Although no one asked Ross whether he wanted to run for office, the delegates elected him as their candidate.
During the first session, the delegates elected a commission to verify the election results.
As they had in the past, the delegates elected the chairman by rising to their feet and applauding.
At the congress, delegates elect a 30-man executive council, which in turn elects the movement's leader.
The delegates duly elected a group of generally younger men, some with considerable foreign experience.
The twelve delegates then elected a single member of the Legislative Council.
Delegates to the biennial convention elect the officers and directors, whose terms of office are for two years.
The delegates elected George Washington to preside over the convention.
The delegates elected him secretary of the treasury.
Delegates from these member churches elect a Board of Directors who is responsible for the corporation.