2.2 An election shall be held annually to fill all elected positions whose terms expire in the following year, with ballots distributed to all members before the end of the calendar year. All candidates must be members of the Club at the time of their nomination. Any member's name shall appear on the ballot submitted to the membership if, within 90 days after the annual meeting of the Board, that member submits a petition signed by 30 members. No elected official shall be eligible to serve more than two consecutive terms in the same office. All elected Directors shall serve for three-year terms or until they are succeeded. Terms of office shall commence at the conclusion of the designated annual meeting of the Board following each annual election.
2.3 The Board shall meet at least once a year on dates and at places and times determined by the Executive Committee. Notice in writing of any such meetings shall be provided to the members of the Board at least 30 days in advance, and the purpose of the meeting shall be stated in the notice. Eight members of the Board shall constitute a quorum; except that in the case of a vacancy on the Board, a majority of the appointed and elected officials of the Board shall constitute a quorum.
2.4 Robert's Rules of Order in its latest revision shall be the recognized authority for the Board's proceedings.
Article 2. Board of Directors
2.1 Government of the Club shall lie in a Board of Directors consisting of a President; a Vice-President; and nine Directors at large, each of whom is elected for a three year term, or until succeeded; and five ex officio members, appointed by the Board annually. Members of the Board of Directors must be members of the Club. The Board shall have the following functions: (a) establish categories of membership and set annual dues; (b) adopt the annual budget; (c) receive the annual reports of the Secretary, the Treasurer, and all Editors-in-Chief; (d) appoint the Secretary, Treasurer, and Editors-in-Chief of The Baum Bugle, Oziana and Special Publications to serve for one year terms as ex officio members of the Board, eligible to vote, with any Board vacancies caused by their appointment being filled by the Board; (e) receive the Nominating Committee's report on candidate recommendations for the offices that fall vacant each year prior to the expiration of the incumbents' terms; (f) appoint members to fill unexpired terms; (g) authorize the hiring of paid staff as needed including an Administrative Coordinator; and (h) sanction, on behalf of the Club, independently organized meetings held at the initiative of individuals or groups in consultation with the President.
