Political Coordinator Program

The Tennessee Association of REALTORS® Political Coordinator Program is designed to inform and mobilize key members of TAR who share a personal relationship with members of the Tennessee General Assembly. These volunteers play a crucial role in the success of TAR's Governmental Affairs grassroots program. Political Coordinators serve as the primary spokespersons for TAR's public policy priorities.

There is one Political Coordinator for each member of the General Assembly; one assigned to each of the 33 Senators, and one assigned to each of the 99 Representatives. Each Political Coordinator organizes a Contact Team made up of at least one additional REALTOR® to assist in this program. Political Coordinators are appointed by the TAR President, in consultation with the President-elect, and serve for the duration of that General Assembly (i.e., two years).

The Grassroots Subcommittee, a standing subcommittee of the Governmental Affairs Committee, conducts oversight for the program.

Political Coordinator Standards of Performance

Political Coordinators are required to:

  • Register with TAR Action Center
  • Respond to Calls for Action from TAR
  • Provide monthly updates to TAR Governmental Affairs staff regarding contact with their legislator while the General Assembly is in session
  • Assist in the presentation of RPAC disbursements to their legislator
  • Identify all Contact Team members (minimum of one) no later than February 1 of each new General Assembly
  • Attend REALTORS® Day on the Hill every March
  • Attend the TAR Legislative Reception, held in conjunction with the TAR Spring Conference in odd-numbered years
  • Communicate with Contact Team members at least once per legislative session

How Do I Become a Political Coordinator?

To apply, just fill out an application:

If you have any additional questions, please contact J Bucy, TAR Director of Governmental Affairs, at (615) 321-1477 or toll-free at (877) 321-1477, extension 17, or by email at jbucy@tarnet.com .

 

Political Coordinator Training Materials

The Political Coordinator Training Seminar was held on December 6, 2005, in conjunction with the TAR Leadership Conference at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Franklin, Tennessee.  You can download the training materials below.

From the 2004 Seminar: