Self-Nomination of Candidates and Vacancy Appointments

Sec. 8.8  (a) An individual who meets the qualification requirements of Section 8.2(a) wishing to be considered for election to the Regional Committee shall deliver a written Notice to the Secretary of FINRA Regulation within 30 calendar days after the Secretary of FINRA Regulation gives the Notice of the upcoming elections pursuant to Section 8.7. The Secretary of FINRA Regulation shall make a written record of the time and date of the receipt of each Notice from a qualified individual, and designate that individual as a candidate.

(b) In the event that no candidate is designated for a particular Regional Committee vacancy, the Chief Executive Officer or his or her designee shall appoint an individual who meets the qualification requirements of Section 8.2(a) to fill that vacancy for a full term.