COMMITTEES

CHAIR: John Wood

The Candidate Committee shall include the Area Coordinators in accordance with Article 6.01, as voting members of the committee and assist the Johnson County Republican Party in recruiting and vetting qualified candidates for precinct, county and district elected offices and upon nomination by the Primary Election, shall offer assistance in campaign planning and execution.

CHAIR: Vacant

The Budget & Audit Committee shall assist the Executive Committee in the development of financial plans and budgets for the Johnson County Republican Party and annually audit the work of the Treasurer. The financial plans, budgets, and audit reports shall be submitted for approval by the Executive Committee. The scope of any audit performed is not limited to the previous fiscal year.

CHAIR: Vacant

The Fundraising Committee is responsible for developing plans and programs designed to provide adequate funding to meet the needs of the organization. The Fundraising Committee shall plan and be responsible for carrying out approved plans for all fundraising events and activities including, but not limited to, an annual countywide Republican fundraising banquet. Fundraising plans and budgets proposed by the Fundraising Committee will be included in the budgets and plans of the Budget & Audit Committee. No activity shall bear the name or logo of Johnson County Republican Party (including JCRP) without simple majority vote approval of the Executive Committee during an Executive Committee meeting.

CHAIR: Dan Schall

The Headquarters Committee shall assist the Executive Committee in maintaining the Johnson County Republican Party HQ, located at 210 South Main Street, Cleburne, and any other permanent or temporary facilities used by the Party. The Headquarters Committee will develop rules and policies for the operation, plans and budget(s) for maintaining the facility/facilities, including rental agreements and fees, in accordance with Article Seven (7) of these By-laws. The Headquarters Committee, working with the County Vice Chairman, will be responsible for the management of the JCRP phone(s) and access to the Headquarters (building access code(s) and/or keys). Headquarters’ plans and budgets proposed by the Headquarters Committee will be included in the budgets and plans of the Budget & Audit Committee. All expenditures must be approved by simple majority vote of the Executive Committee during an Executive Committee meeting.

CHAIR: Nova Olson

The Research Committee will research county, city, school, and other local municipal elections, including bond/MUD elections, and maintain a list of upcoming elections. The Research Committee may compile impact studies as appropriate; and when feasible, provide statistical data and info-graphs to share with voters. The Research Committee shall attend city, school, and county board meetings and report back on relevant issues to the Executive Committee. The Research Committee is responsible for packaging such information in a timely manner before an election and submitting it to the approved webmaster for posting on the JCRP website and apps.

CHAIR: Dan Schall

The Volunteer Committee will manage the identification and processing of incoming volunteers, including interviews and training, using materials approved by the County Executive Committee and elections-related training materials must be approved by the County Elections Office. Volunteers may include but are not limited to, individuals who wish to serve as Election Judges, Clerks, and Poll Workers. Volunteers of the Johnson County Republican Party will be managed and organized by the JCRP Volunteer Committee (in coordination with the Precinct Chairman of the precinct in which the volunteer resides), and not through other Auxiliary Clubs. The Volunteer Committee will develop and maintain volunteer contact data management and tools. The Volunteer Committee will be responsible for developing plans and programs for volunteer activities, including, but not limited to, block-walking, voter registration drives, and phone bank calls. The Volunteer Committee will be responsible for block-walking materials, such as election information, t-shirts, and maps after materials are approval by the Executive Committee.

CHAIR: Destin Sensky

The Programs Committee shall develop a program of interest for each Regular Business Meeting as defined by Article 3.02 and be entitled to advertise said speakers in a manner approved by the Executive Committee. The Programs Committee shall coordinate non-fundraising events such as festivals, community roundtables, debates, and forums. No activity shall bear the name or logo of Johnson County Republican Party (including JCRP) without simple majority vote approval of the Executive Committee during an Executive Committee meeting.

CHAIR: Yane Di'Nicola

The Election Administration Committee shall maintain the voter rolls and shall perform a voter roll clean-up every two (2) term years through a contracted party approved by the Executive Committee. The Committee shall also assist the County Chair with statutory election administration.