One of these seven Steering Committee members will be elected chairperson by the other members of the Steering Committee and serve as the presiding officer of the Association. Vacancies on the Steering Committee occurring after an election shall be filled by a majority vote of the remaining members of the Committee. The Chairperson shall appoint a secretary and treasurer. The secretary shall keep a record of all Steering Committee meetings. The treasurer shall keep an accurate record of expenditures and fund balances.
Otherwise meetings are to be informal.
At least three new Steering Committee members should be elected each year. Each committee member is limited to serving two years in succession based upon election to the committee. Re-election after a one year absence is invited and encouraged. The Chairperson shall appoint two members at large, who are not candidates for election to the Steering Committee, to tabulate results of the ballots. These sub- committees will be chaired by a member of the Steering Committee, who will be appointed by the Chairperson.