Executive Committee Voted to Invalidate the Dec. 10 Central Committee Meeting

The last item on the Agenda for the Jan. 19 Executive Meeting was that
Barbara Petty moved that “this body recognize the invalidity of the December 10^th meeting.”  A

discussion  ensued about whether there was proper notice to the Central Committee members for the special meeting.  This motion was Adopted by 10 to 5 by a roll call vote.

Voting Yes: Scott Bell, Jeff Alexander, Jacki Wilson, DeLaina Tonks, Becky Pirente, Barbara Petty, Mathew Thompson, Marian Monahan, Stan Lockhart, Raphael Millet

Voting No:  Wendy Woodfield, Chris Shelley, Lisa Shepherd, David Duncan, Peggy Burdett

Abstain: David Acheson, Cory Maloy

It was moved by Barbara Petty that “we nullify the adoption of B114-A because it is in conflict with RNC rule 15,c 2.”  There was a Point of Order from Dave Duncan on whether the EC has the authority to nullify actions of the Central Committee.  The Chair ruled the motion out of order.

Stan Lockhart then moved that “we forward the action of the Executive Committee to the Central Committee as a point of order relative to the December 10^th meeting for their consideration.”

( This was referring to the above motion regarding recognizing the validity of the December 10^th meeting).

Adopted 11 to 5

It was moved that we place this on the agenda after Jackie’s Precinct Caucus training

Approved

Stan Lockhart moved the each side of the validity issue be given 5 minutes on the Central Committee agenda to makes a presentation on the issue, and debate be limited to 3 speakers on each side for 2 minutes each.

Adopted

David Duncan moved “We recognize that the county party is subject to the state and national party rules.”

Adopted by unanimous vote

Adjourned at 9:50 pm

Submitted by Kirby Glad

Also discussed was the fact the Executive Committee does not have the power to over-turn or invalidate the Central Committee, as the Central Committee is the governing body of the

party.

The fact there are no provisions in the Republican Party Documents and Roberts Rules for invalidating a meeting or vote 40 days AFTER the fact, was also discussed.

Article III - Organization and Powers Utah County Republican Constitution    

G.  The Powers of the governing committees are as follows: 

  

1. The Central Committee shall be the governing body of the Utah County Republican Party. All powers not specifically reserved for the Party Conventions or specifically delegated by this Constitution are vested in the Central Committee. The Central Committee may delegate specific powers to the Steering Committee, to the Executive Committee, or to an individual. The powers of the Central Committee include, but are not limited to, the following: . . . . . . .

4. To propose and adopt new Bylaws or amendments thereto consistent with law and this Constitution.
   
5. To approve budgets and changes thereto.
   
6. To approve and recommend proposed amendments to this Constitution for presentation to a County Party Convention. . . . . . . .
   

2. The Executive Committee shall be primarily a screening committee for both the Steering Committee and the Central Committee.
Utah County GOP Constitution