Leadership

Description of Central and Executive Committees

Executive Committee – This body votes to endorse candidates for public office. It also assists and advises the Executive Council in a variety of Party operations. Membership consists of all members of the Central Committee and up to 130 at-large members. At-large members require approval by the Executive Committee Chair and a majority vote of committee members present and voting.

Responsibilities Include:

Endorsing candidates for public office.

Electing at-large members of the Executive Council.

Advising and assisting the Executive Council in candidate selection, fund raising, communication and other areas as directed by the Committee Chair.

Executive Committee Officers (also members of Executive Council)

Chair - Jocelyn Bucaro

Vice Chair - Ronnie Wardrup

Secretary - Kim Cornett

Treasurer - Tippi Slaughter

 Central Committee – This committee is the focal point for precinct organization and getting out the vote. Members are elected from each precinct in Butler County at the Primary Election held every four years. Vacancies are filled using this process: The nominee is recommended by a committee member, then approved by the Chair and finally voted in by committee members present and voting. Members must reside in the precincts that they represent.

 Responsibilities Include:

Chartering of Democratic clubs in the county.

Organizing at the precinct level.

Coordinating workshops for precinct leaders.

 Nominating and providing orientation to prospective members of the Central and Executive Committees.

 Central Committee Officers (also members of Executive Council)

 Chair - Kathy Wyenandt

Vice Chair - Glenna Fisher

Secretary - Mark Hardig

Treasurer - Ed Graves

Executive Council – This is the Party’s primary governing body. It consists of the officers of the Executive and Central Committees and 5 at-large members elected by the Executive Committee. The Chair of the Executive Committee serves as Chair of the Executive Council, as well as Party Chair and spokesperson.

Responsibilities Include:

Recommending candidates for public office to the Executive Committee for endorsement.

 Disbursing party funds to endorsed candidates.

Setting the agenda for the Party and conducting daily operations.

At Large Members

Jeff Perdew

Kathryn Bridgman

David Slater

Tiffany Sowell

Steve Crain