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Delegate Election Process

Delegates and alternates shall be elected each year at the Annual Chapter Meeting for a term of 1 year.

The term of office for a delegate shall be from January 1 through December 31 of the year following the year in which they were elected.

A vacancy in the position of delegate may be established through resignation, disqualification, disablement, or death prior to the regular end of term of office.

The resignation of a delegate must be made in writing and be presented to the Chapter President or Chapter Board of Directors. In the event a resignation is tendered orally a written resignation may be requested by the Chapter Board of Directors by return receipt request certified mail. If no response is subsequently received within fifteen (15) days, the Board of Directors may declare the position vacant.

The alternate receiving the most votes in the election of delegates shall fill a vacancy in the position of delegate.