Candidate Monthly Speaking Policy
- All candidates must email the Chair of the Candidate Development Committee with no less than 3 days notice at candidates.rcdp@gmail.com
- Candidates are subject to space and time per discretion of the RCDP Chair and Candidate Development Chairs. Speaking opportunities will be granted on a first come basis.
- Candidates MUST adhere to the Codes of Conduct of both the County and State Democratic parties.
- Endorsements by the Central Committee will not take place during the general meeting. Personal endorsements should be treated as just that, personal and taken outside of the meeting.
- A candidate can use their 1st (first) speaking opportunity to introduce themselves, their campaign, values, website, and whatever they feel is necessary, including making a financial ask. They will be permitted a strict maximum of three (3) minutes. Candidates shall only speak once every ninety (90) days.
- Candidates on their and subsequent speaking opportunities are limited to campaign updates. This is not to include “hard asks”. If the candidate so desires, their website or other contact information can be listed in the chat. Candidates are limited to a strict 2 minutes.
- Candidates must be able to meet the minimum registration time of 90 days before endorsement in order to speak.
- Speaking will take place at the end of meetings, unless special arrangements have been made ahead of time. Proxies will not be accepted for initial visits.
