The Board shall annually elect one of its members as Chair.

The method of electing the officers of the Board shall be as follows:

1. The chairman of the Board shall preside at the meeting at which time officers are elected;

2. The chairman shall vote as any other member in the election of a chairman for the forthcoming year;

3. In the event of a permanent vacancy in the office of chairman or vice-chairman, new officers shall be elected as soon as practicable;

4. Officers of the Board are elected by roll call vote of the Board.