DIAMOND
SPRINGS/ EL DORADO
FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION
4.1
Election Procedure
4.1.1
Election of officers will be held during
the December meeting. The President will preside over the election. The
Immediate Past President and Sergeant at Arms are responsible for ballot
distribution, counting and reporting. Voting shall be by secret ballot, and
a simple majority of the active members present shall determine the outcome
of each position. Elections are subject to policies regarding quorum
(section 5.4).
4.2
Nomination of Officers
4.2.1
The Immediate Past President shall act
as chairman of the Nominating Committee.
4.2.2
The committee shall be a minimum of
three active Association members, including the Immediate Past President,
appointed by the President at the October meeting. The Nominating Committee
shall submit their recommendations to the membership at the November
meeting. At this meeting the President shall open nominations from the
floor for all positions. At the December meeting, nominations from the
floor will again be open for all positions, before the elections are held.
4.3
Installation of Officers
4.3.1
Installation shall be the responsibility
of the outgoing President. The program date and time to be approved by the
E-Board.
4.4
Vacancies
4.4.1
In the event of a vacancy in any office
other than President, the E-Board shall appoint a member of the Association
to complete the term.