Elections are held each year
for the 9 officers of BCI
The nomination period closed on September 1.
Voting will begin on October 1.
The term of office lasts from October 15, 2026 until the next Annual Meeting.
Voting for the candidates
This year votes will be done via Google Forms on member’s smart phone, computer, or tablet. An on-line Electronic Ballot will be sent out in a special email alert to current members on October 1st. Voting will be available up until 7pm, October 15th and results announced at the Annual Meeting.
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 Annual Meeting.
LIST OF NOMINEES:
Nominee for President:
Nominee for Vice President:
Nominee for Ride Coordinator:
Nominee for Membership Director:
Nominee for Hospitality Director:
Nominee for Treasurer:
Nominee for Statistician:
Nominee for Communications Director:
Nominee for Secretary:
(* = incumbents willing to continue)
Ballot
Click image for onLine Ballot - Available October 1st until Annual Meeting on October 15.
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.
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.
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, online within the publicized voting period prior to the annual meeting, or 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.
b. Absentee Ballots: if paper ballots are used, all absentee ballots must be received prior to the annual meeting.
c. 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 at the annual meeting 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.
