Election Procedures

USBC Board of Directors Election Procedures

1. Nominating Chairman will outline the election process, present the slate, announce the names and read the biographies of the nominations from the floor. The Chair's reading of the biographies for the nominations from the floor will serve as the official motion to add the names to the ballot. (See Nomination from the Floor requirements below).
2. USBC President oversees the balloting process, calls for the vote and announces the winners or the need for additional ballots.
3. Voting:
   • Voting at the USBC Annual Meeting is by delegates. All votes ofthe voting members at the Annual Meeting shall be cast by electronic ballot which shall be the sole method for determining votes at the Annual Meeting unless the President, in his/her sole discretion, determines the circumstances reasonably require a different method of voting.
   • Only registered delegates wearing their official badge and lanyard will be eligible to vote.
   • Delegates must be seated in order to vote.
   • The top four candidates receiving a majority of the vote by the delegates will serve three-year terms beginning Aug. 1. If a majority vote is not reached on the first ballot, the candidate having the lowest total vote shall be dropped from the list. Balloting continues until each position is filled by a majority vote.
   
   Please note: USBC Board members are required to participate in the Registered Volunteer Program (RVP) prior to serving on the Board.(See Bowl.com for information on RVP).