Kingwood Area Democrats

This organization shall have as its objectives and purposes:

To support and promote the Democratic Party at all levels of government.
The exertion of influence on the Democratic Party to continue its historic role as a party which promotes social justice, the local, state and national interest, and the needs of all the people.
To keep the Kingwood area community informed of the Democratic Party and its principles. For example, through political rallies, qualified speakers on current events or happenings, letters to the editor, telephone banks, block walking, and a newsletter to interested citizens and voters.

ARTICLE III

All persons who are democrats and/or interested in the Democratic Party and its principles, are eligible for membership in the organization. The membership is for those who reside in the Kingwood area but all are welcome to join.

ARTICLE IV

The Kingwood Area Democrats shall have the following officers: President, Vice President, 2nd Vice President/Webmaster, Secretary, Treasurer, and Sergeant of Arms/Parliamentarian. To be eligible to serve as an officer, a person must have become a dues-paying member at least three months before the organization election. The term of the office shall be one year. Elections shall be held at the regular January meeting of the organization. Vacancies shall be filled for any unexpired term by election by members present and voting at regular meeting. The foregoing officers shall constitute the Executive Committee of the Kingwood Area Democrats. The functions of the Executive Committee shall be the maintenance of a continuous program of political activity and education, development of awareness and organization, in every precinct in the Kingwood area. Also, they are responsible for the development of fund-raising activities to maintain the programs of the organization, and any other functions as provided for in the Bylaws.

ARTICLE V

The President shall preside at all meetings and be the official spokesperson for the Executive Committee. The President shall create committees and appoint their members and chairpersons with the consent of the Executive Committee. The President shall have the power to call special meetings. The President shall be the official spokesperson at all official meetings or gatherings with other Democratic organizations, Democratic officeholders, and/or candidates seeking office.
The Vice-President shall preside in the absence of the President, maintain the KAD club database, and format the KAD newsletter.
The 2nd Vice-President/Webmaster shall have specific responsibility for the KAD website.
The Secretary shall keep the minutes of all meetings and be prepared to report those minutes at the next scheduled meeting if requested by the President. The Secretary shall make such records available to the officers if requested.
The Treasurer shall receive and deposit all monies of the organization and shall record all financial transactions and report them to the Executive Committee and the general membership.
The Sergeant of Arms/Parliamentarian shall keep order at the meetings and using Robert's Rules of Orders to make sure proper parliamentarian procedures are maintained during all meeting.

ARTICLE VI

The Kingwood Area Democrats shall meet monthly. Special meetings may be called by the President with the consent of the Executive Committee.

ARTICLE VII

Membership dues shall be set by the Executive Committee, approved by the general membership, and made part of the Bylaws.
This Constitution may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members present and voting at a meeting, provided the proposed amendment has been read as a proposed amendment at the preceding meeting. Bylaws not in conflict shall be adopted by a majority vote of the members present and voting at a meeting.

ARTICLE VIII

Robert's Rules of Order shall govern unless provided in this Constitution of Bylaws. This Constitution and Bylaws shall take effect upon adoption by a two-thirds vote of those in attendance at a mass meeting of the membership.

By-Laws