DUTIES OF DAS&RDC NOMINATING CHAIRMAN

 1.       Select balance of Committee members, if not previously appointed.

2.       Familiarize yourself and the committee with bylaws applying to timing and functions of the committee, in selection and election of representative duos to be nominated.

3.       Contact committee members and determine methods of contacting potential nominees.  Coordinate efforts.

4.       Secure permission from nominees contacted to place their names in nomination.  Inform them of their rights to campaign, if they desire.

5.       At the designated time introduce both committee members and nominees.

6.       Prepare ballots, for use in election of candidates.  In the event there are several nominees, be prepared for a run-off ballot.

7.       On election day, reintroduce your committee and candidates.  Conduct election, using committee members to distribute, collect, and count ballots.  Majority wins, which means more than half of those voting.

8.       Present report of outcome of election to the Presiding Officer.

9.       If a report is given at a Council meeting, a copy is to be given to the Secretary.

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