2023 Reorg Positions and Duties
Larimer County Democrats
Chair
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Convene and preside at all County Central and Executive Committee meetings.
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Lead the development of the vision and goals of the Larimer County Democrats.
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Encourage volunteer engagement in Larimer County elections.
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Work with other officers in planning fundraising, events, and campaigns.
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Convene Caucuses and County Assemblies. Supervise Credentials and Permanent Organization committees.
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Convene and preside at any Larimer County Vacancy Committee meetings
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Convene and preside at Reorganization meetings.
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Assist in identifying and developing good candidates for elected office. Govern and guide the nominating process. Support Democratic nominees and assist in all Larimer County campaigns.
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Liaison for all elected officials, candidates and Colorado Democratic Party officers.
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Automatic member of almost all Central Committees and State Executive Committee.
Secretary
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Support the Chair.
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Take minutes at meetings, specifically recording any actions or decisions taken at the meeting.
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Assist in developing and distributing meeting agendas.
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Assist with filling out paperwork related to Reorganization, Assemblies, Caucuses, and Vacancies.
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Keep records of meetings for the County Party.
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Other duties and obligations determined by skill set, other board members and guidance from Chair.
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Support Democratic nominees and assist in all Larimer County campaigns.
1st Vice Chair
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Support the Chair.
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Handle duties of the Chair when the Chair is unavailable.
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Help to set the vision and goals for the County Party.
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Other duties and obligations determined by skill set, other board members and guidance from Chair.
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Support Democratic nominees and assist in all Larimer County campaigns.
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Automatic member of almost all Central Committees and State Executive Committee.
2nd Vice Chair
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Support the Chair.
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Handle duties of the Chair when the Chair is unavailable.
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Help to set the vision and goals for the County Party.
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Other duties and obligations determined by skill set, other board members and guidance from Chair.
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Support Democratic nominees and assist in all Larimer County campaigns.
Treasurer
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Support the Chair.
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Keep all financial records for the County Party. Follow standard bookkeeping practices including balancing and reconciling bank accounts.
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Signer on bank accounts.
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Registered filing agent with the Secretary of State.
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Responsible for filing all Tracer (campaign finance reports) by their deadlines.
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Ensure all funds received have all information required by state law and know what funds can and cannot be accepted.
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Monitor funds and lead/assist with fundraising. Help with fundraising events.
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Other duties and obligations determined by skill set, other board members and guidance from Chair.
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Support Democratic nominees and assist in all Larimer County campaigns.
Additional Positions
Senate District Positions
Each Senate District has a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary.
Their responsibilities are: ​
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Run Senate District Reorganizations, Senate District Assemblies, and Senate District Vacancy Committees.
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Assist in identifying and developing good candidates.
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Oversee the Nominating process and help develop winning campaigns.
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Support Democratic nominees and assist in all Larimer County campaigns.
Note: Multi-County Districts elect only Central Committee members at County Reorganization meetings.
Judicial District Positions
Each Judicial District has a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. Their responsibilities are:
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Run Judicial District Reorganizations, Judicial District Assemblies, and Judicial District Vacancy Committees.
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Assist in identifying and developing good candidates.
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Oversee the nominating process and help develop winning campaigns.
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Support Democratic nominees and assist in all Larimer County campaigns.
Note: Multi-County Districts elect only Central Committee members at County Reorganization meetings.
Bonus Members for State Central Committee
Larimer County elects 26 members for the State Central Committee.
Their responsibilities are:
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Voting in State Central Committee Meetings to nominate statewide candidates.
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Voting in State Central Committee Reorganization meetings to elect statewide party officers.
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Consideration and approval for new initiatives of the Colorado Democratic Party.
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Consideration and approval for rules of the Colorado Democratic Party.
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Consideration of formal proposed policies that govern the Colorado Democratic Party.
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Consideration and approval for delegate selection plans in Presidential election years.
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Other decisions that require a vote of the governing body of the Colorado Democratic Party.
House District Positions
Each House District has a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary.
Their responsibilities are:
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Run House District Reorganizations, House District Assemblies, and House District Vacancy Committees.
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Assist in identifying and developing good candidates.
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Oversee the nominating process and help develop winning campaigns.
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Recruit and organize Precinct Organizers.
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Primary point of contact with Precinct Organizers.
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Support Democratic nominees and assist in all Larimer County campaigns.
Note: Multi-County Districts elect only Central Committee members at County Reorganization meetings.
Bonus Members for State Executive Committee
Larimer County elects 11 members for the State Executive Committee.
Their responsibilities are:
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Oversee and approve the budget for the Colorado Democratic Party.
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Ratify the Executive Director of the Colorado Democratic Party.
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Help with outreach and fundraising for the Colorado Democratic Party.
Bonus Members for Congressional District 2 Central Committee
Larimer County elects 26 members for the Congressional District 2 (CD2) Central Committee.
Their responsibilities are:
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Voting in CD2 Central Committee meetings to nominate our congressional candidate.
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Voting in State Central Committee Reorganization meetings to elect Congressional District officers.