Bylaws

Our Bylaws Committee is chaired by Dean Fournier.

Every two years, the Bylaws Review Committee is appointed by the Chair, and lessons learned from the previous election cycle are incorporated into a proposal for the body. If you are interested in being part of the 2009 Bylaws Review Committee, please contact Dean Fournier or Chad Lupkes

Roberts Rules of Order

While they may seem arcane to some, Roberts Rules of Order are a critical tool for running a meeting. They allow an agenda to be followed smoothly, and ensure that decisions are made fairly. Here are some links to learn more:

• The official Roberts Rules website.
• A Quick Reference Guide on the most popular and useful motions during a meeting.

Previous versions

For reference, here are the previous versions of our bylaws that we have electronic copies of.

• Proposed Changes comparing 4/16 to 5/21 (PDF)
• Adopted April 16, 2009 (PDF)
• Proposed Changes comparing 1/15 to 4/16 (PDF)
• Adopted on Janury 15, 2009 (PDF)
• Adopted on April 19, 2007 (PDF)
• March, 2007 proposal w/ Revisions visible (PDF)
• April, 2005 Final Text (PDF)
• April, 2005 w/ Revisions visible (PDF)
• April, 2003 (PDF)
• 2002 (PDF)

We also have a copy of the following:

• King County Democratic Central Committee Bylaws (.PDF)
• Washington State Democratic Party Bylaws (.PDF)
• Washington State Democratic Party Charter (.PDF)
• Democratic National Committee Charter & Bylaws (.PDF)