The DPLC maintains a number of standing committees
to perform the day-to-day functions of the Democratic Party in our
communities. Interested, committed and talented Democrats are always welcome to participate. If you are interested in joining one of the committees, click on the committee name and read the description from the DPLC Bylaws. If you're interested in volunteering, contact the
Committee Chair.
From the Bylaws of the
Democratic Party of Lane County
Revised December 9, 2006
Central Committee
The Central Committee shall be constituted of the Democratic Precinct Committee Persons (PCPs) of Lane County and all elected Democratic County partisan office holders.
Executive Committee
DPLC Officers, House District Chairs or House District Vice-chair (or appropriate State Rep. or Senator, or PCP of that House District designated by the House District Chair); chair of each standing committees or vice-chair; labor representative; delegates from the 4th Congressional District and State Central Committees, office manager.
The Budget Committee shall work with the Treasurer and the Chair to develop the Party's annual budget to be submitted to the Executive Committee and the Central Committee for approval. The Budget Committee shall provide oversight on all aspects of the annual budget.
The Platform Committee shall be responsible for conducting the Party's biennial Platform Convention as provided in Article VIII, reporting on issues of public policy and related legislation, proposing changes in public policy and legislation consistent with the DPLC Platform, reviewing and recommending endorsements of local ballot initiatives, and proposing endorsements of legislation and resolutions consistent with the DPLC Platform.
The Publicity Committee shall prepare and disseminate the news and actions of the Party to PCPs and the public.
The Organization Committee shall be composed of the House District Chairs or Vice-chairs. The committee shall attempt to secure committee persons for all precincts, train PCPs in organizing, update precinct information packets, recruit volunteers for the Party's activities, register voters, and act as Credentials Committee as appropriate.
The Fundraising and Revenue Committees shall be responsible for planning and coordinating all fund raising events and activities within the Party. The Fundraising and Revenue Chair shall coordinate fund raising activities with the elected officials of Lane County, as appropriate or required by law.
The Community Action Committee shall implement grassroots community action as approved by the Central Committee
The Campaign Services Committee shall recruit candidates for local and statewide offices, and provide services to democratic candidates, and endorsed non-partisan candidates.
The Audit Committee shall review and audit the books of the DPLC at the end of the term of office of the Treasurer and any other time upon the request of the Executive Committee An audit shall include a report to the Executive Committee concerning the accuracy of the accounts, the recommendations of the Audit Committee concerning financial procedures and policies, and other matters as determined by the Audit Committee, the Executive Committee or the Central Committee.
The Rules Committee shall propose comprehensive rules of procedure for the Party organizational meeting, the County Platform Convention (in conjunction with the Platform Committee) and shall make recommendations on proposed amendments to the Bylaws. The committee shall propose rules for special circumstances as directed by the Executive Committee, and interpret DPLC bylaws to ensure the proper procedures for the DPLC Central Committee meetings and its standing committees.
