2-1. Scope. These rules govern the organization and the conduct of business of the DPNM. Where a subject is covered by these rules, they shall control at all levels of party organization and in all counties except where these rules are in conflict with the Charter and Bylaws or other Rules of the Democratic Party of the United States. Each county organization may adopt such supplementary rules as it deems necessary insofar as they do not conflict with the DPNM Rules and do not abridge the lawful political rights of any person.
2-2. Filing Of Rules and Amendments. These rules and amendments thereto shall be filed with the Secretary of State of New Mexico. Supplementary county rules described in Rule 2-1 and amendments thereto shall be filed with the respective County Clerks, the Secretary of State, the DPNM State Chairperson and the DPNM Rules Chairperson immediately upon adoption.
2-3. Amendment of Rules. These rules may be amended by a majority vote of all the elected delegates to a State Convention which has as one of its purposes the amendment of rules. These rules may also be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the entire State Central Committee at a meeting that has as one of its purposes the amendment of rules.
2-4. Standards for Rules. The following standards, previously adopted by the Democratic National Committee, are adopted as a part of these rules:
A. All public meetings at all levels of the DPNM are open to all members of the DPNM regardless of race, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, religion, handicap, sexual orientation, ethnic identity or economic status.
B. No test of membership in, or any oaths of loyalty to, the DPNM shall be required or used that has the effect of requiring prospective or current members of the Democratic Party to acquiesce in, condone, or support discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, religion, handicap, sexual orientation, ethnic identity or economic status.
C. Meetings of the DPNM at all levels shall be publicized fully and in such manner as to assure with timely notice to all party members, and large enough with provision for sufficient room as practicable to accommodate all interested parties.
D. The DPNM, at all levels, shall support the broadest possible registration without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, religion, handicap, sexual orientation, ethnic identity or economic status.
E. The DPNM shall publicize fully and in such manner as to assure notice to all interested persons a full description of the legal and practical procedures for selection of representatives at all levels. Notice of meetings to elect any party officers, including delegates, shall be published by the officers of the county party organization in a newspaper of general circulation at least fourteen (14) days prior to the meeting and the notice shall specify the time, date and place for holding the meeting. (Chapter 1, Article 7,paragraph 3.I, Election Handbook of the State of New Mexico, 1999 Edition). Publication of these procedures shall be done in such fashion that all prospective and current members of the DPNM shall be fully and adequately informed of the pertinent procedures in time to participate in each selection procedure at all levels.
F. The DPNM shall publicize fully and in such manner as to assure notice to all interested persons a complete description of the legal and practical qualifications for all officers and representatives of the DPNM. Such publication of notice, as described in Rule 2-4.E, shall be done in a timely fashion so that all prospective candidates or applicants for any elected or appointed position within the state shall have full and adequate opportunity to compete for office.
G. The DPNM shall abide by the Affirmative Action Plan that is appended to these rules.
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