(1) Unless the majority of participants demand secret balloting, members shall cast their votes openly by a show of hands.

(2) The general assembly will adopt by the majority vote of the attending members. However, termination of the Association or any modifications to the bylaws requires a majority vote by at least two-thirds of the attending members.

(3) Ballots sealed by General Assembly Chairman shall be used for secret balloting. Votes shall be cast into an empty box and shall be counted openly by the Chairman.