Election Procedure

10.1        The chairperson in consultation with the Advisory Council members shall appoint an election Committee consisting of any three individuals of the Pakistani American community if outstanding merit who are not themselves candidates for any elective position in the Congress. These members shall elect the Chairperson from among themselves.

10.2        The Election Committee shall be responsible to conduct all elections through secret ballot at least thirty days before the annual meeting of the Congress in June.

10.3        The Election Committee shall invite nominations for the positions for which elections are to be held at least sixty days before the annual meeting of the Congress in June.

10.4        Nominations in the prescribed form, duly signed by the accredited official of the nominee, must be filed at least thirty days prior to the deadline indicated for nominations.

10.5        The person nominated shall be one of the official delegates eligible to participate and vote at the meeting of the Board of Directors.

10.6        If there are insufficient nominations, the Election Committee may call for additional nominations by mail.

10.7        The person receiving the largest number of votes for a designated position shall be declared elected.

10.8        The first election of the Congress shall be conducted by the assembly of Founder Delegates.