The following rules govern the election of Directors whose terms commence at the annual Organizational Meeting of Board of Directors in July 2001. These rules are designed to facilitate an open, dignified, and fair election process for all. It is not practical for VSDA to develop a set of election rules covering every conceivable situation and monitor each candidate's compliance. Rather, candidates should conduct themselves according to both the letter and the spirit of these rules. The exclusive means of voting for the election of Directors shall be by mail ballot in accordance with the procedures provided in the Association Bylaws .
Canadian members are eligible to vote, nominate, and run for a seat as a director.
To be valid , a nomination must be on the letterhead of the member company, must clearly indicate the nominator's name and VSDA member number, and must be signed by a Regular member in good standing. Each nomination must be on a separate piece of paper. Each Regular member in good standing may nominate up to three candidates. Nominations will be closed in accordance with the VSDA Bylaws on April 1, 2001. Letters of nomination not received by the deadline will not be accepted.