# Delegate Lists According to the "Rules of the Republican Party of the State of Delaware," the process for compiling and submitting the **delegate list** for conventions is outlined in **Article VI, Sections 9–12**. The rules do not explicitly state that a specific individual "signs off" on the delegate list in the sense of providing a formal signature or approval. Instead, the responsibility for preparing and submitting the delegate list falls to the **Convention Districts**, and the **Secretary** of the Republican Party of the State of Delaware plays a key role in receiving and processing the list, with the **Temporary Credentials Committee** ultimately determining the final list. Below is a detailed explanation of the process and the roles involved, based on the bylaws. ### Key Provisions on Delegate List Submission and Processing 1. **Submission of Delegate Lists by Convention Districts** (Article VI, Section 10): - Each **Convention District** (Northern New Castle, Western New Castle, Colonial, Kent, Sussex) is responsible for assembling and submitting a **list of delegates and alternates** to the **Secretary** of the Republican Party of the State of Delaware. - The list must include the **name**, **address**, **representative district**, and **telephone number** of each delegate and alternate. - **Deadline**: The list must be filed with the **Secretary** no later than **20 days** prior to the convention (e.g., by May 18, 2025, for a June 7, 2025 convention). - **Responsibility**: The rules imply that the **Convention District Chairperson** or their designated representative (e.g., a district officer) oversees the compilation and submission of the list, as the districts determine delegate elections locally (Article VI, Section 9). However, no specific individual is named as "signing off" within the district. 2. **Role of the Secretary** (Article VI, Sections 10–12): - The **Secretary** is the official recipient of the delegate and alternate lists submitted by each Convention District (Article VI, Section 10). - **Article VI, Section 12**: - Before the **evening preceding the convention** (e.g., June 6, 2025, for a June 7, 2025 convention), the **Secretary** presents the **certified list** of delegates and alternates, along with certificates, to the **Temporary Credentials Committee**. - The Secretary’s role is administrative, ensuring that the lists are properly compiled and forwarded for review. The term "certified list" suggests the Secretary verifies that the submitted lists meet basic requirements (e.g., include required information), but the rules do not specify a formal "sign-off" or signature process. - **Implication**: The **Secretary** is the key officer responsible for handling the delegate lists, acting as the conduit between the Convention Districts and the Temporary Credentials Committee. 3. **Role of the Temporary Credentials Committee** (Article VI, Section 12): - The **Executive Committee** may appoint a **Temporary Credentials Committee** to hear and determine **contests** related to the qualifications of delegates and alternates (Article V, Section 4, E). - The Temporary Credentials Committee reviews the **certified list** provided by the **Secretary**, resolves any disputes (e.g., delegate contests filed by 10 days prior, per Article VI, Section 11), and determines the **final list** of delegates and alternates. - The **Secretary** files the final list with the **State Committee** no later than the **evening prior to the convention** (e.g., June 6, 2025). - **Implication**: The Temporary Credentials Committee has the ultimate authority to "sign off" on the delegate list in the sense of approving its final composition, particularly if there are contests. However, the rules do not use the term "sign off" or require a signature from the committee. 4. **Delegate Election and Distribution** (Article VI, Section 9): - The **distribution and election** of delegates and alternates are determined locally by each **Convention District**, with requirements such as: - At least **1 delegate** and **1 alternate** per Representative District. - Voting by **registered Republicans** eligible to vote in the next federal election who attend the selection meeting. - **Public notice** for national convention delegate elections (15 days prior in a newspaper) and **30 days’ notice** to the **Executive Director** for delegate election meetings (Article XIII, Section 2). - **Implication**: The Convention District’s leadership (likely the **Chairperson** or a designated officer) oversees the election process and compiles the list, effectively "signing off" on it before submission to the **Secretary**, though no formal signature is mandated. ### Who "Signs Off" on the Delegate List? - **No Explicit "Sign-Off" Requirement**: The rules do not use the term "sign off" or require a specific individual to provide a formal signature or approval for the delegate list. Instead, the process involves multiple stages of compilation, submission, and review: - **Convention District**: Each district’s leadership (e.g., **Chairperson** or a designated officer) compiles and submits the delegate list, implicitly endorsing its accuracy by sending it to the **Secretary** (Article VI, Section 10). - **Secretary**: The **Secretary** receives the lists, verifies their completeness (as implied by the term "certified list"), and presents them to the **Temporary Credentials Committee** (Article VI, Section 12). The Secretary’s role is closest to a formal "sign-off" in terms of administrative oversight, but no signature is specified. - **Temporary Credentials Committee**: This committee reviews and finalizes the list, resolving any contests, effectively providing the final approval (Article VI, Section 12). Their determination is the authoritative "sign-off" in terms of confirming the delegate roster. ### Practical Interpretation: - **Convention District Chairperson**: Within each Convention District, the **Chairperson** (or their designee) is likely responsible for ensuring the delegate list is accurate and complete before submission, as they oversee delegate elections (Article VI, Section 9) and submit the list to the **Secretary** (Article VI, Section 10). This is the closest equivalent to a district-level "sign-off." - **Secretary**: The **Secretary** acts as the central figure in collecting and certifying the lists, presenting them to the Temporary Credentials Committee. Their role involves administrative validation, which could be considered a form of "sign-off" in practice. - **Temporary Credentials Committee**: The committee’s review and resolution of contests constitute the final approval of the delegate list, making them the ultimate authority in "signing off" on the roster’s validity. ### Example for a June 7, 2025 Convention: - **By May 18, 2025** (20 days prior): Each **Convention District Chairperson** submits their district’s delegate and alternate list to the **Secretary**. - **By June 6, 2025** (evening before): The **Secretary** presents the **certified list** to the **Temporary Credentials Committee**, which reviews any contests (filed by May 28, 2025, per Article VI, Section 11). - **By June 6, 2025**: The **Temporary Credentials Committee** finalizes the list, and the **Secretary** files it with the **State Committee**. ### Summary: - **No Formal "Sign-Off"**: The rules do not require a specific individual to "sign off" on the delegate list with a signature or formal approval. - **Key Roles**: - **Convention District Chairpersons**: Compile and submit the delegate lists, implicitly endorsing their accuracy (Article VI, Section 10). - **Secretary**: Receives, certifies, and presents the lists to the Temporary Credentials Committee, serving as the administrative overseer (Article VI, Sections 10, 12). - **Temporary Credentials Committee**: Reviews and finalizes the list, providing the authoritative approval, especially in cases of contests (Article VI, Section 12). - **Process**: The delegate list is prepared by Convention Districts, certified by the **Secretary**, and finalized by the **Temporary Credentials Committee**, with each step ensuring accuracy and compliance.