Your Voice Your Vote – Important Bylaws Vote 02.24.26

Bylaw Amendment Process Timeline

2026 Bylaws Change Timeline

Working Group Recommendations

ARTICLE II

  • Mission Statement updated to read: “To empower REALTORS®, advocate for homeownership, and protect property rights.”

ARTICLE X

  • Section 4: Allowed absences reduced to 2. (Verbiage revised to the Bylaws as follows: “More than 2 absences”… Current verbiage states: “After 2 absences…”)

ARTICLE XII

  • Section 1: The following Standing Committees will be renamed:
    • Diversity to Fair Housing and Diversity Committee
    • Membership to New Member Connection Committee

FAQ

The proposed revisions were made to incorporate recommendations from the Fresno Association of REALTORS® Board of Director’s Working Group.

The Fresno Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors recommends Bylaw changes to the membership. Final approval occurs when at least 10% of Active REALTOR® Members vote* and a majority of those votes approve the changes.

*Active at the time of the special meeting/vote.

Upon approval by at least 10% of the active REALTOR® Membership. For more details, please contact the Fresno Association of REALTORS® Office at 1 (559) 490-6400.

Save the date: Tuesday, February 24th, 2026. Voting will take place by E-vote.

The vote will take place via E-vote, similar to how the Fresno Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors voting occurs.

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