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Bylaws.2:Text to Black 5/29/09 9:59 AM Page 32 delegate allocation must be registered as delegates, representing a majority of CNA regions; and, 2. The quorum for the House of DelegatesConvention shall then consist of seated delegates: a. Who comprise the majority of the delegates registered at the HouseConvention; and b. Which shall include three (3) CNA officers, two (2) of whom shall be Members of the Council of Presidents D. Meetings 1. This The Ballot Committeecommittee shall meet one year preceding the each regular House of DelegatesConvention meeting to provide a recommendation to the CNA Board of Directors regarding the identification of facility-based subgroupings within each region to assure reasonable equity in the determination of proportionate representation on CNA's Board of Directors, and for preparation of the list of candidates for CNA elective positions. Additional meetings may be called as required. 2. The CNA president or his/her representativeCouncil of Presidents, or designee, shall: B. Special meeting 1. In order to convene a special Convention meeting: of the House of Delegates, (a) at least sixty (60) percent of the total CNA delegate allocation must be duly registered as qualified delegates,; and a. Call the first meeting; b. Give procedural instruction; c. Conduct an election for chairperson and secretary; and, (b) at least one elected delegate must be registered and qualified from at least representing two-thirds (2/3) of the CNA regions. 2. The quorum for a special Convention meeting of the House of Delegates shall then consist of credentialed seated delegates: a(a). Who who comprise the majority of the delegates registered at for the special Convention meeting; and, b.(b) Who who shall include three (3) CNA officers, two (2) of whom shall be Members of the Council of Presidents. d. Thereafter be available for consultation, but not be present during the committee deliberations. 3. Business may be transacted by mail, including electronic mail, or telephone when appropriate; any action or report shall require a majority vote of the committee. Section 2. The Ballot Process A. For CNA elected positions: 1. At least one (1) year preceding House of Delegates a regular Convention meeting,the executive director or designee, at the direction of the Council of Presidents,shall submit a list of offices and positions to be filled. This material shall be accompanied by a request for names of candidates and the required documents as listed in Section 2.A.2.a of this Article. ARTICLE XII Ballot Preparation and Election Process Section 1. Ballot Committee A. Composition 2. Preparation of the ballot: The Ballot Committee shall consist of five (5) members who are elected by the total membership; a plurality vote among the candidates elects the member to the committee. B. Qualifications a. Consents to serve for by candidates seeking election as titled officers, directors, ballot committee members, commissioners, and House of DelegatesConvention delegates candidates shall be mailed to the CNA Administrative offices; and A Ballot Committee member shall: 1. Have been a CNA member for at least one (1) year preceding declaration of election; and, b. The Ballot Committee shall prepare a list of candidates who shall have timely filed a consent-to-serve, a biographical sketch including a list of organizational experience, present employment, and position; 2. Not serve concurrently on the CNA Board. C. Term of Office 1. The term of office shall be two (2) years three (3) years; a member may not serve more than two (2) consecutive terms. c. In the event there are not qualified candidates, or the name of only one (1) qualified candidate is submitted, the committee shall solicit additional candidates. 2. Vacancies on the committee shall be filled by the CNA Board. 32 REGISTERED NURSE W W W. C A L N U R S E S . O R G M AY 2 0 0 9

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