Bylaws of the Utah Republican Native American Caucus

Article I – Name

  1. The name of this organization shall be Utah Republican Native American Caucus and shall also be known as URNAC and Republican Natives.

Article II – Objectives

  1. The objectives of this group shall be to:
    1. Support the Utah Republican Party Platform and the promotion of its values and ideals;
    2. Provide information, support, training, and guidance to Native Americans on the importance of values and ideals of the Utah Republican Party Platform;
    3. Provide information, support, training, and guidance to Native America interested in elected or appointed political office;
    4. Educate and inform political office holders with information regarding Utah Republican Party Platform values and ideals, and how they positively impact the lives of Native Americans; and
    5. Provide a voice for Native Americans in Politics and in the Republican Party.

Article III – Membership

  1. Voting Membership in URNAC shall be open to registered Utah Republicans in good standing who support the objectives listed in Article II.
  2. Voting Membership may be terminated if members are no longer registered Republicans in Utah, oppose the objectives of the organization, or work against its stated objectives.
  3. Only Voting Members may vote on business items and participate in elections.
  4. Affiliate Members are those who support the objectives of the organization, but do not meet registration or geographic requirements of Voting Members.
  5. Any Member may resign their membership upon written notice to the President or Secretary.
  6. A Member is considered Active unless they request to resign their membership, pass away, or are no longer qualified to be a member under this Article.
  7. Though contributions are invited and encouraged, no Membership Dues are required.

Article IV – Officers

  1. The Elected Officers of URNAC are:
    1. President (Chairman),
    2. Vice-President (Vice Chairman), and
    3. Secretary/Treasurer.
  2. Officers are elected to a term of no more than two years, after which they may be re-elected.
  3. Voting Members from among the membership shall elect the Elected Officers.
  4. In the event of an Officer vacancy, the Executive Board shall call a Special Convention to elect a replacement to fill the remainder of the vacated term; should less that 25 Voting Members attend this Special Convention, the Executive Board shall appoint a replacement to fill the vacancy until an election can be held.
  5. Elections shall be by majority of ballots cast, by acclimation, or by unanimous consent.
  6. No Utah Republican Party Officer or Utah Republican Party employee may serve as an elected officer of the organization.
  7. The President shall preside over meetings of the organization; serve as the liaison with the Utah Republican Party; regularly attend the meetings of the Utah Republican Party in which they may vote and speak; and serve as the liaison with the Utah Legislature, Federal Delegation, and any Department, Bureaucracy, or Committee dealing with Indian Affairs. The President may also appoint committees to assist with special projects. The President may also be asked to assist the Secretary/Treasurer.
  8. The Vice-President shall assist the President and shall serve as President in the absence of the President. The Vice-President may also be asked to assist the Secretary/Treasurer.
  9. The Secretary/Treasurer shall keep a current roster of members, keep minutes of the organization, archive the minutes of Committees, issue the notice(s) to meetings and conventions, and assist the President. In quarters where cash flow is present, the Secretary/Treasurer shall keep the financial records, file all necessary financial reports, and pay any properly incurred bills. The Secretary/Treasurer may ask the President or Vice-President to assist in the performance of their responsibilities.

Article V – Committees

  1. Executive Board: The Executive Board shall be the President, the Vice-President, and the Secretary/Treasurer. This board has the authority and responsibility to run the general affairs of URNAC, and to conduct business in conformity with these bylaws.
  2. Appointed Committees: The President or the Executive Board may appoint other committees as needed. Each appointed committee shall have an odd number of members of no less than three and no more than seven members. The President shall designate the Committee Chairman. The Appointed Committees shall keep their own minutes and report to the Executive Board.
  3. Standing Committees
    1. Republican Buffalo
      1. Members of the URNAC who are at least 1/4-blood Native American, or are enrolled members of a Recognized Tribe in Utah shall automatically be members of the Republican Buffalo Committee.
      2. Members of the URNAC who can show Native American heritage shall be members of the Republican Buffalo Committee after providing documentation of their genealogical lineage or Tribal Membership to the Committee Chief.
      3. If the President of the URNAC is an enrolled member of a Recognized Tribe in Utah and of at least 1/4 Native blood, he shall be the Chairman of the Republican Buffalo Committee. Else, if the Vice-President of the URNAC is an enrolled member of a Recognized Tribe in Utah and of at least 1/4 Native blood, he shall be the Chairman of the Republican Buffalo Committee. Else, the Chairman of the Republican Buffalo Committee shall be elected from among its members.
      4. The Chairman of the Republican Buffalo Committee shall hold the title of “Chief”.

Article VI – Meetings (Pow Wows)

  1. Meetings shall be referred to as Pow Wows.
  2. Conventions may be referred to as Pow Wows.
  3. The Executive Board shall hold quarterly Pow Wows.
  4. The general membership shall Pow Wow at least once a year in a Convention.
    1. In odd-numbered years, the purpose shall be to elect officers of the organization, and conduct other business.
    2. In even-numbered years, the purpose shall be to hear reports from the officers, to conduct business, and to educate the membership of issues impacting URNAC voters.
    3. Special Conventions may be held as needed, when called by the President or Executive Board.
  5. All Pow Wows and Conventions may be conducted through electronic communication which allows all participants to fully participate in the meeting. Voting Members participating electronically waive their right to a secret ballot in lieu of convenience; those not wishing to waive this right shall attend in person.
  6. Conventions shall be held in person and should be held in a geographically convenient location for all attending members.
  7. Notice to the Pow Wows and Conventions may be issued by any electronic method or by postcard 5 days in advance of the scheduled Pow Wow/Convention. Any required notice may be waived in writing by the person entitled to receive it.
  8. A quorum must be present to conduct binding business or hold elections.
    1. A quorum shall be a majority of the Voting Members present.
    2. For all Pow Wows (other than Conventions), at least 10 Voting Members shall be credentialed.
    3. For Conventions, at least 25 Voting Members shall be credentialed.

Article VII – Rules of Order and Procedure; Parliamentary Authority

  1. The Rules of Order and Procedure (Parliamentary authority) shall be the current revision of Robert Rules of Order, Newly Revised.

Article VIII – Amendment of Bylaws

  1. Upon proper notice, these bylaws may be amended by the Voting Members at a regularly scheduled Convention by a 2/3 vote, or by unanimous consent.

Article IX- Intellectual Property

  1. All trademarks, trade dress, service marks, logos, the Republican Buffalo, Republican Eagle Feather, and branding of the URNAC are the property of the URNAC and may not be used outside the URNAC without the consent of the President or the Executive Board.

Article X – Number & Gender

  1. The singular shall include plural and vice versa if such treatment is necessary to interpret these bylaws in accordance with their manifest intent.
  2. Likewise, if either feminine, masculine, or neuter should be one of the other genders, it shall be so treated.

Article XI – Headings & Typography

  1. The paragraphs, sub-paragraphs, headings, and typography used herein are for the purpose of convenience, and shall not be considered in the interpretation of these bylaws.

Article XII – Partial Invalidity

  1. If any portion of these bylaws shall be held invalid or inoperative then, insofar as it is reasonable and possible, the remainder of these bylaws shall be considered valid and operative, and effect shall be given to the intent manifested by the portion held invalid or inoperative.

(as amended in Convention, April 27, 2024)