ADVERTISING AND MARKETING DIVISION PROCEDURES MANUAL

1. The Association's Nominating Committee had precedence over Division or Section nominating committees. Divisions do not make their nominations until after the Association slate has been announced.

2. Nominate for elective office members whose affiliation is with the Division Only MEMBERS are eligible to become Chair or Chair Elect. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS AND RETIRED MEMBERS may hold other offices which do not result in automatic succession to the Chair.

3. Stress to the nominees for Chair Elect that attendance at the Winter and Annual Conference Cabinet Meetings is a part of the expected duties of the elected candidate, as is attendance at the Division Liaison Officer meetings.

4. Obtain written acceptances and biographical information from nominees.

5. In the case of a mail ballot, send the information to the person whose duty it is to prepare and mail the ballots. (Consult your Division or Section rules.) MEMBERS, ASSOCIATE, AFFILIATE and RETIRED have the privilege of voting.

6. Report results to the Chair and at the Annual Business Meeting.

7. The Nominating Committee submits a slate for the following officers each year:

Chair Elect (three year commitment, one as Chair Elect, one as Chair and one as Past Chair)

Secretary (2 years, runs alternate to Treasurer's term) or Treasurer (2 years, runs alternate to Secretary's term)

Director (2 years, alternates with other Director)

9. According to the Division By Laws, "the report of the Nominating Committee shall be published in the official publication or otherwise sent to the Division members at least thirty days before the annual business meeting."

10. Copies of the slate of officers should be sent to the Bulletin editor for inclusion in the Spring issue and to the Chair and Chair Elect.

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