August 25, 2024

North Carolina Republican Party
Plan of Organization Committee
25 August 2024

Chairman Dan Barry called the meeting of the NCGOP Plan of Organization Committee
to order at the NCGOP Headquarters on 25 August 2024. Chairman Barry offered a
prayer and led the committee in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Robert Watkins moved to approve the minutes of meetings for 7 August and 14 August.
Benji Parnell 2 nd the motion, which passed with no objection.
The floor was then given to Michael Magnanti who recounted a dust-up inside the
meeting of the Central Committee in which Secretary Michelle Nix was involved. After
some discussion, it was found the Chapter 20 of Robert’s Rules sufficiently addressed
what to do in that instance.
There are still members who are having problems accessing the documents on the
ShareDrive. Michael Magnenti is going to help in that effort and encouraged people who
are having trouble to set up a Gmail account to guarantee easier access.
Chairman Barry reminded District Representatives of their need to continue to brief the
members of their District organizations on the committee’s efforts.
Opinion 2024-006
A question was submitted from a Precinct Chairman in the 13 th Congressional District
regarding censure resolutions. More specifically, the question was regarding censure of a
nonmember of an executive committee. This question was submitted on 30 July.
There are two types of censure. One is considered a simple statement of disapproval,
while there can be an actual censure to enforce discipline. Since the individual in
question was not a member of the 13 th Congressional District Committee, only a
resolution of disapproval can be submitted. That resolution itself would have no teeth
since there can be no disciplinary remedy. If and only if a member were a member of said
committee, then the committee can do a disciplinary censure.
Bill Scholtes moved to approve the language of the opinion. Harvey West seconded the
motion, which carried with no opposition.
Article 2-301
Bill Scholtes offered a solution different from what was discussed in previous meetings
relating to the registration deadline of January 31 st for the purpose of participation. After
some discussion, it was decided that keeping the deadline of January 31 st for the sake of
consistency was preferable.

Article 3-306
The question on this motion is whether or not to round up when there is a fraction of
when

Article 4 Change 4-101, 4-103, 4-202 Smaller counties struggle to create committees, this
would allow smaller counties (Hyde as an example), to have committees of one
MP moves, MM 2 nd moved to defer to MC. Motion carried.
Sec 4-104: Differing rules at different levels (state, district, county)
BS proposed supplying a memo; See Robert’s Rules on appointments
Section 4-103 Staggered Terms Presented by Magnanti—All elected at one time
currently. Proposal is to allow counties to elect XComm for staggered terms
How does this affect the power of the chair? Role of the chiar is not to drive the train.

Bob Castona seconded the motion made by Magnanti. In odd year, the entire leadership is
elected. If this motion passes will it negatively impact governamce by the state party.
Will it negatively impact a counties ability to focus on electing Repulblicans.
Michael Maganant had to leave early
Section 4-201 Quarterly instead of twice a year. Does this need to be fixed at the state
level? Concerns in favor—decisions made in the hands of too few people—Rogue Chairs
can made decisions without the advice or consent of the XComm. It was brought up that
a minimum standard would help facilitate the building of relationships and the building
of teams. An example was Wilson County (Ed Stiles told the story of Wilson County).
Mike Phillips asked to amend the language that would a special meeting (to address a
problem) would not meet the minimum requirement. Ed Stiles 2 nd .
Section 4-103, 4-201(h) passed with no objection
Section 4-203 Elimates (a)7 HW moved MO Seconded, Carries
Section 4-203 (d) Precinct spending County funds: County Party must report by state law
MO adopt language, RW seconded, Carried
For discussion only: Delegate list will be made available will be made available to
candidates at reasonable expense. State Party chair candidate is given the list. People are
abusing the lists. When do they get it? Do they sign a confidentiality agreement?

Wordsmithing may need to be done on this amendment. Another issue is the question of
equal access. Discussions will need to happen with staff.
Article 5: Judicial Districts have a ten day requirement sending a replacement to the
Governor. NCGOP Plan does not have a provision for making such a replacement.
Article is meant to have an executive committee in place. County XComm will comprise
the judicial candidates. Judicial Districts would be activated when the convention period
ends. Homework assignment: Read article V and be prepared to discuss.
MP moves, MO 2nded, Motion carried.
Article VI=- Is there a legit role for Congressional Districts?