Section 7 - Method of nomination by Vermont Bar AssociationNomination for election to the judicial nominating board shall be made for each of the districts specified in §§ 2-4 of this order, by either or both of the following methods:
(a) by vote of the Vermont Bar Association at its annual meeting in even numbered calendar years; (b) by petition signed by no less than thirty-six members of the bar residing in the state; (c) in the event that no nominations are received under subsections (a) or (b) of this section, the board of managers of the Vermont Bar Association is authorized to nominate attorneys for election to the judicial nominating board, subject to provisions of §§ 2, 3 and 4 of this order. Vt. Admin. Ord. Of. Sup. Ct. 7