Proposed Bylaws Amendment for August 25, 2015

Changes being proposed to Article IX §9.1 and a new section following §9.14 are as follows.

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Article IX: Committees

Except as otherwise noted below, the County Chair shall appoint the chairs and members of the following Standing Committees:

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After Section 9.14: Ballot Measure Outreach, insert:

Duties:

Advocate for anyone who needs special accommodations in order to participate in activities of the Democratic Party.
Provide education about such subjects as ableism and living with a disAbility.
Recommend platform updates, legislation, and candidate questions to the appropriate KCDCC committees, focusing on issues specific to disAbled persons, including but not limited to homelessness, transportation, and mental health.

Dean Fournier and Joel Ware, PRB Committee Co-chairs.