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A25-25 ARTICLE VII: Nomination and Election of Officers, § 7

AMEND: Section 7. A National Officer may serve an unlimited amount of terms in the same office.The President and Executive Vice President may serve a maximum of two (2) consecutive terms. The Regional Vice Presidents may serve a maximum of three (3) consecutive terms.
Vacancies occurring mid-term shall not count as a full term for the purposes of calculating consecutive terms if the service duration is less than half of the term length.

Rationale: This amendment seeks to promote leadership diversity within the union by establishing term limits for members of the National Executive Board, specifically the President, Vice President, and Regional Vice Presidents. It will prevent the concentration of power and distribute authority more equitably. Rotating leadership can strengthen accountability, by being more likely to critically evaluate and improve policies.

Author: Jason Makowski (ORD)

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