Y. Torres outlined the roles and responsibilities of the Co-Chairs and Alternate Co-Chair. The positions are held for a term of two (2) years, though they may be revisited annually if necessary.
Committee members expressed a preference for a combination of returning and new members for the Co-Chair roles. Members agreed to either self-nominate or nominate another committee member.
Y. Torres opened the floor for nominations for the position of Co-Chair. The following individuals were nominated:
- V. Vasquez nominated themself for Co-Chair
- A.M. Beals nominated A. Oluokun for Co-Chair
- O. Olayinka nominated R. Ramdenee for Co-Chair
Y. Torres called for any further nominations; there were none.
Y. Torres called for a vote on the nominations for Co-Chair. The vote was conducted by show of hands, with the following results:
- V. Vasquez: 6 votes in favour
- A. Oluokun: 4 votes in favour
- R. Ramdenee: 3 votes in favour
After tallying the votes, it was declared that V. Vasquez and A. Oluokun were elected as Co-Chairs, and R. Ramdenee was elected as Alternate Chair, to assume the role in the absence of either Co-Chair.