Elections are held each year
for the 9 officers of BCI

Members are encouraged to take a “turn at the front” as an officer of the Board.
With 300 members we could each serve once every 30 years!

The term of office lasts from October 30, 2025 - October 30, 2026

Step 1 - At least 60 days prior to the Oct 30th Annual Meeting, the president appoints the nominating committee. The Nominating Committee this year is:
Bev Plass, Dave Murphy, and Steve Buescher.

Step 2 - Members may volunteer for any office by September 1st, when nominations close. Include your name, the position you wish to serve in, and a statement presenting your qualifications. e-mail the Nominating Committee at:

NomCom@BikeIrvine.org

Step 3 - Once the nomination period ends on September 1st, the committee gathers the names for each of the positions. They verify the candidates are members in good standing and then the names are added here, on this page.

LIST OF CANDIDATES: (* = incumbents willing to continue)

Step 4 -  Voting for the candidates. This year votes will be done with a Google Forms Survey on member’s smart phone, computer, or tablet. The Form will be available up until the night of the Annual Meeting, October 30th. Those without these devices will be able to download a paper ballot to cast their votes - but mailed paper ballots must be RECEIVED prior to the October 30th Annual Meeting in order to be counted.

Step 5 - The Nominating Committee will count all votes at the Annual Meeting and immediately ‘seat’ the winning officers for the next term.

Step 6 - The 9 elected Officers will select 2 additional members to serve on the Board as Directors at Large. NOTE: If interested in serving as an Director at Large, please submit your name for consideration to BoD@BikeIrvine.org BEFORE the October 30th Annual Meeting.

Relevant ByLaws: ARTICLE VIII: ELECTION OF OFFICERS
SECTION 1: Nominations
a. The President shall appoint a Nominating Committee at least sixty (60) days prior to the annual meeting. The committee shall consist of no less than three (3) Active Members, at least one of whom shall be an officer. The Nominating Committee shall submit the slate of nominees of Active Members to be posted or announced by whatever communication methods the club uses.
b. Nomination from the membership shall be accepted until the first day of the month prior to the month of the annual meeting. (September 1)
c. Candidates are encouraged to present their qualifications in a statement published with their names posted or announced by whatever communication methods the club uses, by the first day of the month prior to the month of the annual meeting.
(September 1)
d. Nominees must have attained legal majority and be an Active Member. Nominees are eligible to hold office regardless of their tenure as an Active Member.
SECTION 2: Ballots
a. Ballots: each voting member is entitled to one vote, either by mail or in person at the annual meeting. A copy of the ballot will be posted or announced by whatever communication methods the club uses, by the last day of the month prior to the month of the annual meeting. (September 30)
b. Absentee Ballots: all absentee ballots must be received prior to the annual meeting.
c. Voters names are crossed off the voting membership roster as ballots are collected and/or received.
d. The results will be tabulated by the Nominating Committee and announced by the end of the annual meeting. The newly elected officers will then be duly installed.
SECTION 3: Term of Office
The term of office shall be from the election until the following year’s election.
SECTION 4: Succession of Officers
In the event of an officer's death, resignation, disability, or disqualification, other than the President's, the Board of Directors shall appoint a successor. The President shall be automatically succeeded by the Vice-President.