ELECTIONS

It is my privilege to share information about the 2022 Grand Boulé Election. Details about training and practice sessions for voting are forthcoming. As a reminder, in order to vote as a delegate or Life Member you must: • Be financial • Be registered for the 2022 Grand Boulé and attend the in-person meeting • Participate in a training/practice session(s) in advance of the 2022

Grand Boulé. Chapter apportionments and financial status must be verified as per National Headquarters. All delegates must be properly credentialed by the International Credentials Committee by July 4, 2022, 11:59

PM Eastern Daylight Time CASTING A BALLOT:

All voting for the 2022 Grand Boulé will occur electronically. Each eligible voting member may cast 1 (one) ballot for each question and only one ballot for each eligible position. The agenda also calls for Constitution and Bylaws proposals. There will be no proxy, mail-in, or paper ballots accepted. Write-ins will be accepted during the candidate election. Your votes will be tabulated promptly. During the Constitution and Bylaws sessions, specific percentages (such as two-thirds of votes cast) are needed to affirm change. A candidate will be elected by receiving a majority of the votes cast. These details will be reviewed during the training and practice sessions and during the actual voting process. Anyone needing special assistance will receive special instructions in advance of the 2022 Grand Boulé.

What to expect during the training and practice sessions:

• You will see how the ballots will look, and be introduced to the voting devices. • You will receive more details about how to best prepare to vote, the duration of time to cast your vote, and what to do if you need assistance. Ballots will be tabulated under the direct supervision of the International Election Committee Chair.

The report of the election committee must account for all of the ballots cast, both legal and illegal. If any ballots or votes are rejected as illegal, the number must be reported and the reasons for any rejection must be given. The number of votes received for each question, all Constitution and Bylaws proposed changes, and for each candidate will be counted. Write-in candidates must be named in the report. Please be reminded that Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Campaign Policy remains in effect until candidate voting has closed. The Installation of Officers ceremony will be conducted before the close of the 2022 Grand Boulé.

The International Election Committee seeks volunteers to assist in several ways during the 2022 Grand Boulé . Your participation for one day or more will ensure efficient processes and is greatly appreciated. Watch ZNN for additional details about how you can serve. If you have any questions, please send them to: Dr. Robin Hunter Buskey, International Election Committee Chair elections@zphibgrandboule.org

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