Should the office of president become vacant, who automatically becomes president?

• A. The vice president from the president's region automatically becomes president.
• B. The incoming national president appoints a temporary president.
• C. The board of directors selects a new president.
• D. A special election is held.

Answer: (A)

In FBLA, if the office of president becomes vacant, the person who automatically steps into that role is the vice president from the president’s own region. This rule keeps leadership continuous and maintains regional representation without delaying the transition. It works like an automatic promotion so the organization doesn’t have a leadership gap while arrangements for future elections or appointments are considered. The other options would require additional actions—appointment by someone, a board decision, or a separate election—which aren’t the automatic path defined for this vacancy.