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INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ELECTION PROCEDURES

The election of officers for Alpha Delta Kappa is a very serious activity charged to the delegates at the International Convention. The selection procedure should be considered within an honor system.

Under the rules we live by, Alpha Delta Kappa members do not campaign for their favored candidates. Because of these regulations, members are reminded that there are things they can do with good intent which can cause serious problems for a candidate. A candidate can be disqualified if the rules are not followed. 1.Information about candidates from the Candidate Qualifications Committee is printed in the KAPPAN.

Personal or group letters to promote candidates for International office are not permitted. An announcement of only candidates’ names may be made in chapter, state, provincial, national and regional newsletters. 2.It is not permissible to distribute campaign literature, favors or other material on behalf of, or bearing the name of, a candidate before or during the convention. 3.Lobbying, caucusing, or blanket endorsements are NOT acceptable.

IN ADDITION: Open Houses or receptions honoring candidates are not permitted. 4.CAMPAIGNING PROHIBITED: Gifts, food and flowers may be interpreted as campaigning and are

NOT permitted before the election.

Improper activities relating to the election process will be dealt with in the following manner:

1.The complainant(s) must have positive proof verified in writing and signed that there has been a violation of the rules. This must be presented to the Chairman of the International Executive Board or the International President. 2.The complainant(s) must be willing to appear at a hearing before the International Chapter. 3. The candidate is entitled to a hearing before the International Chapter. 4.The International Chapter will consider the facts and make the final determination.

Candidate Protocol:

1.At any event during International Convention (prior to the first balloting session) a candidate may be announced as such. 2.Candidates are encouraged to speak to each other and to pledge support to whoever is successful. 3.NO ELECTIONEERING SHALL BE ALLOWED.

All candidates for International office were asked to respond to the following topic in an essay of no more than 100 words:

“What do you see as the most important priority for moving Alpha Delta Kappa forward in the next biennium? How would you lead sisters to help accomplish this priority?

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