QUESTION:
We
recently completed our Nominating Committee process and held elections, and
unfortunately were unsuccessful in finding a Vice President. Our past Vice President has said she is
willing to continue to serve until we find someone, but we have been told that WSPTA Uniform Bylaws prohibit someone
from holding an elected office for more than two terms. What should we do?
ANSWER:
You are
correct that the WSPTA Uniform Bylaws
prohibit the same person from serving more than two consecutive terms in the
same position. However, under Article 5,
Section 6(c) it states that officers’ terms are for “one (1) year or until
their successors are elected.” This
means that she can serve in this position until someone is elected to replace
her. Continue to hold elections at every
General Membership meeting, and make sure your meeting announcements (along
with your newsletters and other forms of communication) advertise that you are
seeking someone and will be holding elections for this position. Be sure to document in your minutes that the
floor was open for nominations for the unfilled position. Make your best effort to actively fill this
position and keep the process as transparent as possible.
