If only one Member is nominated, that Member becomes the next President. If there is more than one nomination, an Election is held. The Election is by secret ballot. The ballots are collected and counted. The ballots are opened in front of the Meeting, and the name on each read aloud and recorded.
Any ballot containing more than one name is invalid.
The Member receiving the simple majority of votes is duly elected. In the event of a tie between two candidates, a second ballot is held. If the outcome is still a tie, the outgoing President has the casting vote. The finances of the Association consist of the annual dues, the money collected from those attending Meetings, grants from Foundations, and donations from individual Members. The Association's funds are used at the discretion of the President and Committee, to cover mailing costs, publication expenses, and the expenses related to Meetings, etc.