Through the spring, the MBA Board of Directors has met several times in response to concerns of COVID-19 as it related to our summer convention and organization as a whole. On Wednesday, June 3, the Board voted for a one time extension of each officer's term by one year, with a one time, one year split in the office of President-Elect. This will allow all of the work and planning by each officer to be carried over to the next summer convention.
This one year extension, not to lengthen terms of office beyond this one-time event, would need to be approved by the membership as it would delay the election of a new Vice President to an even number year starting in 2022, which would be a change in the by-laws of the constitution. The board is proposing the following change:
Section 1. The Vice-President shall be elected to a one-year term in odd-numbered years. Nominations for the office of Vice-President may be submitted to the Board of Directors by any voting member of the Association. All requisite paperwork (nomination form, letter of acceptance and letters of endorsement) must be on file before the nomination will be considered by the Board of Directors. Two candidates will then be selected by the Board of Directors for consideration in the election.
Section 2. The President, President-Elect, Past President, and Board Member due to succession, shall assume their respective positions, for a two-year term in even numbered years
Change to:
Section 1. The Vice-President shall be elected to a one-year term. Nominations for the office of Vice-President may be submitted to the Board of Directors by any voting member of the Association. All requisite paperwork (nomination form, letter of acceptance and letters of endorsement) must be on file before the nomination will be considered by the Board of Directors. Two candidates will then be selected by the Board of Directors for consideration in the election.
Section 2. The President, President-Elect, Past President, and Board Member due to succession, shall assume their respective positions, for a two-year term upon entering office.
Section 3. Under extreme and/or unforeseen circumstances, the Board of Directors may extend the term of office to ease the transition of leadership when the organization has been prevented from meeting in public (aka: COVID-19 Pandemic Clause).
To vote on this change, please visit the MBA website between July 24 and August 3 and either vote "Yes" to approve the change to the by-laws, or vote "No" to reject the proposal. Membership will need to be current in order to vote.