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ARTICLE I: NAME

The name of this organization is the Montgomery County Young Democrats.

ARTICLE II: PURPOSE

The purpose of this organization is to encourage participation of young democrats in the political process; develop leadership skills; involvement in programs to improve voter education; contribute to the well being of the community at large and to further the goals of the Democratic Party.

ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP

Membership shall be open to open to those persons who believe in and adhere to the principles of the Democratic Party, who are registered to vote in Montgomery County, Ohio and who meet the qualifications set forth in the By Laws.

ARTICLE IV: YEAR

For all purposes, fiscal or otherwise, the year shall begin on April 1 and conclude on March 31 of the following calendar year.

ARTICLE V: AFFILIATION

The Montgomery County Young Democrats will be affiliated with the Ohio Young Democrats and may seek affiliation with other recognized Young Democrats or related organizations which have similar purposes.

ARTICLE VI: ELECTIONS

Section 1. Elected Positions

The officers of this organization will be duly elected and consist of President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Recorder, Treasurer, and Sargent at Arms.

Section 2. Prerequisite to Nomination and Election

All officers and candidates for office must be paid members in good standing at the time of their nomination and election and remain so through their term of office, as well as meeting any requirements set forth in the By Laws.

ARTICLE VII: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Section 1. Composition of the Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consist of the elected officers, the immediate past President, the Parliamentarian, and the chairs of the standing committees.

Section 2. Duties

The Executive Committee’s duties will be to: (a) formulate and propose policies for the organization, (b) to fill vacancies and (c) make recommendation to the organization.

Section 3. Quorum

1. A quorum of the Executive Committee will be at least 50% of that committee.
2. No official action can be taken by the Executive Committee without a quorum.

ARTICLE VIII: OTHER COMMITTEES

Section 1. Standing Committees

All Standing Committees and their duties shall be duly listed in the By Laws.

Section 2. Ad Hoc Committees

Other committees shall be appointed on an ad hoc basis as needed. Their duties and duration of existence shall be set by the President, with the approval of the Executive Committee as set forth in the By Laws.

ARTICLE IX: GENERAL MEETINGS

Section 1. Minimum Number of Meetings

There will be at least six (6) general meetings each year to be held at a time and place to be set by the Executive Committee. Special meetings may be called by the President, with the permission of the Executive Committee. Notices of special meetings must be sent out at least seven (7) days in advance.

Section 2. Quorum

1. There must be at least ten (10) paid regular members present at a general meeting to have a quorum.
2. No official action may be taken without a quorum.

ARTICLE X: AMENDMENTS

Section 1. Notice of Amendments

Amendment(s) may be proposed verbally or in writing at any general membership meeting or presented in writing to the secretary. Notice of such amendment(s) will be submitted in writing to the general membership at least fifteen (15) days prior to the scheduled date of the meeting at which said amendment(s) are to be voted on.

Section 2. Passage of Amendments

This constitution may be amended at any general membership meeting with a quorum, by two-thirds vote.