Robert Greer's Rules of Order (for Electing the Penn Band Bored)

1) Nominations will be accepted from the floor (but, to me, this doesn't show any commitment - if you intend to run, say so, and sign up - don't wait for someone to nominate you and say "yeah, sure, why not?").

2) If you run and lose at one position, you may "drop down" only once - to prevent someone from winning by pity.

3) Speeches - 3 minutes for Prez, 2 minutes for all others.

3a) If you already gave a speech for one office, and run for another office, you don't get more time.

4) Following the speeches, there is a Question and Answer period. Answers are limited to about 30 seconds (my discretion).

4a) After the Q&A, each candidate will be given time for a brief closing statement.

5) Run-offs Happen - if more than 2 people vie for an office, and there is no majority, run-off between top 2 vote-getters.

6) May vote by proxy, but (obviously) only for announced candidates. Vote counts in run-offs as long as candidate survives.

7) There may be other rules. This is the Penn Band, not Parliament.

While I make light of the election process, don't misinterpret that as lessening the importance of the Election. Because it's very important. Those you elect in 2 weeks will lead the band and set the tone for the coming year. Give it serious thought. Vote for who you think will do the better job, not the one who gave you the most money (or because he/she is in your section, ...).

And it's an old cliche, but for us, very accurate - every vote counts. And with an electorate the size of ours, a 3 vote swing either way could decide an outcome.

So, attain good standing, run if you wish, and vote seriously.