The Administration and Rules Committee assists members and the executive board with interpreting and following the bylaws and other rules of the 45^th legislative district.  The committee also facilitates in drafting new bylaws or amendments if necessary.  This committee is essential for maintaining order, efficiency, and fairness in the legislative process.

Committee members become familiar with the bylaws of the 45^th, work with the committee chair to address questions and concerns from members and the executive board about the content and meaning of bylaws.  Assist with drafting new bylaws or amendments.

What is the potential scope of the work?

• Establishing and maintaining the organizational structure of the Democratic Party within the district.
• Setting guidelines for party membership and participation at the district level.
• Developing rules for conducting local party meetings, caucuses, and conventions.
• Creating procedures for endorsing and supporting Democratic candidates in local races.
• Establishing the rules for selecting delegates to represent the district at larger party conventions.
• Setting protocols for local fundraising efforts that comply with campaign finance laws.
• Creating systems for recruiting, training and coordinating party volunteers.
• Addressing disputes between party members or local Democratic organizations.
• Ensuring party members and candidates adhere to ethical standards and party values.
• Developing rules and best practices for engaging with diverse communities within the district.
• Establishing protocols for collecting, storing and using voter data in compliance with privacy laws.
• Creating guidelines for forming alliances with other local progressive organizations.
• Setting standards for official party communications within the district.
• Ensuring all local party activities comply with state and federal election laws.
• Regularly reviewing and updating local party bylaws to reflect changing needs and circumstances.

This is a great opportunity for a student intern interested in government or public policy.  We would benefit from a budding parliamentarian reviewing our bylaws, policies and procedures and documenting them further.