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~3 VICE-CHAIR: shall perform duties as delegated by the Chair; in the absence of the Chair, preside and perform the duties of the Chair; and shall carry out other duties described in subsequent articles of these bylaws. MEMBERSHIP CHAIR: shall be responsible for membership activities, including recruiting new members; contacting prospective applicants to assess interest in the CFW; assuring appropriate representation of membership as outlined in Article IV, Section 1. ARTICLE VI. ELECTIONS SECTION 1. MAJORITIES. Officers must be elected by a majority of the members, quorum presumed. SECTION 2. PROCESS. Voting shall occur at the June meeting. The Nominating Committee will prepare a single slate and present it to the membership two weeks in advance of the June meeting at which time the elections will be held. Nominees must agree in advance to serve if elected. Nominations from the floor may be made. Voting shall be done by secret ballots according to the Open Meeting Law, North Carolina General statute 143-318.13(b). The Nominating Committee Chair shall marshal voting. The Nominating Committee Chair and the Director shall announce the election results immediately. SECTION 3. ABSENTEE VOTES. Absentee votes may be cast during the week prior to the June meeting. Members expecting to be absent from elections shall contact the Nominating Committee Chair to vote. Write-in votes are permitted on absentee ballots if the write-in candidate has previously consented to serve if elected. SECTION 4. TIE VOTES. In order to break a tie vote, the Chair shall abstain from voting. ARTICLE VII. COMMITTEES SECTION 1. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. The Executive Committee shall consist of no less than three (3) but no more then five (5) members and shall include the Chair, Vice-Chair, Membership Chair, and the immediate past Chair (who must be a current member). The Director shall serve as anon-voting, ex-officio member. The Executive Committee shall have. the authority to transact business between meetings; make recommendations regarding the policies and procedures of the commission; advise the Chair; provide guidance in the development of strategic plans and annual objectives during regular Commission meetings; recommend changes in the bylaws subject to the adoption by the Commission and approval of the County Commissioners and make recommendations to the Commission for Women to forward to the County Commissioners. Should a tie vote occur, the issue shall be brought before the entire Commission. All business transacted by the Executive Committee shall be reported to the Commission membership. A transitional meeting will occur between retiring, newly elected officers, and staff at the August executive committee meeting. - - -- CFW Bylaws PROPOSED AMENDMENTS 08/21/2007 Page 4 of 7