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All elected officers shall be elected by ballot at the Annual Meeting by a majority of the members present, but if for any reason an officer is not elected at the Annual Meeting, a special election may be held at a regular meeting, or at a special meeting called for that purpose. All officers shall be elected by a majority vote of the members present, and if no member receives a clear majority of the votes cast, the two (2) candidates with the greatest numbers of votes shall hold a run-off election. Sec. 5 – The President shall appoint two (2) tellers at the time of election, who shall receive the ballots, poll the votes, and announce the candidate elected. Sec. 6 – Voter Eligibility Only members in good standing shall be eligible to vote at any election of Officers. Inactive Exempt members are not permitted to vote for Line Officers. Active members in good standing shall be allowed to vote via absentee ballot if they are unable to make the December General meeting due to Illness, Disability, or Being required to work. To vote via absentee Ballot the member must notify the President in writing no less than 72 hours in writing of their inability to attend the December meeting. The request must be accompanied by a medical notice or letter from the employer stating that the member will not be able to at the December meeting. The request must also include in writing the candidate of choice that the member would like to vote for. The president will cast the vote confidentially for the member. Sec. 7 – Basic Candidate Eligibility Only Active Members shall be eligible to become a Line Officer; but an Executive or Fundraiser Office may be held by either an Active or an Inactive Exempt member. Sec. 8 – Forfeiture of Office Any Officer absent from two (2) consecutive regular meetings without being excused by the president or by a majority vote of the members present at the next meeting shall forfeit said office. Sec. 9 – Qualification for Officers Any Active or Inactive Exempt Member in good standing with a minimum of three (3) years of service shall be eligible to hold an Executive or Fundraiser officer. Only Active Members in good standing who have completed their probationary period shall be eligible to become a Line Officer, with the exception of Chief. To be Chief members will be required to have five years of service in good standing and two years of service as Chief or Assistant Chief in the BFC. The Fire Chief shall meet all the minimum training requirements of an interior firefighter and should have demonstrated knowledge and/or training in the operation of all firefighting apparatus/pumps and equipment currently owned by the BFC. The Fire Chief should have 8