Follow your bylaws. Where they say something different from this template, such as who may vote or how nominations are made, your bylaws win.
1. Nomination form
OfficeName of the person nominatedNominated bySeconded by (if your bylaws ask for it)I agree to serve if elected: signatureDate
2. Ballot
[Club name] election of officers, [date]. Vote for one person for each office by marking the box. To vote for someone not listed, write their name on the blank line.
| Office | Candidates (mark one) | Write in |
|---|---|---|
3. Tally sheet
Ballots given outBallots returnedBallots spoiled or blank
| Office | Candidate | Votes | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
Counted by (first teller)Counted by (second teller)Date
Running the election
- Check your bylaws for the notice members must get, who may vote (often members in good standing), and the quorum.
- Collect nominations ahead of time, and confirm each nominee is willing to serve.
- Hand out one ballot per voting member and keep count of how many you hand out.
- Have two people count together, and both sign the tally sheet.
- Announce the results, record them in the minutes, and keep the ballots until the result has been accepted.
- Start the treasurer handover the same week. Our handover checklist helps.