St. Paul (March 17, 2011) — The plan that will govern delegate selection processes for the 2012 Democratic National Convention is now available for public comment at www.dfl.org/DelegateSelection.
The DFL plan is written in accordance with the processes set forth by the Charter of the Democratic Party of the United States, the Constitution and By-laws of the Minnesota DFL Party, the Democratic National Committee's 2012 Convention Rules, the Democratic National Committee's 2012 Convention Regulations, and the Minnesota Revised Statutes. It encourages full participation by all Democrats in the delegate selection process and in all Party business by implementing Diversity Programs with particular concern for minority groups.
Minnesotans can submit their comments by email to delegateselection@dfl.org or by postal mail to DFL Party Affairs, 255 E. Plato Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55107. The public comment period will end at 5:00 p.m. on April 14th.
Public comment will be reviewed and the Draft Delegate Selection and Affirmative Action Plan voted upon by the Minnesota DFL State Central Committee on April 16th. Following adoption by the Minnesota DFL State Central Committee, the Delegate Selection Plan will be submitted to the Democratic National Committee's Rules and By-laws Committee, which will hold hearings throughout the summer to approve plans on a state-by-state basis.
