The contents of this handbook in many cases are a summary of the source material and therefore we suggest reference to the applicable document for the actual controlling language.

Glossary

DCRP:                        Douglas County Republican Party located in Omaha,NE

NEGOP:                     Nebraska State Republican Party located in Lincoln, NE

LD:                              A Legislative District followed by a # (LD4, LD6 etc.) is a subdivision ofNebraska for the purpose of representation by a State Senator in the Unicameral.

County Delegate:     A registered voter who also registers to attend the County Convention and vote on party business

County Convention: A formal, single-day meeting of Delegates from a political party within a specific area, held to conduct party business. During the convention, all seated Delegates have a vote on party business and may also vote in elections within their respective LDs. For DCRP, conventions occur in even-numbered years and serve as grassroots assemblies to elect key leadership and advance party priorities. Delegates elect Central Committee Members, who then become the governing body of decision makers for DCRP until the next convention.

Caucus:                      A closed meeting of a subgroup of members that takes place within the contextof a larger meeting. Subgroups may be by LD for County or Congressional District for State meetings.

Central Committee (CC):          A select group of voting members that govern the DCRP betweenconventions

CC Member:             A person elected by delegates during the County Convention to form the CC

LD Chair:                   A person appointed for each LD by the DCRP Chairman to liaison betweenthe Chairman and the CC members of their LD

State Delegate:        A person elected at the DCRP County Convention to attend the State Convention and vote on party business

State Convention:   A formal, single-day meeting of Delegates from a political party within a state, held to conduct party business, which may include adopting a party platform, electing party leadership and electing Delegates to the National Convention

State Central Committee (SCC) Member: A person elected at a convention to vote on state party business between conventions

Roberts Rules:         Robert’s Rules of Order is America’s foremost guide to parliamentary procedure, serving as a standardized manual for conducting meetings, making decisions, and governing organizations in a fair, efficient, and democratic manner. It is widely adopted by professional associations, fraternal groups, nonprofits, legislative bodies, and local governments to ensure orderly deliberations and protect the rights of all participants.

Constitution:              A foundational governing document for an organization outlining such thingsas structure, officers, membership, rules, etc.

Constitution Amendment:  A formal change to an organization’s Constitution allowing adaptation toevolving needs while upholding democratic principles. For DCRP, an amendmentrequires a ¾ vote of the Central Committee to pass.

Platform:                    A statement of broad ideological policies on topics of interest to the organization

Political Plan:            For DCRP, an outline that projects a two-year implementation of the platform, including key priorities, initiatives, and activities to guide the party’s operations and advance its goals through upcoming election cycles. This plan is available to CC members, upon request, from the Chairman or Secretary.

Budget:                      The financial roadmap prepared by the DCRP Executive Committee everyyear for the operation of DCRP. It is a projection of revenue and expenses for the coming year and needs to be approved by the Central Committee.

Resolution:                In the context of a Nebraska county or state political party, a resolution is aformal written statement expressing the party’s position, policy recommendation, endorsement, or directive on a specific issue, adopted at conventions or central committee meetings to guide actions, influence platforms, or rally support. It’s a non-binding but potentially influential tool for grassroots input, distinct from binding bylaws or amendments.

Special Rules:          Guidelines adopted from time to time by the DCRP Chairman or the Central Committee to facilitate the conduct of meetings or other matters

Important Links

DCRP Website                                 https://dcrponline.com/

DCRP Constitution                           https://dcrponline.com/constitution/

DCRP Platform                                 https://dcrponline.com/platform/

NEGOP Website                              https://ne.gop

NEGOP Constitution                        https://ne.gop/constitution/

NEGOP Platform                              https://ne.gop/issues/

Douglas County Election Office     https://www.votedouglascounty-ne.gov/

Voter Look-up                                   https://www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov/VoterView

Voter Registration                            https://www.nebraska.gov/apps-sos-voter-registration/

Nebraska State Legislature            https://nebraskalegislature.gov/

NE Secretary of State                      https://sos.nebraska.gov/

NE Governor                                     https://governor.nebraska.gov/

NE State Senators                           https://nebraskalegislature.gov/senators/senator_list.php

Omaha Mayor                                   https://mayors-office.cityofomaha.org/meet-john

Omaha City Council                         https://citycouncil.cityofomaha.org/

Douglas County Commissioners https://www.douglascounty-ne.gov/commissioners/

Social Media

Facebook                                           https://www.facebook.com/dcrponline/#

X                                                         https://x.com/dcrponline

Sample Meeting Agenda

Douglas County Republican Party Central Committee Meeting

Location of Meeting

4^th Tuesday of the MonthAGENDA

1. Call to order
2. Invocation
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Approval of Minutes of the prior month meeting
5. Treasurer Report
6. Attendance Report
7. Chairman Report
8. CD 2 Chairman Report
9. Committee Reports
10. Club Reports
11. Member Update
12. New Business
13. Adjournment

Ways to Donate

Scan QR code to DCRP Donation page

Venmo

@DouglasCounty-RepublicanParty

Rules – Meeting Rules

1. Registration for all meetings will begin 30 minutes prior to the start of each meeting and willconclude 15 minutes after meeting is called to order.
2. At check-in, membership names badges will be distributed to the Douglas County CentralCommittee member, who must wear them in a visible location throughout the entire meeting.
3. Guests will be given a name badge at check-in that indicates they are not a seated County Central Committee Guests are encouraged to sit where they wish but will havereserved space near the left front area.
4. Members shall seek to be properly recognized by the Chairman before Once amember has been recognized, they must move to one of the microphones (if provided) and state their name, LD, and a properly worded motion. Three secondary motions do not needrecognition by the Chairman and may be made from a member’s seat:
   1. Subsidiary – g. Amendment, Postpone, and Table;
   2. Incidental – g. Point of Order, Point of Information, and Secret Ballot; and
   3. Privileged – g. Call to Question, Raising the Question, and Adjournment.

5. Members shall not engage in debate until the question is pending and has been stated by the Chairman. Debate shall be limited to discussion on the merits of the question and shall beconducted at one of the microphones (if provided).
6. During debate, members will be allowed up to 2 minutes to speak. Members who wish to speak a subsequent time may do so, for 30 seconds, if all members who wish to speak have had the opportunity to do so at least once. The total time for all debatable motions (resolutions,constitutional amendments, bylaws, or uses of order, or standing rules, etc.) shall be 12 total minutes. At the expiration of the 12 total minutes of debate, a vote shall immediately be takenon any pending motions without further debate.

7. Any Central Committee member wishing to submit a Resolution for consideration by the Central Committee shall email the proposed Resolution to the DCRP Secretary at least 14 days prior to the meeting at which the Resolution is to be considered for passage. Meetings are customarily the 4th Tuesday of most months. Email the resolution to exec@dcrponline.com. This will provide ample time for review and be included in the weekly DCRP emails. CC members can then print and review their own copy and be prepared for any discussion when presented at the meeting. If approved in the Central Committee meeting and the Secretary deems it necessary to obtain assistance in correspondence reflected in the resolution, the member who proposed the resolution will be contacted. To see the properformat that proposed Resolutions should follow please refer to the DCRP website to review prior passed Resolutions. Go to: dcrponline.com/resolutions/

Adopted DCRP Central Committee 02-25-2025

Adopted DCRP Central Committee 12-02-2025 – Addendum to Add #7

Parliamentary Notes

Examples of Robert’s Rules Parliamentary Process during DCRP Meetings

1. Request for Information (also called Point of Information)

Member stands and states Request for Information or Point of Information. The member states his question. Chair answers or directs someone else to answer.

Example 4: Member asks State Senator candidate where their district is located in DouglasCounty.

2. Point of Order

Member stands and states Point of Order. The member explains why he thinks the correct procedure wasn’t followed.

Example 5: Member states he didn’t receive the minutes so he can’t approve them. In this instance, Chair explains when they were emailed to members. Chair asks for approval of minutes.

Example 6: Member states the approval was not by acclamation since there were some that voted no. In this instance, Chair agrees. Motion had to be moved again, seconded, and approved, without acclamation request this time.

3. Main Motion  

A formal proposal by a Central Committee Member.  State your name and LD.

Example 1: I move to have an official meeting in June.

Example 2: I move to have DCRP endorse the Choose Life Now petition.

Example 3: I move to create an Election Integrity committee.

Example 4: I move to have the DCRP endorse State Senator candidate John Doe.

Example 5: I move to approve the minutes from March.

Example 6: I move to approve John Doe as DCRP Chairman by acclamation.

Each motion must be seconded, followed by discussion/debate. Chair asks for approval.

4. Subsidiary Motion

Acts upon a main motion prior to its approval and the subsidiary motion must be approved. State your name and LD.

• To Amend

Example 1: I move to amend the motion to hold the June meeting on June 25th.  Chair makes the determination this is a friendly amendment and asks the member who made the main motion if they would accept this amendment. Member accepts. Chair asks for approval.

• To Postpone/Table

Example 2: I move to postpone the petition endorsement until after the SCC meeting in August.  Chair asks for approval.

• To Limit Debate

Example 3: I move to limit the discussion/debate to 2 minutes. Chair asks for approval.

Duties of the Douglas County Central Committee

Under the Constitution of the Douglas County Republican Party, the general management of theParty is under the control of the Central Committee, subject to the direction of the County Convention. Being a member of the Central Committee is more than being elected and filling an opening; it is a position of responsibility. It is a two-year commitment of time and service to all Republicans seeking or elected to public office.

These are the responsibilities that apply to those who are elected members of the Central Committee:

1. Attendance: The Central Committee normally meets once a month and regular attendance is required. The Constitution provides that three unexcused absences result in loss of membership on the Central Committee.
2. Contribute: The Republican Party relies on voluntary fundraising for support and members of the Central Committee are expected to Each member is expected to contribute a minimum of $100 per year. With the approval of the Chairman, in-kind contributions can be credited toward that amount. This financial support from Central Committee members is important to help pay the cost of committee expenses, including meeting notices, printing, postage, room rental, special events, newsletters, etc.
3. Volunteer: The Party could not fulfill its mission without the effort and commitment of volunteers. Central Committee members are expected to participate in party activities by participating in phone calling for the party and for candidates, walking neighborhoods with party literature, helping at the office, working on special projects, or helping the party provide services to A minimum of 20 hours of volunteer time is expected from each member of the Central Committee.
4. Be Active: The Central Committee is the core of the Republican Party in Douglas County, and, as such, it is important that its members promote its objectives and philosophy to friends, neighbors, and relatives, and that members encourage everyone who shares those objectives and philosophy to get involved in the party and/or in supporting a candidate.

Duties of the State Central Committee

Under the Constitution of the Nebraska Republican Party, the general management of the Party is under the control of the Central Committee, subject to the direction of the State Convention. This committee requires a high level of dedication and commitment to the Nebraska Republican Party for a term of two years.

Activities and actions include:

1. Assist in developing a strong Republican Party organization in order to help elect more
2. Participate in the implementation of the State Party Political
3. Attendance: The State Central Committee meets three-four times a year. Typically, the Committee meets once a year in each of the congressional districts and at other times as Prospective members should be able to attend all meetings. There is no reimbursement for expenses.
4. County Activities: A member of the State Central Committee is expected to be knowledgeable about political affairs of his/her home County and regularly attend County Central Committee meetings. It is generally expected that State Central Committee members should be actively involved in County Party affairs.
5. Fundraising: The Nebraska Republican Party requires regular fundraising to provide services needed by candidates, elected officials and County offices. The following could be expected:

• Booster Club: Members of the State Central Committee should be members of the Booster Club ($100 per year contribution to the State Party). You will be asked to solicit and sign others up to join, and belonging yourself makes your effort credible.
• County Activities: You will be expected to work with the County Chairman on This may include actions for the state or the country.
• Special Events: There will, from time to time, be special events for candidates, elected officials, Your help will be needed for ticket sales to ensure a successful event.

6.  Other: The State Chairman will need individuals to serve on committees, put on programs, State Central Committee members would be expected to volunteer their time and talents.

Duties of the Douglas County Central Committee Legislative District Chairs

 Under the Constitution of the Douglas County Republican Party, “the County Chairman shall have the power, with the approval of the Central Committee, to appoint and remove Legislative District Chairman.” The Legislative District (LD) Chairs shall serve in their role for two years, or as the Central Committee sees fit.

The overall task of the Legislative District Chair is to work as a liaison between the County Chairman and the Executive Committee with the Central Committee (CC) Members.

These are the responsibilities and duties that apply to those who are selected as a Legislative District Chair:

1. Attendance and activity: The Central Committee normally meets once a month and regular attendance is required. The Constitution provides that three unexcused absences result in loss of membership on the Central It is expected that the LD Chairs attend every meeting possible and are active in the meetings through:
   • Welcoming and educating all CC members in their LD as soon as they are elected or appointed as members
   • Welcoming and conversing with LD members and sharing information about upcoming events that pertain to the LD.
   • Speaking with guests who have an interest in joining the Central Committee within their
2. Recruitment of Central Committee Members in their respective LD: The LD Chairs are tasked with recruiting individuals who are interested in joining the Central Committee within their LD when seats become available.
   • All Central Committee seats provided to the LD should be filled if
   • This task is not solely left to the LD Chairs, but they should communicate with current members in the LD to help find potential members.
3. Recruitment of volunteers from Central Committee: LD Chairs are responsible for contacting members of their LD when there are volunteer opportunities within These events include parades, Days of Action, Call Nights, voter registration efforts, fundraising events, Neighborhood Champions, and various other opportunities as they arise.
   • LD chairs shall work with CC members to determine how they can best fulfill their volunteer commitment (see commitment letter signed by CC members).
   • The Executive Director of the party will inform the LD Chairs of the upcoming events at least 2 weeks in advance and the LD Chairs are expected to contact their members and report the results to the Executive Director at least 2 days prior to the volunteer opportunity.
   • Contacts with their members include sharing information about the events and requesting that the members attend the event and contribute their time and efforts.
4. Staying Connected with Central Committee Members: LD Chairs are expected to be the liaison between the Executive Committee and the Central Committee In order to be most effective, the LD Chair is expected to stay connected with their Central Committee Members even when there aren’t volunteer opportunities available. This requires frequent contact with each member, and at a minimum, a contact should be made once a month.

2025 NEBRASKA UNICAMERAL LEGISLATURE

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Capitol Mailing Address:      Senator                       

District # State Capitol PO Box 94604

Lincoln NE 68509-4604

As of 1/8/2025