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King to serve as National Delegate

Cleveland County- Cleveland County Republican Party Chairman Wayne King was elected recently to serve as a National Delegate to the Republican National Convention to be held in September in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Overwhelming majority of attendees elected King, which also was the top vote getter at the 10th Congressional District Convention held in Lincolnton. This is the second time King has attended a National Convention. He attended in 2004 as a Delegate in New York.

King currently serves as Chairman of the Cleveland County Republican Party, member- North Carolina Republican Party Executive Committee, member- 10th Congressional District Executive Committee, member- North Carolina Republican Party Chairman’s Association and many other political organizations.

King was honored in 2004 by the Cleveland County Board of Commissioners and by the Kings Mountain City Council for being the first Kings Mountain resident to serve as Delegate to a Republican National Convention since the 1970’s.

King stated, “ I feel privileged to be elected for the second straight time to serve as Delegate. It will be a privilege to serve North Carolina at the Convention.”

North Carolina has a total of 67 elected delegates and a total of 2,380 delegates attending the Republican National Convention.

Cleveland County Republican Party - Plan of Organization
Adopted in Convention, March 2008

PREAMBLE

We, the Members of the Republican Party of Cleveland County, dedicated to the sound principles fostered by that party, conscious of our civic responsibilities and rights, firm in our determination to give our strength to preserving the American principle that government ought and must be of all the people, by all of the people and for all of the people do, for the purpose of uniting and coordinating our efforts for maximum power and efficiency, herewith agree to organize under the current Plan of Organization of the Republican Party of North Carolina, with additions specific to Cleveland County Republican Party as established below.

MEMBERS

All residents of Cleveland County who are registered Republicans are Members of the Republican Party of Cleveland County and shall have the right to participate in the official affairs of the Republican Party in Cleveland County in accordance with the rules of the State Plan of Organization and this document. All reference herein to Delegates, Alternates, Officers and Members shall, in all cases, mean persons identified and registered with the Republican Party in the Precinct of their residence.

ANNUAL CONVENTION

1. The Nominating Committee, having been previously appointed and advised by the Chair shall recommend no less than 5, nor more than 35 members of the County Executive Committee, County officers, delegates, and standing committees; and will present a slate of officers, delegates, or candidates for a position within the party; however, the floor will be open for additional nominations for any and all seats.

In the event that nominations are made from the floor for specific seats; or upon the request of any delegate, the slate shall be broken down for a vote for each officer or committee.

2. For each person who is elected at precinct meetings to be either a Delegate or an Alternate to the County Convention, the County may set a fee to defray the costs of the convention and to fund the costs of Delegates and Alternates to the District and State Conventions.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

1. Membership shall be selected at odd-year conventions by the County Convention, or filled outside of the Convention, as prescribed in this document.

2. The Executive Committee shall be comprised of no less than 5 and no more than 45 members of the local party, in addition to the officers of the party.

3. Chairs of all auxiliary organizations, immediate past Cleveland County GOP Chairman and all elected officials who reside in the County shall be ex-officio members of the Cleveland County Executive Committee.

4. The majority of the Executive Committee shall have the ability to appoint up to 10 members in addition to the 35 elected at the County convention.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE POWERS AND DUTIES

In addition to the powers and duties outlined in the NC GOP Plan of Organization, the County Executive Committee may amend the County Plan of Organization upon a 2/3 vote after providing notice of the meeting, advising members regarding the substance of the proposed amendment and provided a quorum is present.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING ATTENDANCE

1. Any Executive Committee member who misses three consecutive executive board meetings or 50% of the previous 12 eligible meetings and those absences are unexcused shall resign his seat on the Executive Committee, unless good cause be shown to the Executive Committee which shall then decide the question.

2. Excused absence requests shall be communicated to the secretary or any officer prior to the Committee meeting and shall be reported to the Committee and approved or denied by the Committee.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FEES

All members, including ex-officio members, who are not full time students or honorary life-members, are obligated to pay annual membership fees in the amount of $100. Such fee shall be paid by April 15 each year.

COMMITTEES

The County Chair and Vice Chair will serve ex-officio members of all committees of the Cleveland County Republican Party.

The County chair will appoint individuals to fill vacancies with the approval of the majority of the County Executive Committee.

Committee Members are not required to be a member of the Executive Committee.

In addition to the Finance, Auditing Committees, and Credentials Committees required by the State Plan, the following shall be standing committees of the Cleveland County Republican Party:

1. A Nominating Committee shall be appointed by the Chair prior to conventions for the purpose of nominating officers, and of delegates to the District and State Conventions, and standing committees and their chairs including but not limited to Finance, Auditing, Activities, Candidates and Awards committees; as well as delegates and other positions to be selected at the County Convention. This committee should contact all potential nominees to confirm their willingness to serve and to ensure an understanding of requirements and responsibilities.

2. An Activities Committee, consisting of no less than 3 members, shall be elected during odd-year conventions, for a term of 2 years. The purpose of this committee is to recommend, plan, and coordinate events for the local party. In addition, this committee will keep and publish a calendar of the meetings, events, and activities of the County party and all auxiliary organizations. Chairs of each auxiliary organization shall serve as ex-officio members of this committee.

3. An Awards Committee, consisting of no less than 3 members, shall be elected during odd-year conventions, for a term of 2 years. This committee shall select recipients of the Republican of the Year award, the Lifetime Achievement award, and other recognition deemed appropriate, to be presented annually at the Reagan Day Banquet. Current officers of the party shall not be considered for recognition.

4. The Chair may appoint other ad-hoc committees as deemed necessary.

The NCGOP Plan of Organization is available online at www.ncgop.org/reference/planorg.html