Save The Date: 2026 CADEM Executive Board Meeting, November 20 – November 21, 2026 | Virtual

The Rules Committee keeps the By-Laws and Rules of the California Democratic State Central Committee consistent with the aims and policies of the committee, proposes changes in the rules and bylaws and special rules when necessary, and adopts guidelines upon recommendation of the Organizational Development Committee for the Chartering of Organizations under Article X of the bylaws, hears certain appeals from decisions of the Compliance Review Commission as specified in Article XI, and interprets the rules and By-Laws when called upon by the Chair of the committee or the Executive Board.

Rules Testimony/Bylaw Changes Submission

Upcoming Rules Committee Meeting

Rules Subcommittee on County Bylaws Meeting
Monday, November 9, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Agenda
Zoom Link

Rules Subcommittee on Statewide Chartered Organizations Meeting
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Agenda
Zoom Link

Rules Subcommittee on ADEMs Meeting
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Agenda
Zoom Link

Rules Committee Meeting
Friday, November 20, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM
Agenda
Zoom Link

Documents and Report

2026 August Executive Board – Rules Committee Packet

2026 February Convention – Rules Committee Packet

2025 October Executive Board – Rules Committee Packet

2025 September Special Rules Committee Meeting – Rules Committee Packet

2025 August Executive Board – Rules Committee Packet

2025 May Convention – Rules Committee Packet

2024 December Executive Board – Rules Committee Packet

2024 November Special Rules Committee Meeting – Rules Committee Packet

2023 November Convention – Rules Committee Packet

2023 August Executive Board – Rules Committee Packet

2023 July Special Rules Committee Meeting – Rules Committee Packet

2023 May Convention – Rules Committee Packet

Structure For Sexual Misconduct and Harassment

Open Meeting Policy Statement (Updated 7/14/18)

Past Documents and Report

Caucus Certification/Recertification Information

Rules Subcommittees

ADEM Subcommittee
Caucuses Subcommittee
County Bylaws
Endorsements Subcommittee
Miscellaneous Issues Subcommittee
Officers, Elections, Duties, Etc. Subcommittee
Standing Committees Subcommittee
Chartered Organizations Subcommittee

Committee Roster 2025-2027

Co-Chairs

Valeria Hernandez
Coby King

Chair Emeritus

Garry Shay

Vice-Chairs

Steven Alari
Kathy Bowler
Nicole Fernandez
Olivia Lee
Laurence Zakson

Members

Jose Alcala
Michael Burckhard
Edward Alvarez
Glenn Glazer
Ronald Gonzales-Lawrence
Lanette Griffin
Guadalupe Gutierrez
Katie Jaycox
Leah LaCroix
Alicia Mijares
Harris Mojadedi
Juan Muñoz
Anita Narayana
Jason Park
G Anthony Phillips
Joseph Piñon
Maha Rizvi
Rachel Shoemake
Mary Robin Torello
Amy Valdez
Mcclina Woods