The document is the agenda for the June 16, 2014 regular meeting of the MAS (Michiana Astronomical Society). The agenda includes a treasurer's report, recaps of events since the last meeting and a star party, and elections for the MAS board of directors. The elections section outlines the nomination and voting process according to the society's bylaws. Scheduled upcoming events are also listed.
35. MAS Elections
ARICLE XII – ELECTIONS
Section 1 – Elections of members of the Board of Directors shall be
conducted annually each June.
Section 2 – All nominations shall be from the floor.
Section 3 – Voting shall be by secret ballot and a simple majority shall be
necessary to elect an officer. In the event that no majority is reached the two
candidates receiving the most votes shall be considered in a second ballot.
Balloting shall continue until a majority is reached.
Section 4 – Exceptions to the section 3 may be taken only in the case of a
unanimous reelection of existing officers. In such a case the Secretary shall
cast one honorary ballot for the candidates.
Section 5 – Newly elected officers shall assume their duties at the
conclusion of the meeting at which they are elected.
Section 6 - Proxy votes shall be acceptable in the elections of officers.
Section 7 – Only associate members shall have voting privileges and each
shall cast only one vote.
36. SCHEDULED:
MAS Regular Meeting (June 16)
AstroCamp (July 20-26)
Centre Branch Library (July 10)
Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley (July 30)