The Election Process By Dave Teegarden 1

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OFS Chapter of Elections Before the election begins 3

Presider A. Make sure environment is suitable for election B. Review nominations C. Appointment of secretary and tellers D. Announces witnesses 4

During the Election Holy spirit is invoked 5

Friar witness Reads Scripture Ritual pages Writngs of Francis (Ritual pp

Friar witness Homily or instructions 7

Presider Opening prayer 8

Presider Request roll taken then announces election is officially open 9

Presider Calls out offices to be voted on: Minister Vice minister Formation Director Secretary Treasurer Councilor 10

Professed How many are there? Voters separated from non voters 11

Voting now takes place for Minister Nominees and potential floor nominees 12

Tellers Pieces of paper match certified voters Vote taken and counted 13

Secretary Announce person elected (Ritual page 42) 14

Presider Acceptance by candidate 15

Presider Confirms election of office 16

Vice Minister Election process same as Minister 17

Formation Director Similar to Minister 18

Secretary Same as formation director 19

Treasurer Same process as Formation Director 20

Councilors Same process 21

Results of Election Signed by Presider and Friar witness 22

Presider Destruction of ballots Close election 23

Presider Installation of council 24

The End Thank you for your attention and support 25

Election process All information taken from the Ritual, The General Constitutions, Handbook for spiritual Assistance 26