How are chapter officers selected according to the bylaws?

• A. By appointment of the chapter advisor
• B. By random drawing among eligible members
• C. Through the Elections/Nominations process defined in the bylaws, typically by majority vote of eligible members
• D. By rotation among officers from the previous term

Answer: (C)

Officers are chosen through the Elections/Nominations process defined in the bylaws, typically by a majority vote of eligible members. The nominations phase lets members propose candidates (often including self-nominations) and establishes who can run, how candidates are presented to the chapter, and how ballots will be conducted. The voting rules—who may vote, how ballots are cast (secret ballot, electronic, etc.), and what constitutes a win—are spelled out in the bylaws to ensure fairness and transparency. This structure keeps leadership selection accountable to the member body rather than being decided by a single person or by chance. Some chapters may include provisions for runoff elections or other tie-breaker procedures, but the essential mechanism is the Elections/Nominations process linked to a majority vote of eligible members.