Join an EBRHA Committee
Members are welcome to join!
EBRHA members are encouraged to join one of the Association’s committees. We are looking for members who want to collaborate on research, writing, and speaking out on the matters that are most pressing to us all. To inquire about joining a committee, see the list of available opportunities below and email EBRHA for more information.
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee consists of EBRHA Officers and meets at least once a month to review EBRHA matters and establish the agenda for Board Meetings. Each Committee and Task Force provides a brief written report prior to an Executive Committee meeting.
Nominating Committee
Responsible for the selection and recommendation of EBRHA Members to serve on the Board of Directors. Basic procedures are set forth in the Bylaws.
Political Action Committee (PAC)
Responsible for making political contributions. Under current law, it is a separate entity with separate Directors.
Government Policy Committee
Responsible for (1) researching and recommending government public policy positions pertaining to the rental housing industry to the Board for approval; (2) communicating with members, local governments, community organizations, the media, and the public; and (3) supervising staff and consultants assisting with this work. (Tell ‘our’ Story)
Membership Committee
Responsible for determining the methods for increasing the number of members and the servicing of members throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. The Committee could also establish its other priorities and recommend programs, staffing and a budget for these for consideration by the Board of Directors, evaluating and refining programs as needed.
Education Committee
Responsible for reviewing the current EBRHA curriculum and making recommendations for new or modified classes as well as investigating new or alternative methods of providing information including off‐site and/or on‐line.
Ambassador Committee
Responsible for creating programs to welcome and on‐board new members.
Events Committee
Responsible for creating and planning EBRHA’s events calendar
Task Forces
Task forces are single‐purpose limited groups assigned a particular task by the Board of Directors. One example is the task force focused on responding to Oakland Rent Board policies, procedures and other actions.