Rules and Bylaws

Bylaw 1

Section I - Delegation of Powers

In accordance with Article V, Section I of the EPCYD constitution, the Executive Committee explicitly delegates the powers to create, amend, implement, and repeal Bylaws to the Rules & Procedures Committee.

Section II - Scope of Powers

The Rules & Procedures Committee shall have the powers to draft, modify, enforce, and remove bylaws, subject to the limitations outlined herein.

Section III - Supersession Clause

Notwithstanding the delegation of powers, The Executive Committee retains the powers to create, amend, implement, and repeal Bylaws. Any rules or procedures made, modified, or repealed by The Rules & Procedures Committee shall be subject to review by The Executive Committee.

Section IV - Supersession Process

Upon the decision to review or supersede any action made by The Rules & Procedures Committee, within twenty-four (24) hours of the decision being made, The Executive Committee shall provide written notice detailing the specific action being reviewed or superseded and the rationale for the decision.

The Rules & Procedures Committee shall comply with decisions made by The Executive Committee.

Bylaw 2

Section I - Enacting Bylaws by Rules & Procedures Committee

A. Proposal

Any member of the El Paso County Young Democrats may propose the committee create, amend, or repeal a Bylaw. The proposal must be submitted in writing to the Chair of The Rules Committee, detailing the proposed text and rationale behind it.

B. Review & Consideration

After a proposal has been officially submitted, the Rules & Procedures Committee shall review the proposal in adherence with the standing EPCYD Constitution and Bylaws. The Committee may request additional information or clarification from the proposing member if necessary. 

C. Public Comment Period

The rules committee shall publish the proposal to all members and shall provide a minimum of twenty-four (24) days for public comment and feedback. 

During this period, all public comments, suggestions, or objections must be submitted to the Chair of The Rules & Procedures Committee through the means provided by the Rules & Procedures Committee.

D. Evaluation & Modification Meeting

After the public comment period, the Rules & Procedures Committee shall evaluate all feedback and may modify the proposal accordingly. 

E. Committee Approval

Quorum, as defined by the EPCYD Constitution, must be present at any meeting to adopt a proposal as a Bylaw. A Bylaw proposal requires a majority vote of the members present to be adopted, or a two-thirds (⅔) vote to be amended or repealed.

F. Optional Executive Review Period

Any Bylaw adopted, amended, or repealed is subject to review by the Executive Committee.

The Executive Committee may, within Twenty-four (24) days of the Bylaw’s adoption, amendment, or repeal, notify the Chair of the Rules & Procedures Committee of their intent to review or supersede the action.

Should the Executive Committee choose to review they shall, within ninety (90) days of the Bylaw’s adoption, amendment, or repeal, make a final decision in regard to their review. 

If the Executive Committee does not act within the prescribed timeframes, the Bylaw shall be considered approved and in effect.

G. Implementation & Documentation

Once approved, Bylaws shall be incorporated into the EPCYD Governing Documents and communicated to all members of The El Paso County Young Democrats.

The Rules & Procedures Committee shall maintain a record of all Bylaws, including but not limited to their adoption dates and any subsequent amendments or repeals.