The following are governing By-Laws of the Springfield Municipal Democratic Committee.
SPRINGFIELD DEMOCRATIC MUNICIPAL COMMITTEE BY-LAWS (adopted June 10, 2019)
I. ESTABLISHMENT.
The Springfield Democratic Municipal Committee (hereinafter “Committee”) is established pursuant to and in conformity with N.J.S.A. 19:5-1 et seq., and shall be governed thereby.
II. PURPOSE
The purpose of the Committee is to fulfill its obligations under law, to take whatever other actions as approved by the members in conformity therewith and as set forth herein, and to support the candidates of the Democratic Party.
III. MEMBERSHIP
Membership shall be pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:5-2.
IV. MEETINGS
(A.) The bi-annual organization meeting shall be held at a time and place as required by law and as designated by the out-going Chairman in written notice to all members-elect.
(B.) A meeting may be called by the Chairman at any other time and place, upon electronic and/or written notice to all members, of no less than three (3) days.
V. OFFICERS
(A.) The Chairman shall be elected pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:5-2, and shall preside at all meetings of the Committee. A vacancy in the position of Chairman, howsoever created, shall be filled for the unexpired term, in the same manner as election of the Chairman, within 60 days of the vacancy.
(B.) There may be elected between one (1) and four (4) Vice-chairs, who shall all be members of the Committee, who shall serve, in order, in lieu of the Chairman in the absence thereof, and perform such other duties as are directed by the Chairman.
(C.) There may be elected a Treasurer, to maintain the financial records of the Committee, if any, and to perform such other duties as are customary to the office or as directed by the Chairman.
(D.) There may be elected a Secretary, to maintain the minutes of the Committee, if any, and to perform such other duties as are customary to the office or as directed by the Chairman.
VI. PROCEDURE
The Committee, except as provided by law or by these By-laws, shall follow the provisions of Robert’s Rules of Order.
VII. QUORUM AND VOTING
(A.) A quorum shall consist of at least one-third (1/3) of the total elected membership of the Committee.
(B.) All votes shall be by open ballot. There shall be no proxy voting. A majority vote of those present shall be required to take any action, unless otherwise provided herein or by law. Abstentions shall count as persons not voting.
VIII. AMENDMENTS
These By-laws may be amended at any meeting with prior notice of the proposed amendment, by at least a two-thirds (2/3) vote of those members present and voting.
I. ESTABLISHMENT.
The Springfield Democratic Municipal Committee (hereinafter “Committee”) is established pursuant to and in conformity with N.J.S.A. 19:5-1 et seq., and shall be governed thereby.
II. PURPOSE
The purpose of the Committee is to fulfill its obligations under law, to take whatever other actions as approved by the members in conformity therewith and as set forth herein, and to support the candidates of the Democratic Party.
III. MEMBERSHIP
Membership shall be pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:5-2.
IV. MEETINGS
(A.) The bi-annual organization meeting shall be held at a time and place as required by law and as designated by the out-going Chairman in written notice to all members-elect.
(B.) A meeting may be called by the Chairman at any other time and place, upon electronic and/or written notice to all members, of no less than three (3) days.
V. OFFICERS
(A.) The Chairman shall be elected pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:5-2, and shall preside at all meetings of the Committee. A vacancy in the position of Chairman, howsoever created, shall be filled for the unexpired term, in the same manner as election of the Chairman, within 60 days of the vacancy.
(B.) There may be elected between one (1) and four (4) Vice-chairs, who shall all be members of the Committee, who shall serve, in order, in lieu of the Chairman in the absence thereof, and perform such other duties as are directed by the Chairman.
(C.) There may be elected a Treasurer, to maintain the financial records of the Committee, if any, and to perform such other duties as are customary to the office or as directed by the Chairman.
(D.) There may be elected a Secretary, to maintain the minutes of the Committee, if any, and to perform such other duties as are customary to the office or as directed by the Chairman.
VI. PROCEDURE
The Committee, except as provided by law or by these By-laws, shall follow the provisions of Robert’s Rules of Order.
VII. QUORUM AND VOTING
(A.) A quorum shall consist of at least one-third (1/3) of the total elected membership of the Committee.
(B.) All votes shall be by open ballot. There shall be no proxy voting. A majority vote of those present shall be required to take any action, unless otherwise provided herein or by law. Abstentions shall count as persons not voting.
VIII. AMENDMENTS
These By-laws may be amended at any meeting with prior notice of the proposed amendment, by at least a two-thirds (2/3) vote of those members present and voting.