ARTICLE I - Purpose
Section 1. To establish a grassroots effort concentrating on the northwest/north valley
area of the Las Vegas Valley and Clark County for the purpose of promoting the Democratic
Party, candidates, and aiding in their elections.
Section 2. To encourage local registered Democrats to participate in their
Democracy.
Section 3. To disseminate information promoting local Democratic
candidates (both county, state, and federal) & to promote Democratic
Ideals.
Section 4. To promote the registration of Democratic voters.
Section 5. To encourage members to serve as precinct captains,
responsible for encouraging participation in the political process.
Section 6. To provide a forum and offer assistance to Democratic
candidates.

ARTICLE II - Officers/Board of Directors
Section 1. The Centennial Hills Democratic Club shall be governed by a
Board of Directors to be elected by the membership and to consist of five officers (President,
Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Communications Director), and six
Directors-At-Large.
Section 2. The Centennial Hills Democratic Club’s immediate past
President, having served a full term as President, may choose, if so
inclined, to serve as a non-voting, ex-officio board member. However, there
are no term limits set on any of the Board of Directors.
Section 3. The Board of Directors shall have general supervision of the
business of the Club, shall establish the policies of the Club, and shall act

in the interim between meetings.
Section 4. The Board of Directors shall meet monthly prior to the
membership meeting. Special meetings of the Board of Directors shall be
at the call of the President or upon written request of five members of the
Board of Directors. A majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute a
quorum at a regular or special board meeting.
Section 5. At the beginning of each calendar year, the Board of Directors
shall establish or reestablish standing committees with a set of specific and
measurable goals. Membership will be notified of opportunities to serve on
standing committees. Each standing team shall be led or co-lead by one or
more Board Members. Board Members may also form teams throughout
the year as needed.

ARTICLE III - Membership
Section 1. Membership is open to any registered Democrat. Any member
may retain membership by keeping dues current and remaining in good standing.
Section 2. A majority of the membership present and in person (including virtual
attendance) shall constitute a quorum.
Section 3. The Club’s membership dues shall be ten dollars ($10) for a
STUDENT or APPRENTICE membership, twenty dollars ($20.00) for a
BASIC membership, fifty dollars ($50.00) for a GOLD membership, and
One Hundred ($100) for a PLATINUM membership. Membership dues shall
be paid to the Club Treasurer. Memberships expire 12 months after the
initial date of payment. If a potential member is unable to afford dues, dues may be sponsored
by the club or a third party.

ARTICLE V - Duties of Officers & Directors
Section 1. PRESIDENT: Shall prepare the agenda for and preside over all
club Board meetings and General Membership meetings, act as liaison to
the Clark County Democratic Party and all Clubs, Caucuses and
Organizations chartered by the Clark County Democratic Party, attend
Clark County Democratic Party Leadership Council meetings, represent
Club membership when attending Community meetings and events,
oversee and support all teams, create ad-hoc teams as needed, prepare

annual club operational strategy, and be the only official spokesperson for
the Club, unless otherwise delegated for specific business. Shall act as the Program Chair and
arrange guest speakers and/or panels for general membership meetings and special events.
Section 2. VICE PRESIDENT: In the absence of the President, the Vice President shall
perform the duties assigned to the President.
Section 3. SECRETARY: Shall keep minutes of the meetings of the Club
and the Board of Directors, file and preserve reports, and perform such
other duties as assigned by the President. Upon request shall present new
members with the latest revision of the Club Bylaws.
Section 4. TREASURER: Shall collect all dues and receive all monies
belonging to the Club, record all financial transactions of the Club, give a
monthly financial report at the membership meeting, present a budget at
the January general membership meeting, and make an annual
report at the November general membership meeting.
Section 5. COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR: Shall, upon approval of the
President, manage all forms of communications for the Club including
social media, email, traditional mail, phone calls, texting, and press
communications.
Section 6. DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE: Each may serve as the chair of a standing committee
and shall participate at the discretion of the president to aid in the duties of the Board of
Directors.

ARTICLE VI - Finances
Section 1. All expenditures under Five Hundred Dollars ($500) must be approved by the
President and the Treasurer. All expenditures over Five Hundred Dollars ($500) but under
Three Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($3,200) but no more than 20% of the total club funds
available must be approved by a vote of the Board of Directors. All expenditures over Three
Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($3,200) must be approved by a vote of the General
membership.
Section 2. All funds collected in the name of the Centennial Hills
Democratic Club shall be turned in to the President, Vice President,
Treasurer, or Secretary and shall be deposited to the bank account of the
Club within 33 business days of receipt.

Section 3. Financial transactions requiring a signature must be either that
of the President or Secretary.
ARTICLE VII - Nominations and Elections
Section 1. The Nominations Committee shall consist of three members, chaired by a
Board Member designated by the President. The Nominations Committee will vet all candidates
running for all board positions.
Section 2. Nominations from the floor shall be permitted at the October
meeting, after which nominations will be declared closed. Qualified members may
self-nominate if they so choose. A member may be a nominee for only one board position.
Section 3. An Elections Committee shall be appointed by the President at
the October meeting, and shall prepare the ballots to be cast by those
present at the regular membership meeting in November.
Section 4. At the November meeting, the Membership Director or a Board
Member designated by the President shall confirm voter eligibility. An
eligible voter is defined as a dues-paid member in good standing as of the
close of the October general meeting.
Section 5. Ballots shall be provided only to eligible voters. At the close of
the designated voting time, the President will declare the voting closed and
the votes shall be counted. Immediately after the counting is completed,
The President shall announce the results of the election. If the current President
is running for re-election, the Vice President shall preside over the election.
Section 6. Any member shall be eligible to run for a Director position who
has been a member of the Club in good standing for six months preceding the date of
the election. Candidates for Officer positions must have been a
member for one year and served as a member of the Board of Directors for
at least 6 months. For each individual position up for election, these
requirements may be suspended by two-thirds (2/3) of the Club’s
membership in attendance at the October general membership meeting if,
and only if, no member that meets the requirements wishes to run for a
position.
Section 7. Elections shall be for President, Treasurer, Communications
Director, and Secretary in even numbered years. Directors-At-Large shall be for the odd
numbered alternate years.

ARTICLE VIII - Terms of Office and Vacancies
Section 1. All Officers and Board Members shall serve for a two-year term.
Section 2. The resignation of any Officer or Board Member shall be
directed to the President and shall be acted upon by the Board.
Section 3. Any Officer who misses three consecutive Board meetings or
three consecutive Club meetings without good cause shall automatically
forfeit office but can retain Club membership.
Section 4. In the event of malfeasance and/or failure to fulfill commitments
to the Club, a Director may be removed from the board by a majority vote
of the Board of Directors. An Officer may be removed by a two-thirds (2/3)
vote of the Board. A new Officer or Director will be appointed by the Board
of Directors to fill the vacancy. Appointees must meet the same
qualifications as candidates for their respective positions unless overridden
by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of membership present at the next membership
meeting. Members present at the next membership meeting may reject any
appointment with a two-thirds (2/3) vote.
Section 5. After written notice and hearing thereon, any Board Member
may appeal removal from office to the Club membership at the next regular
meeting. The members, by a two-thirds (2/3) vote, may overrule the Board
of Directors. Any Board Member subject to action shall be notified in writing
of the decision.
Section 6. In the event that any office other than that of President becomes
vacant, the Board shall fill the same for the unexpired term. In the event of
a vacancy in the office of President, the Vice President shall succeed to the
office of President and the Board of Directors shall appoint a Vice
President.

ARTICLE IX - Parliamentary Authority
Section 1. Robert’s Rules of Order shall be the rules adopted to govern the
Club, its Board of Directors, its committees, and its teams, except where
Robert’s Rules conflict with the provisions of these bylaws or county, state,
or federal law.

ARTICLE X - Endorsements and Resolutions
Section 1. The Club’s process for endorsements and resolutions shall be
in compliance with the bylaws of the Clark County Democratic Party.
Section 2. The Board of Directors shall not endorse candidates
independently of a Club membership vote. The Board of Directors, may by
two-thirds (2/3) vote, issue an emergency statement/resolution in situations
that require immediate attention but will indicate that the statement/
resolution only represents the view of the Board and will advise the
membership at the next regular membership meeting on the action.
Section 3. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of attending membership at a
membership meeting shall be required to endorse a candidate for an
election or to adopt a resolution.
Section 4. Nothing in this article shall prohibit an individual member of the
Club or an Officer of the club from endorsing a Democratic candidate for
partisan or nonpartisan office in their personal capacity.

ARTICLE XI - Amendments
Section 1. Proposed amendments to these Bylaws shall be submitted in
writing by Club members in good standing to the Board of Directors. Upon
submission to the Board of Directors proposed amendments will be
reviewed and the Board’s recommendation shall be presented at a future
membership meeting.
Section 2. Proposed amendments shall be emailed or postal mailed to
each club member at least ten days prior to the next general membership
meeting, at which time a vote will be taken. A two-thirds (2/3) of the General membership is
required to pass the amendment.

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CENTENNIAL HILLS DEMOCRATIC CLUB
_/DEIDRE RADFORD/President
_/LINDA HUNT/Vice President
_/CASEY LEE/Treasurer
_/CRYSTAL ALLEN/Secretary

_/BRYAN RASMUSSEN/ Communications Director
_/MATTHEW MONCAYO/Director-At-Large
_/MARACIELA SANDOVAL/Director-At-Large
_/GEOCONDA HUGHES/Director-At-Large