Section 1 - Authority and Responsibility

The Executive Board shall have general authority and responsibility for the on going affairs of the Massachusetts College Democrats.

Section 2 - Composition

The Executive Board shall be compromised of elected and appointed members. The elected officers shall be: CDM President, Vice President, Communications Director, Finance Director, and Membership Director. The appointed positions shall be: Legislative Director, Campaigns Director, and Programs Coordinator.

Section 3 - Representation

If there are two or more elected members from one school on the Executive Board, then no additional members from that school may be appointed to a position on the Executive Board. If one member is elected from a school, then only one member from that school may be appointed to the Executive Board. There shall be no limitations by school membership on non-voting Executive Board members. Any member is still encouraged to apply for any and all appointed positions.

Section 4 - Regular Meetings

Regular meetings of the Executive Board shall be convened at the discretion of the CDM President. A quorum of more than 50 percent of the Executive Board shall be required before any official act can be taken.

Section 5 - Voting

Executive Board shall be constituted by a simple majority vote. Each member of the Executive Board shall have one vote in official meetings of the Executive Board. The President of the CDM does not have to vote unless there is a tie.

Section 6 - Elections

Elections for the CDM Executive Board shall be conducted at a meeting of the general membership at the annual convention of CDM, unless otherwise designated by the Executive Board. No person may hold more than one position on the Executive Board and only members of CDM are eligible to run for office in the organization.

Section 7 - Terms of Office

All elected officers' terms shall take effect immediately upon the adjournment of the general membership meeting at which they are elected and the term shall last for one year.

Section 8 - Removal

A. Cause for removal shall be defined as malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance of assigned duties or upon other grounds found by the Executive Board to constitute sufficient cause.
B. Any member of the Executive Board may charge the accused officer with the reason for his or her removal during a meeting of the Executive Board. The officer in question must be offered an opportunity to defend his/her self. If the charge stands, after a period of two weeks, the issue will be put to a vote of the Executive Board. If a two-thirds (2/3) supermajority of the Executive Board votes for removal, said officer shall be removed, and the office will be declared vacant.

Section 9 - Vacancies

A vacancy shall be declared when a member of the Executive Board is absent or unable to attend their office. If there is a vacancy of any other position than CDM President, the President shall appoint a successor with the majority consent of the Executive Board. If the vacancy is the CDM President, then the Vice President shall become President.

Section 10 - Duties

A. The President shall:

1. Be elected at the annual CDM Convention.
2. Be the Chief Executive of the Massachusetts College Democrats.
3. Act as the official representative to other groups and the media.
4. Define the agenda of the organization for his/her tenure.
5. Carry out the mandates and directives of the Executive Board.
6. Appoint non-voting members to the Executive Board.
7. Preside over all official meetings.

B. The Vice President shall:

1. Be elected at the annual CDM Convention.
2. Assume the office of State President when there is a vacancy in that office.
3. Serve as a liaison to the DNC, CDA, YDA, and other national and state-wide Democratic organizations.
4. Represent CDM at events where the State President is unable to attend.
5. Perform such duties as the Executive Board or President may assign.

C. The Communications Director shall:

1. Be elected at the annual CDM Convention.
2. Propose and implement a communications plan, subject to the approval of the Executive Board, designed to improve and expand internal and external communications.
3. Announce and publicize all official meetings and events.
4. Serve as CDM's official liaison to the news media.
5. Maintain the CDM website or appoint a webmaster.

D. The Membership Director shall:

1. Be elected at the annual CDM Convention.
2. Maintain an accurate roster of chapters with up-to-date contact information.
3. Propose the implementation of a new membership plan, subject to the approval of the Executive Board, designed to recruit new chapters and members into the organization.
4. Perform such duties as the Executive Board or President may assign.

E. The Finance Director shall:

1. Be elected at the annual CDM Convention.
2. Be responsible for all finance transactions of the CDM.
3. Responsible to work with the Executive Board for the fundraising of the CDM.

F. The Program Coordinator shall:

1. Be an appointed position.
2. Organize seminars, guest speakers, rallies, and any other activities and initiatives seen to fit the position.
3. Assist in planning the annual CDM Convention.

G. The Campaigns Director shall:

1. Be an appointed position.
2. Be tasked with the implementation of all CDM campaign goals as determined by the Executive Board.
3. Be the official liaison between local, statewide, and national campaigns.
4. Help all chapters access campaign activities.

H. The Legislative Director shall:

1. Be an appointed position.
2. Appraise current legislation on both the state and national levels.
3. Choose which legislation CDM shall target, inform the Executive Board and campus chapters of legislation, and organize lobbying efforts.