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The Constitution for CPMHA explains the process for nominations and elections. That section of the Constitution has been listed below. Should you have any questions regarding the process, please contact VP Admin or the Secretary. All nominations shall be submitted to the Secretary in writing (email included) no later than May 4th, 2025.
Current positions up for election:
- U9 Convenor;
- U18 Convenor; and
- Secretary.
You can review details of these positions in the Constitution (
Link).
9.02 Elections The President shall appoint a member of the Association to chair the election. This individual cannot cast a vote except to break a tie. The election chair will be responsible for resolving any disputes that arise during the nominating and voting process.
1. Voting will proceed one position at a time in the following order, assuming that the position is up for election in a given year:
1. President;
2. Vice President, Operations;
3. Vice President, Admin;
4. Secretary;
5. Registrar;
6. Treasurer;
7. Risk & Safety;
8. Level Convenors;
9. Tournament/Event Coordinator;
10. Equipment Manager;
2. Candidates may be nominated for more than one position on the Executive but can be elected to only one position.
3. Tobe eligible for nomination to the position of President, a member must have served as an elected member of the Executive for at least 1 year.
4. Anyvoting member of the Association may nominate an individual to a position on the Executive. Each candidate for election may be nominated in writing by a member and 14Carleton Place Minor Hockey Association such nomination shall be delivered to the Secretary at least five (5) days prior to the Annual General Meeting; or a candidate may be nominated at the Annual General Meeting provided the candidate has indicated in person or writing that they are willing to stand for election. To be considered the nominee must consent to stand for election (verbally or in writing), and a voting member must second the nomination. A nominee need not be present to be considered. A closing of nominations will be called prior to the election for each position.
5. After all nominations have been closed, any person who has been nominated may withdraw by announcing their withdrawal to the President, who shall thereupon instruct the Secretary to strike the name from the list.
6. Members with unpaid fees or members under suspension are not eligible to nominate individuals to the Board, to second a nomination, to be nominated or to vote in elections or vote on other business at the AGM.
7. The election chair will appoint two members to count ballots and a third member to act as a scrutinizer. These individuals will be eligible to vote.
8. The results of each vote for an Executive position will be reported prior to opening the floor to nominations for the next position.