[SBU Board] Election

[Jeff Ford]

Ann, do you mind giving a little more detail on what you dislike about
option 2? It seems like it is the most popular one, but we may be missing
something about its downsides.

Thanks,

Jeff


On Thu, Sep 3, 2015 at 4:53 PM Ann Stephens <annstephens53 at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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