TO THE MEMBERS OF THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION AND RELEVANT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES

The constitution establishes elections as the legitimate means of selecting executive leadership: “There shall be an executive committee which shall be elected by the general members of the organization in an election conducted by the electoral commission.” (Article Three, Section 9(I)) Article Eight further provides that: Elections are conducted by the Electoral Commission Voting is by secret ballot Winners are determined by simple majority All registered and updated members are eligible to vote (Article Eight, Section 31) Importantly, the constitution does not prohibit elections with a single candidate. Even where a candidate is unopposed, the constitution requires majority approval: “Receive the majority of valid votes cast by members during an election for such position.” (Article Three, Section 11(I)(h)) The General Assembly is established as the highest decision-making body of the organization: “The general meeting or assembly shall be considered to be the highest decision-making body or organ of the organization.” (Article Two, Section 7(VI)) Decisions of the General Assembly are taken through voting by simple majority unless otherwise stated (Article Two, Section 7(VII–VIII)). The constitution does not expressly state: That a sole candidate is automatically elected That nominations must be reopened in such circumstances That committees may impose leadership without member approval As such, the constitution requires the application of democratic principles, transparency, and General Assembly authority to resolve this situation.