CHARTER

Texas Democrats believe democratic government exists to achieve as a community, state, and nation what we cannot achieve as individuals.

We believe in equal opportunity, fairness, freedom, family, community, and a responsibility to ourselves and each other. These are the values our elders passed down to us, the values we hope to share with our children, and the values we expect from our elected officials.

The Texas Democratic Party is a movement of millions of Texans coming together to fight for our Texas values.​

THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

(CEC) 

The County Executive Committee (CEC)  is governed by Texas Democratic Party (TDP) rules and statutes.  A Texas Democratic County Party may adopt local rules as well. The CEC is the heart of the County Democratic Party and is made up of the County Democratic Chair and Precinct Chairs.

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​THE ROLE OF THE COUNTY CHAIR

​The County Chair leads the County Executive Committee (CEC), which is composed of the Chair and Precinct Chairs.  The Chair guides Precinct Chairs and fills vacancies. The Chair plays a key role in organizing precinct and county conventions, ensuring that delegates are properly credentialed and that party rules are followed. The Chair position blends community leadership with significant election administration responsibilities. The County Chair is both a community leader and a guardian of the party’s election process.

MEET YOUR COUNTY CHAIR
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​Roseann Thornton is the Burnet County Democratic CHAIR.
Contact Roseann at:  [email protected]

Roseann works to ensure that local voters have lawful, orderly, and accessible elections, and that the party’s grassroots structure remains strong.


THE ROLE AND ACTIVITY OF 

​PRECINCT CHAIRS

Definition of a Precinct Chair
Precinct chairs are publicly elected officials of the County Democratic Party. They make up the CEC and vote on policies to guide the County Party. They are the grassroots organizers for their neighborhoods and help spread the Democratic message in their communities. Precinct Chairs are elected in the Democratic Primary (March) of even-numbered years and hold a two-year term. Vacancies may be filled by appointment of the County Chair and a confirmation election of the CEC.
 
Official Duties of Texas Democratic Party Precinct Chairs.
  1. Attend a minimum of four CEC meetings per year.
    1. Precinct Chairs will notify the County Chair of their inability to attend a scheduled CEC meeting and take responsibility for reviewing the minutes or Zoom recording.
  2. Duties of the CEC include;
    1. Appoint a County Chair if the position is vacated.
    2. Confirm precinct chair vacancies when appointed by the County Chair.
    3. Select nominees for the ballot when a candidate withdraws or dies.
    4. Make decisions and oversee county party activities, business, and finances. 

​Activities of Burnet County Precinct Chairs
  1. Precinct organizer
    1. Have a general knowledge of the precinct's location, voting boundaries, and demographics.
    2. Identify and provide outreach to Democratic voters and volunteers within the precinct. (Canvassing)
    3. Obtain access and a working knowledge of the VAN and MiniVan organizing databases.
  2. Obtain or maintain certification as a Volunteer Deputy Registrar for Burnet County.
  3. Participate in and promote Democratic election and voting processes
    1. Have a working knowledge of voting eligibility and the Burnet County election process.
    2. Participate in voting as an election worker, poll watcher, or active Volunteer Deputy Registrar (VDR). Consider accepting the responsibility of the Election Judge.
  4. Actively participate in and organize CEC-identified Get Out The Vote projects, such as letter/postcard writing campaigns, phone banking, block walking, or other activities.
  5. Attend the Burnet County Democratic Convention (even-numbered years) representing your precinct.
  6. Participate with other precinct chairs in outreach events sponsored by the Burnet County Democratic Club.