CHARTER FOR THE GREATER BOSTON CHAPTEROF THE YOUNG DEMOCRATS OF MASSACHUSETTS

Article 1: Organizational Structure and Statement of PurposeSection 1-1: Organization

The name of this organization shall be Greater Boston Chapter (hereafter referred to as“GBYD”) of Young Democrats of Massachusetts (hereafter referred to as “YDM”), and it shallbe an independent organization of Democrats in the Greater Boston area, as defined in theorganization’s bylaws, under the age of 36 years. GBYD shall be affiliated with the YDM, anindependent organization of Democrats in Massachusetts under the age of 36, as a CharteredRegional Chapter per the YDM charter; and will be affiliated with the Young Democrats of America through the YDM.

Section 1-2: Statement of Purpose

GBYD shall serve young democrats in the Greater Boston area as the official local chapter of YDM and its capacity as the official umbrella organization for young Democrats inMassachusetts.The purpose of the GBYD is to1.Connect Democrats under the age of 36 by providing networking, volunteer, electoral,and educational opportunities throughout the Greater Boston area,2.Foster civic engagement by encouraging young people to become involved in thedemocratic process,3.Increase awareness of and participation in the Democratic Party by presenting the ideasand beliefs of the Party in an open and public manner,4.Develop young leaders by providing training and workshops to members and otherDemocrats,5.Stimulate dialogue on important issues facing Greater Boston, Massachusetts and thenation,6.Support the electoral efforts of Democrats, particularly those who are young and thosewho share the values and beliefs of GBYD and YDM, and7.Initiate and assist in advocacy of legislation and ballot initiatives which further the policyobjectives of GBYD and YDM.

Section 1-3: Organizational Structure

GBYD shall consist of the Board of Directors and general Chapter membership.

Article 2: MembershipSection 2-1: Eligibility

All persons under the age of 36 years are eligible to be members of GBYD if they: 1) reside,work, or attend school in the Greater Boston as defined in the bylaws; 2) identify with theprinciples of the Democratic Party; and 3) pledge to support Democratic candidates. All Chaptermembers who are so eligible must be registered to vote within the Commonwealth of

Massachusetts, and must be a registered Democrat. These conditions should not excludepermanent residents who are not eligible to register to vote within the United States andtemporary residents who choose to remain registered in another state.No person who is a voting member of a regional chapter affiliated with YDM outside of theGreater Boston area in Massachusetts may be a voting member of GBYD.Any member of GBYD is also a member of YDM.

Section 2-2: Termination of Membership/Ineligibility

Any GBYD member changing their registration to that of another party or unenrolled (no party),or fails to register in the Democratic Partyafter becoming a member, if eligible, shall cease to bea member of GBYD. Members who temporarily leave the Boston area for military service,education, political activity, or other endeavors of limited duration, may choose to remainmembers of GBYD, so long as they continue to be registered in the Democratic Party, wherepossible.

Section 2-3: Dues

Membership dues may be solicited, with the following conditions and restrictions: 1) any suchrequirement must be included as part of the bylaws of GBYD; and 2) no person otherwiseeligible for Chapter membership shall be denied membership on the basis of their ability to paydues.

Section 2-4: Voting Members

Voting Members shall be those members who have attended at least one (1) meeting or otherofficial Chapter event in the previous calendar year, and meet the requirements of membership.This clause shall not limit the ability to vote or seek office in the Chapter’s first official memberconvention, but will be in full effect and force thereafter.

Article 3: Officers of YDMSection 3-1: Eligibility

Any person serving on the Board of Directors of GYBD must fit the qualifications of a VotingMember.

Section 3-2: Board of Directors

Membership on the Board of Directors shall consist of the Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer,Secretary, and Membership & Outreach Director. No person may simultaneously hold morethan one of these offices.

Section 3-3: Elections

Officers shall be elected annually by the membership within 30 days before or after the YDMAnnual Convention each year.Officers shall be elected by majority vote through secret ballot.If a majority is not achieved onthe first ballot, the candidate with the least number of votes shall be dropped from the balloting,and another round of ballots shall be cast until one person receives a majority of the vote.

Section 3-4: Duties and Responsibilities

The Board of Directors shall meet monthly to discuss any business pending before GBYD. Allofficers shall participate in chapter events and are encouraged to participate in events sponsoredby the state board. The board may also choose a certain number of members to form committeesas needed to better carry out the business of GBYD.1.The chair shalla.preside at all board meetings, general meetings, conventions, and eventssponsored by GBYDb.set the time, place, and agenda for such meetings, in consultation with the restof the boardc.act as the official spokesperson of the Chapterd.serve as GBYD’s representative on the YDM Board or appoint a proxye.oversee the overall functions and operations of GBYD2.The Vice-Chair shalla.act as the principal assistant to the chair and preside in the absence thereof b.fill the remainder of the Chair’s term in the case of a vacancyc.coordinate and oversee all of GBYD’s events and programminga.assist the chair and other Board members in the operations of GBYD3.The Secretary shalla.take and distribute minutes for board and general meetingsb.handle correspondence on behalf of GBYDc.maintain clear and accurate records of membership and attendance, andconvey these to the Secretary of YDM,d.contact GBYD members concerning upcoming meetings, conventions, andother events4.The Treasurer shalla.maintain GBYD’s financesb.act as a liaison between GBYD and the YDM Treasurer on all financialmattersc.collect dues in the event they are solicitedd.coordinate all fundraising efforts5.Outreach & Membership Directora.Oversee and facilitate all membership development activitiesb.Coordinate with the YDM Vice-Chair of Programming and Policy as it relatesto membershipc.Serve on the YDM Membership and Outreach Committee