Proposed Constitution Change

Revision of ACE Election Dates

The Executive Committee has recommended the implementation of a constitutional change to provide that all eligible voting members have equitable access to information before ballots are distributed, including access to the candidate presentations at the Business Meeting. To be able to implement this change, a constitutional amendment must be approved by two-thirds or more of those members voting.

ARTICLE V - Elections – Proposed modification to Section 3
(changes shown in bold and strikethrough)
Section 3.

On or about June 15 Within one week after the business meeting of the election year, ballots reflecting the nominations, and providing for write-in votes for alternate candidates, shall be sent to all primary and secondary members in good standing as of June 1 of that year. Returned ballots shall be received or completed online no later than July 15 30 to be valid.

 

The Current ACE Constitution and Bylaws

Discussion:

These proposed updates to Section 3 are intended to:

  • Provide clearer guidance on election timelines and ensure that all eligible voting members have equitable access to information before ballots are distributed, specifically access to the candidate presentations at the Business Meeting
    (either in person or on-line) that occur during Coaster Con.
  • Remove ambiguity in the existing language and support a more transparent and consistent election process by specifying the date by which members must be in good standing and aligning the ballot distribution timeline with current practices.
  • Extend the ballot submission deadline now that accommodations for mail‑in ballots are no longer required.

 

Why is there not a specific date for distribution of the ballots?

Your ACE leadership wants to ensure that we have a small window for flexibility to allow for issues that could arise.

 

What is a primary and secondary ballot?

For Couple Memberships: A couple membership is granted two votes, a primary vote by the primary account holder and a secondary ballot to the second member on the membership via Bylaw 4, Section 1. 

For Family Memberships: A family membership is granted two votes, a primary vote by the primary account holder and a secondary ballot to a designated member on the membership via Bylaw 4, Section 1. The primary member designates the secondary vote via “Your Profile” on RideWithACE.com.

This does not apply to Individual or Corporate Memberships, as these two membership types are granted one vote by our bylaws.

Questions may be directed to questions@aceonline.org.