Cliff

Thank you, J.J. and Richard. That was my understanding, as well. I was looking for confirmation.

If a nominating committee fails to nominate a full slate of officers or if someone previously nominated to be on a slate of officers subsequently withdraws himself/herself from consideration, does the chair then open nominations from the floor? Lacking direction from the bylaws, can or should the nominated slate, being compromised by lack of sufficient candidates for the open positions, be voted on any way, leaving a position open for later consideration?