Nominations are now open for the 2025 Board of Directors. If you’re passionate about setting the strategy for the future of the Association, this is your opportunity to be part of a 10-member Board that represents the interests of LSTAR’s 2,300 REALTORS®.
If this interests you, LSTAR asks that you take a quick survey.
Positions Available
Five Director positions for a two-year term – at least two candidates must be Salespersons or Brokers.
Please note that the final composition of the Board of Directors must be in accordance with section 6.2 of the LSTAR Bylaws:
6.2 Restrictions on Composition
- The Board of Directors shall include at least three (3) Directors who are Brokers of Record and three (3) Directors who are Salespersons or Brokers;
- If possible, the composition of the Board set out in 6.1 shall include a Director as recorded on the LSTAR membership management system, who is on the roster of a Brokerage or a Branch office with a physical address in St. Thomas, Ontario;
- Not more than two (2) Individual Members who are employed by or are partners or directors of the same Firm may serve as Directors at the same time;
- Notwithstanding (c) above, if a sitting Director, during the course of the Director’s term, becomes non-compliant with (c), the Director may complete their term.
In addition, section 6.3 details the qualifications:
6.3 Qualifications of Directors
To qualify for election as a Director and throughout each Director’s term, the person must:
- Be an Individual Member in Good Standing, and have been a Member continuously for at least twelve (12) consecutive months immediately preceding the election;
- Not be an undischarged bankrupt;
- Not have been convicted of a criminal offence involving fraud or moral turpitude;
- Have the qualifications established by the Board of Directors for Director candidates from time to time, based on skill sets relevant to the competent management of the affairs of LSTAR;
- If elected, complete leadership courses as set out in LSTAR Policy; and,
- Not otherwise be disqualified by virtue of ONCA.
Having served as a volunteer on an LSTAR Committee, Advisory Group or Task Force would be an asset and any prior Board of Director experience would be a benefit.
Proposed List of Candidates and Consent Form
Here is the Proposed List of Candidates.
Candidates must complete the Consent Form. The form requires two signatures from LSTAR members not belonging to the nominee’s brokerage. The consent form deadline is Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 12:00 pm (noon).
Timeline
- Nominations Open: Thursday, August 15, 2024
- Nominations Close: Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 12:00 pm (noon)
- LSTAR Candidate Forum: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
- Online Voting: Friday, October 25 to Friday, November 1, 2024
- Election Meeting: Monday, November 4, 2024
If you have any questions, please contact Chad Lovell via chad [at] lstar.ca (chad[at]lstar[dot]ca) or call 519-641-1400, ext. 222.
