Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
August 21, 1980
Electing Board Chairman and Vice-Chairman
Unanimously
WHEREAS,
The Board has previously disbanded the Nominating Committee; and
WHEREAS,
The Board is desirous of establishing an orderly process for nominating and electing the Chairman and Vice-chairman of the Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The election of Chairman shall precede the election of Vice-Chairman;
2. Any member of the Board may nominate any member of the Board to the position of Chairman or Vice-Chairman;
3. Upon nomination and second, the Board member shall have the right of declination;
4. The election of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman shall be by secret ballot which shall contain the name of all Board members;
5. Each member present shall vote for one nominee only;
6. The Chairman and Vice-Chairman must receive a majority vote of the members present at the Annual Meeting.