Our Governing Documents
The Utah Democratic Party is governed by its constitution, bylaws, and any other policies adopted by its Central Committee.
Constitution
We, the Democrats of the Great State of Utah, united in common purpose, acknowledge that we are a party of enduring strength, and that we must lead, guided by those we lead. These principles are essential to the democracy our country’s forefathers set forth.
We dedicate ourselves to seek individual freedom in the framework of a just society, and political freedom through meaningful participation by all citizens.
Bylaws
The bylaws of the Utah Democratic Party include Six Basic Elements of an Open Party, Regional Organizations, Conventions, Central Committee and Standing Sub-committees, Executive Committee, Standing and Select Committees, and Issue and Identity Caucuses.
Anti-Harassment Policy
Allegations of harassment can be both sensitive and complex. At all times, the emotional and physical safety of the individuals involved is paramount. All proceedings held and reports generated under this policy are to be kept confidential, excepting those communications made by a participant to an individual’s spouse, physician, mental health therapist, legal counsel, or cleric, and not unto him/her or them unless also bound by the same understanding of confidentiality. Any violation of this confidentiality requirement may be the subject of a complaint under this policy.
Constitutional Revision
More than a year ago, the Central Committee approved the creation of a new select committee to improve our UDP governing documents. This came in response to longstanding concerns about the state of current governing documents as well as the difficulty felt by members trying to navigate and utilize them.
The select committee has met regularly since late last year and recently finished work on a revised UDP Constitution proposal. The proposal contains the revised constitution language, as well as notes from the select committee which summarize changes in each section.
The revised constitution was debated and discussed by the Executive Committee, which voted positively to forward them to the Central Committee, which also voted to forward the constitutional revisions to the State Convention.
The approved language will be presented to State Delegates for ratification at our upcoming State Convention through an up or down vote.