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ARTICLE I. NAME
The name of this organization shall be the Chesapeake Democratic Committee, hereafter referred to as
“the CDC.”
Section 3. Purpose
The purpose of the CDC shall be:
a) To conduct the affairs of the Democratic Party of Virginia in the city of Chesapeake.
b) To actively encourage voter registration and voting by qualified residents of the city of
Chesapeake.
The CDC shall adhere to, and implement, the policies and platform contained in the national and state
Democratic Party Platforms.
The CDC, with an awareness of the concerns of individuals and particular constituent groups,
communities or neighborhoods, based upon race, sex, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, ethnic
identity, sexual orientation, economic status, disability, shall encourage every resident who believes in the
principles of the Democratic Party to participate in the local, state and national election process. What
joins us is more fundamental than what differentiates us.
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a) Notice of this meeting shall be included in the public advertisement for the caucus. The officer
election meeting will be on Saturday, December 14, 2019, following the adjournment of the
caucus.
b) A temporary Chair will accept nominations for the CDC Chair from the floor, and will conduct a
vote of CDC members. The newly-elected permanent CDC Chair will then take nominations from
the floor and conduct voting for First Vice Chair, Second Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer,
Financial Secretary, and Sergeant at Arms.
Section 2. Dues
Annual renewal membership dues for 2019 are $25.00, to be paid no later than February 2019 General
Meeting. A written request for a financial hardship waiver may be submitted for Executive Committee
consideration.
Section 5. Attendance
Any member who, without notification to the Chair, is absent from three consecutive regular meetings
may be removed from the CDC by the Executive Committee. This section does not apply to public office
holders.
Section 7. Participation
Members shall serve on committees or in another capacity to support the aims of the CDC as their skills
and abilities dictate.
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Section 8. Removal
By a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote, the CDC may remove from both office and/or membership any person
found guilty of neglect of any duty imposed upon him or her.
Section 1. Chair
The duties of the Chair shall be:
a) To preside at all CDC meetings.
b) To administer and execute all rules adopted by the CDC.
c) To appoint a CDC member to serve as Parliamentarian and Chief Information Officer, as well as
any other position deemed appropriate.
d) To appoint Special committees as needed.
e) To serve as an ex-officio member of all committees.
Section 4. Secretary
The duties of the Secretary shall be:
a) To keep an accurate and permanent record of all the proceedings of the CDC and of the
Executive Committee.
b) To make minutes available no later than one week after each meeting.
c) To serve as custodian of the CDC records, except those financial records retained by the
Treasurer.
d) To keep a roster of members.
e) To give proper notice of meetings, to maintain all official correspondence and to maintain the roll
at all meetings.
f) To submit to State Party headquarters within five (5) days of his or her election the names,
addresses, emails and telephone numbers of the officers and members of the CDC.
g) To submit the CDC membership list every six (6) months thereafter until the next CDC election.
h) The Secretary shall perform all duties delegated by the Chair.
Section 5. Treasurer
The duties of the Treasurer shall be:
a) To administer CDC funds and exercise general supervision over CDC income, and expenditures.
b) To file the quarterly financial report with the State Board of Elections.
c) To pay dues to the Central Committee treasurer as provided for under Party Plan Section 4.15.
d) To keep accurate, permanent accounts of all CDC business and transactions, and cooperate fully
in all audits.
e) To present a two year budget at a General Meeting to be approved by a majority.
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ARTICLE V. MEETINGS
Section 5. Voting
Only those members in good standing may vote. A simple majority shall be necessary for the passage of
any motion or resolution by the CDC. No member shall be entitled to vote by proxy at any General or
Special Meeting of the CDC.
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Committee shall serve a term of two years from the date of the caucus or until a proper subsequent
election is conducted, whichever occurs later.
Section 2. Vacancies
Executive Committee vacancies shall be filled at any General Meeting of the CDC after notice has been
given. Nominations will be accepted from the floor and elected by majority vote.
Section 2. Operations
Standing Committees shall:
a) Except for Finance, choose a chair from among its members.
b) Meet on a regular basis.
c) Report activities monthly to the Executive Committee and as needed at General Meetings.