SECTION V. (D) (1): All regular members who are in good standing, that is, have paid their dues and have a valid signed application on file with the Association Secretary at least thirty (30) days prior to a general election, shall be eligible to vote or to seek election to the Board of Directors in that election. If seeking election to the Board of Directors, the member must file with the Association Secretary, an intent to seek election, including the Seat Number for which that member is running, at least thirty (30) days but no more than sixty (60) days prior to the election.

(2) Election shall be by ballot of the general membership. Procedures shall be developed by the Board of Directors to ensure that all eligible members shall be able to vote.

(3) Election shall be by secret ballot. Initiation of electronic means is permissible and a procedure will be in place to allow for same. Any member who requests a secret ballot must do so within fourteen (14) days prior to election. The secret ballot shall be forwarded to that member accompanied by a stamped self-addressed envelope. Completed ballots must be returned to the Association Secretary no later than thirty (30) days following the date established by the Board of Directors as the Official election Date.