GCA BYLAWS · ARTICLE VI

Elections

Amended October 7, 2025

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Section 1 – President-Elect

The GCA President-Elect shall be elected from within the GCA membership and shall be a Glencroft Resident and a registered volunteer.

Section 2 – Administrative Board Members

These members shall be elected from within the total GCA membership.

Section 3 – General/Special Elections

General elections shall take place in December of each year. Special elections to fill vacancies or new positions may be called by the President as required.

Section 4 – Term of office

A President-Elect shall be elected every year for a three-year term; serving as President the second year and Past President the third year. All other elected positions shall serve a two-year term (with option for one (1) additional two (2) year term or until their successors are elected). Board members elected to fill a vacated position by Special Election will complete the unexpired term. At the end of that service period, the Board member will have the option to serve another term in that position. Holding two elected GCA offices at the same time is prohibited.

Section 5 – Nominating Procedures

A Nominating Committee, chaired by the Past President, shall be appointed as required from within the Administrative Board membership by the President. The Glencroft Vice President of Development, as ex-officio non-voting member, shall be included as a member of this committee. For general and special elections, a list of nominees shall be developed by the Nominating Committee, submitted for review by the Administrative Board, and presented to the GCA Membership a minimum of ten (10) days prior to the scheduled election. No name may be placed in nomination without the written consent of the nominee.

Section 6 – Voting Procedures

Voting shall be by ballot. A plurality shall elect. In the event there is but one nominee for any office, the vote may be taken by voice vote or acclamation.

Source: GCA Bylaws, amended October 7, 2025. Proposed web transcription for review. Consult the governing document in case of differences.