Notice of Special Election

Two Seats To Be Filled in March 3, 2012 Election

The Clark County Democratic Party (CCDP) is now accepting nominations for Corresponding Secretary and Commission District Representative representing Clark County Commission District A. These vacancies are due to recent resignations by Justin McAffee who resigned to work on one of the congressional campaigns and Aaron Ford, who has announced his own candidacy for state Senate.

Both positions will serve on the CCDP Executive Board through July, 2013.

Candidates interested in the Commission District Representative position must live in the same district they would serve. The lines of Commission District A were redrawn in 2011 because of redistricting. Check the map to see if you reside in District A.

Per the CCDP Bylaws, the job description for each position is as follows:

Corresponding Secretary (Article IV, Section 10)

1. Be the chair of the Communications committee.
2. Draft correspondence and other notices to CCCC members at the direction of the Chair.
3. Draft correspondence on behalf of and at the direction of the Chair, CCCC, or its Executive Board.
4. Have general supervision over all means and methods of conventional or electronic communications utilized by the CCPD. This duty shall be performed at the direction of the Chair, CCCC, or its Executive Board.
5. Perform such other duties as the Bylaws, Chair, CCCC, or its Executive Board shall delegate.

Commission District Representative (Article VII, Section 4)
Serves as a member of the CCDP Political Organizing Committee to:

1. Develop and implement, with the approval of the Executive Board, all necessary CCDP programs to assist in the election of local, state and national Democratic candidates including, but not limited to, voter registration, voter persuasion, get out the vote, and to maintain the democratic organization in the county.
2. Provide general supervision and direction to the Precinct Captains, Temporary Precinct Captains, Precinct Representatives and At-Large Members as part of the implementation of approved political programs.
3. Provide annual budget recommendations to the Budget and Finance committee for political programs.
4. Provide political program expenditure recommendations to the Chair and Executive Board within the scope of the approved annual budget.
5. Perform such other duties as the Chair, the CCCC, or its Executive Board shall delegate.

The Election Rules have been significantly revised. Download the Elections Rules here.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to file a Declaration of Candidacy form. Doing so is the best way to let membership learn about you and the office you seek. Download the Declaration of Candidacy form here.

IMPORTANT DATES

• January 16-31: Nominations accepted.
• January 31: Formal nomination period closes.
• February 4: Candidacy documents, information about nomination meeting and other related election materials distributed to central committee members.
• February 15: Nomination Meeting, time and location TBA. Candidate forum will be added if there are enough candidates and/or interest.
• March 3: Election Meeting, time and location TBA.

Candidates or those with questions should contact Marla Turner, Elections Chair at marenrut@embarqmail.com or (702) 610-9043.