DPCCC Committee Applications

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Executive Committee

  • The Executive Committee shall:
    • Provide strategic planning and direction.
    • Advise on major issues facing the DPCCC.
    • Identify resources for DPCCC needs and projects.
    • Provide core leadership for the DPCCC.
  • Oversight: DPCCC Chair

Rules Committee

  • The Rules Committee shall:
    • Keep and publish the By-Laws and Rules of the DPCCC consistent with the aims and policies of the DPCCC.
    • Propose changes to the By-Laws and special rules.
    • Interpret the rules and By-Laws when called upon by the Chair.
    • Review, recommend, and publish policies and procedures for efficient operation of the DPCCC.
  • Oversight: DPCCC Chair

Elections Committee

  • The Elections Committee shall:
    • Work with the relevant committees to provide for a coordinated campaign as appropriate.
    • Work with the Chair of the DPCCC to conduct a DPCCC slate card campaign in conjunction with the CDP.
    • Develop and conduct training workshops for Democrats interested in running for public office.
    • Cooperate with and assist all local Democratic Election Campaigns, and any state and national campaigns as needed.
    • Help in planning and carrying out an effective “Get Out The Vote” (GOTV) campaign including both Vote by Mail (VBM) and Election Day poll efforts.
    • Develop and maintain, in cooperation with clubs, elected officials and other organizations, a program for providing volunteers for carrying out Democratic campaigns.
    • Plan and implement an ongoing countywide voter registration program and Vote by Mail conversion program.
  • Oversight: First Vice-Chair

Issues Committee

  • The Issues Committee shall:
    • Review and recommend action on all propositions brought before the DPCCC as set forth in Article VII.
    • Review and recommend action on all resolutions, and local, state, and national issues.
  • Oversight: First Vice-Chair

Club Development Committee

  • The Club Development Committee shall:
    • Provide guidance for existing and new Democratic clubs within the county.
    • Promote club activities to encourage DPCCC participation.
    • Serve as a liaison between the DPCCC and the clubs.
    • Develop, maintain, and publish a Manual of Democratic Clubs subject to the By-Laws, rules, and approval of the voting members of the DPCCC.
    • Encourage club participation in the activities of the DPCCC.
    • Encourage clubs to have a liaison between the club and the DPCCC.
  • Oversight: Second Vice-Chair

Training Committee

  • The Training Committee shall:
    • Educate each new DPCCC member on their duties, responsibilities, and opportunities.
    • Develop and conduct DPCCC training workshops for members and officers.
  • Oversight: Second Vice-Chair

Recruitment Committee

  • The Recruitment Committee shall:
    • Plan social activities to attract new members to the DPCCC and clubs, such as a summer picnic and a holiday party.
  • Oversight: Second Vice-Chair

Finance Committee

  • The Finance Committee shall:
    • Provide financial oversight for the DPCCC.
    • Prepare regular financial reports for the DPCCC.
    • Oversee the preparation of all lawfully required financial reports and the submission thereof to proper authorities.
    • Prepare and oversee the annual operating budget.
  • Oversight: Controller

Fundraising Committee

  • The Fundraising Committee shall:
    • Organize and manage the execution of all DPCCC fundraising events, such as the annual dinner.
    • Review and submit a report to the DPCCC for all proposed fundraising projects and the necessary budgets.
    • Develop, and assist others in developing, all desired fundraising activities necessary to the ongoing operation of the DPCCC and the completion of its registration and campaign duties within the county.
  • Oversight: Controller

Audit Committee

  • The Audit Committee shall:
    • Review the books and records of the DPCCC Controller and Treasurer.
    • Start its audit within 30 days of confirmation of its members and report its findings to the DPCCC within 90 days of the beginning of its audit.
  • Oversight: Controller

Infrastructure and Communications Committee
  • The Infrastructure and Communications Committee shall:
    • Manage and facilitate all internal member-to-member communications.
    • Maintain the membership e-mail lists (groups or listserves).
    • Assist the Secretary in the distribution of minutes of the regular and special meetings, and any other official communications to the membership.
    • Manage and facilitate all external member-to-member communications.
    • Maintain and manage the DPCCC website and on-line presence and properties.
    • Regularly publish a DPCCC newsletter.
    • Review and manage the publication of any other official publications of the DPCCC.
  • Oversight: Secretary
 
Ad Hoc Committees
 

Volunteer Activism Committee
  • Oversight: First Vice Chair