Nominating Committee
Prior to the annual meeting, the President shall appoint a Nominating Committee to consist of six (6) active members, one (1) from each of the six (6) States. None of the members of the Nominating Committee shall be officers or members of the Executive Board. The Chairman of the Nominating Committee shall be designated by the President and be a member from the State which is hosting the annual meeting. It shall be the duty of the Nominating Committee to nominate candidates for office for the following year to be voted on at the annual meeting.
The Chairman contacts the Vice President of the State who is next in line to host the annual conference to inquire whether they are willing to serve as President for the upcoming year; and also contacts the Treasurer and Secretary to inquire whether they are willing to serve in these capacities for the upcoming year. The Chairman shall be responsible for filling any anticipated vacancies in these positions.
Each State Committee Member shall be responsible for nominating candidates for office for the following year and filling any vacancies that may occur. Names shall be presented to that State's Vice President/President.
The Vice President/President for each State presents their slate of officers to the incoming President at least fourteen (14) days prior to the annual meeting.
The Chairman with concurrence from the other members then presents the slate of candidates to the Executive Committee at least fourteen (14) days prior to the annual meeting.
