AMEND: Section 7. In the event the Executive Vice President or a Regional Vice President is unable to complete their term as designated by the Constitution, or if the position is vacated for any reason prior to the term’s expiration as defined by the Constitution, the President shall appoint, subject to approval of the National Executive Board, an active member in good standing to fulfill that office for the balance of the term as defined by our Constitution until the next regularly-scheduled election pursuant to Article VII; such person shall possess all the rights, powers, privileges, duties and responsibilities vested with the office as if they had been elected to the position. If the Executive Vice President or a Regional Vice President vacates their office or is unable to complete their term, the President shall appoint an active member in good standing to fill the position for the remainder of the term. This appointment is subject to National Executive Board approval. The appointee shall have all rights, powers, and responsibilities of the office as if elected.

Rationale: The current section on filling vacancies is overly long and could be simplified for better readability. This amendment keeps the process and requirements exactly the same but shortens the language to make it clearer and easier to understand. By reducing unnecessary wording, it ensures the procedure is straightforward while maintaining the intent and function of the original text. This change does not alter how vacancies are handled. It is simply meant to make the Constitution easier to follow and consistent with its overall style.