5.3 Locals and Associations

5.3.1 Certification

Locals and associations desiring certification should present a written proposal to any Councilor. The proposal shall include a statement of purpose, any membership requirements, a decision-making process, and an endorsement process for specifically listed local elections.

Within six (6) weeks of receipt the Council must determine whether or not to certify. If the Council decides not to certify it must send written notice to the local or association as to why certification was not granted.

The Council may grant variances for the requirements for certification. The Council may also decertify locals and associations.

5.3.2 Membership

There must be at least eight GPAC members who claim membership in the local or association and at least three quarters of the organization's membership must be GPAC members.

5.3.3 Points of Contact

Certified locals and associations shall have a phone number where outgoing and incoming messages may be left and a mailing address.

5.3.4 Existing Locals and Associations

The following existing locals and associations shall be considered certified. The County Council reserves the right to decertify these locals and associations.

• Alameda Greens (City of)

• Berkeley Greens

• Fremont Greens

• Hayward Greens

• Oakland Greens

• San Leandro Greens

• The GPAC Women's Caucus