Section 1—Nominations
  1. After each Annual Business Meeting of the Society, the Secretary shall announce to the membership the positions that will become vacant at the next Annual Meeting with a notice that Members may suggest the names of candidates for such positions to the Nominating Committee.
  2. The Nominating Committee shall nominate two or more candidates for each elected position that will become vacant at the next Annual Business Meeting.
  3. In order to appear on a ballot, all nominees must indicate in writing to the chair of the Nominating Committee their willingness to serve.
Section 2—Elections

The candidate for a position who receives the highest number of votes shall be elected to that position. In the event of a tie vote, the Board shall select among the tied candidates at a meeting of the Board prior to the Annual Business Meeting of the Society. The Secretary shall announce the results of the elections at or before the Annual Business Meeting.

Section 3—Referenda

A referendum shall be held by ballot at any time upon the initiation of the Board or upon petition by ten percent of the Full Members. Unless otherwise specified in the Bylaws, a majority of votes received shall determine the outcome.

Section 4—Balloting

Each Full Member of the Society shall be entitled to cast one ballot in any Society election or referendum. Ballots shall be sent by mail or electronically to all Full Members. Voting shall remain open for at least 30 days. To be counted, ballots must be received by the Secretary on or before the date on which voting closes. The Secretary shall certify the vote to the Board.


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