C&MA Accredited Local Church Constitution

Each accredited church of The Christian and Missionary Alliance shall adopt and be governed by the following Constitution.

The New Testament teaches that the local church is the visible organized expression of the Body of Christ. The people of God are to live and serve in obedience to the Word of God and under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

The Christian and Missionary Alliance operates on the presupposition that the congregation finds broader meaning and outreach in fulfilling its biblical responsibilities within the life and witness of the denomination.

This Constitution has three objectives:
1. Set out in general an outline for organization and administration for this church.
2. Define the relationship of this church to the district of which it is an integral part.
3. Relate this church to the denominational framework through which the worldwide work of The Christian and Missionary Alliance is carried out.

The Uniform Constitution for Accredited Churches has been framed and adopted by the General Council, the denomination’s highest governing body. The accredited churches of The Christian and Missionary Alliance have participated in this process through their authorized delegates.

This church can, in accordance with this Constitution and in a manner that is consistent with the Bylaws of The Christian and Missionary Alliance, formulate its bylaws so as to carry out its ministry appropriately and efficiently.

This church is an integral part of the district and worldwide fellowship and is united in

governance, fellowship, and service in order to promote unity of faith in the fullness of Jesus Christ as Savior, Sanctifier, Healer, and Coming King, and to facilitate the spread of the gospel at home and abroad under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

The official name under which this church is incorporated or organized is Casper Alliance Church of The Christian and Missionary Alliance.

This church is connected with and subordinate to its parent religious organization, The Christian and Missionary Alliance, a Colorado nonprofit corporation. In consideration of the mutual benefits generated and derived from this relationship, and understanding that The Christian and Missionary Alliance is relying hereon in agreeing to initiate or continue such relationship, this church agrees to be subject to and abide by the terms and conditions of Article XV hereof relating to the reversion of property of accredited churches.

Qualifications for membership shall consist of:
1. Confession of faith in Jesus Christ and evidence of regeneration.
2. Belief in God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; in the verbal inspiration of the Holy Scriptures as originally given; in the vicarious atonement of the Lord Jesus Christ; in the eternal salvation of all who believe in Him and the eternal punishment of all who reject Him.
3. Acceptance of the doctrines of the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior, Sanctifier, Healer, and Coming King.
4. Full sympathy with the principles and objectives of The Christian and Missionary Alliance and cooperation by systematic support of its work.
5. Such other qualifications for membership as may be stated in the bylaws.

Baptism and the Lord’s Supper are recognized as the two ordinances of the church.

Believers’ baptism by immersion is taught and practiced as the scriptural mode. The pastor or other elders shall oversee baptism. They shall provide the instruction about baptism and shall administer the baptisms themselves or choose other spiritually respected people to do these ministries.

The Lord’s Supper is administered regularly. The pastor or other elders shall oversee Communion. They shall provide the instruction about Communion and shall administer the Communion themselves or choose other spiritually respected people to do these ministries

There shall be an annual meeting of the members of this church to be held at a time specified in the bylaws at which time the members shall receive reports of ministries, including audited reports of the treasurers, and shall elect church officers, elders, and members of the governance authority. Additional ministry positions shall be filled as specified in the local church bylaws.

The governance authority, as specified in the local church bylaws, shall conduct the affairs of the church between annual meetings and shall be amenable to the membership and the district superintendent as constitutionally defined. Other meetings of the members may be called by proper notice to the membership as specified in the bylaws. On general church matters in which no legal questions are involved, it is understood that all members in good and regular standing who have reached the age of 16 years are entitled to vote, but in matters involving titles of property or legal procedure, the laws of the state determine the age at which members are eligible to vote.

Section 1. General. Each local church shall structure its governance authority in accordance with the governing documents of The Christian and Missionary Alliance, the definition of elder authority, the bylaws of the district, and the laws of the state in which the church is located. The members of the governance authority shall satisfy the scriptural standards for church leadership and shall be members of this church.

The senior pastor shall be chairman or, at his request, the governance authority shall elect an elder as chairman. An elder also shall be elected as vice chairman. Meetings shall be held for prayer and business, and abbreviated minutes shall be reported to the church as the church may decide. Special meetings may be called by the chairman or by written request of one half of the governance authority membership. All officers, committees, and organizations except the Nominating Committee are amenable to the collective oversight of the elders.

Section 2. Removal. In consultation with the district superintendent and the senior pastor, any officer or auxiliary official, except licensed pastoral staff, of this church, whether elected at the church annual meeting or appointed by the governance authority, or any individual member of the governance authority, may be removed by a two-thirds majority vote of the governance authority and the approval of the district superintendent if, in the judgment of the governance authority, the best interests of this church will be served thereby.

The officers shall be members of this church and shall satisfy the scriptural standards for church leadership. They shall consist of the following who, with the exception of the senior pastor, shall be elected at the annual meeting of the church: senior pastor, secretary, treasurer, assistant treasurer, and such other officers as may be designated in the church bylaws or in the state law.

The governance authority shall not give consideration to any candidate for the pastoral staff without the approval of the district superintendent. Pastoral staff members shall be called by the governance authority and appointed by the district superintendent. The district superintendent shall suggest to the governance authority the names of such workers as in his judgment have proper qualifications for pastoral staff. Upon appointment by the district superintendent, a pastoral staff member and spouse become members of this church. Pastoral staff include all those whose position calls for licensing as an "official worker," as defined in the General Regulations in the Manual of The Christian and Missionary Alliance. Any member of the pastoral staff may resign from this church by giving due notice of this intention to the district superintendent and the governance authority. The governance authority may, in conjunction with the district superintendent, ask for the resignation of any member of the pastoral staff. Before such action is taken, the governance authority and that member shall follow the guidelines as prescribed by the district superintendent. The district superintendent, with the approval of the District Executive Committee, shall have the authority to remove or transfer a member of the pastoral staff when the governance authority is in disagreement or whenever circumstances make such removal or transfer advisable.

Section 1. Senior Pastor. The senior pastor shall have oversight of this church. He shall be chairman of the governance authority except as he may choose to proceed according to the provisions in Article VI. He shall preside at all regular or special meetings of the church membership. He is a member ex officio of all church committees and organizations. When the membership has no pastor, the chairman or vice chairman of the governance authority shall have oversight of the church in conjunction with the district superintendent. The senior pastor shall be the president of this church where such office is required by law.

Section 2. Secretary. The secretary shall keep the minutes of membership meetings and conduct the correspondence of this church as directed by the governance authority. The secretary shall attend and keep minutes of other meetings as specified in the local church bylaws.

Section 3. Treasurer. The treasurer shall receive all monies of this church and shall be
responsible for the payment of all bills on the order of the governance authority as specified by the local church bylaws, keeping proper book records of all transactions, and filing canceled vouchers and receipts for payments made. The governance authority shall determine where funds of this church shall be kept. No offerings shall be solicited from the membership except upon approval of the governance authority.

Section 4. Missionary Treasurer. When required by local church bylaws, the missionary treasurer shall account for all missionary monies and oversee the forwarding of the same to the treasurer of The Christian and Missionary Alliance on or before the tenth of the following month.

Section 5. Assistant Treasurer. The assistant treasurer shall, with another person or persons appointed by the governance authority, be responsible to count all monies and keep a separate record of all receipts. The assistant treasurer may be empowered to issue receipt to the donors.

Section 1. Elders. The elders shall be male members of this church and shall be elected as specified in the church bylaws. With authority from Christ the Chief Shepherd and confirmed by the church membership, the pastor and the other elders are the highest level of servant leadership in the local church. As undershepherds, elders shall serve with the senior pastor to oversee the local church and its ministries to accomplish Christ’s mission. They shall constitute the Committee on Membership. They shall be the Committee on Discipline in accordance with the Uniform Policy on Discipline, Restoration, and Appeal of The Christian and Missionary Alliance.

Section 2. Deacons. The deacons shall be members of this church and shall be appointed or elected as specified in the local church bylaws. The deacons shall have charge of those ministries and charities of the church as specified in the bylaws, receive offerings for such purposes and dispense the same, and make monthly reports as directed. Where there are no deacons, the governance authority shall assume responsibility for their ministries until such are elected or appointed.

Section 3. Deaconesses. Deaconesses shall be members of this church and shall be appointed or elected as specified in the local church bylaws. The deaconesses shall have charge of those ministries as specified in the bylaws. Where there are no deaconesses, the governance authority shall assume responsibility for their ministries until such are elected or appointed.

Section 4. Trustees. The trustees shall be members of this church and may be appointed or elected as specified in the local church bylaws. Trustees shall have charge of those ministries and duties as specified in the bylaws, or the laws of the state in which the church is located. Where there are no trustees, the governance authority shall assume responsibility for those ministries and duties until such are elected or appointed.

Section 5. Missions Committee. A Missions Committee shall be appointed by the governance authority as specified in the local church bylaws. The purpose of the Missions Committee is to assist the pastor in administering the year-round missions program, planning and promoting the annual Missions Conference, recruiting candidates, and promoting the financial and prayer support of the worldwide ministry of The Christian and Missionary Alliance.

Section 6. Sunday School/Bible Teaching. Each church shall have a Sunday school or a comparable disciplemaking ministry. The mission of disciplemaking ministries is to bring people to a saving knowledge of Christ, teach biblical principles emphasizing missions and the centrality of Christ as Savior, Sanctifier, Healer, and Coming King, and equip people for evangelism and Christian service.

Section 7. Disciplemaking Ministries Council. A Disciplemaking Ministries Council shall be appointed as specified in the local church bylaws. The Council shall oversee the disciplemaking ministries for children, youth, and adults.

Section 8. Alliance Women Ministries. Local church Alliance Women Ministries may be established. They shall be organized according to the Alliance Women Ministries Local Constitution as contained in the Manual of The Christian and Missionary Alliance. Alliance Women Ministries is organized to promote fellowship, outreach, and prayer among the women and encourage support and prayer for Alliance missionaries and worldwide ministries.

Section 9. C&MA Men’s Ministry. A C&MA Men’s Ministry may be established in the local church. They shall be organized according to the Local Constitution of C&MA Men’s Ministry as contained in the Manual of The Christian and Missionary Alliance. C&MA Men’s Ministry is committed to discipling men in and through C&MA churches.

A missions conference shall be held annually for the promotion and support of the worldwide work of The Christian and Missionary Alliance.

Section 1. Property. This church may acquire, own, dispose of, improve, encumber, and convey property, real and personal, for church purposes, in conformity with the laws of the state where the property is situated. Real property may be purchased, sold, conveyed, exchanged, mortgaged, or encumbered only by order of the membership through the governance authority in consultation with the district superintendent. In states where trustees are required, the order of the membership shall proceed through them.

Section 2. Records. The official records of all officers of the church and all its departments are the property of the church. In the event of the death or resignation of the incumbent or upon the election of his successor, the current records of the office shall be passed on to the newly elected officer. All records other than current shall be kept in a secure repository selected by the governance authority.

Section 3. Audit. All financial records shall be examined annually or at more frequent intervals on order of the governance authority. At least three persons, none of whom is a financial officer or a church staff member, shall be appointed by the governance authority to conduct the examination. They shall follow procedures set forth in the current edition of the Manual for Alliance Church Treasurers (and Pastors). The governance authority shall authorize actions to conform with additional audit standards that may be required by the jurisdiction in which the church is located.

A Nominating Committee shall consist of the senior pastor, two elected by but not necessarily from the governance authority, and two elected from the church membership-at-large, as stipulated by the local church bylaws, at least one month prior to the annual meeting. Members of the Nominating Committee shall be members of this church.

In consideration of elections, the Nominating Committee shall present at least one name for each office to be filled. Other nominations may be made from the membership. The officers shall be elected by ballot at the annual meeting. Where only one name is presented, the ballot may be waived by unanimous vote.

Recognizing the purpose of the members of this congregation to support both the doctrines and the mission of The Christian and Missionary Alliance through the contribution of their tithes, offerings, and special gifts, and to ensure that the future use of such assets and real property as this church may from time to time acquire shall not be diverted from this purpose, this church adopts the following property reversion clause.

1. Property Reversion Events. Any of the following shall constitute a "property reversion event:" (a) the decision or action of this church to disaffiliate or otherwise separate itself from The Christian and Missionary Alliance without the prior written approval of such decision or action by the District Executive Committee (or its equivalent) of the district in which this church is located, (b) the failure for any reason of this church to be subject to or abide by any of the purposes, usages, doctrines, or teachings of The Christian and Missionary Alliance, (c) the failure for any reason of this church to qualify as an "accredited church" of The Christian and Missionary Alliance (as such term is defined in the Bylaws of The Christian and Missionary Alliance), or (d) the termination of this church’s existence for any reason.

2. Determination of a Property Reversion Event. The determination of whether a property reversion event has occurred shall be considered and decided by the District executive Committee (or its equivalent) of the district of The Christian and Missionary Alliance in which this church is located in accordance with procedures established from time to time by the Board of Directors of The Christian and Missionary Alliance. The decision of such District Executive Committee (or its equivalent) shall be final and binding on The Christian and Missionary Alliance, the district of The Christian and Missionary Alliance in which this church is located, and this church, and may not be challenged by any party in the absence of fraud, collusion, or arbitrariness.

3. Consequences of a Property Reversion Event. Upon the occurrence of a property reversion event as determined in accordance with item 2 above, legal title to all real and personal property (tangible and intangible), appurtenances, fixtures, and effects of whatever type then owned, held, or used by this church, without regard to how or from whom acquired, shall, upon the demand of the district of The Christian and Missionary Alliance in which this church is located, revert to and become the property of such district of The Christian and Missionary Alliance. During the period of time between the occurrence of the property reversion event and the complete and final transfer of legal title to the district of The Christian and Missionary Alliance in which this church is located, this church shall hold such property in trust for such district to be used exclusively to further the purposes, usages, doctrines, and teachings of The Christian and Missionary Alliance.

4. Waiver of Certain Property Reversion Events. In the event of a property reversion event attributable to differences in doctrine between this church and The Christian and Missionary Alliance, the property reversion process set forth above may be waived upon the approval of (a) at least two-thirds of the members in good standing of this church, (b) the District Executive Committee (or its equivalent) of the district of The Christian and Missionary Alliance in which this church is located, and (c) the Division of National Church Ministries of The Christian and Missionary Alliance.

Church bylaws not in conflict with this Constitution, the provisions of the Bylaws of The Christian and Missionary Alliance, or the laws of the state are required and will be adopted by a duly called meeting of the church. As a minimum, the church bylaws will include provisions for the composition and name of its governance authority that is in keeping with Article VI above. A copy of such bylaws shall be filed with the district superintendent.

This Constitution may be amended only by the General Council of The Christian and Missionary Alliance in accordance with the provisions of Section 10.2 of the Amended and Restated Constitution and Bylaws of The Christian and Missionary Alliance as applied to the Uniform Constitution for Accredited Churches.

In cases where any provision of this Constitution may not conform to state laws, the district concerned shall be authorized to make such adjustments as necessary in counsel with the vice president for National Church Ministries of The Christian and Missionary Alliance so as to conform to such laws.

Last Revision Council 2005 ACCREDITED CHURCH • UNIFORM CONSTITUTION 2005 EDITION

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1. Pursuant to Article VI, Section 6.2, paragraph a, Bylaws of The Christian and Missionary Alliance, lay delegates sent to General Council shall be appointed by the Board of Elders. The delegate(s) shall be certified by the senior pastor and reported to the proper authority.

1. Pursuant to Article II, Section 1, paragraph a, Uniform Constitution for Districts of The Christian and Missionary Alliance, lay delegates sent to District Conference shall be appointed by the Board of Elders. The delegate(s) shall be certified by the senior pastor and reported to the proper authority.

1. Applicants shall complete the Casper Alliance Church membership application prior to meeting with the Elders to give their personal testimony of conversion to Jesus Christ and their commitment to Casper Alliance Church. The Senior Pastor and the Elders shall then act upon the applications.
2. The Elders shall also act upon requests for membership transfers from other C&MA Churches.
3. Children under the age of sixteen may be accepted into membership of the church with the written consent of their parents or guardians and upon approval by the Elders. Members under the age of sixteen years old may not be elected or appointed as chairman of any ministry.
4. All applicants shall be provided with a copy of, and be required to read and consent to this Constitution, and these Bylaws. Further, they must affirm their willingness to subscribe to the uniform policy on discipline, restoration, and appeal, as found in the current edition of The Manual of The Christian and Missionary Alliance. Such consent and affirmation exists when applicants sign the application for membership.
5. This church membership shall consist of baptized believers in Christ.

1. MEMBERS IN GOOD AND REGULAR STANDING:
   1. Members in good and regular standing shall consist of those members who adhere to this Constitution and these Bylaws.
   2. They shall consist of members that regularly attend Casper Alliance Church.
   3. Members who are away, attending school, serving in the military, or serving the Lord in ministry shall be considered members in good and regular standing.

1. The Elders shall provide an updated membership list to the membership at least thirty days prior to Part two of the annual meeting.

1. Upon request, members may be granted a letter of transfer by the Elders.

1. The annual membership meeting shall be held in two parts. Part one shall be held in February and shall consist of ministry reports and the audit report of the church books. Part two shall be held in October for elections. Dates and times for Parts one and two of the annual meeting shall be determined by the Board of Elders and shall be posted at the church at least fifteen consecutive days prior to the date of the meeting. The annual church budget shall be reviewed by the membership during Part two and shall be approved prior to December 31st by the Board of Elders. Additional business from the membership shall be submitted in writing to the Board of Elders for consideration at least seven days prior to either Part one or two of the annual meeting. The Board of Elders shall have the authority to change the month of either Part one or Part two of the annual meeting in any given year.
2. The members shall receive at Part one of the annual meeting reports of Ministries from the Board of Elders. The Board of Elders shall determine the method of reporting.
3. All ministry positions other than Article X, section I, II and III, and Article XIII shall be appointed by the Board of Elders. This bylaw does not apply to other positions that may become necessary and require election by constitutional authority.

1. When determined appropriate by the Board of Elders, special membership meetings may be called. Notice of the special membership meeting shall be posted at the church for at least fifteen consecutive days prior to the date of the meeting.

1. The Board of Elders shall govern all matters of church business and unless otherwise stated, the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order shall govern the conduct of all church membership meetings.

1. A Quorum shall consist of a minimum of fifty percent of the membership in good and regular standing except those under Article III Section II 1iii. A quorum shall be required to conduct an official membership meeting, to pass a resolution, or elect a position.

1. A member must be present to vote at any membership meeting.

1. The Governance Authority of the Casper Alliance Church shall be known as the Board of Elders.

1. The Board of Elders shall be elected by the membership from the Elders.

1. The number serving as the Board of Elders shall be at least three, excluding the Senior Pastor. Should the number of elders serving as the board of elders be less than three, the governance authority shall revert to the church membership.

1. The qualifications for Elders are set out in I Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9.

1. Elected members of the Board of Elders shall serve for a period of two years and shall commence office January 1^st following the election. They shall not serve more than three - two year terms in succession. The election shall be so arranged so that approximately one half of the Board of Elders is elected annually.
2. The Board of Elders shall not require re-election as an Elder until they have completed their term on the Board of Elders.
3. The Board of Elders shall have the authority to appoint qualified persons to fulfill unexpired terms of those elected positions.

1. Meetings of the Board of Elders shall be held at least quarterly.

1. A vote of at least two-thirds of the Board of Elders is required to approve church business at all Board of Elders meetings.

1. The Board of Elders shall oversee the Annual Church Budget and shall make it available to the members at Part two of the annual meeting.

1. A quorum shall be two-thirds of the respective board members.

1. The Board of Elders shall review and approve annually all church policies.

1. The Missionary Treasurer shall be elected at the annual meeting.
2. The Treasurer and Missionary Treasurer may be the same person.

1. The Secretary shall attend and keep the minutes of all the Board of Elders meetings.
2. The Secretary shall serve a term of two years and shall not serve more than three consecutive terms.

1. The Treasurer shall receive a record of all deposited monies including a record of designated monies from the Assistant Treasurer. The Treasurer shall be excluded from assisting in counting the monies of the church as received by the Assistant Treasurer An audit of the church books will be conducted by a third party on a yearly basis. The Treasurer’s annual financial report shall be accompanied by the audit report.
2. The Treasurer shall serve a term of two years and shall not serve more than three consecutive terms.

1. The Assistant Treasurer shall deposit all monies received from the donors and shall provide the Treasurer with the receipts of deposit and a record of the designated monies received. The Assistant Treasurer shall issue receipts to the donors.
2. The Assistant Treasurer shall serve a term of two years and shall not serve more than three consecutive terms.
3. The Assistant Treasurer may be called the Financial Secretary.

1. The Elders shall be elected by the membership annually.
2. The Qualifications for Elders are set out in I Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9 and he must have been a member of Casper Alliance Church for at least one year prior to being elected.
3. Elders shall be elected by two-thirds of ballots cast.
4. The Board of Elders shall determine the number of Elders with the minimum number being three.
5. Elders shall serve a term of three years and he shall have no limit to the number of terms he may serve.
6. An Elder shall not be eligible to hold an elected office or appointed chair (other than the Board of Elders) during his tenure as Elder unless the elected office or appointed chair position cannot otherwise be filled.
7. An Elder currently performing the duties of an elected office or appointed chair is not eligible to serve on the Board of Elders while he holds the office or appointed chair.
8. Elders shall only have Governance Authority rights when serving on the Board of Elders.

1. The Board of Elders shall determine the number of Deacons and Deacons shall be elected at the annual meeting by the membership.
2. Qualifications of Deacons are set forth in 1 Timothy 3:8-13
3. The Deacons, in association with the Deaconesses, shall have charge of the physical ministries of fellowship, visitation, and administering the Benevolent Fund.
4. The Deacons shall meet with the Deaconesses at least quarterly and shall submit a quarterly report to the Board of Elders.
5. A chair shall be elected by the Deacons and he shall also chair any joint meetings of the Deacons and Deaconesses.
6. The Deacons shall submit an annual budget request to the Board of Elders as stated in church policy.

1. The Board of Elders shall determine the number of Deaconesses and Deaconesses shall be elected at the annual meeting by the membership. Deaconesses shall meet scriptural requirements as set forth in I Timothy 3:11, Ephesians 5:22 and 1 Peter 3:1-5.
2. The Deaconesses in association with the Deacons shall have charge of the physical ministries of fellowship, visitation, and administering the Benevolent Fund.
3. The Deaconesses shall meet with the Deacons at least quarterly and shall submit a quarterly report to the Board of Elders.
4. A chair shall be elected by the Deaconesses.
5. The Deaconesses shall submit an annual budget request to the Board of Elders as stated in church policy.

1. The Board of Elders shall determine the number of and appoint the Trustees.
2. Qualifications: Must be a Member in good and regular standing.
3. The Trustees shall oversee church property and grounds and the operations thereof.
4. The Trustees shall submit a quarterly report to the Board of Elders.
5. The Trustees shall submit an annual budget request to the Board of Elders as stated in church policy.

1. The Board of Elders shall determine the number of and appoint the Missions Committee.
2. Qualifications: Must be a faithful attendee of Casper Alliance Church and have a desire to see missions furthered at Casper Alliance Church.
3. The chair of the Missions Committee shall be a member in good and regular standing.
4. The Missions Committee shall submit a quarterly report to the Board of Elders.
5. The Missions Committee shall submit an annual budget request to the Board of Elders as stated in church policy.

1. The Board of Elders shall determine the number of and appoint the Disciple making Ministries Council as well as the Chair.
2. Qualifications: Shall be a member in good and regular standing.
3. The Disciple making Ministries Council shall submit a quarterly report to the Board of Elders.
4. The Disciple Making Ministries Council shall submit an annual budget request to the Board of Elders as stated in church policy.

1. The Board of Elders may appoint additional committees and organizations as needed.
2. The Board of Elders shall issue individual position descriptions for these and any other appointed or elected position in the church. Such position descriptions shall define responsibilities, delegate authority and specify accountability and are considered directive in nature.

1. The Nominating Committee shall be elected at least one month prior to Part two of the Annual Meeting.
2. The Nominating Committee shall prepare a written report of its work, and publish it at least seven days prior to Part two of the annual meeting.

1. Any member in good and regular standing may submit a nomination for an elected position.
2. The member wishing to place someone in nomination must contact and obtain permission from the person to be nominated and receive assurance that the person will allow their name to be considered.
3. The member wishing to place the name in nomination shall submit the name to the Nominating Committee, in writing, fourteen days prior to Part two of the Annual Meeting of the Nominating Committee.
4. The Nominating Committee shall satisfy itself that the person to be nominated meets the criteria of the Constitution and Bylaws for holding elected office and shall place that nominee on the ballot.
5. Once the nominating committee has completed its work and rendered its report, an official ballot shall be prepared for use at Part two of the annual meeting. The official ballot shall contain the names as presented for each position by the Nominating Committee.
6. Names of those nominated by the membership and meeting the criteria shall also be placed on the official ballot and identified with an asterisk (*). A footnote will identify that the nomination was placed on the official ballot by the membership.
7. There shall be no nominations received from the floor during Part two of the Annual Meeting.

1. Where required, the election shall be based on the rule of plurality.

1. These Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds majority of the votes cast at any official Membership meeting.
2. Bylaws shall be revisited every five years by the Board of Elders.

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