CURRENT BYLAWS (10/1/26)
Article IV – Officers
Section 8. A vacancy of one year in the office of Regional Vice President or Vice President for Diversity Engagement will be filled by the Executive Board until the next regular election, at which time a successor will be elected to fill the unexpired term. In the case of a vacancy that is two years in length, the Executive Board will appoint an individual to fill the two-year term to ensure continuity and stability in the position. Vacancy in the office of President-elect, caused by the succession of the President-elect to the Presidency shall remain unfilled. In all cases, a vacancy in the office of President-elect shall be filled by a special election conducted in the same manner that is provided for holding the annual election of officers. Vacancy in the office of Vice President at Large shall be filled by the Executive Board for the remainder of the term.
PROPOSED BYLAWS AMENDED LANGUAGE
Article IV – Officers
Section 8. A vacancy in the office of Regional Vice President or Vice President for Diversity Engagement may be filled by the Executive Board until the next regular election for that office, at which time a successor will be elected. In the event of a vacancy in the office of president-elect, the vacancy will be filled by the officer-elect who has been affirmed or elected through the normal election cycle to next assume that office, or if none exists, by a special election conducted in the same manner as other elections of officers. Vacancy in the office of Vice President at Large shall be filled by the Executive Board for the remainder of the term.