VII. ELECTION PROCEDURES FOR REPRESENTATIVE ASSEMBLY

1. There shall be no nominating or seconding speeches for any candidate. Each candidate for office of President may speak for not more than five (5) minutes. Each candidate for office of Vice- President or Treasurer may speak for not more than three (3) minutes.

2. Candidates for offices other than President, Vice-President, and Treasurer shall be recognized from the platform.

3. The results of the voting shall be announced as soon as possible following the close of the polls.

4. A run-off election shall be held at the conclusion of the tallying andas soon as practical after the conclusion of the first balloting.

5. An automatic recount will be held if the difference in the number of votes between candidates is two percent or less of the voting delegates. If the difference is more than two percent, a request for a recount must be made by the candidate and approved by the Assembly.

6. If the intent of the voter is not clear on a ballot, that vote shall be counted as an illegal non vote. If a mistake is made marking a ballot, a new ballot must be obtained from an Election Committee member.

7. Candidates shall designate, in writing, the name of their observer for ballot counting. The name of the observer must be submitted to the Chairperson of the Convention Planning Committee before the close of registration.

8. Restricted ballots will be provided for those persons not meeting delegate certification requirements.

9. All ballots returned whether marked, unmarked or voided, pertaining to the election shall be retained for a period of not less than one year.


VIII. DISTRIBUTION AND CLEARANCE OF MATERIALS

1. Identification as to the source and sponsorship must appear on materials other than those directly related to the function of the Assembly and must have prior approval by the President before being distributed.

2. Election materials shall be distributed in a designated area. Materials must be removed before the end of the Assembly session by those who placed them.

3. No campaign materials may be displayed or worn in the polling area.


IX. STATE OFFICE CANDIDATES

1. All known candidates for state office who have screened with the SWOEA Screening Committee shall be invited to attend and address the Representative Assembly. Each candidate may speak for not more than three (3) minutes.

2. A vote on endorsement, if there is one, shall be at the Representative Assembly following all candidates presentations and the report of the Screening Committee.