2008 ELECTIONS GUIDELINES

The Constitution & By-laws will be the primary document of reference and reconciliation of any election issue/ dispute regardless of what the ECOM publishes. The ECOM will oversee the elections process according to the following sections of the Constitution and By-laws of the LCA:

• Article VII, Voting,
• Article IX By-Laws and Standing Rules

- especially the Uniform Rules & Regulations Governing Elections - UR&RGE

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VOTERS

ELIGIBILITY:

1. You must be a registered voter in good standing and must be current with payment of $15 voter registration fee

2. You must be a Liberian citizen/national or a spouse of a Liberian citizen/national who resides within DC Metro Area prior to February 10, 2008 (UR&RGE)

3. You must have either:

· a valid Maryland, Virginia, or District if Columbia driver’s license or identification card; or

· a photo ID and a recent utility/service bill, lease agreement, or student ID from a Metro Area institution

CANDIDATES

ELIGIBILITY:

1. Candidates must be registered LCA member in good standing and must be current with payment of dues, pledges and other levied payments. (Uniform Rules & Regulations Governing Elections - UR&RGE)

2. Candidates must be Liberian citizens/nationals who have resided within DC Metro Area for at least 12 months prior to February 10, 2008 (UR&RGE)

Requirements

1. Candidates must submit notarized Declaration of Intent Form with the required signatures and contact information (name, addresses, and telephone numbers ) of the listed registered members and their candidate registration fees (paid in cash or by check):

SIGNATURES

· President – 100 signatures

· All other candidates – 50 signatures

FEES

· President – $100

· Vice President - $75

· All other candidates – $50

3. Declaration of Intent Form must contain the following:

a. Mention of at least 2 leadership roles in any organization

b. Mention of leadership role within the LCA within the last 12 months