CONSTITUTIONAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
● Call to Order
● Invocation / Prayer
● Pledge of Allegiance
● Roll Call
● Member Comment
● Approval of Agenda
● Approval of Minutes
● Reports of Officers
● Reports of Committees
● Recommendations of the Executive Board
● Unfinished Business
● New Business
● Elections
● Announcements
● Adjournment
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ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP
Section 1: General Membership
Membership in this organization is open to all citizens of voting age who attest to the above objectives, purposes, values and principles of the RPSCC.
1) Qualified voting members are Members in Good Standing who reside in St. Croix County.
2) Members in Good Standing are individuals whose applications have been approved by the Executive Board.
3) New member dues must be paid or postmarked at least fifteen (15) days prior to any meeting or caucus in order to vote.
4) Members in Good Standing of the previous calendar year may renew membership at caucus prior to the meeting being called to order.
5) No one may become a Member in Good Standing if they hold a membership in another political party or committee registered with any Federal, State, or other governing body for elections.
6) The Executive Board shall determine categories of membership in coordination with the Membership Committee.
7) The term of membership is one calendar year.
8) Non-refundable dues shall be assessed to each member annually.
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ARTICLE VI – CAUCUSES AND MEETINGS
Section 1: Call to Caucus
At the call of the Chairman or at the direction of the Executive Board or upon petition of twenty-five (25) Members in Good Standing, Caucuses and Meetings shall be held upon proper notice pursuant to Article VI, Section 2. Such a petition shall state the exact purpose of the Caucus or meeting.
Section 2: Caucuses
A. A regular Annual County Caucus shall be held prior to April 1st of each year, at which time delegates and alternates shall be elected to attend the District Caucus and State Convention. In odd-numbered years, election of officers and the Executive Board shall be held.
B. A County Caucus or Special Membership Meeting shall be called and advertised in at least two (2) editions of a local paper in the county with final publication prior to the caucus. The Chairman shall notify members via regular mail and electronic / internet communication systems, at least twenty (20) days prior to the Caucus.
C. Where there is only one candidate for an office, an election may be held by voice vote. Only members as defined in Article III are allowed to vote. The candidate with the majority of votes shall be elected.
D. Where more than one candidate is nominated for an office, election will be by written ballot. Only members as defined in Article III are allowed to vote. The candidate with the majority of votes shall be elected.
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