Step 2: Choosing Members to serve on a Committee

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See Step 1: Setting up a one-time meeting with local patriots prior to this step.

At the one-time meeting, the host/sponsor should follow this guide.

1. Introduction. The sponsor/host of the gathering announces the purpose of the meeting and what is expected of the Committee.
2. Attendees nominate candidates to serve on the Committee. Only citizens living in that city can be nominated.
3. Nominees accept nominations. Each nominee chooses to accepts the nomination. If there are at least three nominees, continue to the next item.
4. Nominees introduce themselves. Each nominee should briefly introduce themselves and give reasons why they should be on the Committee.
5. Attendees elect the Committee. Each nominee is voted on by the attendees. Only attendees living in that city may vote. A nominee is elected to the Committee with a simple majority vote. If there are at least three elected Committee members, the Committee is now formed.
6. Committee elects a chairman. With a simple majority vote, the new Committee selects a chairman. Only the Committee members vote.
7. Committee elects a secretary. With a simple majority vote, the Committee elects a secretary. The chairman can’t be the secretary but can vote.
8. Committee chooses time and place of first meeting. The Committee votes on when and where meetings will be regularly held, and sets a date for its first full meeting.

Congratulations! With a new Committee, you are following in the footsteps of the Founding Fathers. Proceed to Conducting Committee Business.

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