Committees

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Bylaws Committee
Maintain the Chapter Bylaws and make recommendations regarding the national Bylaws and Regulations. Chairs: Joel Tate, SRA

Appraiser Guidance Committee
Facilitate networking and engagement among individuals seeking to enter the profession, those new to the field, and professionals interested in membership. Coordinates special programs and events focused on government relations, community outreach, professional development, and Candidate guidance. Chair: Spencer Brown, MAI

Candidates/Practicing Affiliate Committee
Discuss issues impacting Candidates and provide recommendations to other bodies, work to enhance communications among Candidates, and work with the Appraiser Guidance Committee. Chair: Eric Straughn, MAI

Education Committee
Create, plan, and execute educational activities for the Chapter. Chair: Brian Crowder, MAI, SRA 

Finance Committee
Periodically review the general financial condition of the Chapter and submit reports to the Chapter Board of Directors. Prepare a proposed budget for the succeeding operating year. Chair: Laura Gourlay, MAI, AI-GRS 

Government Relations Committee
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and report developments to the Chapter and the National Government Relations Committee and promote the Appraisal Institute’s policies and programs regarding legislation and regulations that are of interest and importance to appraisers. Chair: Shep Overton, MAI 

Leadership Development & Advisory Council (LDAC) Committee
Promote and encourage NC appraisers to apply and attend the LDAC meeting in Washington, DC. LDAC is a valuable forum for appraisers to develop leadership skills, network with appraisal professionals, and promote the profession to lawmakers. Chair: Jim Lynch, MAI

Nominating Committee 
Chair: Kelli Kline Mayhew, MAI, SRA

Personnel Committee 
Provides guidance and support to management. Chair: Erica Butler, MAI

Public Relations Committee
Publicize the Chapter's activities, programs, and benefits and promote attendance at Chapter meetings and educational events. Chair: Julie Lemonds 

Real Estate Valuation Conference Committee
Develop conference programming and recruit conference sponsors.  Commercial Chair: Spencer Brown, MAI | Residential Chair: Linda Nelson

Scholarship Committee
Responsible for ensuring fair and equitable distribution of scholarships to eligible applicants each year and sound management of the invested scholarship fund. Identify courses eligible for scholarship funds, publish application deadlines, review applications, and distribute the maximum funds available annually. Chair: Richard Earley, MAI

University Relations Committee 
Erica Butler, MAI, Julie Lemmonds, and Kelli Kline Mayhew, MAI, SRA 

Women’s Initiative Committee 
Chair: Linda Nelson 

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