ARTICLE 8
ELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS
1	      Nominations for candidates shall be made from the floor by any
2    Delegate. Seconds to the nominations and nominating speeches will
3    not be required.
4	      Any candidate declining nomination shall do so before nominations


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5     are closed. The presiding officer shall twice call for withdrawals before 
6     accepting a motion to close nominations.
7             Officers shall be elected by a secret ballot during each regular
8     convention of the United Transportation Union.
9             Officers elected by a convention will be obligated and installed 
10    during the convention session. Officers who succeed to office under 
11    the provisions of this Constitution or are appointed by the Board of 
12    Directors between conventions will be installed, by the International 
13    President or his/her designated representative, before assuming office. 
14    The obligation shall be the same as that provided for officers of a local.