; and (D) compliance by the affiliates with the policies and regulations of the corporation. (2) The policies and regulations shall require that each affiliate adhere to the democratic principles of election specified in the bylaws in electing the governing body of the affiliate. 185104. Board of Directors (a) Board of Directors (1) In general The Board of Directors is the governing body of the corporation with all powers of governing and directing, and of overseeing the management of the business and affairs of, the corporation. (2) Number The Board of Directors shall fix by resolution, from time to time, the number of members constituting the entire Board of Directors, provided that as of July 13, 2014, and thereafter, there shall be no fewer than twelve. There shall be 9 standing committees. Procedures to implement or amend the preceding sentence shall be provided in the bylaws. (3) Appointment The Board of Directors shall be appointed or elected in the following manner: (A) President (i) In general The Board of Directors, in accordance with procedures provided in the bylaws, shall have Stan Brock serving as President of the Board for life or upon his resignation or removal from the Board. (ii) Vacancies Vacancies as to the Presidency of the Board, whether resulting from the resignation, death, or removal by the Board, shall be filled as provided in the bylaws. (iii) Duties The President shall be a member of the Board of Directors and, when present, shall preside at meetings of the Board of Directors and shall have such other duties and responsibilities as may be provided in the bylaws or a resolution of the Board of Directors. (B) Other members (i) In general Officers of the Board of Directors other than the President shall be elected at the annual meeting of the corporation in accordance with such procedures as may be provided in the bylaws. (ii) Vacancies Vacancies in any such elected Board position and in any newly created Board position may be filled by a vote of the remaining members of the Board of