Committee: Nomination

The Committee on Nominations prepares a slate of candidates for the offices up for election for that year. The candidates shall provide a choice to the membership that reflects the objectives of the organization as well as geographic distribution. More than one candidate shall be nominated for each position. All candidates must be members in good standing. When the candidates have indicated their willingness to serve, the proposed slate will be submitted to the Board of Directors for their approval. The list of candidates, together with a short biography of the background of each nominee, shall be submitted to the information officer in sufficient time for the information officer to inform the membership at least 30 days prior to election. Any member of the organization may recommend a candidate for consideration by the Committee on Nominations. The information officer prepares a report detailing election results to the secretary who will notify the candidates. Exception: If the Committee on Nominations have given a good faith effort and cannot find a second candidates to serve on the ballot for a position, they are to report this to the Board of Directors to make a decision on how to move forward.