAAR Bylaws. These changes include one section that will be voted on at this year's GAAR/SWMLS Annual Meeting on Wednesday, December 2nd.
The GAAR Board of Directors approved an update to Article XI - Officers and Directors, Section 2. National Director
The revisions pertain to the selection of a second GAAR NAR Director, if available.
Members can review the full redlined document here. Below is an excerpt from the affected section.
GAAR Bylaws
Article XI - Officers and Directors
Section 2. National Director
In those years when the Association is entitled to a NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Director, the Immediate Past President of the Board shall serve in this position. This is a one (1) year term. If the Immediate Past President is unable to fill this Director position, the Board of Directors shall elect a person to fill this position. If the Association is entitled to additional NAR Directors, the Board may choose the second (2nd) Immediate Past President President or the Board shall elect a person(s) to fill the position(s).
Reasoning
The Second Past President may no longer serve on the Board or hold an active leadership role. The education and insights gained from this position would be more relevant and beneficial to someone currently serving on the Board.
This change would also be more financially efficient, as the GAAR President would already be attending the NAR Conference in their official capacity representing GAAR.
Voting will occur:
GAAR/SWMLS Annual Meeting
Wednesday, December 2nd
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Marriott Pyramid North
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