ARTICLE 1- NAME
This organization shall be known as the "Northeast Westerville Realty Association" or (N.E.W.R.A.).

ARTICLE 2- PURPOSE
The purpose of this organization shall be to promote better real estate relations among Realtors and the general public and to promote the general welfare of the Northeast-Columbus, Franklin County and Westerville areas.

ARTICLE 3-WHO MAY BELONG
Any Realtor who is a member in good standing of the Columbus Board of Realtors, and any individuals in an associated and/or closely related field (i.e. lawyers, savings and loan associations, title companies, home inspectors, etc.).

ARTICLE 4- MEMBERSHIP
Section 1.) Applications for the Northeast/Westerville Realty Association membership must be made in writing, accompanied by the appropriate dues, and presented to the membership on attendance at the weekly meeting by an officer of the association.

ARTICLE 5- DUES
Section 1.) The Treasurer of the Northeast/Westerville Realty Association shall assess each member their dues for the forthcoming calendar year no later than the second Thursday of February. The amount of the dues to be assessed is as follows:

REALTOR/BROKER MEMBERS: $10.00

AFFILIATES
Affiliate Companies *Includes One Associate* $15.00
Affiliate Associates $15.00

Section 2.) Non-payment of Dues - Any member who has not paid his dues for the current year by March 1 shall automatically be dropped from membership.

Section 3.) There will be nominal weekly dues per person to offset facility costs associated with the meeting.

ARTICLE 6- VOTING
Section 1.) Each Realtor member shall have one vote and each affiliate Office shall have one vote in all matters requiring a vote. Unless otherwise specified, all matters put to vote will pass with a simple majority from the voting members present at a regular meeting.

ARTICLE 7- ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Section 1.) Election of officers of the Association will be held annually at the first regularly scheduled weekly meeting after Thanksgiving of the current year. Additionally, nominations from the floor will be accepted at this meeting.

Section 2.) Term of Office - Officers shall serve for a period of one (1) calendar year, January 1 through December 31.

Section 3.) Officer Qualifications - Only a Realtor Member may serve as President or Vice-President of the Association. The position of Tour Director & Assistant Tour Director shall be elected offices. At least one of these two positions must be held by a Realtor Member.

ARTICLE 8- OFFICES AND DUTIES
Section 1.) President - The President shall preside over all meetings and assemblies of which the association is the official sponsor. The President is empowered to appoint the committee chairpersons and committee members to serve as he/she sees fit and as is necessary. Said committees to serve at the President's pleasure. The President is empowered to appoint individuals to complete the term of any Association office which becomes vacant for any reason.

Section 2.) Vice-President - The Vice-President in the absence of the President, shall preside over all meetings and assemblies of which the Association is the official sponsor. In the event the office of the President is vacated during the administrative year, the Vice-President shall automatically succeed him/her to that office. The Vice-President shall carry out those duties assigned him/her by the President and shall be in charge of all public relations.

Section 3.) Secretary - The Secretary shall perform those usual duties attributed to that office.

Section 4.) Treasurer - The Treasurer shall perform those usual duties attributed to that office. The names of the President and Treasurer shall be placed on the checking account. The ultimate responsibility for the Association Funds rests with the Treasurer subject to an annual audit to be conducted by an audit committee of the Vice-President and two (2) other appointed members. Report to be presented to the General Membership at the first regular scheduled meeting in January. All expenditures above $250 shall require the approval of the Officers.

Section 5.) Tour Director & Assistant Tour Director – The Tour Director shall perform all duties associated with the coordination of house tours for the Realtor/Broker member listings as outlined in Article 11. The Assistant Tour Director will aid in the coordination of the tours as required.

ARTICLE 9- REVISION OF BY-LAWS
These By-Laws and such rules and regulations as may be adopted can only be changed by a 2/3 vote of the voting members present at a regular meeting. Such changes shall be made available to all members, in writing, at the two regular meetings preceding the vote.

ARTICLE 10- RELATIONS TO FELLOW REALTORS AND GENERAL PUBLIC
All members are to conduct themselves in accordance with Part 3 of Principles of Real Estate Practice and Canons of Business Ethics of the State of Ohio, Articles 21 through 30 inclusive.

ARTICLE 11- TOUR RECOMMENDATIONS
Section 1.) Only properties in the following boundaries may be placed on tour with the Association:
West Boundary- I-71
South Boundary- Morse Rd.
North boundary- Westerville Schools, including all of Highland Lakes and Medallion subdivisions.
East Boundary- Sunbury Rd. w/the exception of homes in the Westerville School District.

*** Space permitting, homes outside these boundaries but in close proximity may be placed on tour as optional homes & shall be toured last.

Section 2.) Properties to be placed on tour must be listed with MLS by the Realtor placing the house on tour. Both the Realtor and their Broker or Office Manager, if multiple offices, must be a member of the Association for at least one (1) week before placing property on tour.

Section 3.) The listing agent must be in attendance at the meeting, otherwise the property will be deleted from the tour. In the event of an emergency, the listing agent's Broker or Office Manager or another licensed agent will be permitted to substitute on not more than two (2) tours during any one calendar year. The final decision to delete a property from the tour will rest with the Tour Director and Assistant Tour Director.

Section 4.) Tour to be limited to eight (8) properties at the discretion of the Tour Director.

Section 5.) The tour will be a "caravan" type tour. Each agent with a house on tour must go to ALL houses on tour that day.

BAD WEATHER POLICY
If the Columbus schools and/or Westerville Schools are closed due to weather on the day of a regular meeting, that meeting will be canceled.