First Timers Delegates Briefing Gwenda Pennington Credentials Committee
First Timers & Delegates Briefing Gwenda Pennington Credentials Committee Chair
Credentials – recording who will vote Voting members shall be: • The elected officers of the District • Clubs represented by delegates, alternates, or proxies – Transfer of voting privileges to an alternate must be made at the Credentials desk Delegates and alternates report to the Credentials desk for initial registration • Delegates (or alternates) then report to the Credentials desk/team to be checked-off to: – vote during the next business session – vote for candidates (during lunchtime today) Further details can be found in the Standing Rules in your Conference Book.
Voting A majority of voting members registered at Conference shall constitute a quorum. Clubs with over thirty members are entitled to a second vote • One delegate (or alternate) may carry both votes Voting will take place during/for the following: • Conference business sessions • Election of candidates for: – District Officers and Area Directors – Nominating Committee
Voting during the business sessions Delegates or their alternates will sit at assigned tables: • Votes will be indicated by the holding aloft of the relevant card: Votes will be tallied.
Voting for candidates A room near the foyer no. 2201 has been set aside for voting for candidates from 12. 40 pm today: • Delegates (or alternates) report to the Credentials team to be checked-in for voting • The Tellers Committee will give voters the appropriate ballot(s) • Voters place their ballots in the ballot box(es) Votes will be tallied.
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