SECTION 6

(Election of Officers)

SECTION 6.1 The President and Vice President shall be elected by a plurality of eligible members who may cast their votes by an on-line voting procedure as promulgated by the board of directors if the election is contested. If the election is not contested and there is only one candidate, no on-line voting shall be necessary. The incoming President/Vice President shall assume their office on January 1 following the year in which they are elected.

Voting will be via electronic ballot beginning the first Monday in June and ending the first Monday in July. Winner of the election will be announced on the second Monday of July.

Applicants must declare candidacy in writing to the TASO office in care of the Executive Director or the designee of TASO, by May 15 (email is permissible).

To hold office, a person must have been (1) a member in good standing of TASO-Volleyball for the preceding five years prior to their nomination, (2) must have served on the Board of Directors of TASO-Volleyball for at least one term, and (3) must remain a member in good standing through their term of office. A member in good standing is one who has complied with all membership requirements at the state and local level.

If more than one candidate is running for either position, each candidate, in addition to the requirements of SECTION 6.1 paragraph 4. (1) shall submit a current digital picture, (2) must submit a summary of accomplishments, (3) must submit a statement of 250 words or less addressing the constituents by May 15. Candidates may also submit a video clip. These items shall be published on the web and be available to the eligible membership. All statements and/or video clips will be reviewed and approved by an appointed committee prior to posting.

The address for the TASO office is: Texas Association of Sports Officials 1221 West Campbell Road, Ste 191, Richardson, TX 75080

E-mail should be addressed to: [email protected] Please request confirmation by return email.