What is the difference between a Nominating Committee candidate and a petition candidate?
A Nominating Committee candidate has been interviewed by the Nominating Committee, which conducts a search for candidates during the spring, summer, and fall of each year. Their search is widely publicized, and members are encouraged to suggest potential candidates. A petition candidate is one who is nominated by members of the Club at large through the petition process, which requires a specific number of signatures based on a percentage of the number of members in the Club. (This year that number is 381.) • Who are the Inspectors of Election and what is their role? The Inspectors are three Club members who have been appointed by the board of directors. One is appointed Chief Inspector and the others as Associate Inspectors. The Chief Inspector coordinates the work of the three Inspectors and interacts with the Club secretary on election-related matters, as well as with Club staff that have election responsibilities. The California Nonprofit Corporation Code requires the appointment o
