This organization shall be known as the Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus. Its membership shall consist of precinct delegates, elected officials and party members, all of who must also be members of the Michigan Democratic Party.
ARTICLE II. PURPOSE
The purposes of the Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus are to promote the interests and concerns of Blacks & minorities within the Democratic Party and to elect Democrats.
ARTICLE III. FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES
ARTICLE IV. OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Section 1. The Officers shall be a Chairperson, lst Vice-Chairperson shall be a member of the opposite sex from the Chairperson, 2 nd Vice-Chairperson, a Recording Secretary, a Correspondence Secretary, a Treasurer and Parliamentarian. They shall have 2-year terms and be elected at the annual Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus meeting. Members should be in good standing for at least 30 days prior to a meeting in order to be eligible to vote at that meeting. A person must be a member of the Party for at least 30 days prior to election or appointment to office at any level of the party, and they must maintain membership during their term of office. Precinct delegates, elected officials and nominees are exempt from the 30 day advance membership requirement for voting and holding office. Vacancies among the Officers shall be filled by a majority vote of the members of the Executive Committee present at a meeting of the Executive Committee subsequent to the meeting at which the vacancy was announced.
Section 2. The Executive Committee shall consist of the Officers (Executive Board) and ten (10) Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus Executive Committee Members shall be elected. The elected members shall serve a 2-year term and be elected at the annual Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus meeting. Members should be in good standing with the MDP for at least 30 days prior to the election. Precinct delegates, elected officials and nominees are exempt from the 30 day advance membership requirement for holding office. Vacancies among the elected members of the Executive Committee shall be filled by a majority vote of the members of the Executive Committee present at a meeting of the Executive Committee subsequent to the meeting at which the vacancy was announced.
Section 3. The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings and have such other duties as are usual to the officers of Chairperson, or that may be required by this organization.
Section 4. The 1 st Vice-Chairperson shall be a member of the opposite sex from the Chairperson. The lst Vice-Chairperson shall assist the Chairperson in the discharge of his/her duties, and shall temporarily assume the duties and responsibilities of the Chairperson in his/her absence.
Section 5. The 2 nd Vice-Chairperson shall assist the Chairperson in the discharge of his/her duties, and shall temporarily assume the duties and responsibilities of the lst Vice-Chairperson in his/her absence.
Section 6. The Recording Secretary of this organization shall keep an accurate record and prepareminutes of the proceedings of all meetings. He/She shall keep and preserve all the books, documents, correspondence, records, minutes, effects, and any other property of this organization, and when a new secretary is elected the past secretary shall forthwith deliver to the newly elected secretary all the aforesaid items kept and preserved during his/her tenure of office. He/She shall see that proper notification is given of Caucus meetings.
Section 7. The Correspondence Secretary of this organization shall be responsible for any
correspondence, mailings and notification for the Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus and provide copies of all correspondence to the Recording Secretary for their books.
Section 8. The Treasurer shall be responsible for the financial receipts and disbursements of this organization subject to the approval of the Executive Committee. The funds of this organization shall be deposited in banks and shall be drawn upon only by checks signed by any two of the following officers: Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer. The Treasurer shall make financial reports to the Executive Committee and the Caucus. When a new Treasurer is elected, the past Treasurer shall forthwith deliver to the new Treasurer the funds and all the books and records kept during his/her tenure in office.
Section 9. The Parliamentarian shall have the responsibility of ensuring that all meetings are ran orderly exercising Robert’s Rules of Order (latest edition), and any duties as assigned by the Chairperson.
ARTICLE V. MEETINGS
Section 1. The regular meetings of the Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus Executive Committee shall be on the date and at the location and time set forth in the meeting notice. At least (five) 5 days notice shall be given of the date, time and place of the meeting. Notice may be given by mail, telegram, fax or email. A quorum shall consist of a majority of the Executive Committee which should be at least 9.
Section 2. At least once per calendar year there shall be a full membership meeting of the Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus where the Officers and Executive Committee shall report on Caucus activities. At least five (5) days notice shall be given of the date, place and time of the meeting. Notice may be given by mail, telegram, fax or email.
Section 3. Special meetings of the Executive Committee or full membership may be called by a majority of the Executive Committee or full membership, respectively. At least five (5) days notice shall be given of the date, place, time and purpose of the special meeting. Notice may be given by mail, telegram, fax or email.
Section 4. The full Caucus shall meet in conjunction with the Michigan Democratic Party State Conventions at the date, time and place established by the Executive Committee.
Section 5. Subject to the Rules of the Michigan Democratic Party and these Bylaws, all meetings shall be conducted according to Robert’s Rules of Order (latest edition).
Section 1. The Chairperson, subject to the approval of the majority of the Executive Committee, shallappoint the committees and committee chairpersons necessary for the work of the organization.
Section 2. Standing committees shall include the following:
These committees shall include the appropriate subcommittees. The Chairperson of the Michigan
Democratic Party Black Caucus shall be an ex-officio member of all standing committees.
ARTICLE VII. ORDER OF BUSINESS
At meetings the business of the organization shall proceed in the following order:
A. Chairperson
B. 1 st Vice-Chairperson
C. 2 nd Vice-Chairperson
D. Treasurer (financial report)
E. Secretary (recording)
F. Secretary (correspondence)
G. Parliamentarian
4. Reports of committees
5. Unfinished business
6. Postponed business
7. New business
8. Adjournment
ARTICLE VIII. AMENDMENTS
Section 1. Proposals for changes or amendments to these bylaws shall first be referred to the Rules and Bylaws Committee which shall report its recommendations to the next regular Caucus meeting or special meeting called for that purpose.
Section 2. These bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the members of the Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus present at a meeting, provided that written notice setting forth the proposed amendment has been given to all Caucus members at least two (2) weeks prior to the date of the meeting.
Section 3. These bylaws shall be in full force and effect upon their adoption and shall supersede all bylaws, rules, motions and policies of a contrary nature with the exception the Rules of the Michigan Democratic Party.
December 14, 2025 rev.ss
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