President Jeffrey Vaillant has announced the reappointment of last year’s Nominating Committee. Director and Corresponding Secretary Karen Lemelin will continue to chair the 2013 committee with general members Linda Okazaki and Jane Lindsey.
The committee is seeking nominees for several anticipated openings on the board of directors. Chairperson Lemelin stated, “We are looking for candidates who have the passion and commitment to participate in the future direction of the California Genealogical Society.”
Nominees must be members of the society. If you are interested in exploring this opportunity or can suggest someone who may be a good candidate, please email Karen Lemelin.
The California Genealogical Society’s bylaws specify the annual creation of a Nominating Committee in Article VII, Section 1: Nominations and Elections.
ARTICLE VII: NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS
Section 1. The Nominating Committee shall consist of at least three (3) members to be named not less that ninety (90) days prior to the Annual Business Meeting. The President shall appoint the Nominating Committee. The chairperson of the committee shall be from the Board of Directors and additional committee members from the general membership.
Section 2. The Nominating Committee shall submit its report to the Board of Directors and the Board shall give timely notice of nominations to the general membership prior to the Annual Business Meeting.
Section 3. Following the Nominating Committee’s report to the membership at the Annual Business Meeting, the floor shall be open to additional nominations, provided nominees have given consent to serve if elected.
Section 4. Nominees shall be members in good standing in the Society.
Section 5. Members in good standing who are present at the Annual Business Meeting shall elect the Directors. A plurality vote shall elect.
Section 6. If there is only one candidate for an opening, the ballot may be dispensed with by general consent and the election held by voice vote.
Copyright © 2013 by Kathryn M. Doyle, California Genealogical Society and Library.
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