The Budget & Finance Committee assists in the preparation and presentation of the annual budget for the Board’s approval, assists with any amendments or modifications of the budget, and reviews and analyzes the organization’s financial statements and policies on a regular basis.

A maximum of four members including:

• The Treasurer serves as the Committee Chair (appointed by the President)
• The Vice-President serves as the Vice-Chair
• Two other members are appointed by the President

Terms: All committee members serve a one-year term, except for the Chair, which per the RLI Bylaws, is the Treasurer and serves a two-year term. 

To empower chapter leaders to deliver value, engage professionals, enhance the overall RLI member experience, and work with National RLI to ensure chapter success. To do this, the CLC provides mentorship to chapter leadership, monitors chapter performance, and designs and maintains resources and tools for chapter leaders and assists each chapter in raising awareness of the unique characteristics of their region. The CLC facilitates RLI's chapter development strategic plan and leads comprehensive initiatives such as leadership training for chapter leaders and the Chapter Awards program.

Committee Member Composition

• The council shall be made up of a Chair, Vice Chair, and a maximum of nine total council members, with at least one being a Chapter Administrator. The Vice Chair will ascend to Chair after one year.
• To serve on the council, you must be a current chapter leader. In order to be the Chair or Vice Chair you must be a current chapter President, Vice President, or Immediate Past President.

The Education Committee continually enhances RLI’s educational programming by overseeing the development of LANDU^® programs including courses (new and existing), webinars, and related education programs as well as instructor-related policies, including instructor recruitment and approval processes. 

Ensure high-level curriculum for the ALC Designation:

• Assess current course content as needed
• Monitor market trends to identify topics for additional educational offerings to maximize learning opportunities

Review and make recommendations for course management:

• Propose revisions to LANDU^® policies as needed
• Recruit and/or recommend high-level instructors and subject matter experts to assist in the development, updating, and teaching of LANDU^® courses
• Oversee the LANDU^® Instructor Approval Process by participating in the LANDU^® instructor audition process to evaluate potential new LANDU^® instructors

Committee Member Composition

It is recommended that a majority of the committee members be accredited members and that at least one LANDU^® instructor serve on the committee. If not accredited, must have attended at least two LANDU^® courses.

The Future Leaders Committee continually builds the organization and its future leadership by staying current on industry technology and trends and suggesting programs/events to build future leaders in anticipation of generational needs and directions.

Continually explore fresh technology, trends, and programs to enhance and build the organization and its future leadership

Develop value-added programs for RLI and its future leaders

• Consider relevant programs from other organizations as models and as opportunities for collaboration
• Explore and suggest tools, professional development, networking, membership development, community engagement, and business building programs for future leaders

Provide suggestions and test technology options

• Identify resources and providers of technology. Perform due diligence through reviewing and testing
• Suggest methods to roll out approved technology
• Develop programs to monitor the effectiveness of technology programs

Enhance organizational understanding of RLI

• Develop knowledge of how the National Institute operates through its bylaws, governing policies, and strategic plans

The Government Affairs Committee determines the impact of governmental actions on issues pertaining to land and acts as a conduit between RLI membership and the National Association of REALTORS^® on land governmental affairs issues.

Stay current with government affairs issues that are relevant to the Institute membership with timely responses and action when appropriate.

Assess government affairs issues

• Stay current on legislative issues relevant to RLI members and sharing information with the committee as appropriate
• Collaborate with the RLI Staff Liaison and the NAR Legislative Liaison
• Examine federal proposals, regulations, and laws and their impact on land

Facilitate the exchange of information on land governmental affairs issues between RLI membership and the National Association of REALTORS^®

• Represent RLI on specific NAR committees and communicate applicable committee information with RLI membership.
• Develop responses to land legislative issues when applicable
• Educate RLI members on land governmental affairs issues, including by sharing legislative updates communicated by RLI (via website, blog, podcast, and social media)

Terms: To be consistent with NAR committee policy, Governmental Affairs committee members may not serve more than five consecutive one-year terms. All members serving as RLI designees on NAR Committees are automatically members of the RLI Governmental Affairs Committee.