Members:
The New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc. (NYTB) election process is set to get underway!
NYTB is the official authorized representative of the Thoroughbred breeding industry in New York State; the unified voice of Thoroughbred breeders in the State of New York and we look forward to your interest and candidacy in serving as a board of director.
According to the By-Laws of New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc, as revised and approved on April 28, 2021, there shall be two classes of directors.
The first five directors shall be elected for a four-year term beginning in a year ending in an odd number.
The second class of six directors shall be elected for a four-year term of office beginning in a year ending in an even number.
Each four-year term shall commence on January 1st of the year following an election and shall end December 31st of the fourth year following an election.
Term Limits of four years per term for each class of board members, with no more than 3 consecutive terms totaling twelve years.
No NYTB election shall take place should there be an equal number of uncontested candidates for board seats. In any year, if each class of five or six board members up for election are not challenge by new candidates, the current board members shall remain on the board for a new term should they be in good standing with the organization.
Should there be more than five qualified candidates contesting for board seats this year an NYTB election will take place. The five class of directors that are elected during the 2023 election process will serve a four-year term beginning January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2027.
Board of Directors Eligibility and Requirements:
NYTB members may seek election to the Board of Directors if:
- They are currently engaged in the thoroughbred industry as a breeder or stallion owner in the State of New York or are lessees and lessors of mares and stallions domiciled in New York.
- The submit a nominating petition with the original or emailed (info@nytbreeders.org) signatures of ten NYTB members in good standing; and
- They submit with their nominating petition a brief curriculum vitae which consists of pertinent data and a brief statement of their qualifications; and
- They are NYTB members in good standing who have made payment of their dues on or before April 2, 2023.
NOMINATING PETITION AND CURRICULUM VITAE MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE NYTB OFFICE BY THE END OF BUSINESS ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2023.
After the NYTB Nominating Committee reviews the petitions and verifies a candidate’s eligibility, the full election ballot will be mailed.
Any member in good standing on November 1, 2023, is eligible to vote and will receive a ballot.
All Ballots must be returned in the reply envelope provided to the accounting firm of Battaglia & Associates, CPA’s PLLC in Halfmoon, NY postmarked by Friday December 15, 2023. Battaglia & Associates, CPA’s PLLC will tabulate the ballots and inform NYTB of the winning candidates.
NYTB Election Timeline:
| Event: | Deadline: |
| Eligibility for NYTB Board of Directors | April 2, 2023 (Membership fully paid) |
| Voting Eligibility for NYTB Members | November 1, 2023 (Membership fully paid) |
| Nominating Petitions and CVs due to NYTB | November 10, 2023 |
| Completed Ballots postmarked mailed to Battaglia & Associates, CPA’s PLLC | December 15, 2023 |
Nominating petitions for a Board of Director seat will be accepted from NYTB members in good standing and shall be received by standard mail or email to NYTB on or before November 10, 2023. Late nominating petitions shall not be accepted and shall be null and void.
Below please click to download the NYTB Board of Directors Election Documents:
Once completed please return by standard mail or e-mail your NYTB Board of Director candidate materials to:
New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc.
PO Box 5120, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Phone: 518-587-0777 | info@nytbreeders.org
