Governance
The system of rules, processes and structures used to direct, control and hold an organization accountable — and how NABOR applies them.
2026 strategic plan
Four pillars
Every committee's work maps to a pillar. Progress is reviewed by the Board.
Ethics
- Promote members as trusted, ethical professionals
- Provide recourse for parties who believe our Code of Ethics were violated
- Train our Professional Standards Administrators to ensure impartial hearings
Advocacy
- Vote — share dates & polling locations and registration information
- Act — share REALTOR® Party resources with County Commissioners; Great American REALTOR® Day
- Invest — RPAC in dues billing; cornhole fundraiser
Financial solvency
- Promote participation in the Broker Involvement Program
- Host quarterly broker roundtables
- Maintain strong policies and procedures
- Review our investment to ensure reserves are leveraged at the best risk-to-return ratio
Value to members
- Provide a variety of classes designed to improve members' business skills
- Review products and services to ensure the best tools for members
- Create a minimum of two new member benefits by June 30th
- Create a local member benefit program; host a REALTOR® family event
Consumers
Share market data online and through local media sources, and create a public website with information on Property Rights & Fair Housing.
Community
Fundraise for a local charity or organization, and present a Community Award.
Governing documents
Document library
NABOR's Bylaws are the contract between members and the Association. All governing documents are published and versioned.
Association documents
- Articles of Incorporation PDF
- Bylaws PDF
- Letter of Determination PDF
- MLS Rules PDF
Forms & applications
Professional standards
Code of Ethics
Rooted in the principle of Under All Is the Land™, the Code of Ethics establishes the standards of honesty, fairness and professionalism that define the REALTOR® commitment to the public. The NAR Code of Ethics, adopted in 1913, was one of the first ethical codes in American business.
The code has three pillars — duties to clients, to the public, and to fellow REALTORS® — and consists of:
Raising the bar for associations
The Core Standards, effective upon approval by the NAR Board of Directors in May 2014, ensure strategic alignment with all entities of the REALTOR® association. All REALTOR® associations, as a condition of membership, are required to annually comply with a set of standards specific to local and state associations.