# Executive Director The "Rules of the Republican Party of the State of Delaware" outline specific provisions regarding the **Executive Director** position, primarily in **Article III, Section 4, F**, **Article V, Section 1**, and **Article XIII**. Below is a comprehensive summary of the rules pertaining to the Executive Director, organized by key aspects of the role: ### 1. **Appointment and Supervision** - **Article III, Section 4, F**: - The **State Chairperson** is responsible for **hiring and supervising** the Executive Director. - The Chairperson must seek the **advice of the Executive Committee** on matters involving the Executive Director, ensuring collaborative oversight in decisions related to the role. ### 2. **Role and Responsibilities** - **Article III, Section 4, F**: - The Executive Director is considered part of the **staff personnel** employed to meet the **administrative responsibilities** of the Republican Party of the State of Delaware. - While specific duties are not detailed in the rules, the role is implied to support the Chairperson in managing the party’s day-to-day operations and administrative tasks. - **Article XIII, Sections 1–3**: - The Executive Director serves as a central point of contact for **Convention Districts** regarding notifications and documentation: - **Event Notifications** (Article XIII, Section 1): Convention Districts must provide the Executive Director with **advance notice**, as reasonably practicable, of meetings and other events. This allows the Executive Director to include these events on the **party’s website**, in **appropriate publications**, and on the **party’s master calendar** to avoid conflicts and inform party members. - **Delegate Election Meetings** (Article XIII, Section 2): Convention Districts must provide at least **30 days’ written notice** to the Executive Director of any meeting where convention delegates will be elected, ensuring compliance with public notice requirements. - **District Rules** (Article XIII, Section 3): Each Convention District must provide the Executive Director with a **copy of the district’s rules**, facilitating centralized record-keeping and coordination. ### 3. **Restrictions on Holding Office** - **Article III, Section 4, F**: - The Executive Director **cannot serve as an officer** of the Republican Party of the State of Delaware (e.g., Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary, or Treasurer). - However, the Executive Director is **permitted** to: - Serve as a **delegate to a convention**. - Serve on a **campaign committee**. - Serve as an **officer of a Representative District committee**. - These exceptions allow the Executive Director to participate in certain party activities without holding high-level leadership roles within the state party structure. ### 4. **Membership in the Executive Committee** - **Article V, Section 1**: - The Executive Director is an **Ex Officio member** of the **Executive Committee** in a **non-voting capacity**. - This places the Executive Director alongside other Ex Officio members, such as the **Parliamentarian** and representatives of elected Republican officials (e.g., U.S. Senator, Governor). - As a non-voting member, the Executive Director can participate in discussions and provide administrative support but does not have a vote on Executive Committee decisions, such as approving budgets or endorsing candidates. ### Summary: The **Executive Director** is a staff position **hired and supervised** by the **State Chairperson** with **Executive Committee** input, tasked with supporting the party’s **administrative functions**. The role is **prohibited from holding party officer positions** but can serve as a convention delegate, campaign committee member, or Representative District officer. As a **non-voting Ex Officio member** of the **Executive Committee**, the Executive Director contributes to governance discussions without voting rights. Convention Districts must notify the Executive Director of **meetings**, **delegate elections** (with 30 days’ notice), and provide **district rules**, ensuring transparency and coordination. The position is central to facilitating communication and compliance with party procedures. If you need further clarification, details on specific responsibilities, or assistance with related actions (e.g., drafting resolutions or notices involving the Executive Director), let me know!