1. CLUB ELECTIONS MUKTA NADKAR, DTM Program Quality Director, D98

2. Why Elections? Every Club needs Leaders
Elections are a democratic process to identify members with leadership potential

3. When Elections? For Clubs having annual terms: 1st meeting in May
For clubs having semi-annual terms:
1st meeting in May and 1st meeting in November
This allows sufficient time for a proper handover and training to new officers

4. Election Process
A Club Nominating committee is appointed by the President, at least 2 weeks prior to the election date
Nominating Committee (NC) consists of 3 individual active members
NC Chair is usually the Immediate Past President
NC submits report to the Club at the meeting preceding the Election, with names of active members willing to serve in each position
Floor Candidates can nominate themselves at the Election itself
Minimum 3 officers (President + Secretary + 1 VP) are required

5. Election Day
Election Officer is current President and he/she conducts elections
Determines if there is a quorum (>50% of active club members)
Accepts nominations for post of President
Nomination must be seconded
Nominee should accept to serve
Asks for additional nominations from floor
If received, repeat 3 &4
If no more nominations, entertain motion to close nominations (Propose & second)

6. Voting Asks members to cast votes by secret ballot
Asks tally Counters to count votes
Winner should get majority vote of all members
present and voting
Announces the winner
Repeats process for all positions
Introduces Ex Com elect to the Club
Submits Officers list on TI website at Club
Central

7. When should Elections take place?
QUIZ
When should Elections take place?

8. Who serves as Election Officer?

9. Who is the Nominating Committee chair?

10. What is the quorum required for elections?

11. What happens if the Nominating Committee does not present a report prior to the election?

12. QUESTIONS??