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"Yes, Jackson County Democrats Can!"
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JCDCC STANDING COMMITTEES: All Standing Committee chairs serve on the Executive Committee. Chairs may serve as members of other committees as necessary for coordination of projects and integration of information. Chairs of recognized Democratic Clubs within the county also serve on the Executive Committee
1. BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE: The Committee oversees the activities of the Treasurer and reviews & approves monthly financial statements and reports. It also prepares the annual budget and provides regular review and adjustment recommendations as necessary. The Committee projects fundraising needs for referral to the Development/Fundraising Committee to evaluate/implement appropriate fundraising projects to meet those needs. The Budget & Finance Committee also reviews and oversees reports to the Office of the Secretary of State.
2. CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE: The Committee is responsible for overall campaign strategy for the Central Committee with the goal of Democratic victory in county elections at all levels. The Committee provides campaign services, manages voter files (VAN) and lists, and recruits potential candidates. The Committee makes recommendations to the Executive Committee regarding allocations of resources for Democratic candidates.
3. COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE: The Committee oversees the internal communications of the JCDCC including publication of the newsletter, announcements to the email list serve, the content of the website and all other publications for party operations and development.
4. COMMUNITY OUTREACH COMMITTEE: The Committee coordinates community service and community building efforts for the county party. The Committee has three primary duties:
a. To research Jackson County 2009 2010 events to determine at which events JCDP shall have a presence, and to organize such participation
b. To organize and plan Party events, community discussions, panels and such other functions as seem useful whose primary function is not fundraising
c. To coordinate our role as a positive force in the Jackson County Community through community service programs
5. DEVELOPMENT/FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE: The Committee expands the funding sources of the JCDP and plans annual fundraising events.
6. OFFICE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE: The Committee oversees the operational management of the Headquarters office, including leases/contracts on facilities & services, flow of documents, mail and other communications within the office. In addition, the use of volunteers to staff regular offices hours, as well as coordinating with the Community Outreach Committee, Precinct Organization Committee, or the Development/Fundraising Committee, for their volunteer needs, Coordination with other committees and officers is critical to the timely and accurate training of office volunteers to communicate activities and mission of the Party to persons contacting the office. The office manager chair will oversee the volunteer coordinator.
7. PLATFORM & RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE: The Committee is responsible for receiving and processing resolutions prior to presenting them to the Executive and Central Committees. The Committee also organizes the JCDCC Platform Convention and its rules and procedures. When the county party adopts the platform it is submitted to the Democratic Party of Oregon and 2nd Congressional Convention.
8. PRECINCT ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE: The Committee develops a network of Precinct Coordinators throughout Jackson County to provide a strong base for party activities that require organization and reliable participation. Such activities include canvassing for candidates, voter registration, get out the vote efforts and participation in the Central Committee. Training and support is provided to coordinators and their volunteers. Volunteers are encouraged to run as Precinct Committee Persons who become voting members of the Central Committee. Recruitment of Precinct Committee Persons is of prime importance.
9. PRESS AND MEDIA COMMITTEE: The Committee coordinates and manages the external communications of the County Party. External communications involves press releases cultivation and maintenance of media contacts, letters to the editor, op-eds. The designated Public Relations person is a member of this committee but is responsible to the JCDCC Chair and vice chair as Press Secretary.
10. TECHNICAL COMMITTEE: The Committee is responsible for the maintenance and operation of all technical hardware and software utilized by the JCDCC to include databases; List Serve email lists (Lyris), computers and other equipment for the support of the office. The Office Management Committee, County Chair & Vice Chair shall approve requests for changes in office programs and needs.
Allen Hallmark, Chair
Jackson County Democratic Party