Article VIII - Committees Committees as needed are appointed by the President, subject to the approval of the Executive Board, or by the Executive Board, to carry out the purposes of the Association. Appointed Committees are dissolved by the Executive Board. Article IX - Elections Officers are elected by the members of the Association. The President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer will be elected in even numbered years. The term of office will be for two years for all officers.
New officers take office immediately following the Annual Meeting.
Not less than three months prior to the Annual Meeting, in even years, the Executive Board appoints an Elections Committee of not less than three members. It is the duty of the Elections Committee to nominate at least one member for each of the positions to be filled. All candidates for all elective positions must be members of the Association. Any vacancy in an elective position except that of President is filled by the Executive Board for the unexpired term. A vacancy in the position of President shall be filled by the Vice-President assuming duties of Acting President.