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District Election Procedures
Presented by: Ron Luxton, Past International Director
Election Compliance Task Force
•Election Compliance Task Force found:
‐varied election procedures‐Inconsistent rules
•New mandatory district election procedures in effect July 1, 2016
Election Compliance Task Force Recommendations
• Standardized District Constitution and By-laws• Mandatory/ Permissive Sections• Amendments
• Educational Initiatives• Neutral Observer Policy• Website location - Member Center, Resources, Forms and Publications, Legal, District Constitution and By-Laws
New Mandatory District Election Procedures
•Nominating Committee•Official Call•Site Change•Official Report
New Mandatory District Election Procedures
•Credentials Committee•District Convention – Rules of Procedure now mandatory: Exhibit A, Rules 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8
New Mandatory District Election Procedures
• Timeline of events leading up to district convention
60 Days 30 Days 15 DaysConvention Call Review Candidacy Pay Outstanding Dues ElectionAppointments Date
Standardized Ballot
•Two Candidates:
•One Candidate:
Position Name Vote
SECOND VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR
Candidate A
Candidate B
Position Name Yes NoDistrict Governor Candidate A
Standardized Ballot
•Three or More Candidates•Re-Balloting Method. After first ballot, drop the lowest votes, and issue a new ballot
•Preferential Balloting Method.
Standardize Ballot
• Preferential Voting• Must be adopted by the district in either the rules of procedure or the by-laws in order to use.
Position Name Preference/ Rank
Second Vice District Governor
Candidate A 4
Candidate B 2
Candidate C 1
Candidate D 3
Amendment to the International By-Laws
•Club dues be paid and good standing be acquired no less than fifteen (15) days prior to the close of credential certification.
Education and Training
•Webinars•Online training opportunities•Manual updates•Seminars
Neutral Observer Policy
• The Association expects to implement an election observer program to support the conduct of district (single, sub- and multiple) elections effective July 1, 2016.
• The policy covers the following specific areas:• Selection of Observer• Qualifications• Requests• Fees• Responsibilities• Reporting
Neutral Observer Policy
Selection of observers•Appointed by the Constitution and By-Laws Committee
•Subject to Annual Review
Neutral Observer Policy
•Qualifications•Prior Experience serving as a member of the International Board of Directors
•Familiarity with local custom
Neutral Observer Policy
•Request for Observer•At request of C&BL Committee•At request of a candidate at least 15 days prior to the convention.
•At request of a District Governor at least 15 days prior to district convention
Neutral Observer Policy
Fees•US$1000.00 or its equivalent assessed to the district
•May be reduced by C&BL Committee •May be refunded less $250 if no observer is appointed
•Housing and meals paid by the district
Neutral Observer Policy
•Responsibilities & Reporting •Gather accurate information•Report observed conduct•Provide impartial and professional analysis
• Issue recommendations•Report findings to Legal Division
Coming Up
•Webinars•Guidelines/ Checklist•FAQ’s•Newsletters•Additional training in all forums
Questions?
LCI Legal Division
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (630) 203-3847
• Legal Division Resource Page:http://members.lionsclubs.org/EN/resources/publications-forms/legal.php
