The Constitution of the Second Congressional District
DFL Party of Minnesota Provides for These Officers
Chair
The Chair shall be the chief executive officer of CD2 DFL. The Chair shall be empowered to convene and conduct meetings of the Central Committee and Executive Committee and shall convene the CD2 DFL Convention. The Chair shall appoint members to serve on CD2 DFL standing and ad hoc committees, as outlined in Article VII, and shall serve as a member of the State Executive Committee.
Vice Chair
The Vice Chair shall aid the Chair and shall fulfill the duties of the Chair in the Chair’s absence or in the event of the Chair’s inability to act. The Vice Chair shall serve as a member of the State Executive Committee.
Outreach and Inclusion Officer
The Outreach and Inclusion Officer shall (1) monitor the outreach and inclusion programs in CD2; (2) monitor CD2 DFL's compliance with the State DFL's outreach and inclusion policies and make recommendations for remediation of any situations which are out of compliance; (3) co-chair the Outreach and Inclusion Committee; and (4) fulfill any other duties prescribed by the State DFL Constitution and Bylaws. If the Call so requires, the Outreach and Inclusion Officer shall be responsible for the development of a CD2 DFL outreach and inclusion action plan, which will be submitted to the Executive Committee. This plan shall be developed collaboratively with the organizing unit Outreach and Inclusion Officers within CD2.
Secretary
The Secretary shall (1) take minutes of all Central Committee and Executive Committee meetings and maintain a log of motions for monetary allocation; (2) keep records of all official CD2 DFL actions; (3) prepare all necessary documents; (4) prepare and send all official CD2 DFL correspondence; (5) notify all members of each Central Committee and Executive Committee meeting; and (6) serve on the Communications Committee.
Treasurer
The Treasurer shall (1) manage all party unit funds; (2) pay the bills of CD2 DFL; (3) submit a full written report of receipts and disbursements to each Central and Executive Committee meeting and to the Convention; and (4) submit an annual report of all financial records to the
Executive Committee. The Treasurer shall also complete and submit any report of CD2 DFL finances or campaign contributions required by agencies of the state or federal governments, and will provide the Chair with a copy of each such report.
Deputy Treasurer
The Deputy Treasurer will assist the Treasurer in their duties, and maintain an inventory of CD2 DFL physical property. In the event that the Treasurer is unable to perform their duties, the Deputy Treasurer will become acting Treasurer.
Communications Officer
The Communications Officer will co-chair the Communications Committee. The Communications Officer will co-lead the work of the Communications Committee, and will be responsible for ensuring that the website, social media, and other official CD2 DFL communications are updated, maintained, follow party rules, and are reviewed by the Chair and, when appropriate, the Treasurer.
The Chair shall be the chief executive officer of CD2 DFL. The Chair shall be empowered to convene and conduct meetings of the Central Committee and Executive Committee and shall convene the CD2 DFL Convention. The Chair shall appoint members to serve on CD2 DFL standing and ad hoc committees, as outlined in Article VII, and shall serve as a member of the State Executive Committee.
Vice Chair
The Vice Chair shall aid the Chair and shall fulfill the duties of the Chair in the Chair’s absence or in the event of the Chair’s inability to act. The Vice Chair shall serve as a member of the State Executive Committee.
Outreach and Inclusion Officer
The Outreach and Inclusion Officer shall (1) monitor the outreach and inclusion programs in CD2; (2) monitor CD2 DFL's compliance with the State DFL's outreach and inclusion policies and make recommendations for remediation of any situations which are out of compliance; (3) co-chair the Outreach and Inclusion Committee; and (4) fulfill any other duties prescribed by the State DFL Constitution and Bylaws. If the Call so requires, the Outreach and Inclusion Officer shall be responsible for the development of a CD2 DFL outreach and inclusion action plan, which will be submitted to the Executive Committee. This plan shall be developed collaboratively with the organizing unit Outreach and Inclusion Officers within CD2.
Secretary
The Secretary shall (1) take minutes of all Central Committee and Executive Committee meetings and maintain a log of motions for monetary allocation; (2) keep records of all official CD2 DFL actions; (3) prepare all necessary documents; (4) prepare and send all official CD2 DFL correspondence; (5) notify all members of each Central Committee and Executive Committee meeting; and (6) serve on the Communications Committee.
Treasurer
The Treasurer shall (1) manage all party unit funds; (2) pay the bills of CD2 DFL; (3) submit a full written report of receipts and disbursements to each Central and Executive Committee meeting and to the Convention; and (4) submit an annual report of all financial records to the
Executive Committee. The Treasurer shall also complete and submit any report of CD2 DFL finances or campaign contributions required by agencies of the state or federal governments, and will provide the Chair with a copy of each such report.
Deputy Treasurer
The Deputy Treasurer will assist the Treasurer in their duties, and maintain an inventory of CD2 DFL physical property. In the event that the Treasurer is unable to perform their duties, the Deputy Treasurer will become acting Treasurer.
Communications Officer
The Communications Officer will co-chair the Communications Committee. The Communications Officer will co-lead the work of the Communications Committee, and will be responsible for ensuring that the website, social media, and other official CD2 DFL communications are updated, maintained, follow party rules, and are reviewed by the Chair and, when appropriate, the Treasurer.