The following By-Laws were proposed and agreed-upon unanimously

High Point Democrats in Action

ARTICLE I: NAME AND AFFILIATIONS
Section 1. NAME. The name of this organization shall be the “High Point Democrats In Action,” and hereafter may be known as High Points DEMs in Action or HPDiA as a short form of the name.
Section 2. AFFILIATIONS. This organization shall be affiliated with the Guilford County Democrats and shall be congruent with the platforms and policies of the Democratic Party on the local, state, and national levels.

ARTICLE II: OBJECT AND POLICY
Section 1. OBJECT. The object of the High Point DEMs in Action shall be to stimulate people in High Point with an active interest in governmental affairs, to serve as a mechanism for satisfying political expression, and to make members of the Democratic Party aware that High Point Democrats intend to take an active role in Party affairs.
Section 2. POLICY. This organization and its members shall take an active interest in local, state, and national affairs.
Section 3. ENDORSEMENTS. This organization shall support actively and by appropriate means the nominees of the Democratic Party in national, state, and local elections. This organization shall not endorse or support the candidacy of any persons for public office prior to nomination by the Democratic Party; however, individual members may support candidates prior to nomination.

ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. ELIGIBILITY. The membership of the High Point Dems in Action shall be open to all registered Democrats in the greater High Point region.
Section 2. CLASSIFICATIONS. There shall be three (3) classifications of membership: Active, Associate, and Honorary. Any Democrat registered to vote in the greater High Point region shall be eligible for Active Membership. Associate Members shall be those members who reside outside of the greater High Point region. Any Associate or Honorary member shall carry all of the rights and privileges of Active membership except that no Associate or Honorary member shall be eligible to vote or hold office in the High Point DEMs in Action.
Section 3. DUES. Annual Dues shall be required of each Active and Associate member in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00) for Active members, and five dollars ($5.00) for Associate members.

ARTICLE IV: OFFICERS
Section 1. DEFINITION. The elected officers of this organization shall consist
of a Chair, a Vice-Chair, a Recording Secretary, a Corresponding Secretary,
and a Treasurer.
Section 2. CHAIR. The duties of the President shall be to uphold and enforce
the provision of these Bylaws; to organize and administer the organization; to preside over all meetings; to call special meetings when necessary; to appoint chairperson or standing committees; to appoint select committees to serve at his/her discretion; to represent the organization at conventions and official functions; and to chair the Executive Board. All appointments by the Chair shall be subject to majority approval at an official general membership meeting.
Section 3. VICE-CHAIR. The duties of the Vice-Chair shall be to advise and assist the Chair in the administration of the organization and to assume the duties of the executive office in the temporary absence of the Chair.
Section 4. RECORDING SECRETARY. The duties of the Recording Secretary shall be to maintain the files of the organization and to record the minutes of all meetings and make them available for publication.
Section 5. CORRESPONDING SECRETARY. The duties of the Corresponding Secretary shall be to conduct the official correspondence of the organization; and to take necessary steps to maintain affiliations and contact with the Democrats of North Carolina and the National Democratic Party, and any and all other like-minded organizations, etc.
Section 5. TREASURER. The duties of the Treasurer shall be to keep an accurate account of all financial transactions; to compile periodic financial status reports; to collect the annual membership dues; and to conduct all other financial affairs of the organization.
Section 6. QUALIFICATIONS. Any Active member in good standing shall be eligible to hold elected office in this organization.
Section 7. ELECTIONS. Elections of officers shall be held at one (1) regularly schedule general membership meeting per year. Officers shall begin their terms immediately upon being sworn in and shall hold office until their successors are chosen and installed.

ARTICLE V: MEETINGS
Section 1. MEETINGS. The regular meetings of the organization shall be held a minimum of once per month. Dates and times shall be determined at prior membership meetings, and members shall be given two weeks notice of meeting. The President has the option to call special meetings if needed.
Section 2. QUORUM. The Active members present at any meeting shall be required for binding action on the business of the organization.

ARTICLE VI: COMMITTEES
Section 1. DEFINITION. The standing committees of this organization shall consist of the following: By Laws; Candidates; Community; Events / Actions; Fundraising; Membership, and Voter Registration / Outreach / Education
Section 2. COMMUNITY. The Community Committee shall be responsible for organizing Community Outreach efforts with other community service organizations and the general populace of the greater High Point region.
Section 3. BY-LAWS. The By-Laws Committee shall be responsible for updating and making suggested changes in the By-Laws of the organization.
Section 4. EVENTS / ACTIONS. The Events and Action Committee shall be responsible for organizing, coordinating and advertising to the community and members the specific upcoming events planned by the HPDiA.
Section 5. VOTER REGISTRATION COMMITTEE. The Voter Registration Committee shall conduct voter registration and education for new voters
in the greater High Point area.
Section 6. SATLELLITE DEMS. The Satellite DEMs Committee shall act as an outreach to form alliances with and support other Democratic groups and their actions.
Section 7. FUNDRAISING. The Fundraising Committee shall be responsible for suggesting and undertaking projects to raise funds for the organization.
Section 8. MEMBERSHIP. The Membership Committee shall be responsible for undertaking strategies to get more members for the organization.
Section 9. EXECUTIVE BOARD. The Executive Board shall serve as an advisory and planning committee for the organization. Voting members shall be elected by the four elected officers, the immediate past Chair, and the chairperson of the standing committees.

ARTICLE VII: GOVERNMENT
Section 1. AMENDMENTS. These By-Laws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of a general membership meeting when notice of the amendment is given at the previous general membership meeting. When no previous notice is given, any amendment may be affected by a three-quarters vote of a general membership meeting.
Section 2. PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY. The proceedings of this organization shall be governed by the following authorities in the following order of precedence. The By-Laws of the High Point Democrats in Action; the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised; and executive discretion.