D. Training Programs and Awards
Committee-Bylaws changes: The
following bylaws changes were proposed, seconded and confirmed
by voice vote:
The Membership
and Nominating Committee
shall consist of six
(two to four) members
appointed by the President-Elect. The term of office will be
three years, with terms staggered
so that two members are appointed each year.
One member of the Committee will be appointed or reappointed
each year by the President-Elect to serve as Chairperson.
2. The Membership and Nominating
Executive Committee shall annually prepare a slate of
nominations for officers of the GIPS to be presented to the
membership at the Annual Business Meeting, or by mail ballot,
if deemed necessary by the Executive Committee.
The Education Committee shall consist of
six
(two to four) members
appointed by the President-Elect. The term of office will be
three (3) years, with terms
staggered so that two members are appointed each year.
The Training Programs and Awards
Committee shall consist of six
(two to four) members
appointed by the President-Elect. The term of office will be
three years, with terms staggered
so that two members are appointed each year.
Any Regular member of GIPS is eligible to
hold office. Nominations will be recommended by the
Membership (Executive)
Committee and may be offered from the floor by a Regular
member at the Annual Business Meeting, or by mail ballot if
the election is so held. Election ordinarily will be held at
the Annual Meeting, or by mail (or
electronic) ballot if deemed necessary by the Executive
Committee. When the election is held at the Annual Business
Meeting, a simple majority vote of the Regular Members in
attendance is required to elect the officer. A simple majority
vote of the Regular members in case of a mail (or
electronic) ballot, is required to elect the officer.
