The NAACP Forrest County Branch will hold General Membership meetings for the purpose of election of officers and at-large members of the executive committee. In the event COVID-19 Executive Orders are placed on us by City, County, State or Federal directives, all events will take place VIA Zoom.
On Thursday September 24, at 6:00 p.m. (via ZOOM) there will be an election of the Nominating Committee of five (5).
On Thursday October 29, at 6:00 p.m. at St. James CME Church, there will be a report of the Nominating Committee, receipt of Nominations by Petition, and election of the Election Supervisory Committee. All members whose memberships are current as of May 1st of the election year, who's memberships have remained continuous throughout the election process, and who live and/or work within the unit's jurisdiction, may be nominated for office or as an at-large member of the Executive Committee. In order to sign a nominating petition, or be elected to the Election Supervisory Committee, a member must be current as of 30 days prior to the October meeting.
On Thursday November 19, the election of officers and at-large members of the Executive Committee will take place at St. James CME Church. Polls will open from 4:00-6:00 p.m. In order to vote in a Branch election, one must be a member in good standing of the Branch 30 days prior to the election. A form of identification is required.
Should a run-off election be necessary that election shall occur on the following date: Tuesday, November 24, 6:00-7:00 pm at St. James CME Church.
If more information is needed, please contact President Clarence Magee at 601-550-0080 or 1st VP Milan Hoze at 601-550-5634.