The Democratic Executive Committee (the "DEC") is the official local county arm of the Florida Democratic Party. The DEC has oversight over all Democratic Party activities within Lee County.

OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the DEC are: to register as many Democrats within the county as possible; during campaign seasons, to identify voters supportive of Democratic candidates; and to ensure the highest possible base Democratic voter turnout in all elections held within the county

MEMBERSHIP

The DEC is primarily composed of Precinct Committeewomen and Committeemen, elected to represent their precincts for the Democratic Party in Lee County. Each precinct may have one man and one woman or, if there are more than 1,000 registered voters in a precinct, it may have two men and two women. In the years of presidential races, these positions are included on the ballot. Positions not filled in these general elections may be filled by majority vote of current DEC members at official meetings.

A limited number of At-large Members may be appointed by the DEC Chair, subject to approval by a majority of members present and voting at an official DEC meeting. They enjoy such voting and other privileges as if elected from precincts.

Presidents of Lee County Democratic Clubs and chartered local Democratic Caucus Chapters are Automatic Members, as are state and countywide Democratic elected officials. Automatic members enjoy voting privileges, but may not serve as officers of the DEC.

Honorary Members may be recommended by any officer or Steering Committee member, but must be approved by two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the DEC present and voting. They exercise all powers of membership except the right to vote.

Emeritus Members are loyal Democrats with a history of distinguished service who are no longer able to participate on a regular basis. They have no voting privileges, are not required to meet attendance requirements, and are not computed when determining a quorum.

OFFICERS
Every four years, at the first meeting following the presidential elections, the newly elected precinct committeewomen and committeemen elect a county Chair and a Vice Chair of the opposite sex, an Executive Secretary, a Recording Secretary, and a Treasurer. They serve a term of two years and can be reelected. In addition, a State Committeewoman and a State Committeeman are elected for a four-year term. The seven officers plus a parliamentarian, appointed by the Chair, are responsible for conducting the affairs of the Democratic Party in Lee County in conformity with the Charter and Bylaws of the Florida Democratic Party.