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sagaftra.org | Spring 2019 | SAG-AFTRA 11 be nominated by any credentialed delegate attending Convention from the respective delegate caucuses. The term of office for the Executive Vice President and Vice Presidents is two (2) years, commencing immediately upon their election and continuing until their successors are elected. The Executive Vice President and Vice Presidents also serve on the Executive Committee. Questions regarding the 2019 elections and/or candidate eligibility may be emailed to nationalelections@sagaftra.org or directed to Michelle Bennett, Executive Director of Governance at (323) 549-6094. Los Angeles Elections If you are interested in running for the position of National Board member, Local Officer, Local Board member or Convention Delegate representing the Los Angeles Local, you must meet all eligibility requirements set forth in Article VIII of the SAG-AFTRA Constitution, Article II.C of the Nominations & Election Policy and the Los Angeles Local Constitution (see summary in box at right). NATIONAL BOARD MEMBERS Nineteen (19) National Board positions will be open for election this year as follows: sixteen (16) in the Actor/Performer and Stunt Performer member category group, one (1) in the Broadcast (News and Entertainment) member category group, one (1) in the Dancer member category and one (1) in the Singer/Recording Artist member category group. The twelve (12) candidates receiving the highest plurality of votes for the Actor/Performer and Stunt Performer member category group will serve for a four (4) year term and the next four (4) candidates in the Actor/Performer and Stunt Performer member category group will serve for a two (2) year term. The two (2) candidates elected to the Broadcast and Dancer category positions will serve for a four (4) year term. The one (1) candidate elected for the Singer/Recording Artist member category group will serve for a two (2) year term. National Board members, by virtue of their election to that position, also serve as Convention Delegates. LOCAL OFFICERS Three (3) Local Officer positions will be open for election this year: President; First Vice President; and Second Vice President. The Vice President positions will be elected by a plurality of votes received and will serve in that order. All Local Officers will serve for a two (2) year term and also serve on the Los Angeles Executive Committee. Local Officers, by virtue of their election to those positions, also serve as Convention Delegates. LOCAL BOARD MEMBERS Forty-five (45) Local Board member positions will be open for election this year, including seats assigned for each member category as follows: forty-one (41) Actor/Performer and Stunt Performer member category group, one (1) Broadcast member category group, one (1) Dancer member category group and two (2) Singer/Recording Artist member category group. Those members elected as Local Officers and Board members, by virtue of their election to those positions, also will serve as Alternate National Board members who may be called upon to serve at National Board meetings when a National Board member is unable to attend. All Local Board members will serve for a two (2) year term. CONVENTION DELEGATES One hundred forty-eight (148) Convention Delegate positions will be open for election this year (in addition to the Convention Delegate positions held by the Local Officers and National Board members who, by virtue of their election to those positions, also serve as Convention Delegates). Seats are assigned for each member category as follows: one hundred thirty-six (136) Actor/Performer; one (1) Broadcast – Entertainment; two (2) Broadcast – News/Information; one (1) Dancer; one (1) Recording Artist; four (4) Singers; and three (3) Stunt Performers. Convention Delegates may also serve as Alternate Local Board members where SUMMARY OF ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR L.A. AND N.Y. LOCAL ELECTIONS All candidates must meet the eligibility requirements established by Article VIII of the SAG-AFTRA Constitution, Article II.C of the Nominations & Election Policy and the Local Constitutions which include the following: National Board Member • Must be at least 18 years old and be a member in good standing of the local for twelve (12) months. • Must be an active member for twenty-four (24) months prior to the date of nomination. • Must be paid-up from the beginning of the November 2018 and May 2019 dues periods as reflected in the schedule below. • For Los Angeles member category positions only, must be a registered member of that category no later than May 31, 2019. • For New York member category positions only, must be a member of that category for twelve (12) months. Local Officer or Local Board Member • Must be at least 18 years old and be a member in good standing of the local for twelve (12) months. • Must be paid-up from the beginning of the November 2018 and May 2019 dues periods as reflected in the schedule below. • For Los Angeles member category positions only, must be a registered member of that category no later than May 31, 2019. • For New York member category positions only, must be a member of that category for twelve (12) months. Convention Delegates • Must be at least 18 years old and be a member in good standing of the local for six (6) months. • Must be paid-up from the beginning of the May 2019 dues period as reflected in the schedule below. • For Los Angeles member category positions only, must be a registered member of that category no later than May 31, 2019. • For New York member category positions only, must be a member of that category for twelve (12) months. DUES PERIOD PERIOD ENDING MUST BE PAID BY May 2019 05/01/19–10/31/19 06/10/19* November 2018 11/01/18–04/30/19 12/10/18 *or date of nomination, whichever comes first 2019 LOS ANGELES ELECTION CALENDAR (all times PDT) MAY 29 Nominating petitions available JUNE 28 (5 P.M.) Deadline for submission of petitions and any other required materials JULY 1 Cut-off for voting eligibility. Members must be paid-up and in good standing for the November 2018 and/or May 2019 dues periods on or before July 1 to be eligible to vote. JULY 29 Ballots mailed AUGUST 28 (6:30 A.M.) Deadline for receipt of voted ballot (in designated election P.O. Box) OCTOBER 10-13 Convention Elections