THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY
OF LATAH COUNTY, STATE OF IDAHO
BYLAWS
AS AMENDED ON AUGUST 26, 2006
ARTICLE I
OFFICIAL NAME
Section 1. This Organization shall be known as THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE OF THE
REPUBLICAN PARTY OF LATAH COUNTY, STATE OF IDAHO, hereinafter referred to
the "Central Committee".
ARTICLE II
AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE
Section 1. LEGAL AUTHORITY. The Central Committee of the Republican Party of Latah
County is formed pursuant to Idaho Code 34-502 and 34-505 and the rules of the Republican
Party of the State of Idaho. Said Central Committee shall have all the powers and duties
prescribed by state law and rules and regulations promulgated and adopted by the state party
conventions or the state party central committee.
Section 2. PURPOSES. The purposes of the Central Committee shall be:
A. To be the governing body of the Republican Party in Latah County, Idaho;
B. To establish all policy and procedures to be followed by the Republican Party in Latah
County, Idaho; Latah Republican Central Committee
C. To perform those duties set forth in the Idaho Code and the Rules of the Idaho
Republican Party, including, but not limited to, the nomination of persons to fill vacant
Latah County elected offices and filling vacancies in the slate of party candidates in the
manner prescribed by law and the rules of the Idaho Republican Party;
D. To select delegates to the state convention of the Republican Party of the State of
Idaho;
E. To recruit, nominate and support candidates for the elected offices of the Latah
County government and to maintain liaison with such persons after election to office;
F. To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism
which make possible good government, justice, patriotism, and good will for the citizens
of Latah County, Idaho
ARTICLE III
ORGANIZATION
Section 1. MEMBERSHIP. Membership of this Central Committee shall consist of the following
A. The duly elected precinct committeemen for each election precinct established by the
Latah County Board of County Commissioners. Said persons are elected during the State
Primary election held on the fourth Tuesday of May in every even numbered year;
B. The County Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, hereinafter referred to as "Chair"
and "Vice-Chair, respectively;
C. The State Committeeman and Committeewoman; Latah Republican Central Committee
D. The State Youth Committeeperson;
E. The Central Committee Secretary;
F. The Central Committee Treasurer;
G. The Activities Committee Chair;
H. The Publicity Committee Chair;
I. The Campaign Committee Chair;
Section 2. OFFICERS. The officers of this Central Committee shall consist of the Chair, Vice-
Chair, the State Committeeman and Committeewoman, the State Youth Committeeperson, the
Secretary, the Treasurer, and the Chair of the state legislative district which includes all or most
of Latah County.
Section 3 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. The Executive Committee shall consist of all of the
officers, with the addition of one (1) Precinct Committee Representative elected by the Central
Committee. The Activities, Publicity, and Campaign Chairs shall serve on the Executive
Committee in an advisory role only, without vote. A quorum of the executive committee shall
consist of three (3) voting members of the executive committee. The Executive Committee shall
meet at such times, places and frequency as may be determined by the Chair.
Section 4. TERMS OF OFFICE.
A. The term of office for Precinct Committeemen shall be from the eighth day following
the primary election until the eighth day following the next succeeding primary election,
as set forth in Idaho Code 34-624(1) or its successor;
B. All central committee officers shall enter upon their official duties immediately upon
election and shall hold office at the pleasure of the Central Committee or until their
successors are elected.
C. All standing committee chairs shall enter upon their official duties upon their
appointment and confirmation and shall hold office at the pleasure of the Central
Committee or until their successors are appointed and confirmed.
Section 5. DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND MEMBERS. The duties of the officers, standing
committee chairs and members of the Central Committee shall be as follows:
A. CHAIR. The Chair shall be the executive officer of this committee and shall call and
preside over all meetings of the Central Committee and the Executive Committee. The
Chair shall be an ex- officio member of all standing and special committees. The Chair
shall represent the views of the committee to, and shall attend meetings of, the State
Republican Party Central Committee in his or her capacity as a member of that body.
The Chair shall perform such other duties as usually pertain to the officer having
executive authority or as set forth in the by laws of the Idaho Republican Party and/or the
Idaho Code. On or before February 1 of each year in which a general election is held, the
Chair shall certify to the County Clerk the names and addresses of the precinct
committee persons of the Republican Party. The chair shall, when authorized by the
Central Committee, designate a person or persons to be polling place watchers or
challengers. Such designation shall be provided in writing to the county clerk in the
manner set forth in Idaho Code 34-304 or its successor. The Chair is the chief
spokesperson for the Central Committee.
B. VICE CHAIR. The Vice Chair, in the absence of the Chair, shall preside at all
meetings of the Central Committee and of the Executive Committee. The Chair shall be
considered absent whenever he or she is outside the boundaries of Latah County for more
than seventy-two (72) hours, or when notice of intended absence is given to the Vice-
Chair. The Vice-Chair shall also perform such other duties as usually pertain to that
office, or as may be assigned by the Chair or the Central Committee.
C. TREASURER. The Treasurer shall receive all funds paid to the Central Committee
and shall deposit the same in the official depository designated by the Executive
Committee and shall disburse same on order of the Central Committee. For any
expenditure or combination of expenditures exceeding $250 to be approved at any
Central Committee meeting, written notice of such proposed expenditure(s) must be
provided to each member and officer, mailed at least seven (7) days in advance of said
meeting. The Treasurer shall countersign all checks. The Treasurer's accounts and books
shall at all times be open to the inspection of the Chair, the Executive Committee, and
any authorized auditors. The Treasurer shall make a financial status report at each
meeting of the Central Committee and at such other times as the Chair or Executive
Committee may require. The Treasurer is authorized to expend funds for normal minor
business expenses and supplies in an amount not to exceed $25.00, without prior
approval of the Central or Executive Committee. The Treasurer shall be available to
advise Republican candidates and their campaign treasurers regarding compliance with
Idaho financial disclosure laws for election campaigns.
D. SECRETARY. The Secretary shall maintain the permanent records of membership,
attendance, correspondence, and minutes of all meetings of the Central Committee and
Executive Committee. The Secretary shall maintain a file of current state election laws,
the rules and bylaws of the State and County Republican Party, current precinct boundary
descriptions and such other records as directed by the Chair. The Secretary shall submit
to the proper officer all communications received from the National and State Republican
Party Central Committees and shall submit all official reports required by the State
Republican Central Committee, the County Central Committee or by law. It shall be the
duty of the Secretary to give appropriate notice of all meetings, upon the direction of the
Chair.
E. STATE COMMITTEE PERSONS. The State Committeeman, Committeewoman and
Youthperson shall perform those duties specified by the laws of the State of Idaho and
the Rules and By Laws of the State Republican Party, shall attend meetings of the State
Republican Party Central Committee and County Central Committee, as delegates of the
Latah County Republican Central Committee and shall perform such other duties as may
be assigned by the Chair.
F. STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRS. Standing Committee Chairs shall call standing
committee meetings and facilitate fulfilling the duties of their standing committees. Each
Standing Committee Chair shall be responsible to the Central Committee Chair and shall
make such reports as the Central Committee Chair shall direct.
G. PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN. Precinct Committeemen shall perform all necessary
and appropriate activities to encourage registration and exercise of the franchise by all
qualified electors residing within their precincts, to support and promote the candidacy of
Republican candidates for public office, and shall attend and vote at Central Committee
meetings, and are expected to volunteer a minimum of six (6) hours per year for standing
committee activities. Precinct Committeemen may recommend persons for appointment
to precinct election boards in the manner prescribed by Idaho Code 34-303 or its
successor. Each Precinct Committeeman, must at all times, remain a qualified elector of
his precinct, and upon changing his or her residence to a location outside the boundaries
of his precinct, shall notify the chair of said change not later than seven (7) days after the
effective date of such change of residence.
Section 6. REMOVAL OF OFFICERS. Officers serve at the pleasure of the Central Committee
or until their successors are duly elected. Said officers, if found unwilling or unable to perform
the duties of their office as described herein, may be removed from office by the vote of two-
thirds (2/3) of the duly elected precinct committeepersons present and voting. Officers who are
no longer bona fide residents of Latah County shall be deemed to have resigned their office as of
the date of their change of residence.
Section 7. REMOVAL OF PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN. If an elected precinct
committeeman does not perform the duties described herein, the Central Committee Chair may
request his or her resignation.
ARTICLE IV
STANDING COMMITTEES
Section 1. In addition to the Executive Committee, the following standing committees are hereby
established to support the Central Committee:
A. Program
B. Campaign
C. Publicity
Section 2. Each standing committee shall be composed of a chairperson and such other persons
who shall be appointed by the Central Committee Chair with the confirmation of the Central
Committee. Standing Committee members, other than the chairperson, need not be members
of the central committee, and shall serve for a term of one (1) year, commencing on the fourth
Thursday of May of each year. Each standing committee shall be responsible to the Central
Committee Chair and shall make such reports as he/she may direct.
ARTICLE V
DUTIES OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Section 1. The Executive Committee shall make policy, bylaws and amendments thereto,
resolution, scheduling, budgeting and fund raising recommendations to the Central Committee.
Not later than the fifteenth day of October of each year, the Executive Committee shall prepare a
budget estimating income and expenditures for adoption by the Central Committee. The Central
Committee's books of account shall be audited annually by auditors named by the Executive
Committee. The Executive Committee shall determine the official depository or depositories of
Central Committee funds and shall designate those who may sign checks. In case of the inability
of persons designated to sign checks to perform that function, the Executive Committee shall
designate those who shall act as substitute signatories.
Section 2. The Committee on Activities shall provide educational programs and/or guest
speakers for monthly Central Committee meetings as directed by the Executive Committee. This
committee shall procure space for, organize and manage the annual Lincoln Day banquet, the
Latah County Fair booth, the Homecoming Parade, and other special events sponsored by the
Central Committee.
Section 3. The Committee on Publicity may, with the approval of the Central Committee,
produce newsletters, opinion-editorials, advertising, press releases announcing events and/or
reporting actions taken by the Central Committee. This committee shall make appropriate studies
and surveys and make recommendations to the Central Committee as to the appropriate means to
publicize the activities of the Central Committee and to assist Republican candidates for public
office in obtaining publicity for their election campaigns.
Section 4. The Campaign Committee shall assist in recruiting bona fide Republicans to run
for election to public office, and shall advise and assist said candidates in the preparation and
filing of declarations of candidacy and petitions for election and in recruiting and organizing the
candidates' campaign committees. This committee shall recommend a campaign headquarters
location and budget for Executive Committee and Central Committee approval at least ninety
(90) days prior to each General Election.
ARTICLE VI
MEETINGS
Section 1. REGULAR MEETING. The Central Committee shall meet monthly at such time
and place as shall be determined by the Executive Committee. Notice of such meetings shall be
provided in writing to each member and officer by the Secretary, mailed at least seven (7) days
in advance of each meeting. Said notice shall include the proposed agenda for the meeting, as
determined by the Chair and/or the Executive Committee.
Section 2. BIENNIAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING. The biennial organizational meeting
of the Central Committee for the purpose of election of new officers shall be held in the City
of Moscow at such time, date and location as shall be designated by the incumbent county
chairman. Said meeting shall be held within ten (10) days after the primary election on the fourth
Tuesday in May of even numbered years as set forth in Idaho Code 34-502 or its successor.
In order to insure that the newly elected and duly certified precinct committeemen do legally
constitute the voting membership of the Central Committee, said meeting shall be held during
the week following each primary election on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday of that week. The
announcement of the biennial meeting shall be given at least two (2) weeks in advance, and shall
indicate the date,time and place of the meeting.
Section 3. SPECIAL MEETINGS. A special meeting may be called at the discretion of the Chair
when deemed necessary by him to consider urgent business of the Central Committee, or upon a
the written petition signed by one-third (1/3) of the members of the Central Committee. All such
meetings will be preceded by forty-eight (48) hours written or telephonic notice, to all members
of the Central Committee. A special meeting initiated by petition shall be held within one (1)
week following receipt of the petition by the chair.
Section 4. SUSPENSION OF REGULAR MEETINGS. Regular meetings may be suspended for
a specific period of time upon the vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the Executive Committee, provided
notice of said suspension of meetings is given to all Central Committee members not less than
seven (7) days in advance of the commencement of the period of suspension.
Section 5. VOTING. Only those persons holding membership as indicated in Section 1, Article
III, herein shall have the right to vote, originate motions and make nominations. The Chair shall
vote only in the case of a tie. Proxy voting shall be permitted upon presentation of written proxy
filed with the secretary on any matter except for the election of Central Committee Officers,
election of delegates to the State Convention and nomination of nominees to fill vacancies in
vacant county offices. No proxy shall be honored for more than one meeting.
Section 6. QUORUM. Five duly elected precinct committee persons present shall constitute a
quorum at all meetings of the Central Committee, except for the biennial meeting for election
of officers, at which a majority of the duly elected precinct committeepersons shall constitute a
ARTICLE VII
NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Section 1. ELECTION. The election of officers of the Central Committee shall be held at the
biennial organizational meeting.
Section 2. QUALIFICATION AND NOMINATION. Any person who is a bona fide and
recognized member of the Republican Party may be nominated and elected as an officer of
the Central Committee, provided that he or she is a registered elector of Latah County. Such
persons need not have been elected as precinct committeemen prior to being elected to Central
Committee office. Nominations of such persons may be made by any duly elected precinct
committeeperson from the floor at the biennial meeting.
Section 3. BALLOTING. If more than one candidate is nominated for an office, election to
that office shall be by secret ballot, which shall be counted by the secretary and two members
appointed by the chair.
ARTICLE VIII
VACANCIES IN OFFICE
Section 1. VACANCY-CHAIR. Should a vacancy arise in the office of the Chair, the Vice-
Chair shall, within thirty (30) days of the occurrence of such vacancy, and after giving seven
(7) days notice, call a special meeting of the Central Committee for the purpose of electing a
new Chair. If such meeting is not called within thirty (30) days following the occurrence of the
vacancy, the Region Chairman may convene the Central Committee for the purpose of filling
such vacancy.
Section 2. VACANCY-OTHER OFFICES. Should a vacancy arise in any other office, the Chair
shall, within thirty (30) days of the occurrence of such vacancy, and after giving seven (7) days
notice call a special meeting of the Central Committee for the purpose of filling such vacancy.
Such vacancies may also be filled at any regular meeting, provided it is held within thirty (30)
days of the occurrence of the vacancy.
Section 3. VACANCIES-PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN. When a precinct committee position
is vacant, the Committee may fill such vacancy by election at the next regular meeting of the
Central Committee. Election shall be by simple majority vote of the members in attendance at a
Central Committee meeting wherein a quorum is present, and shall constitute appointment within
the meaning of Idaho Code 34-502. Precinct Committeemen shall be qualified electors of the
precinct for which they are elected or appointed.
ARTICLE IX
PUBLIC ACTIVITIES
Section 1. The Central Committee shall seek by fair discussions at its meeting and in other ways,
to keep its members informed on all questions of public importance and any proposed legislation
affecting the county, the state or the nation.
Section 2. The Central Committee shall have the right, from time to time, to give expression by
proper means to its attitude on such public questions and such proposed legislation, and may
determine the political affiliation of candidates filing or declaring an intent to file as Republican
candidates for county political offices or precinct committeeperson and may endorse Republican
Candidates for said offices.
Section 3. No action on any candidate endorsement, public question or proposed legislation
shall be taken by this Central Committee until the same shall first have been submitted to the
Executive Committee, and the recommendations of the Executive Committee have been received
and considered by the Central Committee.
ARTICLE X
DISSOLUTION
Section 1. In the event that the Central Committee is dissolved, or otherwise ceases operations,
and there are funds or other assets remaining after obligations are paid, and the Executive
Committee makes no provision for the distribution of these funds or other assets, then the
Treasurer shall pay over such funds or donate such assets to the State Republican Party.
ARTICLE XI
RULES OF ORDER
Section 1. The current edition of "Robert's Rules of Order" shall be the parliamentary authority
for all matters of procedures not specifically covered by these bylaws.
ARTICLE XII
AMENDMENTS
Any Amendment of these bylaws, if in conformity with the laws of the State of Idaho and
the rules of the Republican Party of the State of Idaho, may be adopted by two-thirds (2/3) vote
of the committee members present at any meeting of the Central Committee, provided written
notice of the proposed amendment shall have been given the members at least two (2) weeks
prior to the meeting.
ARTICLE XIII
PRIOR BYLAWS
These bylaws supersede and replace, in their entirety, any and all bylaws heretofore
adopted by the Latah County Republican Central Committee, including, but not limited to those
bylaws adopted in June of 1960, as subsequently amended.
We hereby certify that the foregoing bylaws of The Central Committee of the Republican
Party of Latah County, Idaho, Moscow, Inc., were adopted by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the
members present at the regular meeting of the Central Committee held on the ____ day of 1995.
__________________________ ______________________________
Secretary Chair
OF LATAH COUNTY, STATE OF IDAHO
BYLAWS
AS AMENDED ON AUGUST 26, 2006
ARTICLE I
OFFICIAL NAME
Section 1. This Organization shall be known as THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE OF THE
REPUBLICAN PARTY OF LATAH COUNTY, STATE OF IDAHO, hereinafter referred to
the "Central Committee".
ARTICLE II
AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE
Section 1. LEGAL AUTHORITY. The Central Committee of the Republican Party of Latah
County is formed pursuant to Idaho Code 34-502 and 34-505 and the rules of the Republican
Party of the State of Idaho. Said Central Committee shall have all the powers and duties
prescribed by state law and rules and regulations promulgated and adopted by the state party
conventions or the state party central committee.
Section 2. PURPOSES. The purposes of the Central Committee shall be:
A. To be the governing body of the Republican Party in Latah County, Idaho;
B. To establish all policy and procedures to be followed by the Republican Party in Latah
County, Idaho; Latah Republican Central Committee
C. To perform those duties set forth in the Idaho Code and the Rules of the Idaho
Republican Party, including, but not limited to, the nomination of persons to fill vacant
Latah County elected offices and filling vacancies in the slate of party candidates in the
manner prescribed by law and the rules of the Idaho Republican Party;
D. To select delegates to the state convention of the Republican Party of the State of
Idaho;
E. To recruit, nominate and support candidates for the elected offices of the Latah
County government and to maintain liaison with such persons after election to office;
F. To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism
which make possible good government, justice, patriotism, and good will for the citizens
of Latah County, Idaho
ARTICLE III
ORGANIZATION
Section 1. MEMBERSHIP. Membership of this Central Committee shall consist of the following
A. The duly elected precinct committeemen for each election precinct established by the
Latah County Board of County Commissioners. Said persons are elected during the State
Primary election held on the fourth Tuesday of May in every even numbered year;
B. The County Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, hereinafter referred to as "Chair"
and "Vice-Chair, respectively;
C. The State Committeeman and Committeewoman; Latah Republican Central Committee
D. The State Youth Committeeperson;
E. The Central Committee Secretary;
F. The Central Committee Treasurer;
G. The Activities Committee Chair;
H. The Publicity Committee Chair;
I. The Campaign Committee Chair;
Section 2. OFFICERS. The officers of this Central Committee shall consist of the Chair, Vice-
Chair, the State Committeeman and Committeewoman, the State Youth Committeeperson, the
Secretary, the Treasurer, and the Chair of the state legislative district which includes all or most
of Latah County.
Section 3 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. The Executive Committee shall consist of all of the
officers, with the addition of one (1) Precinct Committee Representative elected by the Central
Committee. The Activities, Publicity, and Campaign Chairs shall serve on the Executive
Committee in an advisory role only, without vote. A quorum of the executive committee shall
consist of three (3) voting members of the executive committee. The Executive Committee shall
meet at such times, places and frequency as may be determined by the Chair.
Section 4. TERMS OF OFFICE.
A. The term of office for Precinct Committeemen shall be from the eighth day following
the primary election until the eighth day following the next succeeding primary election,
as set forth in Idaho Code 34-624(1) or its successor;
B. All central committee officers shall enter upon their official duties immediately upon
election and shall hold office at the pleasure of the Central Committee or until their
successors are elected.
C. All standing committee chairs shall enter upon their official duties upon their
appointment and confirmation and shall hold office at the pleasure of the Central
Committee or until their successors are appointed and confirmed.
Section 5. DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND MEMBERS. The duties of the officers, standing
committee chairs and members of the Central Committee shall be as follows:
A. CHAIR. The Chair shall be the executive officer of this committee and shall call and
preside over all meetings of the Central Committee and the Executive Committee. The
Chair shall be an ex- officio member of all standing and special committees. The Chair
shall represent the views of the committee to, and shall attend meetings of, the State
Republican Party Central Committee in his or her capacity as a member of that body.
The Chair shall perform such other duties as usually pertain to the officer having
executive authority or as set forth in the by laws of the Idaho Republican Party and/or the
Idaho Code. On or before February 1 of each year in which a general election is held, the
Chair shall certify to the County Clerk the names and addresses of the precinct
committee persons of the Republican Party. The chair shall, when authorized by the
Central Committee, designate a person or persons to be polling place watchers or
challengers. Such designation shall be provided in writing to the county clerk in the
manner set forth in Idaho Code 34-304 or its successor. The Chair is the chief
spokesperson for the Central Committee.
B. VICE CHAIR. The Vice Chair, in the absence of the Chair, shall preside at all
meetings of the Central Committee and of the Executive Committee. The Chair shall be
considered absent whenever he or she is outside the boundaries of Latah County for more
than seventy-two (72) hours, or when notice of intended absence is given to the Vice-
Chair. The Vice-Chair shall also perform such other duties as usually pertain to that
office, or as may be assigned by the Chair or the Central Committee.
C. TREASURER. The Treasurer shall receive all funds paid to the Central Committee
and shall deposit the same in the official depository designated by the Executive
Committee and shall disburse same on order of the Central Committee. For any
expenditure or combination of expenditures exceeding $250 to be approved at any
Central Committee meeting, written notice of such proposed expenditure(s) must be
provided to each member and officer, mailed at least seven (7) days in advance of said
meeting. The Treasurer shall countersign all checks. The Treasurer's accounts and books
shall at all times be open to the inspection of the Chair, the Executive Committee, and
any authorized auditors. The Treasurer shall make a financial status report at each
meeting of the Central Committee and at such other times as the Chair or Executive
Committee may require. The Treasurer is authorized to expend funds for normal minor
business expenses and supplies in an amount not to exceed $25.00, without prior
approval of the Central or Executive Committee. The Treasurer shall be available to
advise Republican candidates and their campaign treasurers regarding compliance with
Idaho financial disclosure laws for election campaigns.
D. SECRETARY. The Secretary shall maintain the permanent records of membership,
attendance, correspondence, and minutes of all meetings of the Central Committee and
Executive Committee. The Secretary shall maintain a file of current state election laws,
the rules and bylaws of the State and County Republican Party, current precinct boundary
descriptions and such other records as directed by the Chair. The Secretary shall submit
to the proper officer all communications received from the National and State Republican
Party Central Committees and shall submit all official reports required by the State
Republican Central Committee, the County Central Committee or by law. It shall be the
duty of the Secretary to give appropriate notice of all meetings, upon the direction of the
Chair.
E. STATE COMMITTEE PERSONS. The State Committeeman, Committeewoman and
Youthperson shall perform those duties specified by the laws of the State of Idaho and
the Rules and By Laws of the State Republican Party, shall attend meetings of the State
Republican Party Central Committee and County Central Committee, as delegates of the
Latah County Republican Central Committee and shall perform such other duties as may
be assigned by the Chair.
F. STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRS. Standing Committee Chairs shall call standing
committee meetings and facilitate fulfilling the duties of their standing committees. Each
Standing Committee Chair shall be responsible to the Central Committee Chair and shall
make such reports as the Central Committee Chair shall direct.
G. PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN. Precinct Committeemen shall perform all necessary
and appropriate activities to encourage registration and exercise of the franchise by all
qualified electors residing within their precincts, to support and promote the candidacy of
Republican candidates for public office, and shall attend and vote at Central Committee
meetings, and are expected to volunteer a minimum of six (6) hours per year for standing
committee activities. Precinct Committeemen may recommend persons for appointment
to precinct election boards in the manner prescribed by Idaho Code 34-303 or its
successor. Each Precinct Committeeman, must at all times, remain a qualified elector of
his precinct, and upon changing his or her residence to a location outside the boundaries
of his precinct, shall notify the chair of said change not later than seven (7) days after the
effective date of such change of residence.
Section 6. REMOVAL OF OFFICERS. Officers serve at the pleasure of the Central Committee
or until their successors are duly elected. Said officers, if found unwilling or unable to perform
the duties of their office as described herein, may be removed from office by the vote of two-
thirds (2/3) of the duly elected precinct committeepersons present and voting. Officers who are
no longer bona fide residents of Latah County shall be deemed to have resigned their office as of
the date of their change of residence.
Section 7. REMOVAL OF PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN. If an elected precinct
committeeman does not perform the duties described herein, the Central Committee Chair may
request his or her resignation.
ARTICLE IV
STANDING COMMITTEES
Section 1. In addition to the Executive Committee, the following standing committees are hereby
established to support the Central Committee:
A. Program
B. Campaign
C. Publicity
Section 2. Each standing committee shall be composed of a chairperson and such other persons
who shall be appointed by the Central Committee Chair with the confirmation of the Central
Committee. Standing Committee members, other than the chairperson, need not be members
of the central committee, and shall serve for a term of one (1) year, commencing on the fourth
Thursday of May of each year. Each standing committee shall be responsible to the Central
Committee Chair and shall make such reports as he/she may direct.
ARTICLE V
DUTIES OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Section 1. The Executive Committee shall make policy, bylaws and amendments thereto,
resolution, scheduling, budgeting and fund raising recommendations to the Central Committee.
Not later than the fifteenth day of October of each year, the Executive Committee shall prepare a
budget estimating income and expenditures for adoption by the Central Committee. The Central
Committee's books of account shall be audited annually by auditors named by the Executive
Committee. The Executive Committee shall determine the official depository or depositories of
Central Committee funds and shall designate those who may sign checks. In case of the inability
of persons designated to sign checks to perform that function, the Executive Committee shall
designate those who shall act as substitute signatories.
Section 2. The Committee on Activities shall provide educational programs and/or guest
speakers for monthly Central Committee meetings as directed by the Executive Committee. This
committee shall procure space for, organize and manage the annual Lincoln Day banquet, the
Latah County Fair booth, the Homecoming Parade, and other special events sponsored by the
Central Committee.
Section 3. The Committee on Publicity may, with the approval of the Central Committee,
produce newsletters, opinion-editorials, advertising, press releases announcing events and/or
reporting actions taken by the Central Committee. This committee shall make appropriate studies
and surveys and make recommendations to the Central Committee as to the appropriate means to
publicize the activities of the Central Committee and to assist Republican candidates for public
office in obtaining publicity for their election campaigns.
Section 4. The Campaign Committee shall assist in recruiting bona fide Republicans to run
for election to public office, and shall advise and assist said candidates in the preparation and
filing of declarations of candidacy and petitions for election and in recruiting and organizing the
candidates' campaign committees. This committee shall recommend a campaign headquarters
location and budget for Executive Committee and Central Committee approval at least ninety
(90) days prior to each General Election.
ARTICLE VI
MEETINGS
Section 1. REGULAR MEETING. The Central Committee shall meet monthly at such time
and place as shall be determined by the Executive Committee. Notice of such meetings shall be
provided in writing to each member and officer by the Secretary, mailed at least seven (7) days
in advance of each meeting. Said notice shall include the proposed agenda for the meeting, as
determined by the Chair and/or the Executive Committee.
Section 2. BIENNIAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING. The biennial organizational meeting
of the Central Committee for the purpose of election of new officers shall be held in the City
of Moscow at such time, date and location as shall be designated by the incumbent county
chairman. Said meeting shall be held within ten (10) days after the primary election on the fourth
Tuesday in May of even numbered years as set forth in Idaho Code 34-502 or its successor.
In order to insure that the newly elected and duly certified precinct committeemen do legally
constitute the voting membership of the Central Committee, said meeting shall be held during
the week following each primary election on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday of that week. The
announcement of the biennial meeting shall be given at least two (2) weeks in advance, and shall
indicate the date,time and place of the meeting.
Section 3. SPECIAL MEETINGS. A special meeting may be called at the discretion of the Chair
when deemed necessary by him to consider urgent business of the Central Committee, or upon a
the written petition signed by one-third (1/3) of the members of the Central Committee. All such
meetings will be preceded by forty-eight (48) hours written or telephonic notice, to all members
of the Central Committee. A special meeting initiated by petition shall be held within one (1)
week following receipt of the petition by the chair.
Section 4. SUSPENSION OF REGULAR MEETINGS. Regular meetings may be suspended for
a specific period of time upon the vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the Executive Committee, provided
notice of said suspension of meetings is given to all Central Committee members not less than
seven (7) days in advance of the commencement of the period of suspension.
Section 5. VOTING. Only those persons holding membership as indicated in Section 1, Article
III, herein shall have the right to vote, originate motions and make nominations. The Chair shall
vote only in the case of a tie. Proxy voting shall be permitted upon presentation of written proxy
filed with the secretary on any matter except for the election of Central Committee Officers,
election of delegates to the State Convention and nomination of nominees to fill vacancies in
vacant county offices. No proxy shall be honored for more than one meeting.
Section 6. QUORUM. Five duly elected precinct committee persons present shall constitute a
quorum at all meetings of the Central Committee, except for the biennial meeting for election
of officers, at which a majority of the duly elected precinct committeepersons shall constitute a
ARTICLE VII
NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Section 1. ELECTION. The election of officers of the Central Committee shall be held at the
biennial organizational meeting.
Section 2. QUALIFICATION AND NOMINATION. Any person who is a bona fide and
recognized member of the Republican Party may be nominated and elected as an officer of
the Central Committee, provided that he or she is a registered elector of Latah County. Such
persons need not have been elected as precinct committeemen prior to being elected to Central
Committee office. Nominations of such persons may be made by any duly elected precinct
committeeperson from the floor at the biennial meeting.
Section 3. BALLOTING. If more than one candidate is nominated for an office, election to
that office shall be by secret ballot, which shall be counted by the secretary and two members
appointed by the chair.
ARTICLE VIII
VACANCIES IN OFFICE
Section 1. VACANCY-CHAIR. Should a vacancy arise in the office of the Chair, the Vice-
Chair shall, within thirty (30) days of the occurrence of such vacancy, and after giving seven
(7) days notice, call a special meeting of the Central Committee for the purpose of electing a
new Chair. If such meeting is not called within thirty (30) days following the occurrence of the
vacancy, the Region Chairman may convene the Central Committee for the purpose of filling
such vacancy.
Section 2. VACANCY-OTHER OFFICES. Should a vacancy arise in any other office, the Chair
shall, within thirty (30) days of the occurrence of such vacancy, and after giving seven (7) days
notice call a special meeting of the Central Committee for the purpose of filling such vacancy.
Such vacancies may also be filled at any regular meeting, provided it is held within thirty (30)
days of the occurrence of the vacancy.
Section 3. VACANCIES-PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN. When a precinct committee position
is vacant, the Committee may fill such vacancy by election at the next regular meeting of the
Central Committee. Election shall be by simple majority vote of the members in attendance at a
Central Committee meeting wherein a quorum is present, and shall constitute appointment within
the meaning of Idaho Code 34-502. Precinct Committeemen shall be qualified electors of the
precinct for which they are elected or appointed.
ARTICLE IX
PUBLIC ACTIVITIES
Section 1. The Central Committee shall seek by fair discussions at its meeting and in other ways,
to keep its members informed on all questions of public importance and any proposed legislation
affecting the county, the state or the nation.
Section 2. The Central Committee shall have the right, from time to time, to give expression by
proper means to its attitude on such public questions and such proposed legislation, and may
determine the political affiliation of candidates filing or declaring an intent to file as Republican
candidates for county political offices or precinct committeeperson and may endorse Republican
Candidates for said offices.
Section 3. No action on any candidate endorsement, public question or proposed legislation
shall be taken by this Central Committee until the same shall first have been submitted to the
Executive Committee, and the recommendations of the Executive Committee have been received
and considered by the Central Committee.
ARTICLE X
DISSOLUTION
Section 1. In the event that the Central Committee is dissolved, or otherwise ceases operations,
and there are funds or other assets remaining after obligations are paid, and the Executive
Committee makes no provision for the distribution of these funds or other assets, then the
Treasurer shall pay over such funds or donate such assets to the State Republican Party.
ARTICLE XI
RULES OF ORDER
Section 1. The current edition of "Robert's Rules of Order" shall be the parliamentary authority
for all matters of procedures not specifically covered by these bylaws.
ARTICLE XII
AMENDMENTS
Any Amendment of these bylaws, if in conformity with the laws of the State of Idaho and
the rules of the Republican Party of the State of Idaho, may be adopted by two-thirds (2/3) vote
of the committee members present at any meeting of the Central Committee, provided written
notice of the proposed amendment shall have been given the members at least two (2) weeks
prior to the meeting.
ARTICLE XIII
PRIOR BYLAWS
These bylaws supersede and replace, in their entirety, any and all bylaws heretofore
adopted by the Latah County Republican Central Committee, including, but not limited to those
bylaws adopted in June of 1960, as subsequently amended.
We hereby certify that the foregoing bylaws of The Central Committee of the Republican
Party of Latah County, Idaho, Moscow, Inc., were adopted by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the
members present at the regular meeting of the Central Committee held on the ____ day of 1995.
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Secretary Chair