MVA Board Member Nomination Form

MVA Board Member Nomination

This form should be used to nominate yourself or another current member of the MVA to fill a position on the board due to vacancy or a regular election. The eligibility requirements to serve on the board, as set forth in the MVA Constitution and bylaws, are as follow:
ARTICLE V
ELECTION OF OFFICERS

A. Eligibility. To be eligible to hold office, an individual must be a resident within the Association Boundaries as set forth in Article I and a Member in good standing.

B. Nominations. Nominations of Members who meet eligibility as defined in Article V, Section (A) shall be accepted through the conclusion of the Association's October meeting during which the presiding officer shall present a slate of all eligible candidates. Nominations from the floor will be accepted at the Association's October meeting. If a vacant position for the Executive Board exists as of January of the following year, the position will default to the by-laws of Vacancies in Office. Any Member of the Association in good standing may nominate an eligible individual to serve as an officer.

C. Background Checks. All individuals seeking office must understand and agree that the Association or Executive Board may run a background check on an individual accepting a nomination to hold office. The background check paid for by the Association will be reviewed by the current Executive Board and will not be made public to the Association. Nominees for officer positions must sign a sworn declaration under penalty of perjury declaring that the nominee has never been convicted of any crime relating to fraud, embezzlement, forgery, or tax evasion. Pending the review of a background check and/or the signed declaration, the Executive Board will determine if the individual is acceptable to serve or continue serving as a representative of the neighborhood.

D. Election Process. Election of officers from nominees who have accepted nominations shall be held at the November meeting by ballot. A simple majority vote (greater (>) than 50 percent) of the Members in attendance is required for election. In the event there is no clear majority vote or in the event of a tie, there shall be a run-off election between the two candidates who received the most votes. Ballots shall be counted by the current board members and kept for six (6) months. The newly elected officers shall be announced at the time of the election.

E. Taking of Office. Elected officers, other than those who fill a vacant position as described in Article V(B), shall commence their term of office on January 1st, at which time the outgoing officers shall relinquish all records to the new officers.

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Your Name*

First NameLast Name
Your E-Mail Address*

Confirmation EmailWe'll send you a copy of this nomination.
Who Would You Like to Nominate?*

MYSELFANOTHER MEMBER
Nominee Name*

First NameLast Name
Nominee E-Mail Address*

Confirmation EmailThis information is needed so we can contact the nominee.
Which Position Would Like to Nominate This Member to Fill?*

President (NOT OPEN)Vice President (OPEN)Treasurer (OPEN)Secretary (NOT OPEN)Member-At-Large (NOT OPEN)
Tell Us Why You are Nominating This Member for the MVA Board*
All nominations for positions open during normal November elections must be submitted prior to the October monthly meeting which falls on the first Wednesday of the month. Nominees for the annual election will be announced during the October meeting.
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