Bylaws of the  Oregon Republican Party  As Amended  May 21, 2022

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Article I. Name & Purpose ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7 Article II. Authority ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7 Section A. Authority…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7 Section B. General …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7 Article III. ORP State Central Committee………………………………………………………………………………………… 7 Section A. Precinct Committeepersons………………………………………………………………………………………. 7 Section B. Membership ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8 Section C. Term of Office………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8 Article IV. Meetings…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8 Section A. Organizational Meetings …………………………………………………………………………………………… 8 Section B. Regular Meetings……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9 Section C. Petitioned Meetings…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9 Section D. Special Election Meeting …………………………………………………………………………………………… 9 Section E. Quorum …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….10 Section F. Resolutions…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10 Section G. Business by Mail, Fax, Email, Conference Call, Video Conference…………………………………. 10 Section H. Credentials ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10 Section I. Credentials Challenges and Rules………………………………………………………………………………. 10 Article V. Proxies and Quorum ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 11 Section A. Proxies………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11 Section B. Quorum…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 11 Article VI. Elections……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 11 Section A. Secret Ballot ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11 Section B. Election to State Central Committee…………………………………………………………………………. 11 Section C. Election by Written, Secret Ballot …………………………………………………………………………….. 11 Section D. Selection of Electors………………………………………………………………………………………………. 11 Article VII. Officers…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 12 Section A. Number…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 12 Section B. Qualifications for Office…………………………………………………………………………………………… 12 Section C. Election …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 12 Section D. Term of Office………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12 Article VIII. Powers and Duties of the State Chairman……………………………………………………………………. 12 Section A. General Charge………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 12

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Section B. Call Meetings…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 12 Section C. Employee Management ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 12 Section D. Appointments………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13 Section E. Appoint Standing Committees Chairs………………………………………………………………………… 13 Section F. Appoint Ad hoc Committee Chairs ……………………………………………………………………………. 13 Section G. Report to Central Committee…………………………………………………………………………………… 13 Section H. Negotiate Employee Benefits…………………………………………………………………………………… 13 Section I. Secretary of State Liaison …………………………………………………………………………………………. 13 

Article IX. Powers and Duties of the Vice-Chairman ………………………………………………………………………. 13 Section A. Powers Assigned by the Chair ………………………………………………………………………………….. 13 Section B. Assume Chair Duties if needed…………………………………………………………………………………. 14 

Article X. Powers and Duties of the Secretary……………………………………………………………………………….. 14 Section A. Records keeper………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 14 Section B. Roster……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 14 Section C. Meeting Notices …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 14 Section D. Notify of Statutory Duties ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 14 

Article XI. Powers and Duties of the Treasurer ……………………………………………………………………………… 14 Section A. Fiscal Agent……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 14 Section B. Accounting…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 15 Section C. Compliance with All Laws………………………………………………………………………………………… 15 

Article XII. The Executive Committee …………………………………………………………………………………………… 15 Section A. Membership ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 15 Section B. Appointed Members……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 15 Section C. Ex-officio Members……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 166 Section D. Regular Meetings …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 16 Section E. Petitioned Meetings ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 16 Section F. Quorum…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 16 Section G. Powers and Duties of the Executive Committee…………………………………………………………. 16 Section H. Employees have no vote …………………………………………………………………………………………. 16 Section I. Voting by Congressional District Officers ……………………………………………………………………. 16 

Article XIII. National Committeeman and National Committeewoman…………………………………………….. 17 Section A. Qualifications for National Committeeman and National Committeewoman ………………… 17 Section B. Election of National Committeeman and National Committeewoman ………………………….. 17 Section C. Term of Office for National Committeeman and National Committeewoman ……………….. 17

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Section D. Vacancy of Office for National Committeeman and National Committeewoman …………… 17 Article XIV. Congressional District Organizational Activities……………………………………………………………. 17 Section A. Congressional District Executive Committee Membership…………………………………………… 17 Section B. Congressional District Executive Committee Meetings ……………………………………………….. 17 Section C. Term of Office………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 18 Section D. Vacancies in Congressional District Office …………………………………………………………………. 18 Section E. Expenditure of Funds………………………………………………………………………………………………. 18 Section F. Approved Activities…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 18 Section G. Congressional District Bylaws…………………………………………………………………………………… 18 Article XV. Recognize County notices…………………………………………………………………………………………. 199 Article XVI. The County Central Committee ………………………………………………………………………………….. 19 Section A. Membership ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 19 Section B. Authority……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 19 Section C. Financial Responsibility……………………………………………………………………………………………. 19 Section D. County Bylaws……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 19 Section E. Organizational Meeting …………………………………………………………………………………………… 19 Section F. Notice to the ORP State Central Committee ………………………………………………………………. 19 Section G. Notice to the County Clerk………………………………………………………………………………………. 20 Section H. Notice to the Secretary of State……………………………………………………………………………….. 20 Section I. Failure to Organize…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 20 Section J. County Executive Committee……………………………………………………………………………………. 20 Section K. Precinct Committee Persons ……………………………………………………………………………………. 20 Section L. Meetings of County Central Committee …………………………………………………………………….. 20 Section M. Vacancy in Elected Positions on County Executive Committee ……………………………………. 20 Article XVII. State Convention …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 21 Section A. Purpose…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 21 Section B. Delegates to the State Party Convention …………………………………………………………………… 21 Section C. Quorum…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 21 Article XVIII. National Convention……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 21 Section A. The Delegate Selection Convention ………………………………………………………………………….. 21 Section B. Delegate Voting at the Republican National Convention……………………………………………… 22 Section C. Candidate Eligibility ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 22 Section D. Election…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 23 Section E. ORP Delegation………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 23

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Section F. Vacancies ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 24 Section G. Special Credentialing………………………………………………………………………………………………. 24 Section H. Expiration of Article XVIII ………………………………………………………………………………………… 24 

Article XIX. Budget…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 25 Section A. Submit Budget……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 25 Section B. Fiscal Year……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 25 Section C. Expense Limitations………………………………………………………………………………………………… 25 Section D. Budget Amendment……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 25 Section E. Contingency Fund …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 25 

Article XX. Travel and Out-of-Pocket Expenditures………………………………………………………………………… 25 Section A. Travel Budget…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 25 Section B. Expense Reports…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 25 Section C. Detailed Expense Reports………………………………………………………………………………………… 25 Section D. No Out-of-State Expenses without approval ……………………………………………………………… 25 

Article XXI. Employees……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 26 Section A. Employment Contracts……………………………………………………………………………………………. 26 Section B. Don’t Bind the Future……………………………………………………………………………………………… 26 Section C. No Officers holding Party Office……………………………………………………………………………….. 26 

Article XXII. Location of State Headquarters…………………………………………………………………………………. 26 Article XXIII. Vacancies in Elective Office or Nomination for Office………………………………………………….. 26 Section A. Vacancies in Legislative Assembly…………………………………………………………………………….. 26 Section B. Vacancies in Other Elective Offices…………………………………………………………………………… 27 Section C. Vacancies in Nomination to State Office……………………………………………………………………. 27 Section D. Vacancies in Nomination to Other Office…………………………………………………………………… 27 Article XXIV. Removal of Party Officials from Office ………………………………………………………………………. 27 Section A. Scope ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 27 Section B. Constraints…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 27 Section C. Procedures…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 28 Article XXV. Endorsement of Candidates and Measures ………………………………………………………………… 29 Section A. Endorsement Limitations of Candidates……………………………………………………………………. 29 Section B. Endorsement Limitations of Bills and Measures…………………………………………………………. 29 Article XXVI. Rules …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 29 Section A. Authority……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 29 Section B. Rules …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 29

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Section C. Amendments…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 29 Section D. Rules Committee ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 29 Article XXVII. Parliamentary Authority …………………………………………………………………………………………. 29 Article XXVIII. Amendments and Suspension ………………………………………………………………………………… 30 Section A. Authority……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 30 Section B. Amendments…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 30 Section C. Bylaws Committee………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 30 Section D. Suspension of Bylaws……………………………………………………………………………………………… 30 Article XXIX. ORP Platform …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 30

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Article I. Name & Purpose  

The name of this organization shall be the Oregon Republican Party (hereinafter referred to as the  State Central Committee.) The trade name of the organization shall be the Oregon Republican Party  (ORP.) The purpose of the State Central Committee shall be:  

To elect Republicans who promote the platform of the Oregon Republican Party to public office; to  ensure growth of the Republican Party through voter registration and volunteer force; to make the  Oregon Republican Party the number one national party in Oregon; to lead, contribute, and participate  in the establishment of a Republican Party organization that is an effective vehicle for setting public  policy through its platform; to coordinate, encourage, and assist county growth through the County  central committees; to plan, organize, administer, and finance the State Central Committee’s  operations; and to accomplish the other stated purposes.  

Article II. Authority  

Section A. Authority  

1. The ORP State Central Committee is the highest Party authority in the State and has  sole authority to adopt rules or resolutions for all matters of Party government.  Accordingly, these Bylaws and/or any rules adopted by the ORP State Central  Committee from time to time define the manner in which the Party is to be organized and  operated.  
2. Conformance to Oregon statute  
3. Except as otherwise provided by these Bylaws, it is not the intent of the ORP  State Central Committee to conform with ORS 248.012 to 248.315, as amended.  b. The Secretary of the Oregon Republican Party shall notify the Oregon Secretary of  State in odd-numbered years, not later than August 1st, that in accordance with ORS  248.007(4) and (5):  
4. The Oregon Republican Party does not intend to be subject to the  

provisions of ORS 248.012 to 248.315 except that the party intends to  

elect precinct committeepersons as provided in ORS 248.015.  

1. A current copy of the ORP Bylaws and ORP Standing Rules shall be  

including with this notification.  

Section B. General  

 These Bylaws shall become effective upon their adoption and shall be used to govern the State  Central Committee of the Oregon Republican Party until these Bylaws are amended.  

Article III. ORP State Central Committee  

Section A. Precinct Committeepersons  

In order to provide an equitable manner in which to select members of the county central committees,  and ultimately the ORP State Central Committee, the Oregon Republican Party intends to participate  in elections for precinct committeepersons as provided in ORS 248.015 to 248.029, as amended. 

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Section B. Membership  

The Central Committee of the Oregon Republican Party (hereinafter referred to as the “ORP State  Central Committee”) shall consist of two delegates from the county central committee of each county,  who shall be the county Chairman and county Vice-Chairman, unless otherwise provided in county  Bylaws; and other delegates from each county equal to the number of voters in the county affiliated  with the Party and registered for the General Election, divided by 15,000. If the remaining number  exceeds 7,500, one additional delegate shall represent the county. Such delegates, and an equal  number of alternates, shall be selected by the county central committee at the same time and in the  same manner as county officers are elected. The duly elected Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary,  Treasurer, National Committeeman and Committeewoman of the Oregon Republican Party, and the  Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Congressional Districts or their alternates shall be delegates and  voting members of the ORP State Central Committee. The officer presiding over any meeting of the  ORP State Central Committee may vote to make or break a tie vote of the ORP State Central  Committee. However, if the presiding officer is a delegate of the ORP State Central Committee, he  may cast a vote in an election where a secret ballot is used. In the event of the absence of any  member named in this paragraph, a proxy shall not be seated. When a delegate from a county central  committee is unable to attend a meeting of the ORP State Central Committee an elected alternate  delegate from the county central committee may attend the meeting. In the absence of both a proxy  may be seated as provided in Article V, Section A. (Amended 8/27/16)  

In addition to the alternate delegates described in Article III, Section B, (paragraph 1) The elected  Secretary and Treasurer of each county organization shall be considered Alternate Delegates. They  shall have priority seating over proxy holders but shall not be seated ahead of elected Alternates.  

The following officeholders, when registered as members of the Oregon Republican Party, shall be  non-voting members of the ORP State Central Committee:  

1. Governor  
2. Secretary of State  
3. State Treasurer  
4. Attorney General  
5. Labor Commissioner  
6. A member of the Republican caucus of the Oregon State House of Representatives  designated by the caucus  
7. A member of the Republican caucus of the Oregon State Senate designated by the  caucus.  

Section C. Term of Office 

The term of office for delegates to the ORP State Central Committee shall be from the County  Biennial Organizational Meeting until their successors are qualified and elected.  

Article IV. Meetings  

Section A. Organizational Meetings  

The Biennial Organizational Meeting of the ORP State Central Committee shall be held not  earlier than January 1 and not later than February 28 of odd-numbered years. 

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The retiring Chairman shall call the meeting by proper notice at a time and place designated by the  retiring Chairman. The purpose of the meeting is to elect officers as provided in Article VII. At the  organizational meeting the retiring Chairman shall cause all property, records, and funds owned or  controlled by the ORP State Central Committee to be delivered to the newly elected officers of the  newly organized ORP State Central Committee.  

Notice will be sent by first-class mail or electronic mail unless a member has indicated in writing  another method of preferred notice, in which case notice will be sent according to the preferred  method. First class US mail is always sufficient. Notice of regular meetings must be issued at least  thirty (30) days prior to the meeting. Notice of other meetings will be at least (30) days unless these  bylaws authorize a shorter notice period. (Amended 5/21/11)  

Section B. Regular Meetings  

Regular Meetings of the ORP State Central Committee shall be called at least two times during even numbered years. During odd-numbered years they shall be called at least three times. At least one  meeting in each year shall be held in eastern Oregon and at least one meeting each year shall be  held in western Oregon. (Amended 5/21/11)  

Central Committee or Executive Committee meetings will be conducted in person at a designated  place and time on a conference call at a designated conference call-in number and time, a video  conference at designated site and time, or a combination of in person and conference call/video  conference with a designated place, conference call-in number/video site, and time at the Chairman’s  discretion. If any members attend by conference call or video conference, then all oral votes will be  conducted by roll call. Conference call or video conference may not be used at the Biennial  Organization Meeting. Video conference may be used in an election at a regular, petitioned, or  special election meeting; however, the election must still be by written, secret ballot or its electronic  equivalent. Anyone administrating such an electronic vote must sign a document stating that they will not disclose how anyone voted, if for some reason they come into contact with that information. 

Alternately, business may be conducted on a specific subject as outlined in Section G.  Notice of regular meetings should be issued at least thirty (30) days prior to the meeting.  

Section C. Petitioned Meetings  

A Petitioned Meeting shall be called by the Secretary when requested by one delegate from at least  nineteen (19) counties. Petition forms shall be separate, but substantially identical, for each county  and shall prescribe the date of the meeting, the main purpose, and city in which the meeting is to be  held. Petitions shall be filed with, or received by, the Secretary at least 14 days prior to the date  specified for the meeting. After receiving signed petitions from at least 19 counties the Secretary shall  promptly make the necessary arrangements and mail the required notices.  

Section D. Special Election Meeting  

A Special Election Meeting shall be one called by the ORP Executive Committee for the purpose of  filling a vacancy as prescribed in these Bylaws and for no other purpose. Written notice of a special  election meeting shall be sent at least fourteen (14) days prior to the meeting. 

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Section E. Quorum  

No business shall be conducted at any meeting until a quorum, as defined in Article V, Section B, is  present. Failure to give the required 30-day written notice for organizational and regular meetings or  the required 14-day written notice for petitioned and special election meetings shall invalidate the  business of the meeting. The date of the issuance of the notice shall determine compliance with  notice requirements under these Bylaws.  

Section F. Resolutions  

No resolution shall be considered at any meeting of the ORP State Central Committee unless it has  first been submitted to the Chairman not less than 30 days prior to the day of the meeting. The  foregoing shall not apply to resolutions introduced by a Resolutions Committee duly appointed by the  Chairman prior to a particular meeting.  

Section G. Business by Mail, Fax, Email, Conference Call, or Video Conference Any business of the ORP State Central Committee may be conducted by mail, fax, email, conference  call, or video conference. The Chairman shall mail, via first class mail, fax, email, initiate conference  call, or video conference notice of proposed action(s) to each member of the ORP State Central  Committee. Such proposals are not amendable and can only be voted upon as stated in the notice.  

All “yes” or “no” responses from ORP State Central Committee members which are postmarked within  14 days of the date of the notice and which are received by the Chairman within twenty-one (21) days  of the date of the notice shall be counted in determining the outcome of the vote by mail.  

All “yes” or “no” responses from ORP State Central Committee members which are received by the  Chairman within 5 days of the date of the notice by fax or email, or recorded the same day by voice  vote during the conference call or video conference, shall be counted in determining the outcome of  the vote by fax, email, conference call, or video conference.  

Section H. Credentials  

There shall be a standing committee on credentials consisting of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of  each of the six congressional districts or their alternate. The Chairman of the credentials committee  shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Oregon Republican Party from among the members of the  credentials committee.  

Section I. Credentials Challenges and Rules  

All challenges to an entire delegation shall be in writing and signed by the profferer. A challenge  to a delegation shall specify the reason for the credentials challenge and provide as exhibits all  supporting documentation.  

Notice of the challenge shall be sent via certified mail to the party office, the Chairman of the  credentials committee, and to the Chairman, Vice-Chairman or Secretary of the challenged  delegation at least ten days prior to a meeting of the ORP State Central Committee.  

Challenges to the qualifications of an individual delegate, alternate delegate, or proxy must  specify the reason for the challenge and must be made prior to the acceptance by the ORP 

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State Central Committee of the challenged delegate’s credentials. Rules regarding credentialing  may be adopted by the credentials committee. Notice of the rules shall be provided to the ORP  State Central Committee.  

Article V. Proxies and Quorum  

Section A. Proxies  

Written proxies signed by the absent delegate or alternate delegate may be used in balloting on  business before the ORP State Central Committee. Signed proxies may be transmitted  electronically. A proxy holder must be a registered Republican in the county of the delegate  represented by the proxy. No particular form is necessary, but the proxy form shall include the  name and address of the proxy holder, the name and office of the person represented, and such  other information as the officeholder desires. A proxy from a delegate shall take precedence  over a proxy from an alternate delegate. No county shall be entitled to more votes than the  number allowed in Article III. No delegate or holder of a proxy shall have more than one vote.  Members who are described in Article III, Section B (2), may not give proxies.  

Section B. Quorum  

A delegate or alternate delegate, in person (or in proxy,) from each of a majority of the counties  and a majority of the members present constitutes a quorum of the ORP State Central  Committee. A quorum applies to all business conducted whether in a meeting or via mail, fax,  email, or conference call.  

Article VI. Elections  

Section A. Secret Ballot  

All elections pertaining to officers, delegates, and alternates at all levels of the party organization  including state, congressional districts, and county, shall be by written, secret ballot or its  electronic equivalent unless the election is uncontested. (Amended 6/27/15)  

Section B. Election to State Central Committee  

A nominating committee is permissible for County Central Committee elections when selecting  officers, delegates, and alternate delegates provided nominations are also taken from the floor  under Roberts Rules. All candidates shall receive equal speaking time and treatment in all other  issues pertaining to the elections. (9/15/18) 

Section C. Election by Written, Secret Ballot  

The Oregon Republican Party requires all elections by county central committees to be held by a  written secret ballot in contested races. This does not allow for pre-printed ballots be used unless  ballots are printed after all nominations from the floor are closed for each election. (9/15/18)  

Section D. Selection of Electors  

In the year when a President and Vice President of the United States are to be nominated and  elected, selection of candidates for the elector(s) of the President and Vice President shall take place  at District Conventions held pursuant to Article XIV, Section A. (Amended 5/21/11) 

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Article VII. Officers  

Section A. Number  

There shall be four elected officers of the ORP State Central Committee: A Chairman, a Vice Chairman, a Secretary, and a Treasurer.  

Section B. Qualifications for Office  

Any person who has been a registered Republican for six (6) months and who is currently living  in the State of Oregon shall be eligible to hold office.  

Section C. Election  

In the election of officers, only duly elected delegates to the ORP State Central Committee, their  alternates or proxies, may vote. All officers shall be elected by a majority of those present and  voting.  

Candidates for any ORP officer position at the Biennial Organization Meeting shall submit a  notification of candidacy in writing for Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer to the  Secretary of the ORP State Central Committee on or before December 1st prior to the Election.  

Section D. Term of Office  

There shall be one elective term of office each biennium for elected officers. Persons elected to  fill a vacancy shall be elected to complete the unexpired term of office. (9/15/18)  

Article VIII. Powers and Duties of the State Chairman  

In addition to performing the duties outlined in other Articles of these Bylaws and the duties of  any organizational president, the State Chairman shall:  

Section A. General Charge  

Subject to the control of the ORP State Central Committee and the ORP Executive Committee,  have general charge of the affairs of the Oregon Republican Party in Oregon. He or she shall  promote the interests of the Oregon Republican Party and the national Republican Party.  

Section B. Call Meetings  

Call meetings as prescribed in these Bylaws.  

Section C. Employee Management  

Hire, dismiss, supervise, and direct all employees of the ORP State Central Committee without  need of approval by the ORP Executive Committee of the ORP State Central Committee except  the Chairman shall not enter into employment contracts without prior approval of the ORP  Executive Committee. 

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Section D. Appointments  

Appoint the following standing committees:  

1. A Finance Committee consisting of five or more members which shall include the State  Treasurer and the State Finance Chairman  
2. A Candidate Assistance Committee  
3. A Precinct Organization Committee  
4. A Budget Committee consisting of one or more representatives from each congressional  district and the State Party Treasurer who shall act as Chairman of the Committee  5. A Bylaws Committee  
5. A Rules Committee  
6. A Resolutions Committee  

Section E. Appoint Standing Committees Chairs  

Appoint the Chairman of each standing committee (except the Budget Committee, the Chairman  of which shall be the State Party Treasurer) with the advice and consent of the ORP Executive  Committee.  

Section F. Appoint Ad hoc Committee Chairs  

Appoint ad hoc committees to serve at the pleasure of the Chairman.  

Section G. Report to Central Committee  

Make a report to the ORP State Central Committee at each meeting. This report shall include a  summary of the Chairman’s activities and actions of the ORP Executive Committee during the  interval between meetings of the ORP State Central Committee.  

Section H. Negotiate Employee Benefits  

Have the power to negotiate fidelity bonds for those officers and employees that the State  Chairman designates. 

Section I. Secretary of State Liaison  

Have the authority to file with the Secretary of State a typewritten statement of arguments for the  success of the Party’s principles and election of the Party’s candidates on a statewide basis and  opposing the principles and candidates of other political parties or organizations on a statewide  basis.  

Article IX. Powers and Duties of the Vice-Chairman  

Section A. Powers Assigned by the Chair  

The Vice-Chairman shall have such powers and perform such duties as may be assigned from  time to time by the Chairman. 

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Section B. Assume Chair Duties if needed  

If the Chairman is temporarily unable to perform the duties of the office the Vice-Chairman shall  perform and assume all of the duties of the office. If the office of the Chairman becomes vacant  the Vice-Chairman shall immediately call a meeting of the ORP Executive Committee.  

Article X. Powers and Duties of the Secretary  

Section A. Records keeper  

The Secretary shall be responsible for keeping the minutes of all meetings of the ORP State  Central Committee and the Executive Committee in books provided for this purpose. The official  minutes notebooks shall be kept at Party headquarters. Minutes of all meetings shall be  transcribed within ten days after the meeting and within fifteen (15) days when the Executive  Committee and ORP State Central Committee meetings are held on the same or consecutive  days. The original copy shall be mailed or delivered to Party headquarters and a copy retained  by the Secretary at his or her residence. A copy of the ORP State Central Committee minutes  shall be delivered within a reasonable time to each member of the ORP State Central  Committee. A copy of the Executive Committee minutes or a report of Executive Committee  meetings shall be delivered within a reasonable time to each member of the ORP State Central  Committee.  

Section B. Roster  

An up-to-date roster of all county officers shall be maintained by the Secretary at Party  headquarters and at his or her residence. If the Secretary finds unfilled vacancies in county  offices, he or she shall immediately notify the State Chairman.  

Section C. Meeting Notices  

The Secretary shall be responsible for mailing or emailing notices of all meetings of the ORP  State Central Committee, Executive Committee, and Congressional Districts when called by the  State Chairman. The Secretary shall also mail or email an appropriate notice to alternate  delegates prior to each ORP State Central Committee meeting.  

Section D. Notify of Statutory Duties  

Immediately after the primary election the Secretary shall notify the county chairman and  secretary of the retiring county central committees of their statutory duty and encourage them to  promptly call county biennial meetings as prescribe by these bylaws. The Secretary shall advise  each county secretary of the importance of immediately mailing a list of newly elected officers to  State Headquarters.  

Article XI. Powers and Duties of the Treasurer  

Section A. Fiscal Agent  

The Treasurer shall act as the fiscal agent for the ORP State Central Committee for the receipt  and disbursement of all funds. Money belonging to the ORP State Central Committee shall be  deposited and maintained as directed by the ORP Executive Committee. 

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Section B. Accounting  

The Treasurer shall keep a complete account of all receipts and disbursements in a manner  prescribed by the ORP Executive Committee and in accordance with generally accepted  accounting practices for political action committees. At a minimum, report shall include a  statement showing receipts, disbursements, and relationship of both to the budget.  

Section C. Compliance with All Laws  

The Treasurer shall assure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws relating to the  financial affairs of the Oregon Republican Party.  

Article XII. The Executive Committee  

Section A. Membership  

The ORP Executive Committee shall consist of the following voting members:  1. State Chairman, who shall be the Chairman of the Executive Committee  2. The State Vice-Chairman  

3. The State Secretary, who shall also serve as Secretary of the ORP Executive Committee  4. The State Treasurer  
4. The National Committeeman  
5. The National Committeewoman  

7-18. The Congressional District Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen or, if absent, their alternates  such that each Congressional District may cast a maximum of two votes as outlined in  Section I of this Article  

19. The State Finance Chairman  
20. The State Precinct Organization Chairman  
21. A member of the Oregon Republican Congressional delegation designated by a majority  of the members or their designated representative who will serve until the Oregon Republican  Party Organization Meeting  
22. A Republican elected to statewide partisan office designated by a majority of such  elected Republicans or their designated representative who will serve until the Oregon  Republican Party Organization Meeting  
23. A member of the Republican caucus of the Oregon State Senate designated by that  caucus or their designated representative who will serve until the Oregon Republican Party  Organization Meeting. Only elected representatives shall have voting privileges. 24. A member of the Republican caucus of the State House of Representatives designated  by that caucus or their designated representative who will serve until the Oregon Republican  Party Organization Meeting. Only elected representatives shall have voting privileges. 

Section B. Appointed Members  

Numbers 19 and 20 listed in Section A of this Article, and all other appointees, shall be  appointed by the State Chairman. All appointees shall serve at the pleasure of the Chairman  and their term of office shall automatically expire when a new State Chairman is elected to  office. 

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Section C. Ex-officio Members  

Any person who has served as State Chairman within the last two years, the legal counsel, the  Chairmen of the Bylaws Committee, the Rules Committee, the Resolutions Committee, and  such other Committee Chairmen as the Chairman may designate, shall be ex-officio members of  the ORP Executive Committee, but shall not have voting privileges.  

Section D. Regular Meetings  

During even-numbered years the Executive Committee shall meet at least once every two  months on call of the Chairman. During odd-numbered years it shall meet at least once every  three months on call of the Chairman. In lieu of meeting “on call of the Chairman,” the Executive  Committee may, in its rules of procedure, establish regular meeting times and direct the  Secretary to automatically mail notices for such meetings.  

Section E. Petitioned Meetings  

Upon receipt of a petition signed by at least six voting members of the Executive Committee  demanding a meeting of the Executive Committee, the Secretary shall call a meeting within 14  days of the receipt of such request and mail the required notices.  

Section F. Quorum  

A quorum shall consist of a majority of the voting members except that members numbers 21,  22, 23 and 24 shall not be counted as voting members for purposes of determining a quorum.  

Section G. Powers and Duties of the Executive Committee  

Subject to the direction of the ORP State Central Committee and to the provisions of these  Bylaws, during the intervals between ORP State Central Committee meetings, the Executive  Committee shall carry on the business of the ORP State Central Committee and shall possess  and may exercise all of the powers of the ORP State Central Committee, except those reserved  specifically to the ORP State Central Committee action. The Executive Committee may by a  two-thirds vote adopt resolutions consistent with the party platform on legislative issues on  behalf of the party.  

With the assistance of the State Finance Chairman and the Budget Committee, the Executive  Committee shall consider and approve a State Finance plan and periodic budgets for the ORP  State Central Committee. Both the finance plan and each budget shall be submitted to the ORP  State Central Committee for its approval and final adoption. The Executive Committee may  amend any finance plan or budget previously adopted by the ORP State Central Committee.  The total budget shall become effective only if a petitioned meeting of the ORP State Central  Committee to review such increase has not been requested within 14 days after the Secretary  has mailed written notice to the ORP State Central Committee of such increase in the budget.  

Section H. Employees have no vote  

A salaried employee of the ORP State Central Committee shall have no vote in matters  pertaining to his/her employment in Executive Committee meetings.  

Section I. Voting by Congressional District Officers  

Any two Congressional District officers, or their alternates, present at an Executive Committee  meeting may cast the votes of the congressional district from which they were elected. The  Alternate Chairman may cast the vote of the absent Vice-Chairman in the event of the 

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concurrent absence of the Alternate Vice-Chairman. The Alternate Vice-Chairman may cast the  vote of the absent Chairman in the event of the concurrent absence of the Alternate Chairman.  In no case, may one individual cast more than one vote, nor may more than two votes be cast  by the representatives of any one congressional district.  

Article XIII. National Committeeman and National Committeewoman  

Section A. Qualifications for National Committeeman and National  Committeewoman  

A candidate for National Committeeman and National Committeewoman shall be a registered  Republican in the State of Oregon 180 days before the Primary Election. Notification of  candidacy for National Committeeman or National Committeewoman must be made in writing to  the ORP State Central Committee 45 days prior to the Election. (Amended 2/4/12)  

Section B. Election of National Committeeman and National Committeewoman  The National Committeeman and National Committeewoman shall be elected by the ORP State  Central Committee at the first ORP State Central Committee Meeting held in the Presidential  Election year, with 60-day notice. (Amended 5/21/11)  

Section C. Term of Office for National Committeeman and National  Committeewoman  

The term of office for the National Committeeman and National Committeewoman shall be for  four years and shall comply with the rules of the Republican National Committee.  

Section D. Vacancy of Office for National Committeeman and National  Committeewoman  

In the case of a vacancy in the office of National Committeeman or National Committeewoman,  the ORP State Central Committee shall elect a successor.  

Article XIV. Congressional District Organizational Activities  

Section A. Congressional District Executive Committee Membership  1. Voting Membership: Congressional District Officers: Chair, Vice Chair, Alternate Chair,  Alternate Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. County Chairs for the affected counties  2. Non-Voting, Ex-Officio Membership: None (9/15/18)  

Section B. Congressional District Executive Committee Meetings  Meetings of a Congressional Districts Executive Committee may be called by the Chair of the  Congressional District.  

Petitioned Meetings may be called at any time by a majority of the CD Executive Committee  Members submitted in written or electronic form to the CD Secretary. In the event that the CD  Secretary fails to issue a call for the petitioned meeting within 14 days, the ORP state chairman  shall then issue a call for the petitioned meeting on a specific date and time within 14 days. 

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Meeting notices shall be sent by first-class mail or electronic mail Fourteen (14) days prior to the  meeting. Meetings will be conducted at a specified time, date and place, or on a conference call  at a designated conference call-in number and time, or on a video conference at a designated  site and time, at the Chairman’s direction or as directed by the petitioners.  

Section C. Term of Office  

Term of Office for the Congressional District officers shall be from the Delegate Selection  Convention until their successors are qualified and elected at the next Delegate Selection  Convention. (Amended 9/15/18)  

Section D. Vacancies in Congressional District Office  

If one of the offices of Congressional District Chairman or Vice-Chairman becomes vacant, the  respective Alternate Chairman or Vice-Chairman shall succeed to the office. If one of the  alternate, secretary, or treasurer district positions becomes vacant, the remaining officers and  the county chairs of the affected counties shall elect a new replacement within 90 days.  (Amended 9/15/18)  

Section E. Expenditure of Funds  

With the approval of the majority of the county chairs and district officers in the effected districts,  a budget for the use of district funds may be implemented.  

Section F. Approved Activities  

The Congressional District officers may use District funds to facilitate District Conventions,  communications, candidate recruitment, candidate Primary debates, candidate assistance in  General elections, volunteer training and other activities as approved by a majority of the  Congressional District officers, or their Alternates and the Chairs of counties within the affected  District.  

Section G. Congressional District Bylaws  

1. CDs shall have Bylaws prepared by the CD Executive Committee to govern the activities  of the CD Executive Committee provided that these Bylaws conform to ORP Bylaws and  Standing Rules.  
2. Such Bylaws must be presented for approval by the ORP Executive Committee before  the next Delegate Selection Convention after which they shall take effect, as well as  following any amendments to such CD Bylaws. 
3. In the event that Congressional District Bylaws need to be changed to conform with  updated ORP bylaws and that district has no such amendment provisions in its current  bylaws, or need to be created for a new district, a special meeting for adoption of bylaws  may be held at the call of Congressional District Chair, a petition of a the majority of the  Congressional District Executive Committee, or a petition of the majority of the precinct  committee persons within that district for the purpose of adopting new or updated  bylaws. Additionally, bylaws may be adopted at a special meeting called to elect officers  for a newly formed congressional district.

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Article XV. Recognize County notices  

Notwithstanding any Delegate Selection Convention rules, the ORP shall recognize written  county notices of election presented by elected write-in candidates at the Delegate Selection  Convention and timely notification of the Delegate Selection Convention is waived for precinct  committeepersons elected by write-in.  

Article XVI. The County Central Committee  

Section A. Membership  

The county central committee shall be comprised of all Republican precinct committeepersons  of the county who were duly elected pursuant to ORS or have been appointed pursuant to  county rule.  

Section B. Authority  

The county central committee is the highest party authority in county party matters and may  adopt bylaws, rules, or resolutions for any matter of county party government which are not in  conflict with these bylaws.  

Section C. Financial Responsibility  

Under no circumstances shall the Oregon Republican Party, the ORP State Central Committee,  or any individual officer or employee of the ORP be liable for debts and contracts of a County  Central Committee.  

Section D. County Bylaws  

Each County Central Committee shall adopt bylaws to be approved by the State Executive  Committee. County Central Committee shall not adopt bylaws, rules, etc. which conflict with the  filed organizational documents of the Oregon Republican Party or applicable Oregon Law.  (Amended 8/27/16) 

Section E. Organizational Meeting  

Upon the call of the retiring Chairman of the county central committee, the county central  committee shall hold an organizational meeting no earlier than the day after the General Election  nor later than November 25 of even-numbered years. Notice of such meeting must be mailed or  emailed no later than ten days prior to the date of the meeting to all certified Republican precinct  committeepersons elected during the primary election of that year or appointed pursuant to  county rule. A copy of the notice must also be sent to the ORP State Central Committee no later  than ten days prior to the date of the meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to elect officers for  the county central committee and to elect delegates and alternate delegates to the ORP State  Central Committee pursuant to these Bylaws and to conduct any other business deemed  appropriate by the county central committee. A person appointed to fill a vacancy in the office of  precinct committeeperson may not vote on the election of county central committee officers at  the organizational meeting of the newly elected committee but may vote to fill any vacancy in a  committee office after the organizational meeting. (Amended 8/27/16)  

Section F. Notice to the ORP State Central Committee  

Within five business days of the county organizational meeting, the newly elected chairman of  the county central committee shall cause notice to be provided, in writing, of the names of each 

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county officer and the names of each delegate and alternate delegate to the ORP State Central  Committee. The county central committee must also provide a current copy of all county Bylaws  and rules to the ORP State Central Committee no later than November 30 of each even numbered year.  

Section G. Notice to the County Clerk  

Within five business days of election the newly elected chairman of the county central committee  shall cause a notice to be provided to the county clerk’s office designating the newly elected  county chairman as the official authorized to communicate with and receive notices from the  county clerk on behalf of the Oregon Republican Party’s affiliate within the county.  

Section H. Notice to the Secretary of State  

Within five business days of the election, or within five business days of the final Contribution & Expenditure report due date, whichever is later, the newly elected chairman of the county central  committee shall cause all appropriate forms to be filed with the Secretary of State’s office which  will provide adequate notice to that office of the change in party leadership and which will  officially transfer responsibility for contribution and expense reporting to the new officers.  

Section I. Failure to Organize  

In the event that a county central committee fails to organize or lacks the ability to call a county  central committee meeting, the Chairman of the ORP State Central Committee may appoint a  temporary county chairman for the purpose of calling an organizational meeting. The temporary  chairman must call an organizational meeting within sixty (60) days of his or her initial  appointment and serve until officers and delegates are duly elected, but in no event for a period  which exceeds 60 days. The Temporary Chairman may represent the county central committee  as a temporary delegate to the ORP State Central Committee. (Amended 8/27/16)  

Section J. County Executive Committee  

Voting members of the County Executive Committees shall consist of a minimum (for those  counties having more than 20 PCPS) of Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and all  Delegates to the State Central Committee. Any additional voting members shall be specified in  the County Bylaws. A County Executive committee shall not have more appointed voting  members than elected voting members. (Adopted 8/27/16)  

Section K. Precinct Committee Persons  

The eligibility of Republicans for appointment to PCP positions, by a vote of the County Central  Committee or County Executive Committee, shall have no additional rules or requirement other  than those imposed on filing form SEL 105, Candidate for Political Party Precinct Committee  Person. Requiring the person standing for appointment to be present at their nomination does  not violate this requirement. (Adopted 8/27/16)  

Section L. Meetings of County Central Committee 

Counties having 20 or more Precinct Committee Persons shall call county central committee  meetings at least three times per year. (9/15/18)  

Section M. Vacancy in Elected Positions on County Executive Committee  Unless otherwise specified by County Bylaws the office of county chair becomes vacant, the  vice chair shall become chair, unless declined by the vice chair who shall then serve as interim 

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chair until the chair position is filled by election at the next county central committee meeting  after at least Thirty (30) day notice to all county PCPs, unless individual county bylaws specify a  different notification timeframe. All other vacancies shall be filled by a vote of the county central  committee at the next scheduled meeting of the central committee in accordance with County  Bylaws. (9/15/18)  

Article XVII. State Convention  

The State Convention shall be called between August and October of odd numbered years at a  time and place designated by the Chairman of the ORP State Central Committee in conjunction  with a meeting of the ORP State Central Committee.  

Section A. Purpose  

The purpose of this convention shall be to consider amendments to the party platform and  consider other matters that may come before the convention. (Amended 5/21/11)  

Section B. Delegates to the State Party Convention  

Delegates to the State Party Convention shall consist of the following candidates and officers of  the Party nominated or elected in the Primary Election. Officeholders or candidates include:  1. US Senators  

2. US Representatives  
3. Statewide officeholders  
4. State Senators  
5. State Representatives  
6. Delegates or their alternates to the ORP State Central Committee  
7. Additional delegates from each county on the basis of one delegate or alternate delegate  for every 5,000, or major fraction thereof, registered Republicans who were registered by  the General election.  

Each delegate shall be a delegate-at-large and shall have only one vote. No proxy shall be  allowed in the State Party Convention.  

Section C. Quorum  

The majority of those eligible under numbers 6 and 7 of Section B constitutes a quorum.  

Article XVIII. National Convention  

Section A. The Delegate Selection Convention  

1. The duly elected Oregon Precinct Committeepersons shall convene at a time and place  designated by the State Chairman for a Delegate Selection Convention to:  a. Elect At-large Delegates and their Alternates, and District Delegates and their  Alternates to the Republican National Convention. 
2. Elect a Congressional District Chairman, a Vice-Chairman, an Alternate  Chairman, an Alternate Vice-Chairman, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and other  officers as deemed necessary, from among the District PCPs.  
3. Elect Seven Presidential Electors. 

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The meeting shall be held not later than forty (40) days after the Primary Election held in the  presidential election year. (Amended 9/15/18)  

An agenda for the Delegate Selection Convention shall include at least these three  items.  

2. On or before October 1 of the year before the year in which the National Convention is to be  held, the Oregon Republican Party State Central Committee shall adopt, certify, and file with  the Republican National Committee (RNC) a Call of Delegate Selection Convention, including  Special Rules, to provide for the selection of Delegates and Alternate Delegates to the  Republican National Convention. These special rules shall be enacted in accordance with  Article XXVI. These Special Rules shall:  
3. be consistent with the Bylaws and Standing Rules of the Oregon Republican  State Central Committee, 
4. adhere to the most recent rules adopted by the Republican National Convention,  c. shall be in effect only at the convention for which they were enacted.  
5. The ORP Central Committee shall have sole authority to establish Special Rules for the  Delegate Selection Convention, and that part concerned with the selection of Delegates and  Alternates to the Republican National Convention shall be subject to the written approval of  the Republican National Committee (RNC). Once approved by the RNC, any amendments to  the Special Rules are subject to the written approval of the RNC. (Amended 8/24/2019)  
6. Under the guidance of the ORP Executive Committee, ORP staff shall create procedures for  the conduct of the Delegate Selection Convention conforming to RNC Rules, ORP Bylaws,  ORP Standing Rules, and the ORP Delegate Selection Convention Special Rules.  
7. References to “Presidential candidate” shall be construed to include “Presidential candidate’s  representatives” as appropriate, in Sections E and F.  

Section B. Delegate Voting at the Republican National Convention  1. Candidates for Delegate and Alternate to the Republican National Convention must state  which Presidential Preference Primary candidate they favor and will be listed as running for  one of the delegate positions assigned to that presidential candidate. Each person selected as  a Delegate or Alternate shall sign a pledge that he/she shall vote at the National Convention  for the candidate for the President of the United States he/she favors until the candidate: a. Is  nominated, or  

1. Receives less than 35% of the votes for nomination at the convention, or  c. Releases the delegate from the pledge, or  
2. Until two convention nominating ballots have been taken.  
3. Should a delegate or alternate refuse to cast his/her vote in accordance with this pledge, as  required by both the Bylaws of the Oregon Republican Party Central, the Chairman of the  Oregon delegation to the National Convention shall report to the convention floor that  delegate’s vote in accordance with these Bylaws until such time as that delegate is released  from their pledge.  

Section C. Candidate Eligibility  

1. The National Committeeman, National Committeewoman, and State Chair shall be automatic  unpledged Delegates, without Alternates (RNC Rule 14(a)2. 

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2. There shall be ten At-large Delegates, and their Alternates, (RNC Rule 14a(1) plus additional  At-large Delegates, and their Alternates, assigned in accordance with RNC Rules 14(a)5  through 14(a).7.  
3. There shall be three Delegates and their Alternates, from each Congressional district (RNC  Rule 14(a)(3).  
4. A candidate for Delegate or Alternate (At-large or District) shall be a registered Republican in  the State of Oregon 180 days before the Primary Election. 
5. Candidates for Delegate or Alternate (At-large or District) shall notify the Secretary of the ORP  State Central Committee 45 days prior to the delegate selection convention, indicating which  Presidential Candidate they pledge to support.  
6. A candidate for Presidential Elector shall be a registered Republican in the State of Oregon  180 days before the Primary Election and shall notify the Secretary of the ORP State Central  Committee 45 days prior to the Delegate Selection Convention.  
7. A candidate for Congressional District officers shall be a registered Republican in the State of  Oregon 180 days before the Primary Election and be a Precinct Committeeperson. Notification  of candidacy for Congressional District officers must be made in writing to Secretary of the  ORP State Central Committee 45 days prior to the Primary Election. (Amended 9/15/18)  
8. District officers and District Delegates to the Republican National Convention shall be elected  in separate breakout sessions by the PCPs of their respective districts, only for these  purposes, and distinct from the other business of the Convention.  

Section D. Election  

1. All elected members of Oregon’s delegation shall be elected for and bound in accordance with  Section B(1), to the Presidential candidate who received the greatest number of votes in the  Oregon Presidential Primary.  
2. All voting regarding elections shall be by secret ballot unless there are fewer candidates than  available slots. Voting shall be by pre-printed ballots naming those candidates meeting the  requirements of Section C.  
3. Blank ballots, spoiled ballots, over-votes, and (write-in) votes cast for an individual who did not  meet the requirements of Section C(4) and (5) shall be deemed invalid.  

Section E. ORP Delegation  

1. Not later than 30 days after the deadline for Delegates and Alternates to file their intent  to run (15 days prior to the Primary Election), each Presidential candidate may submit to  the ORP recommendations for slate of Delegates and Alternates.  
2. The ORP Chair shall ensure and verify that the Presidential candidate solicits  input from various conservative grass roots organizations.  
3. The slate shall be selected from those who meet the requirements of Section C.  and conforms to RNC Rule 16(d)  
4. The slate submitted to the ORP also may include recommendations for the following: a.  Delegation Chair  
5. One man and one woman for each of the four National Convention committees:  i. Permanent Organization  
6. Rules and Order of Business  

iii. Credentials iv. Resolutions (platform) 

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3. Not later than 15 days prior to the Delegate Selection Convention, the ORP Executive  Committee shall vote to forward the slate with its recommendation to the Delegate  Selection Convention.  
4. Exercising its ultimate authority, the Delegate Selection Convention shall, in a single  vote, accept or reject the slate forwarded by the ORP Executive Committee.  
5. The provisions of this Section are not applicable under any of the following conditions:  a. The Presidential candidate fails to recommend a slate.  
6. The ORP Executive Committee fails to forward the slate to the Delegate  

Selection Convention with a positive recommendation.  

1. The Delegate Selection Convention fails to accept the slate.  

Should any of these conditions occur, the Delegate Selection Convention shall proceed to  elect individual Delegates and Alternates in accordance with the Special Rules of the Delegate  Selection Convention.  

6. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section E(4) above, as soon as possible after the  adjournment of the Delegate Selection Convention, Delegates of the ORP Delegation  shall convene and elect from the Delegates the positions enumerated above in Section  E(2). (RNC Rule 41.)  

Section F. Vacancies  

1. In the event that a vacancy occurs among the slate of elected Delegates or Alternates, the  ORP Chairman, in consultation with the Presidential candidate shall fill any vacancy.  2. The selection of the person or persons to fill such vacancy shall be ratified by the ORP  Executive Committee. In the event that the vacancy occurs fewer than (30) days prior to the  convening of the Republican National Convention, then ratification by the ORP Executive  Committee of selection of the person or persons to fill such vacancy shall be waived.  3. In filling vacancies, preference shall be given to appropriate Alternates, in order of votes  received, should the provisions of Section E(5)c apply.  
2. This section also shall apply should insufficient Delegates or Alternates be elected to fill all  assigned Delegate or Alternate slots.  

Section G. Special Credentialing  

Notwithstanding any Delegate Selection Convention rules, the ORP may canvass the precinct  committeeperson election results for one or more of the Oregon counties and issue its own notice of  election to any precinct committeeperson who has been duly elected in the primary election. This  notice will serve as a substitute for any county notice of election or certification of election. The ORP  notice of election is sufficient to authorize a precinct committeeperson to participate in the Delegate  Selection Convention until such time as the official state or county notification is received. Notice of  election shall be issued only to precinct committeepersons who have been duly elected under the  Oregon election process. (Amended 6/27/15)  

Section H. Expiration of Article XVIII  

The provisions of Article XVIII adopted on August 24, 2019 shall expire on August 24,  2023 unless renewed by a majority vote of the State Central Committee. If Article XVIII  is not renewed, the article verbiage shall revert to the Bylaw provisions of Article XVIII as  adopted prior to August 24, 2019. 

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Article XIX. Budget  

Section A. Submit Budget  

The Budget Committee shall submit a proposed budget to the Executive Committee at least ten  days in advance of action on the proposed budget by the Executive Committee. The Executive  Committee shall send a proposed budget to the members of the ORP State Central Committee  

not less than ten days in advance of the meeting at which the proposed budget is to be  considered by the ORP State Central Committee. A budget shall be submitted for adoption by  the ORP State Central Committee in advance of its effective date.  

Section B. Fiscal Year  

The budget shall be on the basis of a fiscal year ending March 31.  

Section C. Expense Limitations  

No expenses shall be allowed which are not included in the budget, either as a line item or from  contingency as provided in Section E.  

Section D. Budget Amendment  

Only the Executive Committee or the ORP State Central Committee may amend the budget  subject to Article XII, Section G, second paragraph.  

Section E. Contingency Fund  

The budget will include a minimum of 5% of gross expenses to be listed as “contingency” which shall  be available for Party business by the Chairman without consulting the Executive or ORP State  Central Committees.  

Article XX. Travel and Out-of-Pocket Expenditures  

Section A. Travel Budget  

The ORP Executive Committee shall budget for Party-related travel and other out-of-pocket  expenditures for each of the four state officers and such other persons as may appear  advisable.  

Section B. Expense Reports  

The Executive Committee shall establish procedures for processing expense reports. However,  no procedure shall prevent the prompt reimbursements of budgeted and authorized expenses.  

Section C. Detailed Expense Reports  

Detailed vouchers for expenses incurred, miles traveled, and duties performed shall be  submitted to the Treasurer for approval prior to reimbursement to ensure compliance with the  approved budget and all State and Federal laws. The Treasurer shall submit all such  reimbursement to the ORP Executive Committee for review. 

Section D. No Out-of-State Expenses without approval  

No out-of-state expense shall be paid for any person other than the State Chairman, the Vice Chairman, the National Committeeman and the National Committeewoman unless prior approval for 

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the person’s travel was given by the Executive Committee, the ORP State Central Committee or the  State Chairman.  

Article XXI. Employees  

Section A. Employment Contracts  

Upon the approval of the ORP Executive Committee, the Chairman may enter into employment  contracts with such persons as may appear advisable. All employment contracts shall be in  writing. For the purposes of this section, an employment contract is any agreement that alters  the usual and customary terms of “at will” employment.  

Section B. Don’t Bind the Future  

Neither the ORP State Central Committee nor the Executive Committee shall bind a future ORP  State Central Committee. The Executive Committee shall not give any employment contract that  extends beyond the next Biennial Organizational meeting. All employment contracts shall  provide for dismissal of the employee by the Chairman without cause, without penalty, and  without ORP Executive Committee approval being required.  

Section C. No Officers holding Party Office  

Except for a full-time Chairman, no party officer shall serve as an employee of the Party while  holding party office. For the purpose of this section, Party officer consists of Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer.  

Article XXII. Location of State Headquarters  

The permanent headquarters of the ORP State Central Committee shall be established and  maintained in a location selected by the State Chairman with the approval of the Executive  Committee. However, nothing in this Article shall prevent the Executive Committee from  establishing a branch office in one or more congressional districts, provided that the permanent  headquarters shall be maintained during the same time.  

Article XXIII. Vacancies in Elective Office or Nomination for Office  

Section A. Vacancies in Legislative Assembly  

The State Chairman is designated by the Oregon Republican Party to receive notice of vacancy  in the Legislative Assembly. Upon receipt of such a notice the State Chairman shall call a  meeting of the precinct committeepersons representing the precincts within the district who were  precinct committeepersons of the precinct when the vacancy occurred. The State Chairman  shall select the time and place for the meeting and designate a chairman. At the meeting the  precinct committeepersons shall, pursuant to Party rule, nominate not fewer than three nor more  than five qualified persons to fill the vacancy. The nominating procedure shall reflect the  principle of one-person, one-vote to accord voting weight in proportion to the number of party  members represented in each precinct. The Chairman of the meeting on behalf of the Oregon  Republican Party shall immediately notify the Secretary of State of the persons nominated. 

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Section B. Vacancies in Other Elective Offices  

In the event the law permits the Oregon Republican Party to participate in filling a vacancy to  any elective office other than in the Legislative Assembly and other than by nomination of a  candidate for election by the voters, and if the law does not provide a procedure for filling the  vacancy, the State Chairman shall call a convention from within the effected district.  

Section C. Vacancies in Nomination to State Office  

For purposes of this section, “State Office” means any office with respect to which the Oregon  Secretary of State is the filing officer for nominating petitions and for which candidates may be  nominated by the Oregon Republican Party. A nomination will be deemed vacant if there is no  primary election with respect to the election or if, for any reason, there is no nominee of the  

Oregon Republican Party at any time after the primary election. If the State Chairman  determines that a vacancy exists in the Republican nomination for State Office and that a  qualified candidate is seeking the Republican nomination, the State Chairman shall convene a  convention to nominate a candidate and designate the time and place for that convention. If the  State Office is from a district within a single county, the precinct committeepersons for precincts  within the district shall be the delegates. If the State Office is a statewide office, it shall be filled  by the ORP State Central Committee, except that the notice of a meeting to fill such a vacancy  need not be given 30 days before the meeting if there is not sufficient time to give the notice. In  all other cases the State Chairman shall allocate delegates to the counties on a proportional  basis reflecting the number of registered Republicans within the portion of each county which is  in the district, and the affected county central committees shall select delegates by vote of the  precinct committeepersons who are within the district.  

Section D. Vacancies in Nomination to Other Office  

Vacancies in nominations for offices for which the filing officer is not the Secretary of State shall  be filled in the same manner as provided in Section A, except that the County Chairman for the  county in which the filing officer is located shall perform the duties of the State Chairman with  respect to those offices.  

Article XXIV. Removal of Party Officials from Office  

Section A. Scope 

This article governs the removal from office party officials of the following groups:  

• Officers of the Oregon Republican Party  
• National Committeeman and National Committeewoman  

Section B. Constraints  

1. Only the body that elected the party official has the authority to remove that person from  office  
2. A person shall be removed from office by a Two-Thirds vote.  
3. Notwithstanding other provisions of applicable Bylaws, notices of a meeting to remove a  person from office shall include a notice that a special election to fill the created vacancy  will take place immediately, should such office holder be removed. At that time, the  assembled body may instead, by majority vote, choose to fill the created vacancy in 

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accordance with provisions to fill vacancies specified in applicable Bylaws. Should an  election to fill the vacancy take place, any prefiling or pre-notification requirement is  waived.  

4. Notwithstanding other provisions of applicable Bylaws, meeting notice requirements  specified in this Article shall apply to meetings at which removal from office is being  considered.  
5. All balloting pertaining to removal from office, and subsequent election, of officers,  delegates, and alternates at all levels of the party organization, including state,  congressional districts, and county, shall be by written, secret ballot, or its electronic  equivalent. Conference call balloting by roll call is not permitted.  

Section C. Procedures  

1. Petition  
2. Consideration for removal of an elected party official shall be by petition as follows:  i. Officers of the Oregon Republican Party and National Committeewoman  and Committeeman  

A removal petition shall be signed by a 50% or more of the delegation  

from a majority of the organized counties. 

1. A removal petition shall declare the causes for removal. 
2. Removal petition shall be filed with the Secretary at least 21 days prior to the  petitioned meeting. 
3. The Secretary shall openly and transparently certify the validity of each petition.  
4. Meeting Notice – The Secretary shall notify in writing the office holder subject to possible  removal and every applicable body member, at least fourteen (14) days prior to the said  meeting, that a consideration for removal from office will take place and that if such office  holder is recalled, a special election will be held at such meeting to fill the vacancy so  created.  
5. Presiding Officer  
6. The Chair, if not subject to the removal petition, shall preside.  
7. If the Chair is subject to the removal petition, or otherwise unable to serve, the  Presiding Officer shall be determined in accordance with applicable Bylaws  regarding “unable to perform the duties” or “vacancies in office”.  
8. The Presiding Officer shall appoint a Teller Committee and a Parliamentarian.  4. Quorum -Officers of the Oregon Republican Party and National Committeewoman and  Committeeman Quorum is determined in the ORP Bylaws.  
9. Rights of the Person Being Considered for Removal  
10. After the body has heard the arguments in favor of removal, the subject of the  removal petition may speak in rebuttal, speak in their defense, present evidence,  or call on others to speak on their behalf.  
11. Persons called upon to speak need not be members of the body. (9/15/18) 

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Article XXV. Endorsement of Candidates and Measures  

Section A. Endorsement Limitations of Candidates 

After due consideration, the ORP State Central Committee, the Executive Committee or a  Candidate’s Assistance Committee may recruit and financially assist legally qualified Legislative  candidates in the Primary Election, after duly consulting with the Executive Committee of the  County or Counties affected, provided that in any contested primary, including, but not limited to,  legislative races, the Oregon Republican Party shall treat legally qualified candidates equally.  

Section B. Endorsements Limitations of Bills and Measures 

Neither the ORP State Central Committee nor the Executive Committee, nor any officer or agent  thereof, may represent that the ORP, or the respective committee, endorses or recommends the  passage or defeat of any bill before Legislature or Congress, or any bill or measure referred to  or initiated by the people (endorsement), except when endorsement of the particular bill or  measure is approved by at least one of the following methods: 1) a vote of at least 2/3 of those  present and voting at an ORP State Committee meeting which has a quorum; 2) a vote of at  least 2/3 of those present and voting at a duly called Executive Committee meeting which has a  quorum; or 3) a unanimous vote of the six statewide officers including the four elected ORP  State Central Committee officers and the two RNC Committeepersons. (Amended 5/21/11)  

Article XXVI. Rules  

Section A. Authority  

The County Central Committees of the Oregon Republican Party shall adopt Bylaws that require  compliance with the following procedures to assure the fair and open participation of all  interested party members.  

Section B. Rules  

Standing Rules and Policy Statements may be supplemental to these Bylaws in all cases to  which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these Bylaws.  

Section C. Amendments  

These Standing Rules and Policy Statements may be changed from time to time upon majority  vote of the State Central Committee.  

Section D. Rules Committee  

It shall be the responsibility of the Rules Committee to make and review proposed rules for  adoption by the State Central Committee.  

Article XXVII. Parliamentary Authority  

The rules contained in the latest edition of “Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised” shall govern  the ORP State Central Committee in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are  not inconsistent with these Bylaws or with special rules of procedure that may be adopted for the 

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ORP State Central Committee by the ORP State Central Committee from time to time or for the  Executive Committee from time to time.  

Article XXVIII. Amendments and Suspension  

Section A. Authority  

These Bylaws may be amended, altered or repealed by a majority vote of those present and  voting at the Biennial Organizational Meeting. At any other duly convened meeting of the ORP  State Central Committee, these Bylaws may be amended by a majority vote of those present  and voting, provided that notice of the proposed amendment has been mailed with the official  notice of the meeting.  

Section B. Amendments 

Amendments to these Bylaws may be proposed by ORP State Central Committee action,  Executive Committee recommendation, or upon request by any member. The Secretary shall  include a copy of the proposed amendment with the official call for the next meeting other than  the Biennial Organizational Meeting.  

Section C. Bylaws Committee  

The Bylaws Committee shall meet regularly and make and review all proposed changes to these  Bylaws.  

Section D. Suspension of Bylaws 

Any Section of these Bylaws may be suspended upon vote of the ORP State Central Committee  provided that:  

1. The motion to suspend the Bylaws shall enumerate the specific Article and Section to be  suspended, and  
2. Shall specify the length of time for which the specified Bylaw is suspended, and the  motion to suspend the Bylaws shall pass on a 2/3 vote of those present and voting at the  ORP State Central Committee meeting.  

Article XXIX. ORP Platform  

The Oregon Republican Party shall have a Standing Platform and it may be amended at the  biennial State Convention.

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