12. Adopt Order Declaring Unopposed Candidates Elected to Office and approve certification of unopposed status. Mr. Wilson provided an update on the election. He stated that for the 2026 election cycle, there were three positions up for election. He reported that Directors Maxwell and Boards returned their applications within the filing deadline and that Director Jacobs did not return her application, therefore creating a vacancy. He stated that since Director Jacobs did not return an application, she would serve as a hold over director until after the canvassing period ends on May 16, 2026. He noted that after the canvassing period, the Board could then fill the vacancy. He reported that NRF received resumes from interested candidates, and at the direction of a Board member, distributed those resumes out to the Board. He noted that NRF also distributed Director Jacobs’ interest in continuing to serve as a director to the Board. He stated that the Board has the discretion to fill the vacancy and can appoint Director Jacobs to the Board. He noted that the earliest the position can be filled is at the regular May meeting. Discussion ensued regarding the process of collecting resumes. Mr. Wilson noted that going forward, NRF will notify the entire Board on the election status after the application filing period. Mr. Wilson presented to and reviewed with the Board the Order Declaring Unopposed Candidates Elected to Office, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit H. He noted that the Board can cancel the directors election scheduled for May 2, 2026. Upon motion by Director Randall, seconded by Director Maxwell, after full discussion and the question being put to the Board, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the Order Declaring Unopposed Candidates Elected to Office, thereby canceling the directors election scheduled for May 2, 2026. Mr. Wilson stated that NRF revised the February 24, 2026, minutes to

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.0/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.