Booklet for Newly Elected Officers 2010 - Alzafar Shrine Temple

(5) Successive written ballots must then be taken in the same
manner on other candidates until all Representatives are elected.
(6) If more candidates receive a majority vote than the number
of Representatives to be elected, then those receiving the greatest
number of votes shall be declared elected.
(7) Blank ballots are not votes.
(c) Leadership Search Committee. The Board of Directors may appoint
a committee consisting of not more than five (5) Nobles to
study the qualifications of possible candidates for elective office in the
Temple. This committee may report their findings to the Board of
Directors and/or the Temple members in the form of a nomination at
a Temple election. This committee may also consult with the Chief
Rabban on his appointments if so requested.
Imperial add 2001
Section 5. Election Regulations
(a) The printing, publication, circulating, or distribution of resolutions,
letters, telegrams, tickets, emails or other devices, by a Noble, suggesting,
recommending, opposing or containing the names of proposed
candidates for office in the Temple is prohibited.
(b) The expenditure of money for gifts, favors for entertainment on
behalf of candidates for office is prohibited.
(c) Any Noble violating sub-section (a) and/or (b) above is subject to
suspension, and the election may be voided and a new election ordered
in accordance with Shrine Law.
(d) At least two (2) weeks prior to any election the Recorder shall
mail to each member a notice thereof containing the provisions prescribed
by Shrine Law.
Section 6. Postponement of Election
If it should be impossible, for any cause to hold the annual election
at the time and place specified above, request for special dispensation
for change of date and/or place shall be submitted to the Imperial
Potentate in accordance with the By-Laws of the Imperial Council.