ADHERENTES A “CLUB SMILES 20.000” RECIBIRÁN UN TOTAL DE 30.000 (TREINTA MIL) MILLAS POR CADA MES, CONSIDERANDO 20.000 (VEINTE MIL)

The Nominating Committee is composed of three (3) members-at-large elected by the Board of Directors of the AAFS, and the eleven (11) immediate past chairs of each of

the AAFS sections. One member-at-large shall be designated by the Board of Directors as chair. The chair will vote only to break a tie.

6.10.2. M^EETINGS

The Nominating Committee initially will meet on the Friday after the elections are held at the annual meeting. Subsequent meetings, if required, will be set by the members of the committee and all members will be notified in advance.

6.10.3. NOMINATIONPROCEDURES

6.10.3.1. Key Dates

1. February – The committee shall meet during the annual meeting. Its objectives are to review the nominating process, to establish its nomination criteria, to decide upon number of candidates for each office, and to discuss potential candidates.

2. Mid-April – The committee shall have identified all potential candidates for each office along with a current CV for each candidate.

3. May 1 – A full listing of all proposed nominees shall be forwarded to the committee members.

4. June 1 – Ballots shall be returned to the AAFS office.

5. June 15 – The Nominating Committee report shall be provided to the AAFS Secretary.

6. August 1 – The Nominating Committee report shall be provided to the AAFS membership.

7. September 1 – Nominations by petition shall be delivered to the Nominating Committee.

8. November 1 – A second report, including biographies of nominees, shall be mailed to the AAFS membership.

6.10.3.2. Criteria for Nominations

General. The nomination report should provide for a strong management team, experienced in the operation of the AAFS, with representation from as many sections as possible. Consideration shall be given to the section rotation of the office of President.

Specific. (1) Management experience in AAFS-wide affairs, (2) Long-term participation in AAFS functions,

(3) A record of timely, effective, and efficient accomplishment of AAFS responsibilities,

(4) Demonstrated leadership skills, (5) A willingness to serve, and

(6) Management experience in other professional societies.

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6.10.3.3. Nomination by Committee

Members of the Nominating Committee shall make recommendations for nominations for the elected AAFS office positions.

6.10.3.4. Nominations by Petition

In accordance with the AAFS Bylaws, nominations for any elected office of the AAFS may be made by petitions delivered to the Nominating Committee in care of the AAFS office no later than September 1. Nomination petitions should state the name of the nominee, the office sought, a certificate stating that the candidate is a Fellow in good standing, and the signatures and printed names of 50 Fellows or Members.

6.10.3.5. Nominations from the Floor

The AAFS Bylaws, Article V, Section 1.c.6., allow for nominations from the floor during the annual business meeting.

6.10.4. E^LECTIONP^ROCEDURES

6.10.4.1. Fair “Electioneering” Guidelines

Every effort must be made to assure that electioneering is fair, equitable, and honorable. Any violation of an accepted election policy, procedure, or code may be considered unethical conduct. Dishonest candidate representation or

denigration of another candidate may be considered a violation of the Academy’s Code of Ethics and Conduct. The following guidelines shall be followed:

1. All candidates shall have equal access to Academy publications in matters dealing with candidacy and electoral processes.

2. If election activities occur outside the Academy meetings, the activity must be totally funded by the candidate or his or her supporters. Any election publicity in publications other than Academy publications must be totally funded by the candidate or his or her supporters.

3. Fund raising committees and seeking corporate sponsorship is prohibited.

4. Candidates are prohibited from using resources other than personal funds and those personally generated from individual contributions of $100 or less. Each candidate shall keep accurate records of all personal funds applied to the election process and contributions accepted from individuals during the electoral process. Such records of expenditures and contributions shall be subject to review by the Academy. If any campaign funds are not used during the election process, every reasonable effort shall be made to return unused funds to the donor. If this is not reasonably possible, the funds shall be donated to any appropriate organization (i.e., the Forensic Sciences Foundation). The donation of unused funds shall not be made in the name of the candidate in whose support they were donated.

5. Candidates shall not intentionally make any unfavorable or untruthful comments about their opponents.

6. Since the Academy publishes a report on the candidates, including biographies and photos, and mails them to the Academy membership, “mass mailings” are prohibited. However, if a candidate wishes to send personal letters to members

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electronic reproduction of the candidate’s signature is prohibited on such mailings. Telephone calls and informal contacts are not restricted. Candidates shall not use any local, state, or federal government, law enforcement agency, or university letterhead paper for their candidacy communications.

6.10.4.2. Schedule of Events

The deadline for the biographies and photos of the nominees to be sent to the membership is November 1. The election of the nominees will be held in accordance with the AAFS Bylaws at the Annual Business Meeting of the Members.

6.10.4.3. Contested Elections

In the case of a contested election, whether by nomination by petition or

nomination from the floor during the Annual Business Meeting of the Members, the President shall allow two (2) individuals to speak for a maximum of three (3) minutes each on behalf of each nominee. Each nominee in a contested election may speak on his or her own behalf for a maximum of five (5) minutes. This process will be followed by a written ballot of the eligible voting membership (Members, Fellows, Retired Members, Retired Fellows). The ballots will be collected and counted by tellers designated in advance by the President. Following the count, the President will officially announce the outcome of the election during the Annual Business Meeting of the Members.

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