a:1:{s:15:"field_news_body";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:"value";s:2202:"The following is a brief summary of the discussion we had on Thursday September 18 at the CCRP executive committee meeting regarding the &quot;endorsement and support&quot; of candidates in our current bylaws.<br />
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The meeting was well attended and there were many comments regarding the current policy and many people expressed their opinions on both sides of the issue. Perspectives were given from people who were involved in the original drafting of the bylaws, by executive committee members, attorneys, tea party attendees, and other concerned individuals. All of the comments were appreciated and added to the discussion. It was important that everyone had a voice and that their opinions and concerns on the issues we expressed. <br />
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After the discussion and comment period a motion was made and passed that the chairman appoint a committee to be made up of three people to review the bylaws related to &quot;Article IX, Sections 3 and 4&quot; of the bylaws. <br />
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As the chairman it is my intent is to have one person from each side of the issue and a &quot;Neutral/Unbiased&quot; party, if that is&nbsp; truly possible, for the third person. I will be on the committee as an ex-officio, non-voting member according to the bylaws, to review the support and endorsement sections.<br />
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I have asked Prosecutor Sherman to serve on the committee because of his past knowledge of the bylaws, experience in drafting the original bylaws, and to get an &quot;attorney&rsquo;s perspective&quot; on what the bylaws currently say. I am in the process of contacting the other two people for the committee and will let you know who they are after they have agreed to be a part of the committee.<br />
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Hopefully we will be able to hold our first meeting in early September and report back to the executive committee at the September 15 meeting in DeWitt.<br />
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If you have any questions or comments please feel free to give me a call or e-mail me.<br />
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Sincerely,<br />
Steve Willis, Chairman<br />
Clinton County Republican Party<br />
H: 517-641-6657<br />
C: 517-281-4458<br />
sgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />
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