The three nominees from each of the 8 election categories who receive the most nominations are placed on the ballot after verifying ACPA and Commission III membership, and after being contacted to determine interest in being elected to the Directorate Body. These statements are mailed with the ballot. In the event of a tie for a spot on the ballot in any election category, the Elections Coordinator shall determine by random draw the order in which ballot slots are to be offered to those tied for inclusion on the ballot. In the event that a New Professionals or Seasoned Professionals nominee is also nominated as a region representative, the person becomes eligible for election in the New Professionals or Seasoned Professionals category only. The ballot is mailed to all Commission III members in the fall issue of Housing and Residential LifeLine.
Voters can cast a vote of one candidate for each vacancy being filled.
Names of the nominees will be listed on the ballot according to the results of a random selection process completed by the Elections Coordinator. Nine new members are elected to the Directorate Body each year. The person who receives the most votes, regardless of election category, is elected. In the event of a tie in any election category upon completion of the election, a random selection process determined by the Elections Coordinator will break the tie. Only the portions of the ballot that are disputed or invalid will be judged.