Thurston County Democrats

Last night the executive committee re-introduced the open membership bylaw amendment. Here is some information from a presentation on the amendment.

Article II, Section 1: Governing Body

The TCDCC governing body consists of the duly elected or appointed Democratic Precinct Committee Officers (PCO) in accordance with RCW 29A.80 and other members as outlined in this article.

Article II, Section 2: Membership

A.  All elected and appointed Democratic Precinct Committee Officers (PCOs) registered to vote in Thurston County shall be members.  

B.  Any other registered voter residing within Thurston County who declares him/her self a Democrat may become a voting member upon payment 30 days following receipt of annual dues.  Renewing members shall maintain their eligibility to vote upon payment of current annual dues. 

C.  Members who are not PCOs are allowed to fully participate in the Thurston County Democrats except for those welcome and entitled to participate in discussions, but cannot elect TCDCC officers or state committee representatives, fill vacancies on the Democratic Party ticket or perform other duties limited to PCOs by State statute or by the charter and bylaws of the Washington State Democratic Party.  

D.  The membership shall establish the amount of annual dues by the January meeting of each calendar year.  Dues will be paid at the time of joining and be renewable in February of each year. The TCDCC shall establish the amount of annual dues by the January meeting of each calendar year.