How often must the board elect a chair and vice chair?

The board is required to elect a chair and vice chair annually. This ensures that there is regular leadership turnover, allowing for fresh perspectives and ideas to be introduced into the board's operations each year. This annual election process also keeps the governance dynamic, encouraging active participation from board members and fostering accountability.

Options referring to less frequent elections, like biennially or every two years, would mean that leadership changes occur too infrequently, potentially leading to stagnation in the board’s activities and governance. Additionally, monthly elections would likely be impractical and could disrupt the board’s functioning, creating instability in leadership. Therefore, the annual cycle strikes a balance between continuity and the opportunity for new leadership within the board.