We, the undersigned Pacific Division APA members, propose that the By-Laws of the Pacific Division be amended to adopt election procedures that are similar to the other two divisions, and that reflect the basic principles and procedures of a democratic organization.  Specifically, (1) we propose that the nominating committee be elected by the Pacific Division membership through a mail ballot or secure web-based voting system, and that there be at least two nominees for each anticipated vacancy on the nominating committee.  In addition, (2) we propose that the nominating committee nominate at least two persons for vice-president, for secretary-treasurer, and for the vacant seats on the executive committee; and that elections be conducted by a mail ballot sent to all Pacific Division members, or by a secure web-based voting system.  Moreover, (3) we propose that after serving two consecutive terms in any office or on any committee, one is ineligible to run for that position for three years.  Furthermore, (4), we propose that the secretary-treasurer regularly inform members of anticipated vacancies on the nominating and executive committees, and of the approved methods and deadlines for submitting nominations.  Finally, (5) we propose that the current executive committee, at their first meeting following approval of this petition, appoint an ad hoc committee to draft wording reflecting these changes and principles; and that the ad hoc committee be instructed to conduct their work in consultation with the members of the Pacific Division, as well as members and officers of other divisions, and to present an initial draft of their wording by the 2007 annual divisional meeting.

Anatole Anton
Sharyn Clough
Sharon Crasnow
Jennifer Faust
Ann Garry
Phil Gasper

John Glanville
Ricardo Gomez

Marcia Homiak
Mark Johnson

James Kellenberger

Andrew Light
John Lysaker
Bonnie Mann

Rita Manning
Erin McKenna
Paul Menzel
Robert Pasnau
Joseph Prabhu
Scott Pratt
Cheyney Ryan
Laurie Shrage
Ronald Sundstrom
Greg Velazco y Trianosky

Margaret Urban Walker
Alison Wylie
Naomi Zack