ARTICLE XII ELECTIONS AND ELECTORAL COMMITTEE

ARTICLE XII

ELECTIONS AND ELECTORAL COMMITTEE

Section 1. Election. The election of officers of the CAGBII Council shall be held every two years upon the expiration of the term of office of the incumbent officers, and will be administered by appointed Electoral Committee.
Section 2. Filing of Candidacy. Candidates should file for candidacy thirty (30) days before the election proper.

Section 3. Manner of Voting.

1. Members of good standing shall be qualified to vote and participate in the assembly.
2. The election of Officers shall be by method of secret balloting.
3. Actions on all matters shall be in any manner so as long as it will reflect truly and correctly the decision of the membership.
4. Every member is entitled to one (1) vote, and they may vote either in person or by proxy. If by proxy, however, a letter from the voting member should be made in writing addressed to the incumbent General Secretary before the scheduled election.

Section 4. Electoral Committee. The goal of the Committee is to have a well-run election and/or referendum with transparency in party and election finance, with high levels of compliance. The duties and responsibilities include:

1. To supervise and control the conduct of elections.
2. To formulate rules and regulations governing the conduct of elections and/or referendum plebiscite.
3. To submit to the incumbent CAGBII Council within fifteen (15) days after the election, a report on the conduct and manner of elections including the expenses incurred.
4. To exercise such other powers and functions as may be necessary for a free,
orderly and honest election.

Section 5. The decision of the Electoral Committee on all questions relative to the election and returns thereof shall be final and un-appealable, unless overturned by a majority vote of the members comprising the Legion.

Section 6. The election shall be non-partisan and shall be conducted in an expeditious manner.

Section 7. Date of election. The date of the bi-annual election shall be every 1st of December or one (1) month before the fiscal year begins.

Section 8. Re-election of Officers. An Officer may run and be re-elected in the same post that he had filled, provided that he was elected and voted by the majority of members comprising the organization.

Section 9. Electoral Protest. Any protest of the losing candidate shall be filed within ten (10) days from the date of proclamation. The Electoral Committee shall decide the protest within one (1) week from the submission thereof.

Section 10. Removal of Officers. Any elected officer may be removed from office for cause by a majority vote of the members in good standing present at the annual or special assembly called for the purpose after having been given the opportunity to be heard at the said assembly.

Section 11. Tenure of Office. All elected Officers shall hold office within two (2) years.