In accordance with the Bylaws, Election Committee is presenting the following results:  

Election for Members-At-Large 

Ratification of Amendments to CEMA Bylaws

Official Rules and Procedures

Voting (Bylaws Article 10 Section 5)

Elections shall be conducted by secured secret ballot, either electronically, in person or by post. Only members in good standing are eligible to vote. Proxy voting is prohibited. A majority of valid ballots cast shall determine the elected candidates for each office. In the event of a tie vote, a run-off election shall be conducted. The Election Committee will submit a written report to the Executive Board with a summary of election results within 10 days of the election. The Election Committee summary will be shared with membership and made available on the website. The elected officers shall assume office on the first calendar day of the new year or in the case of a run-off, at the first Executive Board meeting following the run-off election.

Challenges (Bylaws Article 10 Section 6)

Challenges to or disputes arising from an election must be submitted to the Election Committee within three (3) business days of the submission of the committee's election report to the Executive Board. Challenges must be submitted in writing and must cite specific violation(s) of the election rules and procedures. Challenges to the election will be considered valid only if they cite specific violations of election rules and procedures and if the alleged violation may have affected the outcome of the election. The Election Committee shall investigate and resolve challenges within ten (10) business days of receipt of the challenge. The Election Committee may order a rerun of all or part of the election.

While a challenge is being resolved, the contested office remains vacant.

Appeals (Bylaws Article 10 Section 7)

Challenges or disputes, which are denied or cannot be resolved by the Election Committee, may be appealed in writing to the Executive Board within five (5) business days of receipt of the Election Committee's decision. The Executive Board shall investigate and respond within ten (10) business days of receipt of the challenge.  Challenges to the election will be considered valid only if they cite specific violations of the election rules, procedures, and bylaws and if the alleged violation may have affected the outcome of the election. The Executive Board may order a rerun of all or part of the election.

While an appeal is being resolved, the contested office remains vacant.

These are the official timelines governing this election.

• 8/9/2024 The Election Committee empaneled.
• 8/14/2024 Election Notice sent to CEMA membership 30 days prior to electronic election link sent per Bylaws Article 10 Section 3.
• 8/31/2024 Nominating Petition and, if desired, the statement of candidacy due by 3:00 PM.  Due 10 days prior to ballots per Bylaws Section 4.
• 9/2/2024 The Election Committee to review Nominating Petitions.
• 9/11/2023 Link to electronic election e‐mailed to CEMA members in good standing. At least 30 days after issuing the Election Notice per Bylaws Article 10, Section 3; Statement of candidacy posted to CEMA Website.
• 9/18/2024 Final day to vote via electronic election close of link at 11:59 PM.
• 9/19/2024 The Election Committee will verify ballots and post results on the CEMA website.
• 9/20/2024 The Election Committee will submit a written report to the Executive Board with a summary of election results within 10 days of the election. (Bylaws Article 10 Section 5)
• 9/23/2024 Challenges to or disputes arising from an election due by 3:00 PM. Due within three business days after submission of election report to the Executive Board. (Bylaws Article 10 Section 6) 
• 10/3/2024 Election Committee shall investigate and resolve challenges within ten (10) business days of receipt of the challenge to the Executive Board. (If any) (Bylaws Article 10 Section 6)
• 10/8/2024 Appeals due by 3:00 PM. (If any) Due in 5 business days per Bylaws Section 7.
• 10/18/2024 Executive Board resolution of appeals. (If any) Due in 10 business days per Bylaws Section 7.
• 10/19/2024 Executive Board seated at the next scheduled Executive Board meeting. 
  
  

Election Committee Contact Information

Election Committee Email: [email protected]

Mike Fong (Chair): [email protected]

Bren Lehr: [email protected]

CEMA Office Phone Number:

(408) 289‐9691

CEMA Office Fax:

(408) 289-1128

2024 Election Committee

Bren Lehr

Election Committee Member

Mike Fong

Election Committee Chair