Thank you for the email and the very good questions. I confess I am an "outsider" so am not privy to the inner machinations of the Central Committee and the Executive Committee. Which is run of the reasons why I wish to run for the post of Co-Chair. I have worked with supporting the national party rather than the local party. It is said that one should not only talk the talk but to walk the walk. I have spoken about several issues in the past but never took action. Now I feel the time is right to commit myself to a more active role. Here are my thoughts on your questions.
The Linn County Constitution on the subject of the balance
of power between the Executive Board and the Central
Committee says
"The Executive Committee is subject to the orders of the Linn County Central Committee, and none of its acts
shall conflict with actions of the Linn County Central Committee."
The Bylaws state that the Executives are to
"assist in the formulation of policies for the conduct of the affairs of the Republican Party and such other matters as may be assigned."
What is YOUR opinion of these statements as regards decision making power?
Making decisions in relation to how committee’s are run can be difficult. Finding the balance of power between an Executive Committee and the Central Committee can lead to conflict and at times personal bias. It is important that the Executive committee be given some autonomy as to how they shall look after the grass roots members. The Executive Committee should have a greater say in the formulation of policy then work with the Central Committee to make decisions more relevant to day to day running.
In addition the Linn County Constitution states
"A member may be removed by the County Central Committee for inattention to duty, incompetence, or active support of an opponent of a Republican nominee."
The first two are subjective the third is not it requires actual acitivity, should the provision for removing a member for active support of an opponent of a Republican Nomineee be enforced?
It is essential that all support of candidates shall be for the good of the Republican Party as a whole. If the people feel supporting a candidate would achieve a greater success for the Party, then after careful discussions then a decision shall be made. There shall be a right of appeal before anyone is ejected from the party.
I look forward to meeting you next week. I should add one final point. I am an Englishman but now a naturalized American citizen and very proud to be so and feel from my 30+ years of working around the world, especially many years in the Middle east and Africa I do have knowledge, experience of the Muslim way of live, which could be a help in future Republican discussions.
Best wishes,
Paul Wood
Updated: Saturday, 14 February 2015 1:20 PM CST
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