Attached is the final version—as far as I know—of the updated CCR Bylaws. I plan on passing this document out to the entire Central Committee tomorrow night. Thank you for all of the suggestions and changes that you have sent to me.

John

BY-LAWS OF THE

CANYON COUNTY REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE

ARTICLE I. NAME

The name of this organization shall be the Canyon County Republican Central Committee, hereinafter referred to as the Canyon County Central Committee.

ARTICLE II. OBJECTIVE

THE GOALS AND PURPOSE OF THIS County Central Committee shall be:

To act as the governing body of the County Republican Party;

To provide a practical means by which the broadest possible participation of all Republican voters in Canyon County may express their opinions and effectively contribute to the betterment of our county, state and federal governments and the Republican Party;

To support the traditional principles and objective of the Republican Party;

To promote and support the election of Republican candidates;

To advise the Idaho Republican Party regarding the development of policies and functions;

and to implement the policies and functions of the Idaho Republican Party.

ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. Composition. The County Central Committee shall be composed of the Precinct Committee Chairs, the County Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, , Treasurer, State Committee Woman, State Committee Man, State Youth Committee Person, Legislative District Chairs, Region Chair, Canyon County Republican Women’s Club President (s), College Republican Chair(s), and other such appointed positions of the County Central Committee as are elected by the Precinct Committee Chairs or appointed by the County Chairman.

Section 2. Qualifications. All members of the County Central Committee shall be qualified electors of the precinct in which they reside (Idaho Code 34-402/104).

Section 3. Selection of Precinct Committee Chairs. Precinct Committee Chairs shall be elected at the State Primary Election or voted on and appointed by the County Central Committee according to Idaho Code Section 34-502.

Section 4. Selection of Alternate Precinct Committee Chair Alternates.

1. Alternates shall be qualified electors and residents of the precinct in which they serve.
2. Alternates shall be nominated by the Committee Chairs from the precinct in which they reside and confirmed by the County Central Committee.

Section 5. Attendance at Meetings.

1. When any Precinct Committee Chair shall have four (4) consecutive unexcused absences, the Legislative District Chairman should contact the individual and inquire as to his/her absence. After due consideration, the Legislative district Chair may ask for the absent member to nominate an alternate (1) Legislative District Chair or member of the Executive Committee.  When any other member elected by the County Central Committee shall have missed four (4) consecutive meetings, the County Chairman should contact the individual and inquire as to his/her
   absence. After due consideration the County Chairman may bring the matter before the Central Committee for discussion.

Section 6. Resignation and Vacancies.

1. Any Precinct Committee Chair desiring to resign from the County Central Committee shall submit their resignation, in writing, to the Legislative District Chair who shall present it to the County Chairman for action at the next County Central Committee meeting.
2. Vacancies occurring in the office of Precinct Committee Chair shall be filled as follows:

1. At the next County Central Committee meeting following the declaration of a vacant precinct or at any subsequent meeting until the vacancy is filled, names(s) will may be presented to the Central Committee by the Legislative District Chair, who has certified the residency of the precinct candidate.
2. Any person residing within a vacant precinct, who desires to be the Precinct Chair shall submit their name to their Legislative District Chair.

1. Any other elected member desiring to resign from the County Central Committee shall submit their resignation, in writing, to the Correspondence Secretary who shall present it to the County Chairman for action.
2. A vacancy will be declared at the next county Central Committee meeting if the Precinct Committee Chair is no longer qualified under Idaho Code Section 34-104
3. Vacancies occurring or existing in offices of the County Central Committee or in the office of Precinct Committee Chair, shall be filled by an election of the County Central Committee.

Section 7. Voting Members.

1. Precinct Committee Chairs shall have all voting rights.
2. Alternate Precinct Committee Chairs may vote in the absence of the Precinct Committee Chair, except for the election of County central committee officers, election of delegates to the State Convention and nominations of nominees to fill county office or legislative vacancies. (See Rules of the Idaho Republican Party Article IV, Section 9)
3. Members of the County Central committee who are not Precinct Committee Chairs have the following voting rights with the exception of election of Central Committee officers, County, Legislative District and Precinct vacancies, delegates to the State Convention, changes to the By-Laws and nominations of nominees to fill county office vacancies.
4. There shall be one man, one vote. A member who holds more than one position or office has only one vote.

ARTICLE IV. OFFICERS

Section 1. Composition. The officers of the County Central Committee shall be the County Chairman, Vice Chairman, Correspondence Secretary, Recording Secretary, Treasurer, State Committee Man, State Committee Woman, and State Youth Committee Person. These officers shall perform the duties prescribed by these By-Laws, the Special Rules of Order and the parliamentary authority adopted by this organization.

Section 2. Election of Officers.

1. Re-organization. All officers of the County Central Committee shall be elected by the Precinct Committee Chairs at a meeting called for that purpose by the incumbent County Chairman to be
   
   held within 10 days after the Primary Election. In the event more than one (1) candidate is nominated for any office, voting shall be by secret ballot.
2. Notice of re-organization meeting stating the date, time and location shall be mailed by the Correspondence Secretary to each member of the County Central Committee at least seven (7) days prior to such meeting. (See Idaho Code, Section 34-502.)

Section 3. Term of Office.

Term of office for all officers shall be two (2) years or until their successors are elected and verified by district chair.

Section 4. Duties.

1. Chairman. The Chairman shall preside at all meetings of the County Central Committee and Executive Board, have the authority to act as the official representative of the County Central Committee between meetings, consider and endorse recommendations of individuals seeking Legislative appointments, and such other duties as are determined by State statute, Party Rules or granted by the County Central Committee, should attend the State Central Committee meetings, and appoints officers pursuant to Article V.
2. Vice Chairman. The Vice Chairman shall assist the Chairman; carry out assigned responsibilities; and preside in the Chairman’s absence at any meetings of County Central Committee, Executive Board, or any other meeting to which the Chairman would be authorized to attend.
3. Secretary. The Secretary shall act as the Correspondence Secretary of the County Central Committee and Executive Board; prepare such correspondence as is requested by the Chairman and/or is necessary to maintain the Committee; and perform other duties as may be requested by the Chairman.

The Secretary shall act as the Recording Secretary of the County Central Committee and Executive Board; record and keep a file of minutes of all County Central Committee meetings and Executive Board Meetings maintain a current roster of all members of the County Central Committee and inform the Canyon County Clerk and State Party of changes in Precinct Committee Chairs and perform other duties as may be requested by the Chairman. The Secretary shall be the custodian of the “official” copy of the By-Laws and Special Rules of Order of the County Central Committee.

1. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall have charge of all funds of the County Central Committee; furnish a financial report at each County Central Committee meeting; annually furnish a written financial statement to the members of t he County Central Committee; file such reports as required by State and Federal Law and perform other duties as may be requested by the Chairman. The Treasurer shall also attend the Executive Board meeting.
2. State Committee Woman/State Committee Man. These representatives to the State Central Committee shall attend all meetings, including the County Central Committee meeting and Executive Board meetings, and perform other duties as may be requested by the Chairman.
3. State Youth Committee Person. The State Youth Committee Person shall be between the ages of eighteen (18) and forty (40) at the time of their election; shall attend meetings of the State Central Committee, the County Central committee and Executive Board.

Section 5. Removal From Office.

Any officer may be removed from office by a majority vote of the Precinct committee chairs for just cause after due notice pursuant to Article 6, Section 2C and hearing, if requested. A quorum for the purpose of removal shall be equal to 2/3 the number of current Precinct Committee Chairs. Proxies cannot be used to establish a quorum.

ARTICLE V. APPOINTED POSITIONS

Section 1. Appointed positions shall be Finance Chairman, Parliamentarian and Publicity Chairman.

Section 2. Duties

1. Finance Chairman. The duties of the Finance Chairman is to raise money for the County Central Committee and attend Executive Board meetings if requested. The Finance Chairman shall chair the Finance Committee and be responsible for preparing and submitting a finance plan to the Central Committee.
2. Parliamentarian. The Parliamentarian shall advise the County Chairman and members on parliamentary procedure and protocol when requested and attend Executive Board meetings if requested.
3. Publicity Chair. The Publicity Chairman shall be responsible for all press releases and publicity for all Central Committee meetings and events. The publicity Chairman shall attend Executive Board meetings if requested.

ARTICLE VI. MEETINGS AND QUORUM

Section 1. Regular Meetings. Regular meetings shall be established by the Standing Rules, according to Roberts Rules of Order

Section 2. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the County Chairman or by the Vice Chairman in the absence of then Chairman. Five (5) regularly elected members of the County Central Committee may request a special meeting by petitioning the Correspondence Secretary for notice as hereinafter provided.

1. Special meetings may be held upon such notice as is appropriate due to circumstances. The purpose of the meeting, including date, time and location shall be mailed by the Correspondence Secretary to each member of the County Central Committee.
2. Notice of special meetings will be at least seven (7) days prior to such meeting.

Section 3. Quorums. Twenty Five per cent (25%) of those Precinct Chairs presently holding that position shall constitute a quorum. Proxies cannot be used to establish a quorum.

ARTICLE VII. EXECUTIVE BOARD

Section 1. Membership. The Chairman, Vice Chairman, Correspondence Secretary, Recording Secretary, Treasurer, State Committeeman, State Committeewoman, State Youth Committee Person and Legislative District Chairs shall constitute the members of the Executive Board.

Section 2. Duties. The Executive Board shall have the general supervision of the County Central Committee between regular meetings, make recommendations to the County Central Committee, perform any orders assigned by the County Central Committee and other such duties as are specified in the By-Laws or Standing Rules. The Executive Board shall be subject to the orders and accountable to the County Precinct Chairs and none of its acts shall conflict with action taken by the County Central Committee.

Section 3. Meetings. Regular meetings of the Executive Board shall be at least one week prior to the County Central Committee meetings unless otherwise ordered. Special meetings of the Board shall be called by the Chairman or upon the written request of three (3) members of the Board

ARTICLE VIII. COMMITTEES

Section 1. Standing Committees. Standing Committees of the County Central Committee shall be the Finance Committee.

Section 2. Special Committees. Special Committees of the County Central Committee will be appointed by the Chairman unless otherwise ordered by the County Central Committee.

ARTICLE IX. PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

The rules contained in the current edition of Roberts Rules of Order, latest revision shall govern the proceedings of the County Central Committee in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these By-Laws, Special Rules of Order, State Statute or Party Rule.

ARTICLE X. AMENDMENTS

Section 1. The By-Laws of the County Central Committee may be amended at any regular meeting of the County Central Committee by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the voting members in attendance, provided that: all voting members are notified in writing at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting that amendments will be considered.

Section 2. All amendments shall become effective immediately upon approval unless otherwise specified.

REVISION ADOPTED: _______________________________________

SIGNED _______________________________________________________

SENATOR JOHN MCGEE
Chairman, Canyon County Republican Central Committee

CANYON COUNTY REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE

STANDING RULES

The regular meetings of the Canyon County Central Committee shall be held on the second Tuesday of each month at the Canyon County Court House, unless another time and place is designated by the Committee and proper notice is provided to the Central Committee members as specified in these bylaws.

1. Any voting member present may participate in general discussion and debate.
2. Candidates for appointed Precinct Committeemen shall:
1. Be a qualified elector of the precinct in which they reside.
2. Be present at the meeting at which their name is submitted, and
3. Be present at the next regular meeting in which their name is voted upon for ratification.
3. Amendments to these Standing Rules may be made at any regular meeting of the Canyon County Central Committee by a two thirds (2/3) vote without notice or by a majority vote with notice. All amendments become effective immediately.
4. Standing Rules and their amendments shall be attached to the bylaws as part of the government of this s committee.