[NFBA-Phoenix] NFB of Phoenix Officers and Election Process

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Phoenix Chapter Family:

Today is the deadline to let me know if you are interested in running for a board position. . If you do not let me know by end of day today, that does not mean you can’t run. You just have a chance you will not be nominated by the chapter’s nominating committee. I do encourage anyone who is interested in running to give me a call directly so I can talk with you about any questions you have. Serving as the President of this amazing chapter has been a true honor and it is my duty that the enthusiasm of our chapter is not diminished after a new board is elected. We are going to have the nominating committee meet shortly and they will present the slate during the October meeting. Please see the email below from Rachel on more details.

Have a great weekend and let’s go build the Federation. 

Jordan Moon

National Federation of the Blind

Phoenix Chapter President

(951) 316-5363

 <mailto:nfbphoenixchapter at gmail.com> nfbphoenixchapter at gmail.com

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back!

 

 

 

From: NFB Phoenix Chapter <nfbphoenixchapter at gmail.com> 
Sent: Monday, September 9, 2024 9:29 AM
To: 'NFB of Arizona Phoenix Chapter List' <nfba-phoenix at nfbnet.org>
Subject: RE: [NFBA-Phoenix] NFB of Phoenix Officers and Election Process

 

Hello:

 

Please contact me no later than 9/21 to have your name considered by the nominating committee.

 

Jordan Moon

National Federation of the Blind

Phoenix Chapter President

(951) 316-5363

 <mailto:nfbphoenixchapter at gmail.com> nfbphoenixchapter at gmail.com

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back!

 

From: NFBA-Phoenix <nfba-phoenix-bounces at nfbnet.org <mailto:nfba-phoenix-bounces at nfbnet.org> > On Behalf Of Rachel Kuntz via NFBA-Phoenix
Sent: Saturday, September 7, 2024 8:19 AM
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Cc: rachelrkuntz at gmail.com <mailto:rachelrkuntz at gmail.com> 
Subject: [NFBA-Phoenix] NFB of Phoenix Officers and Election Process

 

Hi Phoenix Chapter members,

 

Attached is the full language of the National Federation of the Blind of Phoenix constitution and below are the sections pertaining to officers and election process. Check it out as we prepare to hold our chapter elections this November. Contact President Jordan Moon NFBAZ Phoenix nfbphoenixchapter at gmail.com <mailto:nfbphoenixchapter at gmail.com> at with questions or to put your name into consideration for the slate of nominees. Warmly, Rachel Secretary until November 2024. 😊 

 

National Federation of the Blind of Arizona, Phoenix Chapter

ARTICLE V. OFFICERS AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 1:  Officers

The NFBA Phoenix Chapter Constitutional Officers shall consist of:  (1) President, (2) First Vice President, (3) Second Vice President, (4) Secretary, and (5) Treasurer.  These officers shall be elected biennially.  The President, the First Vice President, the Second Vice President, and the majority of the Board of Directors must be blind.

 

Section 2:  Duties of the President

The President of the NFBA Phoenix Chapter is the principal administrative officer of this organization. As such, his/her duties shall include:  carrying out the policies adopted by the Membership; conducting the day- to-day management of the affairs of the organization; authorizing expenditures from the Treasury in accordance with and implementation of the policies adopted by the Membership; establishing all committees of the organization (except the Board of Directors); coordinating all activities, including the work of other officers and committees (except that of the Nominating Committee); and taking all administrative actions necessary and proper to put into effect the programs and to accomplish the objectives of the organization.  The implementation and administration of the interim policies adopted by the Board of Directors are the responsibility of the President as principal administrative officer of the NFBA Phoenix Chapter.

 

Section 3:  Duties of the First Vice President

The First Vice President of the NFBA Phoenix Chapter shall, in the absence of the President and during such time as the President may be unable to perform the duties of that office, perform such duties. If the office of the President becomes vacant for any reason, the First Vice President shall succeed to the office of the President of the NFBA Phoenix Chapter.

 

Section 4:  Duties of the Second Vice President

The Second Vice President of the NFBA Phoenix Chapter shall be next in the line of succession, and shall, in the absence of the President and the First Vice President, and during such time as the President and the First Vice President may be unable to perform the duties of the office of the President, perform such duties. If the office of the President and First Vice President become vacant for any reason, the Second Vice President shall succeed to the office of President of the NFBA Phoenix Chapter.

 

Section 5:  Duties of the Secretary

The Secretary of the NFBA Phoenix Chapter shall document and preserve the Minutes of all regular Business Meetings, Special Meetings, and Board Meetings approved by the Membership and/or the Board of Directors of the NFBA Phoenix Chapter, before providing an electronic copy to the Affiliate President and to the Phoenix Chapter President.  The Secretary shall maintain a  current Membership Roster of this organization, which shall be reviewed and approved by the Membership, before being  submitted to the Affiliate President thirty days prior to the date of the Annual State Convention, and at such time the affiliate president and/or affiliate Membership Committee chair requests this organization’s Membership Roster.  The current Membership Roster shall also be submitted to this organization’s Board of Directors no later than thirty days, prior to the Phoenix Chapter Elections in November of even-numbered years.  The Secretary shall keep a record of all Committees of the NFBA Phoenix Chapter, including member contact information.  The Secretary shall annually provide contact information of the NFBA Phoenix Chapter’s Elected Officers and the Membership Roster to the Affiliate President, on or before January First, along with a copy of this organization’s Constitution, Amendments, and Bylaws, thereto.  The Secretary shall generate and distribute all official communication approved by the President, the Board of Directors, and/or the Membership.

 

Section 6:  Duties of the Treasurer

The funds of the NFBA Phoenix Chapter shall be deposited in a bank to be selected by the Treasurer, approved by the President.  The Treasurer shall receive and have custody of all funds of this organization, and shall keep accurate records of all income and expenses.  The Treasurer shall report account transaction activity from the current monthly bank statement to the Membership, and shall furnish such written records, as required by Federation policies and procedures.  All expenditures of this organization shall be discharged by a secure, electronic process or by check, upon written authorization by the President, and signed by the Treasurer.  In this way, this organization’s Treasurer and President shall be required to mutually approve any expenditure, before funds are dispersed.  The President shall also be authorized as a signatory on the NFBA Phoenix Chapter bank account(s), in case of emergency or unforeseen circumstances.  Thirty days prior to the annual state convention, the treasurer shall submit the list of all NFBA Phoenix Chapter paid members to the affiliate treasurer, along with one dollar per member, to comply with NFBA Constitution requirements.

 

Section 7:  Board of Directors and Its Duties

The Board of Directors of the NFBA Phoenix Chapter shall consist of the five Constitutional officers and two additional members, which shall be elected at the same time and in the same manner as that prescribed for the election of officers.  The Board shall advise the President, and shall have charge of the affairs of this organization between regular Business Meetings.  Its function shall be to make policy decisions when necessary, in accordance with and implementation of those adopted by the Membership; unless such decisions can be reasonably postponed until the next meeting of this organization.  The President, First Vice President, Second Vice President and a majority of the Board of Directors of the NFBA Phoenix Chapter must be blind.

 

Section 8:  Elections

An Active Member seeking election or serving in an elected office of the NFBA Phoenix Chapter shall not be a member of another blindness Organization that, formulates policies in opposition to those of the Federation, is in violation of the NFB Constitution, and/or is in contravention of the National Code of Conduct.

 

No later than August of even-numbered years, the President of the NFBA Phoenix Chapter shall establish a Nominating Committee, consisting of a Chair person and three voting Members. The Chair person shall not vote, unless one Member is absent, and a tie vote is cast by the remaining two Members.  The Nominating Committee shall select, from among the Active Members, a Slate of Officers, including two Board Members, to be presented in its report during the regular Business Meeting, prior to the month in which biennial Elections of the NFBA Phoenix Chapter shall be held.

 

There shall be elected in November of even-numbered years:  a President, a First Vice President, a Second Vice President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and two Board Members.  These officers and Board Members shall serve a two-year term which shall  begin at the close of the Business Meeting at which they are Elected.  Officers and Board Members shall be Elected by a simple majority vote of the Active Members present and voting. When 2 or more candidates are nominated for a single position, elections shall be by Secret Ballot, in the format(s) approved by the NFBA Phoenix Chapter Membership.

 

Candidates (whether nominated by the Nominating Committee or from the Floor) must have agreed in advance to serve on the NFBA Phoenix Chapter Board of Directors, and must be present at the Business Meeting during which Elections are being conducted.  There shall be no proxy voting. If no candidate receives a simple majority vote on the first ballot, the name of the person receiving the fewest number of votes shall be dropped from the list, and a Second Ballot shall be cast. This procedure shall continue, until one of the nominees has received a simple majority vote of the Active Members present and voting.  No Active Member of the NFBA Phoenix Chapter shall concurrently serve in more than one Board of Director positions.

 

Section 9:  Vacancies

When there is a vacancy in one of the NFBA Phoenix Chapter Board of Director positions of Second Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, or Director, that office  shall be filled by Special Election at the next regular Business Meeting, following the one during which the vacancy is announced by the President; the term of which shall be served until the next regularly scheduled Election of this organization.  Any candidate being considered to fill a vacancy on the NFBA Phoenix Chapter Board by Special Election shall be an Active Member in good standing, and shall agree, in advance, to fulfill the duties of that office.

 

Candidates shall be nominated from the Floor, and all nominees must be present at the Business Meeting during which the Special Election is being conducted.  There shall be no proxy voting. If no candidate receives a simple majority vote on the first ballot, the name of the person receiving the fewest number of votes shall be dropped from the list, and a Second Ballot shall be cast. This procedure shall continue, until one of the nominees has received a simple majority vote of the Active Members present and voting.  No Active Member of the NFBA Phoenix Chapter shall concurrently serve in more than one Board of Director positions.

 

 

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