US Virgin Islands Hotel & Tourism Association

Nominations.  The Nominating Committee shall establish a list of not less than one (1) nominee for each elected position of Director to be filled by the general membership and at least one (1) nominee for the position of Chairman of the Board, if such is to be elected at such Annual Meeting.  If, at the time of an Annual Meeting, the person elected as Chairman of the Board no longer holds that office, there shall be an election for the office of Chairman of the Board or for the position on the Board of Directors, as the case may be, during the Annual Meeting with nominations presented by the Nominating Committee pursuant to Article IV, Paragraph 3 hereof. Each candidate must be a member in good standing and have agreed to accept the duties and responsibilities of elected office.  The list shall be presented to the President and the Board of Directors at least thirty-one (31) days prior to the date of the Annual Meeting for subsequent submittal to the general membership not less than thirty (30) days prior to the date of the Annual Meeting.  Additional nominations may be made by petition bearing the signatures of at least twelve (12) members, or 5% of the membership of the Association, whichever is greater.  Such petition shall be filed with the President not less than ten (10) days prior to the date of the Annual Meeting.