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Political Action Coordinator

Robert Spriggs

(858) 576-3830

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Robert Spriggs  is our Chapter Political Action Coordinator (CPAC)...

The Political Action Coordinator shall chair the Political Action Committee (see Article VIII, Section 12).

Article V, Section 9

Chapter 759 Constitution

 

Political Action Committee:

It shall be the duty of this committee to:

(a) Develop and implement a Chapter Alert system designed for emergency contact of the membership when immediate Chapter action is necessary on contract matters, legislative and political issues, and other items of importance to the Association and Chapter.

(b) Keep members informed about the legislative program of the Association, and may recommend to the Chapter membership legislative proposals it deems desirable for submission to the Association's Legislative Committee for consideration and inclusion in the Association's legislative program.

(c) Work cooperatively with the Political Action Coordinator (PAC), appropriate staff and Area PACE and Legislative Committee representatives in furtherance of the Association's legislative and political goals, rendering regular reports at Chapter meetings regarding the same and recommending any Chapter support or activity it considers appropriate.

(d) Encourage all members to financially support PACE of CSEA and the Victory Club, and educate the membership regarding the necessity for active participation in the political process in accordance with the Association and Chapter goals.

(e) Make recommendations to the Chapter membership regarding endorsement of candidates for school board, in accordance with the following procedures:

    1. The committee shall conduct a pre-screening of candidates to be recommended for endorsement, through direct interviews or questionnaires sent to the candidates. Following the pre-screening process, the committee shall present its recommendations for endorsement at a designated Chapter meeting for action by the Chapter membership. A majority vote shall be required for endorsement.
    2. Whenever possible, the Committee shall arrange for a candidates' forum to provide Chapter members an opportunity to hear and question the candidates on relevant issues prior to hearing the committee's recommendation and the endorsement vote being taken.

(f) The committee shall determine the amount of financial support, if any, to be requested from PACE of CSEA, and shall submit said request to PACE of CSEA on such forms as may be required.

(g) The committee shall solicit volunteer activity by the Chapter membership on behalf of endorsed candidates, and shall be responsible for coordinating and directing such members activities.

Article VIII, Section 12

Chapter 759 Constitution