Sue Lowden’s Look at Nevada Politics
June 9, 2008
Why the Terhune Convention Won’t Count (click here to read entire post)
Many of you are confused over efforts by some Nevada Republican Convention delegates to hold a separate convention in Reno on June 28, 2008, and have asked why this convention won’t count or be able to conduct any official business. There are a number of reasons for this, and research into the issue is ongoing. However, I hope this will help clear up some of the confusion…
As for the party bylaws, Article 4, Section 2 discusses “Special Meetings,” under which the June 28 meeting would arguably fall. The bylaws stipulate that such special meetings may be called by the Chairman, a majority of the Executive Committee members, or 1/3 of the members of the Nevada Republican Central Committee. None of these entities are involved in the unauthorized meeting being proposed for June 28th.
Furthermore, Article 4, Section 3 stipulates that the “call” for any such special meetings “shall be mailed to all members via conventional mail - unless a member has authorized, in writing, notice by e-mail only - to all members at least 45 (forty-five) days prior to the meeting.” This, too, has not been done by those promoting the June 28 meeting.
