You might also want to contact your state association and see how much oversight they have over local associations. This might be particulary useful in determining what their director or officer selection process is supposed to be.
It sounds to me like your system is set up to be the ultimate good ol' boy network. Most coaches and school districts I've come across despise that type of set up because it does in fact discourage quality and advancement of young officials.
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