Preparing for Upcoming Elections – Holding Nominations

It’s time to prepare for upcoming officer elections; hopefully, you’ve already taken note of those members who would make good officers. Follow these steps to have a successful nomination process:

• Hold nominations at your September meeting.
  • When looking for candidates, remember that members who are friendly, work well with others, solve problems, and think independently make great leaders.
  • Approach any pre-selected members to ensure they are OK being nominated.
  • Allow current officers 2-3 minutes to share their job responsibilities and positive experiences.
• Announce at your September meeting that elections will be held in October.
  • All members must be given at least 30 days’ notice of when the elections will be held.
    • Advance notice may be given by posting the information in the chapter forum or by emailing all members assigned to the chapter.
• Answers to frequently asked questions:
  • Members may self-nominate
  • Nominees must accept the nomination
  • Multiple members may not share one position
  • One member may not hold two offices at the same time except for the position of secretary/treasurer
  • Vice presidents do not ascend to the president position
  • Officers should not serve more than two consecutive years in the same office
  • Officers should not run after serving for four consecutive years
• Hold elections at your October meeting.
• The vice president directs the election process.

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