MESSAGE FROM THE 2010 NOMINATING COMMITTEE!To all AMLA members, it’s that time of year again! Merle Mann and Phyllis Wilkerson have agreed to serve on the Nominating Committee for 2010 and are again asking for interested members to run for a position on the Board of Directors that will be expiring December 31, 2010. There are 2 positions up for election:President - This position will run for 2 years, to begin January 1, 2011. Electronic ballots will go out November 29, 2010 and all members will have ten (10) days, until December 9, 2010, to cast their electronic ballots. By-laws state: Section 6.1: President. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Association and shall serve as chairman of the Board of Directors. The President shall carry out the policies of the Board of Directors. The President shall appoint chairs and may appoint members of all committees, with the exception of the Nominating Committee and Finance and Audit Committee, the procedures for which are stipulated in Articles IX and XI, respectively. The Board of Directors shall approve all committee chair appointments by majority vote. The President shall sign all contracts and agreements to which the Association is a party. The President shall perform other such duties as are incident to the office of President or as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors. On matters brought before the Board of Directors, the President shall vote only in the case of a tie.
Secretary - This position will run for 2 years, to begin January 1st, 2011. Electronic ballots will go out November 29, 2010 and all members will have ten (10) days, until December 9, 2010, to cast their electronic ballots. By-laws state: Section 6.3: Secretary. The Secretary shall be responsible for creating and maintaining the records of all meetings of the Board of Directors and the membership. These records may be kept in print or electronic format. They shall be available to any member upon request. The Secretary shall be the recipient of all proxy notices and shall be responsible for notifying the President of their existence and validity. We are asking all members that would be willing to run for a position to submit a statement on behalf of their candidacy, which will be attached to the ballot. Your statement will need to be emailed to Merle Mann or Phyllis Wilkerson by November 27, 2010. Ballots will go out on November 29, 2010 and need to be back to the Nominating Committee by 6:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time on December 9, 2010. Results will be announced on December 14, 2010, by 12:00 noon, Eastern Standard Time. Voting will be done electronically (email). If anyone would prefer a paper ballot, their written request must be received by the Nominating Committee by November 25, 2010 and include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. A ballot will be returned to them for their vote. Paper ballot must be received by the Nominating Committee on or before 6:00 pm December 9, 2010. Time is of the essence so please mail your request to Merle Mann or Phyllis Wilkerson. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact: Merle Mann Phyllis Wilkerson
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