ARTICLE 7: NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD – A: COMPOSITION OF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD - WITHDRAWN

8. Each Regional Director shall be elected by Convention by secret ballot or other secure confidential voting system on a per capita basis for a three year term. They will be nominated from within their region at a meeting of the Region’s delegates at Convention.

11. In the event of a vacancy in the office of Regional Director, the National Executive Board shall appoint an interim Regional Director until the next Canadian Council or Convention at which time a successor shall be elected for the remainder of the term.

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8. Each Regional Director shall be elected by the respective Regional Council preceeding Convention by secret ballot or other secure confidential voting system on a per capita basis for a three year term. They will be nominated from within their region at a meeting of the Region’s delegates at Convention.

11. In the event of a vacancy in the office of Regional Director, the National Executive Board shall appoint an interim Regional Director until the next Regional Council at which time a successor shall be elected for the remainder of the term.

Respectfully submitted by Local 2289