OCWS Election Process
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The beginning of the three year terms of the nine members of the Board of Directors are staggered such that three member’s terms will expire each year. The three vacated board positions will be filled each year by a vote of the OCWS membership, following the Annual Business Meeting, this year on September 10. To declare your candidacy for a position on the Board of Directors, the candidate must present their Declaration of Candidacy to the Election Committee in writing no later than August 27. The Declaration of Candidacy is to be accompanied by a simple written Statement of Qualifications. At the Annual Business Meeting, candidates are introduced and given the opportunity to address the membership regarding their qualifications and platform. Following the Business Meeting, an Official Ballet will be mailed to each member. Each member may vote for up to three candidates, and return their ballot no later than October 2. Votes will be counted by the Election Committee the following day. The three candidates receiving the largest number of votes are elected. The President will notify each candidate of the results. The new Directors will be inducted at a Board Meeting on October 5, and announced to the membership at the Installation Dinner on October 10. Dennis Esslinger |