The treasurer shall be a member of the Fundraising committee. Financial records shall be turned over to the new officers at the end of the term. Article 3.6 Term of Office Terms of officers shall be one calendar year from January to December. Nominees shall be LAFS dues paying members only. Nominations shall take place two weeks prior to the schedule election.
Elections are by secret ballot to be deposited in a ballot box.
Ballots shall be available for a one week period prior to the scheduled election. Elections shall take place no later than the 15th of December. All members are encouraged to volunteer for at least one committee. All committees shall be composed of at least three members from the organization. Except for the By-laws committee, all chairs shall be elected by the members of each committee.