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Officers

2023-2024

Charles E. Poston, Rector
Barbara L. Johnson, Vice Rector
Ardine Williams, Secretary

Prior to the annual meeting of every odd year, the Rector shall appoint a committee of at least three members of the Board to nominate candidates for the offices of Rector, Vice Rector and Secretary. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor. The Board will proceed to elect officers from any members nominated at the annual meeting. Each officer shall serve a two-year term commencing July 1 following the annual meeting, and each shall be eligible for re-election for one additional term. The Rector shall preside over all meetings of the Board and, unless otherwise directed by the Board, determine the order of its business. The Rector shall perform other duties that may be prescribed by law or by the Board. When the Rector is absent or unable to discharge the duties of the office, the Vice Rector shall act as Rector. The Secretary shall act as Rector if neither the Rector nor the Vice Rector is available or able to perform the duties of that office. Should a vacancy in an office occur prior to the conclusion of an elected term, the Rector shall appoint a committee of at least three members of the Board to nominate a candidate to stand for election at the next meeting of the Board to complete the unexpired portion of such term.