3.0 Definitions

3.1 Membership

Membership in the GPAC is coincident with current registration as a member of the Green Party and residence in Alameda County as defined by county and state laws applicable to residency and voter registration.

Residents of Alameda County ineligible to vote may become members of the GPAC by registering with the Administration Committee of the GPAC.

For purposes of determining the number of GPAC members as referred to herein, the number of Green Party registered voters in Alameda County as of the last end-of quarter shall be used.

3.2 County Council

The County Council (Council) is a representative body of the GPAC membership. Its members (Councilors) are nominated, elected and serve in accordance with applicable county and state laws, the bylaws of the GPCA and these bylaws.

In the context of County Council meetings the term Councilor refers to proxies as well as elected and appointed Councilors.

3.3 Locals and Associations

Locals and Associations Locals are community or municipality-based clubs composed of GPAC members for the purpose of addressing local issues and providing for greater participation in GPAC activities.

Associations, also known as caucuses or circles, are groups of GPAC members united by a particular interest or concern, i.e., gender, ethnicity, age, religion, sexual orientation or political issue. Locals and associations may be certified or uncertified.

To be certified, locals and associations must meet the requirements given herein and be confirmed by the County Council.

3.4 Proposals

Proposals are items brought before the County Council, for the purposes of modifying the practices or policies of the GPAC.

3.5 Resolutions

Proposals that have been accepted by the County Council--shall be known as Resolutions. Resolutions are subordinate to these bylaws. Any portion of any resolution which conflicts with the meaning and/or intent of these bylaws shall be null and void.

3.6 Plan of Operation

A set of general guidelines for GPAC political and administrative activity for a given time period.

3.7 Publish

A means by which information is transmitted to the membership. Publishing shall include, but need not be limited to: placing notices in all GPAC and Regional Green Party newsletters; inclusion on any calendar, bulletin board or telephone information line maintained by the GPAC; distribution to all certified locals and associations; and sending notices to any member with a current printing and postage subscription.

3.8 Make Available

Shall include, but need not be limited to: having available for inspection by appointment; and distributing copies to all certified locals and certified associations.

3.9 Serve At The Pleasure Of

Any individual serving at the pleasure of a body may be removed at any time by that body in accordance with the rules of that body unless those rules are contradictory to these bylaws.

3.10 Printing and Postage Subscription

A subscription fee paid by a member who wishes to receive all published information for the time period of the subscription.

The County Council shall determine the printing and postage.

3.11 Extra-municipal

All elections except those entirely contained within a city having an active certified local.