[Lyounger]

When we reconvene the Charter Review Committee, this is one area I would like to address.

It is reasonable and efficient for the Board to appoint a replacement to a position that has less than 3 months left in its term. Continuity must be maintained and there are too many duties to be absorbed by other board members if there is a vacancy.

However, I will propose that vacated positions with 3 or more months remaining in their term are subject to a special election by the membership. It is very important that the wishes of the majority of the membership are represented as much as possible in every action and decision of the Board.