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I am very glad I came to you and learned how we are supposed to move foward. . You have helped us in the past too, when a question needed more clarification. We are a small nonprofit with a few volunteers that serve on an executive board. We try very hard to follow ROR when something is not covered in our bylaws - you guys really have been helpful over the years...thank you!!

yes, the member in good standing for one year is in our bylaws...... thank you for the other information - it has been very helpful!!!

thank you for your comments...I'm very sorry to bother you again, but I am still receiving questions regarding our election.....we have posted (see below) that all nominees MUST be present, in person to verbally accept the nomination if so desired. That being said, and based upon your answers earlier, what do we follow? Our posted requirements, or RRO which says you do not have to be present to be elected. thank you!!! GENERAL MEMBERSHIP ELECTIONS – AUGUST 13, 2019 – ALL POSITIONS OPEN To be eligible to be elected to office, one must be a member in good standing for at least one year, and physically able to do the job as described below. Nominations are accepted on the floor and all nominees must be present, in person, to verbally accept the nomination, if so desired. Election of officers of the Society will be held at a special meeting on the 2nd Tuesday (August 13th), during the month of August bi-yearly (every two years). The newly elected officers immediately take their oath of office, administered by the Chairperson of the Election Committee. The new administration takes office on September 1st, and has the authority to conduct all business of the Society for the next 2 years.

I want to make sure I am correct in my understanding, therefore I'm turning tot he experts for advice. We are having an election of officers in a few week. Our bylaws read: The new Administration shall be elected by secret written ballot. A candidate must receive a majority (at least 51%) of the votes of those present and eligible to vote." It is my understanding that because our bylaws do not specifically mention it, those who wan to run for an office must be present and verbally accept (or deny) the nomination. It seems I have read somewhere in the past that if voting or nominations were to be done outside of the day of the elections, it must state in the bylaws that it is allowed. If not, then those who want to run for a position must be present? Will someone pleae confirm I am correct, or tell me what I am saying is wrong, and what the correct wording should be? thank you for your help.

We have our elections this Tuesday and no one has been nominated for the position of Treasurer.....what do we do if no one runs for the job?