Sec. 8.8  (a) An individual who meets the qualification requirements of Section 8.2(a) wishing to be considered for election to the Regional Committee shall deliver a written Notice to the Secretary of FINRA Regulation within 30 calendar days after the Secretary of FINRA Regulation gives the Notice of the upcoming elections pursuant to Section 8.7.

Sec. 8.6  Funds to meet the regular expenses of each Regional Committee shall be provided by the Board, and all such expenses shall be subject to the approval of the Board.

Sec. 8.7  The Chairs of the District Committees, elected pursuant to Section 8.6, together with the Chair of the Market Regulation Committee shall constitute an Advisory Council to the Board.

Sec. 8.5  Meetings of a Regional Committee shall be held in its region, as identified in Schedule A to these By-Laws, at such times and places, upon such notice, and in accordance with such procedures as the Chief Executive Officer or his or her designee in his or her discretion may determine.

Sec. 8.3  Each regularly elected member of a Regional Committee shall hold office for a "full term" which is the later of three years or until a successor is elected and qualified. Notwithstanding the term of office for a regularly elected Regional Committee member, such member's term shall terminate sooner upon the member's death, resignation, or removal.

Sec. 8.2  (a) A district within its respective region, as established under Section 8.1, shall elect no fewer than six Regional Committee members to serve on the Regional Committee for its respective region, unless otherwise provided by resolution of the Board. A Regional Committee shall consist of no fewer than five and no more than 20 members, unless otherwise provided by resolution of the Board.

Sec. 8.1  The Board shall establish boundaries for districts within the United States to assist FINRA Regulation in administering its affairs in a manner that is consistent with applicable law, the Restated Certificate of Incorporation, these By-Laws, the Delegation Plan, and the Rules of the Corporation. The Board may organize the districts into regions to promote efficiency and sound administration.