[SBU Board] Election

[Ann Stephens]

I am opposed to option #2 but would vote for option #3 given that it works with the by laws.

Ann
On Sep 3, 2015, at 2:15 PM, John Weinberg <judgejohn at msn.com> wrote:

> Here are three alternative ideas.
> All three have, as there first step, that we declare as elected the three candidates who timely filed for the position.
> 
> (1)    Extend the filing deadline 21 days for the one remaining position.
>       Give that action general publicity among the membership.
>       Advise anyone who has expressed interest in the position.
> 
>       If only one person files timely, declare him/her elected.
>       If more than one files, hold an election as to that position only.
>       If nobody files, adopt alternative (2) or (3).
> 
>           OR
> 
> (2)    Newly-constituted Board of 11 selects a 12th member, following the procedure for filling a vacancy.
>       I would suggest that the term be a full three years.
> 
>           OR
> 
> (3)   Proceed with a Board of eleven members in 2016, declare five positions available in next year's election.
> 
> 
> None of these alternatives is ideal.
> But I would recommend option (2) - new board selects a twelfth member
> 
> 
> John W.
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: Jeff Ford
> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 11:55 AM
> To: Seattle ACBL Unit Board
> Subject: [SBU Board] Election
> 
> Only three candidates declared by the deadline. Near as I can tell there are no provisions in the bylaws for what happens now for the fourth position.
> 
> Both Ray Miller and Melinda Westgate expressed interest to me Tuesday night. Thoughts on what to do?
> 
> 
> Jeff
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