Article 6 – Election of Officers and Directors

Section 6.01. 
At least thirty (30) days prior to the annual September meeting where Officers and Directors are to be elected, the Executive Board will nominate candidates for all offices declared vacant. As an alternate procedure, the President may appoint a committee of members who are neither Officers nor Directors to serve as a nominating committee. The names of all candidates will be made known to the corporation’s Secretary.

Section 6.02.
Additional nominations for Officers and Directors may be made from the floor by any member at the meeting.

Section 6.03.
The election may be by ballot or voice vote under the supervision of the corporation’s officers. The candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall be declared elected.

Section 6.04.
A vacancy in the office of President shall be filled by the Vice President. A vacancy in the office of Vice President shall be filled by an election by the Executive Board of a member of the Board of Directors. Vacancies occurring in the offices of Secretary or Treasurer or Directors by resignation or other reason shall be filled by election by the Board of Directors of a member of the corporation.