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1 EXHIBIT 1 EXHIBIT 1 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 1 of 66

2 DEI FGAI I- NEVADA PLAN SELECTION & AFFIRMATIV ACTION PLAN Page 1 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 2 of 66 FOR THE 2008 DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION ISSUED BY THE NEVADA STATE DEMOCRATIC PARTY SEPTEMBER 24 th, 2008

3 I: Summary of Plan 3 Section A: Selection of Delegates and Alternates 3 Subsection B: Selection of Standing Committee Members [Reg 2.2.A.] 4 Subsection C: Selection of Delegation Chair and Convention Pages 5 Subsection D: Presidential Candidate Filing Deadline 5 Subsection E: Nevada Timetable Subsection I1: Presidential Candidates 8 Section II1: Selection of Delegates and Alternates 9 Section A: Introduction 9 Subsection B: District-Level Delegates and Alternates 9 Subsection C: Unpledged Delegates 20 Subsection D: Pledged Party Leader and Elected Official (PLEO) Delegates 22 Subsection E: At-Large Delegates and Alternates 24 Subsection F: Replacement of Delegates and Alternates 26 Subsection IV: Selection of Standing Committee Members 29 Section A: Introduction 29 Subsection B: Selection of Members 29 Subsection V: Selection of Delegation Chair and Convention Pages 32 Section A: Introduction 32 Subsection B: Delegation Chair 32 Subsection C: Convention Pages 32 Subsection VI: General Provisions and Procedural Guarantees 33 Section VII: Affirmative Action Committee and Outreach Plan 37 Section A: Statement of Purposes and Organization 37 Subsection B: Efforts to Educate on Delegate Selection Process 39 Subsection C: Efforts to Publicize Delegate Selection Process 40 Subsection D: Representation Goals 41 Subsection E: Obligations of Presidential Candidates to Maximize Participation 42 Subsection VIII: Challenges 44 Section A: Jurisdiction and Standing 44 Subsection C: Challenges to Implementation 45 Subsection D: Media Outlets to be Contacted Regarding Delegate Selection Subsection 46 Process A: NRS (Precinct Level Delegate Apportionment) 50 Appendix 51 Committee C: At-Large Precinct Caucus Rules and Procedures 52 Appendix Appendix D: Charts 56 Page 2 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 3 of 66 Subsection B: Challenges to Status of State Party and Challenges to Plan Appendix B: Members of Delegate Selection Rules and Affirmative Action

4 will use a proportional representation system based on results of Nevada system for apportioning its delegates to 2008 Democratic National caucus "first determining step" of Nevada's delegate selection process will occur on The 19 th, 2008, with precinct caucuses. All dates furr mentioned in this plan January be assumed as 2008 dates unless orwise noted. [Nevada's total delegation should is 37J size Breakout Chad 1.1 Delegate Delegates Type Elected and Official Elected Officials males 8 females 8 males 3 females 4 males 2 female 1 CDI-1 I1-1 CD 19 th 2:30 p.m. Page 3 of th 19 th 19 th Deadlines Convention State Presidential 3 Caucus by Preference Deadline April Filing th by 10:00 a.m. 19 of Secretary National Democratic certification: Committee Senator, 1 Democratic 1 5 Congresswoman, National Democratic Members Committee 9.A.) (Rule Convention. Does State need to file a not of certification or candidacy Preference. Presidential III. State Tier after Convention Caucuses. Presidential Convention body State a whole reconvenes as Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 4 of 66 Section I: Summary of Plan Subsection A: Selection of Delegates and Alternates Convention. Delegate candidates must file a statement of candidacy and a pledge of support. Delegates and alternates will be selected as summarized on following chart: Body/Filing Selecting and Requirements Alternates Date of Selection 16 total 3 total Tier Congressional Districts April (Clark) CD CD I, CD II, and CD III CD II Time Certain (All) CD III CD III- 1 (Clark 7 total N/A Unpledged Leader Party April Delegates* N/A April Unpledged Add-On 1 total 1 male Delegates** 8.B.) (Rule April Party Pledged and Leaders 3 total N/A Approximately p.m. 4:30 (PLEO)

5 Delegates Total Alternates and males 3 females 3 19 th base delegate and after alternate selection 4 file intention to be Must candidate, Binding a Preference, Presidential of support pledge April 19 th by deadline: a.m. 10:00 Convention (See State Above) Party Leader and Elected Official (PLEO) delegates includes Unpledged categories, if applicable, of Party Leaders and Elected Officials who legally following in state: Democratic National Committee Members, Democratic reside Democratic Vice President, all Democratic Members of Congress, President, Governor, and any Distinguished Party Leader (none in Nevada) Democratic in rule 9.A. specified Add-on Delegates refers to those delegates chosen according to Rule Unpledged of 2008 Delegate Selection Rules. 9.B. of Standing Committee Members will be for Credentials, Platform and Selection committees. Rules committee members will be selected by Nevada's National Convention Standing as summarized below: delegates Page 4 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 5 of 66 At-Large and Delegates April 6 total 1 total Alternates Approximately p.m. 4:30 33 total 4 total Subsection B: Selection of Standing Committee Members [Reg 2.2.A.]

6 19 th Presidential Candidate a list of provide for nominees with positions Chair State file to be a May after candidate 10:00 a.m., until 19 th, at State April Presidential Approval Candidate Delegation Chair will be selected by National Convention Delegates on April The th at a meeting chaired by State Chair with a quorum of at least fifty-percent (50%) 20 candidates must certify name of ir authorized representative(s) to Presidential State Democratic Chair by January 15 t". The deadline for late Presidential Date 2007 February 15 h Action Committee meets to draft proposed Delegate Affirmative Affirmative Action Plans Selection Delegate Selection and Affirmative Action Plans are Proposed approved for public comment by State Party Committee. tentatively Page 5 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 6 of 66 Committee Breakout Charter 1.2 Standing per Committee Total Members Members Selection Date Filing Requirements and Deadlines will 3 April County Convention, Convention time allowed for Subsection C: Selection of Delegation Chair and Convention Pages of delegates. Two Convention Pages will be selected by State Democratic Chair on April 19 t". Subsection D: Presidential Candidate Filing Deadline entries is 30 days following candidate's announcement. Subsection E: Nevada Timetable 1.3 Activity st February 1 Selection and Affirmative Action Committee members are Delegate by State Chair appointed March 1st

7 March 31 st May 1 August 30 th th January January 15 th January 19 t" February 23 rd th 18 th 19 comments are solicited on proposed Delegate Selection and Public Action Plans. Press releases are mailed announcing Affirmative to state plan are compiled for review by State Party comments after a 30 day review period beginning on March 1st. Committee Party Committee reviews public comments and adopts revised State Selection and Affirmative Action Plans for submission to Delegate Rules and By-Laws Committee. Press releases are mailed DNC approval of plan. announcing Selection and Affirmative Action Plans are forwarded to Delegate Rules and By-Laws Committee. DNC are sent to all state media. kits Level Delegates are Apportioned. Precinct submit a specifying steps candidate will take to encourage full statement in delegate selection process. (Individuals who participation ir candidacy after this date must provide full announce statement to State Party not later than thirty (30) days participation ir announcement.) after candidate deadline for certifying name(s) of ir Presidential representative(s) to State Party. authorized caucuses in each county of CD I, CD II and CD II1. Delegates Precinct to county conventions. elected conventions in each county of CD I, CD II and CD II1. Delegates County to state convention. elected Secretary confirms to State Democratic Chair names of DNC Convention Registration is open from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. State Convention Convenes State deadlines for district level delegate and alternate Filing PLEO's, and at-large delegate and alternate candidate, a.m. State Party provides lists of district-level delegate and 10:30 candidates and at-large delegates and alternate alternate to respective presidential candidates. candidates candidates provide a list of approved Presidential Page 6 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 7 of 66 March 1 st Period for public comments on state plan is scheduled. March 30 th comment period. public is last day for public comments to be received. Public This st State Party begins implementation of Affirmative Action Plan. Press st October 1 Deadline for each announced presidential candidate to st March 1 Unpledged delegates who legally reside in Nevada. April April 10:00a.m. candidates. Standing Committee Member candidates file a statement of candidacy with State Chair.

8 April 20 th April 22 nd p.m. Presidential candidate provide lists of approved district- 12:00 delegate and alternate candidates level p.m. Presidential candidates return list of approved PLEO's 4:30 State Party. to p.m. State Convention elects Unpledged add-on delegates and 4:35 Fifteen (15) minutes after PLEO selection, PLEO's. p.m. State Convention elects at-large delegates and alternates. 5:00 at-large selection, presidential candidates submit After Convention delegates elect standing committee members and National delegation chair. DNC members. state for State Chair to Deadline standing committee members, delegation chair, and alternates, pages to DNC Secretary. convention Page 7 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 8 of 66 standing committee member candidates to State Party. 4:00 p.m. Alternate filing deadline for PLEO candidates. 4:15 p.m. State Party gives list of PLEO's to presidential candidates. candidates file approved list of at-large presidential and alternates. delegates list of standing committee member candidates. Convention pages appointed by State Chair in consultation with certify election of delegates,

9 Each presidential candidate shall certify in writing, to State Democratic Chair, B. name(s) of his or her authorized representative(s) by January 15 th. [Rule Each presidential candidate (including uncommitted status) shall use his or her C. efforts to ensure that his or her respective delegation within state best achieves affirmative action goals established by this plan and is delegation divided between men and women. [Rule 7. 1.] equally Page 8 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 9 of 66 Section I1: Presidential Candidates Nevada has no requirement for filing as a presidential candidate and no A. primary. [NRS ] [Rules 14.A. 14.E. and 14.H.] presidential 12.D. 1.]

10 Nevada has a total of thirty-three (33) delegates and four (4) alternates. [Call, & 1. B] Appendix delegate selection process is governed by Charter and By-Laws of The Party of United States, Delegate Selection Rules for 2008 Democratic National Convention ["Call' 1, Regulations of Rules and By- Democratic Committee for 2008 Democratic National Convention ["Regs'l, rules Laws Democratic Party of Nevada, Nevada election code, and this Delegate of Plan. [Call, II.A.] Selection Nevada is allocated sixteen (16) district-level delegates and three (3) district-level 1. (one (1) alternate is elected at-large). [Rule 8.C., Call I.B. & I.I.] alternates delegate positions will be allocated to presidential preferences District-level a proportional representation system based on a three-tier caucus through January 19 th non-binding presidential preference caucus will open it's doors The registration at 11:00 a.m. (with exception of at-large caucuses) and be for in public venues and with limits on amount of time allowed for conducted debates so that each caucus may be run efficiently and participants candidate respected. Caucus registration will remain open until viability is determined time 12:00 p.m. by caucus will be called to order, by Temporary Chair, at 11:30 a.m. At that The Temporary Chair will announce caucus rules and read a letter from time first actionable order of business will be election of Permanent Chair. The election of Permanent Chair Secretary will be elected. Following 12:00 p.m. Permanent Chair will determine viability based on total By of eligible caucus attendees and number of delegates assigned to number precinct under NRS. The ratios and formulas used to calculate that of delegates for precincts follow NRS [See Appendix A] number Page 9 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 10 of 66 Section II1: Selection of Delegates and Alternates Subsection A: Introduction Subsection B: District-Level Delegates and Alternates with fist determining step on January 19 th (non-binding presidential system, precinct meetings in each county of CD I, CD II, and CD II1. [Rules preference), 11.A. & 13.A.] State Chair and Senator Harry Reid.

11 ratios used to determine viability are as follows: The For precincts with one (1) delegate; There is no viability threshold and delegate shall be elected by i. simple majority vote of those eligible caucus attendees present a voting. and For precincts with two (2) delegates; present; For precincts with four (4) or more delegates; a hard count of eligible caucus attendees present is completed Once Chair will use aforementioned formulas to determine viability and Permanent that number to caucus. At this time Permanent Chair will also announce procedures for breaking into preference groups to eligible caucus explain initial alignment has concluded Permanent Chair will make three (3) After to caucus: announcements The number of participants that was required to reach viability; and, 1. The results of initial alignment including which preference groups 2. conclusion of announcement of results of initial alignment, if re At any non-viable preference groups, eligible caucus attendees in those are will have anor fifteen (15) minutes to realign in second alignment. Only groups eligible caucus attendees who aligned with non-viable groups will be those to realign. Eligible participants in viable groups will have ir pledge allowed collected after initial alignment and only those eligible attendees with cards Page 10 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 11 of 66 Viability shall be twenty-five percent (25%) of eligible caucus i. present. attendees For precincts with three (3) delegates; Viability shall be one sixth (1/6) of eligible caucus attendees i. Viability shall be fifteen percent (15%) of eligible caucus L present. attendees When determining viability number will be rounded up (e.g ) attendees present. Permanent Chairs explanation eligible caucus attendees, present Following time viability was determined, will break into preference groups for initial at The time period for initial alignment shall be at least fifteen (15) alignment. and may be extended at discretion of Permanent Chair. minutes viable; and, are Those preference groups that did not meet threshold for viability. 3. pledge cards will be counted in second alignment.

12 second alignment Permanent Chair will allocate delegates for Following precinct to viable preference groups using following formula: that within a Presidential Preference Group X # of Deleqates elected from that Precinct Caucus Members of Eligible Caucus Attendees at that Precinct Caucus mber caucus results will be determined at caucus by Permanent Chair These caucus mamatics worksheet. A representative from each preference using fill delegate positions awarded to each preference group, eligible To shall elect, by a show of hands, within that preference group, those participants does not need to be present to be nominated and elected as a delegate delegate long as that person is a registered Democrat residing within that precinct. so county convention, and state convention) as well as attend each level; caucus, any person elected as a delegate without attending precinct refore, will be ineligible to run for any national delegate position. Preference caucus will be instructed by Permanent Chair to elect as equal a number of groups State Charter prior to election of delegates: "Discrimination in from of Democratic Party affairs on basis of sex, race, age, color, national conduct religion, sexual orientation, physical disability or economic status is origin, In order to encourage full participation by all Democrats in prohibited. selection process and in all Party business, Diversity Programs shall be delegate with particular concern for minority groups as defined in implemented to county convention shall be elected using same guidelines Alternates delegates to county convention. However, re shall be no cap on as of alternates that may be elected. Alternate participation at county number is detailed in se rules. convention election of county convention delegates and alternates by viable Following groups furr party business will be conducted. Resolutions for preference party platform shall be submitted by any eligible caucus attendees. county caucus attendees may discuss se resolutions, however, re will be Eligible Page 11 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 12 of 66 This result is n rounded up at.5 and down below.5. will verify caucus math. Those results will n be reported to State group using a telephone based reporting system. Party to county convention for any person nominated to run as a delegate. delegates can self nominate or be nominated by anor person. A potential Delegates in order to run for a national delegate position a person must be However, as a delegate at all three levels of three tiered system (precinct elected men and women as possible. The Permanent shall read following statement Democratic National Committee Charter." vote and all resolutions shall be forwarded to county convention platform no committee.

13 committee. These nominations will not be voted on and shall be central to that county chair for consideration conducive to that county party's forwarded will hold At-Large Precinct caucuses where re is a large concentration Nevada shift workers so that se voters have every possible opportunity to of in a precinct caucus. These At-Large Precinct caucuses will be participate similarly to aforementioned precinct caucuses. conducted more information and a full outline of At-Large Precinct caucuses see For C. Appendix The district-level delegate and alternates shall be elected by a three-tier a. system. caucus The first tier and determining step is January 19 th at precinct i. which elect delegates to county convention. meetings delegates and alternates must file a non-binding Potential Preference pledge of support, or uncommitted Presidential in writing by 11:30 a.m. on January 19 th (potential status, will do while entering precinct meeting). delegates precinct caucuses based on written pledges of at support. eligible participants. State law provides for caucus of at least one delegate for any precinct with at least election registered Democrat per NRS , Section 1 [See one A]. The apportionment of delegates for precincts Appendix be as of October 1 st, All Nevada Democratic shall attendees become automatic delegates should registered maximum number of delegates not be met. Delegates not bound to ir declared Presidential Preference at are The second tier and step are February 23 rd Page 12 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 13 of 66 Eligible caucus attendees will also nominate any eligible persons for that county's by-laws. 4. Allocation of District-Level Delegates and Alternates A non-binding Presidential Preference Poll will be conducted Delegates to county conventions are elected by precinct precinct caucus per State Party Charter. ii. county conventions. Furr detail is provided in section 5 of this subsection.

14 The final tier and step is April 22 nd state convention. Furr iii. is provided in section 6 of this subsection. detail Delegates and Alternates shall be elected by county conventions District-Level on February 23 rd in each county of CD I, CD II, and CD III. [NRS] held Exact registration times will be set by each county's respective convention ao However, each convention committee shall be directed to committee. registration for no less than three (3) hours between 4:00 p.m. and open p.m. on Friday, February 22nd; and no less than two (2) hours prior to 9:00 County conventions will call to order no later than 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, b. 23 rd. February will be allowed to participate as a voting delegate in order of alternates sign in time. ir alternates must file an intent to run as a delegate to National and in writing in a form prescribed by State Party by 10:00 a.m. Convention February 23 rd. The election of delegates to State Convention shall on by non-secret signed ballot. be to county conventions shall be considered to have aligned with Delegates preference group when y are registered for convention. A a shall be required to designate his or her preference group at delegate of his or her registration, and a delegate who refuses to designate a time Credentials Committee of Convention in question shall have The of determining number of delegates within each responsibility group, and shall, upon completion of registration, present a preference to inform convention of size of each preference group. report Page 13 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 14 of 66 conventions call to order while remaining open until 12:00 p.m. Alternates to county conventions will be allowed to attend regardless Co voting status. If re are vacancies in allotted number of delegates, of All delegates and alternates must file a Presidential Preference or do status by 10:00 a.m. on February 23 rd. Potential delegates uncommitted A non-binding Presidential Preference Poll will be conducted at county e. based on written pledges of support. conventions group shall be registered by Credentials Committee as preference uncommitted.

15 report of Credentials Committee, all delegates will be Following a one (1) hour period to realign with or groups if y so afforded preference group who fails to obtain fifteen percent (15%) pf total Any of registered delegates at county conventions shall be number completion of one (1) hour period for initial alignment of all Upon Credentials Committee shall report to convention delegates, which to realign in second alignment with or into or viable groups if in so choose. Members of viable groups will not be allowed to realign in y second alignment, Credentials Committee shall report to Following final preference groups and ir relative strength within convention of delegates and alternates to State Convention will occur at Election county conventions and shall be conducted by non-secret signed State law provides for election of one (1) delegate per 150 ballot. Democratic voters in each county. [NRS] All Nevada registered registered of delegates not be met. Delegates are not bound to ir number Presidential Preference from county conventions. declared 6. State Convention April 18 th, 19 th, and 20 th Registration for State Convention will begin evening of Friday, April a. th. Registration will close at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 19 th. 18 to State Convention will be allowed to attend regardless of Alternates status. If re are vacancies in allotted number of delegates. voting will be allowed to participate as a voting delegate in order of Alternates sign in time. ir Delegates and Alternates must file intent to run as a delegate to Potential National Convention and pledge of support by 10:00 a.m., April 18 th. Page 14 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 15 of 66 A delegate choosing not to realign shall continue to be counted as desire. of his or her initial alignment as aforementioned. part declared non-viable. and non-viable groups' to convention. Members of non-viable viable shall have reasonable amount of time, not less than one half hour, groups second alignment. convention. Democratic attendees become automatic delegates should maximum b. The State Convention will call to order at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 19 th. delegates must sign a binding Presidential Pledge of Support, or All status, by 10:00 a.m., April 19 th. uncommitted

16 preference group when y are registered for convention. A a shall be required to designate his or her preference group at delegate of his or her registration, and a delegate who refuses to designate a time group shall be registered by Credentials Committee as preference Credentials Committee of Convention in question shall have The of determining number of delegates within each responsibility group, and shall, upon completion of registration, present a preference to inform convention of size of each preference group. report report of Credentials Committee, all delegates will be Following a one (1) hour period to realign with or groups if y so afforded of registered delegates at state convention shall be declared number non-viable. completion of one (1) hour period for initial alignment of all Upon Credentials Committee shall report to convention delegates, which to realign in second alignment with or into or viable groups if in so choose. Members of viable groups will not be allowed to realign in y final preference groups and ir relative strength within convention convention. Viability and fifteen percent (15%) Presidential Preference threshold g. be determined by 12:00 p.m. on April 19 th. Presidential will Representatives shall be notified at this time. Final approval/disapproval of applications for district-level delegates by h. Representative shall be received at 12:00 p.m. on April 19 th. Presidential 2:30 p.m. on April 19 th, delegates and alternates shall be elected by At District caucuses (3): CD (Clark County), CD II (All Congressional Counties) and CD III (Clark County). Each district will separate into a Page 15 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 16 of 66 e. A binding Presidential Preference Poll will occur by 10:00 a.m., April 19 th. Delegates to state convention shall be considered to have aligned with uncommitted. A delegate choosing not to realign shall continue to be counted as desire. of his or her initial alignment as aforementioned. part Any preference group who fails to obtain fifteen percent (15%) pf total and non-viable groups' to convention. Members of non-viable viable shall have reasonable amount of time, not less than one half hour, groups second alignment. Following second alignment, Credentials Committee shall report to

17 room and after brief delegate/alternate candidate remarks different will be by non-secret signed ballot of those qualified to run. election II is furr divided into three distinct regions: Clark County, CD County, and n remaining rural counties. When Washoe approximately 4:30 p.m. on April 19 th state convention as a whole At select one (1) unpledged add-on delegate, followed by two (2) will delegates, followed by two (2) at-large delegates, followed by PLEO one (1) at-large alternate. Nevada's district-level delegates and alternates are apportioned among 7. based on a formula giving: [Rules 8.A., Regs 4.9, 4.10 & Appendix A] districts Equal weight to vote for Democratic candidates: 2004 Presidential a. and most recent gubernatorial elections, election The state's total number of district-level delegates will be equally divided bo men and women within each Congressional District. [Rule 7.C.[1] between Level Delec ate Breakout 3.1 District Delegates Alternates Congressional PLEO Unpledged Add-on Unpledged CD II CD Males Females Total Total Subtotal Total 2 2 Page 16 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 17 of 66 election of CD II delegates will be within se regional caucusing subgroups. & Reg 4.9] Nevada has a total delegation of 33 delegates and alternates. The district-level delegates and alternates are apportioned to districts as c. in following chart: indicated District Males Females CD (Clark) CD II (Washoe) CD II (Rural) CD II (Clark) (Clark) CD III 1 1 PLEO's At Large CD III 2

18 All delegate and alternate candidates must be identified to presidential ao or uncommitted status at all levels which determine preference A district-level delegate and alternate candidate may run for election only b. district in which he or she is registered to vote. [Rule 12.H.] within for delegate or alternate positions shall file statements of Candidates designating ir presidential or uncommitted preference and a candidacy and 14.F.] National Delegate and Alternate candidates must be 12.B. delegates to State Convention. elected All candidates considered for district-level alternate positions must meet do same requirements for district-level delegate positions, except that Candidate Right of Approval for District-Level Delegates and Presidential Alternates State Chair shall convey to presidential candidate, or that The authorized representative(s), not later than April 19 th by 10:30 candidate's a list of all persons who have filed for delegate or alternate pledged a.m., that presidential candidate. [Rules 12.D. & 12.F.] to presidential candidate or that candidate's authorized Each must n file with State Chair by April 19 " at 12:00 representative(s) a list of all such candidates he or she has approved, provided that a p.m., of three (3) names remain for every National Convention minimum or Alternate position to which presidential candidate is Delegate The State Chair will certify to RBC Co-Chairs, by April 22 nd, entitled. each presidential candidate has used ir best efforts in selecting that district-level delegate candidate that meet affirmative action diverse to respond will be deemed approval of all delegate and alternate Failure submitted to presidential candidate unless presidential candidates or authorized representative(s), signifies orwise in candidate, to State Chair no later than April 19 " by 12:00 p.m. writing Page 17 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 18 of District-Level Delegate and Alternate Filing Requirements presidential preference. [Rule 12.A.] pledge of support for presidential candidate (including signed status) with State Party by April 19 th at 10:00 a.m. [Rules uncommitted state may allow candidate who were not chosen at delegate level to be considered at alternate level. [Rule 12.C.] considerations. [Rules & 12.E. & Reg. 4.24] deadline.

19 convention delegate and alternate candidates removed from National of bona fide supporters by a presidential candidate, or that candidate's list Caucus/Convention Proportional Representation Plan [Rules 13.A., a. & 13.D.] 13.B. is a caucus/convention state. Accordingly, delegate and Nevada positions shall be allocated so as to fairly reflect alternate presidential preference or uncommitted status of expressed participants in each district. Therefore, national caucus delegates elected at district level shall be allocated convention proportion to percentage of caucus vote won in that in by each preference group, except that preference groups district below a fifteen percent (15%) threshold shall not be awarded falling delegates or alternates. At third tier, state convention any determination will be made by 12:00 p.m., April 19 th, and an this made to convention prior to caucus meetings announcement elections and to presidential representatives. [Rule 13.B.] and Within a district, if no presidential preference reaches a fifteen ii. (15%) threshold, threshold shall be percentage of percent votes received in that district by front-runner minus ten (10%). [Rule 13.F.] percent Within each Congressional District, district-level delegates shall be iii. by eligible convention delegates who have signed chosen of support for a given presidential candidate. Eligible statements may only vote for persons running for a district-level delegate delegate or alternate position that are pledged to support same statement of candidacy and pledge of support to State Chair a 10:00 a.m. on April 19 th. Any supporter who desires to by candidate will be allowed to make a speech. Following Each speeches, ballots will be distributed to participants. candidate Page 18 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 19 of 66 do representative(s), may not be elected as a delegate or authorized at that level pledged to that presidential candidate (including alternate uncommitted status). [Rule 12.E. & Reg. 4.24] 10. Fair Reflection of Presidential Preference presidential candidate. [Rule 12.G.] iv. individual can qualify as a candidate for district-level delegate or An to 2008 Democratic National Convention by submitting alternate will be asked to sign an affidavit stating y are a participate and a registered voter in that Congressional District. Democrat Candidates are eligible to vote. Each participant may vote for

20 number of delegates district by gender. Votes will be total by caucus chair and volunteers. Any candidate can tallied tallying process. There will only be a second balloting if watch is a tie for last delegate position in eir gender. [Rule re order to ensure district-level delegates are equally divided between In and women, delegate positions within each district will be majority men by presidential preference beginning with highest vote designated presidential preference. This assignment of delegate positions, getting i. Their Tier State Convention April 18 th, 19 th and 20 th absolute deadline for Presidential Preference and The of support is filed in writing by delegates to pledge Convention as y register ir credentials on April State th, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.n. and on April 19 th from 7:30 18 written form to run as a delegate in Congressional District a Congressional District II, and Congressional District III and I, County in which y reside within those Congressional Districts. 12:00 p.m., announcement will be made to state By of Presidential Preference Poll results and convention final candidates for delegate seats and numbers to CD I, CD II, and CD III by Presidential allocated 2:30 p.m., time certain, election of sixteen (16) base At and three (3) alternates will be voted upon by delegates written non-secret, signed ballot in three (3) caucuses. CD Clark County has six (6) district-level delegates ao male and 3 female) and one (1) female alternate; (3 by Presidential Preference. Page 19 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 20 of C.] 11. Equal Division of District-Level Delegates and Alternates alternating by gender as mamatically practicable, will continue with next highest vote getting preferences in descending order until gender of each position has been assigned. [Rule 7.C.[1] & Reg. 4.9.] b. Procedure for Gender Balance with Presidential Preference a.m. to 10:00 a.m. At same time, a final opportunity to file Preference and Gender.

21 II Washoe county has three (3) district-level CD (1 male and 2 female) and one (1) female delegates II Rural counties have one (1) male delegate by CD Preference. Presidential II Clark county has two (2) district-level CD (1 male and 1 female); by Presidential delegates III Clark county has four (4) district-level CD (2 male and 2 female) and one (1) male delegates base district delegates and alternates have been After in caucus by written non-secret, signed ballot with elected monitors present elections will occur for election add-on delegate followed by pledged party unpledged and elected officials three (3) delegates (2 male and leaders female). Presidential preference and ethnicity, age, and 1 gender balance shall be considered. will be taken by written non-secret, signed ballot and Votes will be an election committee with presidential re After delegates are elected, three (3) alternates will 6. elected, using same process described above. be (DNC) election of state's district-level delegates and Committee to Democratic National Convention within three (3) days (April alternates The following categories (if applicable) shall constitute Unpledged a. Leaders and Elected Official delegate positions: Party Five (5) members of Democratic National Committee who i. reside in state; [Rule 9.A.[1] & Call. I.E., I., J. & Reg. legally Page 20 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 21 of 66 alternate; by Presidential Preference. Preference. alternate; by Presidential Preference. candidate representatives present. [Rule 12.6 & 13.C.] 12.The State Chair shall certify in writing to Secretary of Democratic National 22 nd) after ir election. [Rule 8. C. & Call. IV A.] Subsection C: Unpledged Delegates 1. Unpledged Party Leaders and Elected Officials (PLEO)

22 Chair, First Vice Chair, National Committeeman, National 4.14] and an At-Large member. Committeewoman All of Nevada's Democratic Members of U.S. House of ii. and U.S. Senate; [Rule 9.A.[3], Call. I.G. & J.] Representatives The certification process for Unpledged Party Leader and Elected b. delegates is as follows: Official later than March 1st, Secretary of Democratic National Not shall official confirm to State Chair names of Committee Official Confirmation by Secretary shall constitute verification of ii. unpledged delegates from categories indicated above. [Call. Nevada will select one (1) unpledged add-on delegate. [Rule 9.B. Call. I.H. a. Reg ] & The procedures to be used in selecting one (1) unpledged add-on b. will be as follows: delegate of one (1) unpledged add-on delegate will occur at Selection 4:30 p.m. on April 19 th, at state convention, approximately is after election of district delegates and alternates and which to selection of pledged Party Leader and Elected prior approximately 4:30 p.m. on April 19 th, state convention will At and vote as a body for: The unpledged PLEO (one, 1) reconvene does not have to declare as a candidate or Presidential who will be nominated by State Chair to achieve gender Preference, among unpledged five (5) DNC members (two (2) male balance three (3) female), one (1) male Senator, one (1) female and making unpledged group of delegates three Congresswoman, male and four (4) female. The unpledged PLEO must be a male (3) is same selecting body used to select three (3) which Party Leader and Elected Official (two (2) male and one (1) pledged and five (5) At-Large delegates and four (4) alternates. female), 9.B.[1]] [Rule Page 21 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 22 of 66 unpledged delegates who legally reside in Nevada. [Rule 9.A.] IV.B. 1.] 2. Unpledged Add-On Delegates Official delegates. [Rule 9.B.] ii. unpledged group of delegates four (4) male and four (4) making This delegate will be approved by State Convention; female.

23 The equal division and affirmative action provisions of Rule 10.A. iii. to selection of se unpledged add-on delegates. [Rule apply The list from which selecting body chooses unpledged add- iv. delegates shall contain at least two (2) names for every on Unpledged add-on delegates, selected pursuant to Rule 9.B., shall Vo certified in writing by State Chair to Secretary of be National Committee within three (3) days after Democratic [Call. IV.B.2.] selection. Nevada's allotted three (3) pledged Party Leader and Elected Official (PLEO) 1. They will be allotted to CD I, CD II and CD III. Nominations from State delegates. must be filed with State Chair for each Congressional District. To candidates Gender Balance and Presidential Preference. [Call 1.C. & 1.D.] assure Individuals shall be eligible for pledged Party Leader and Elected ao delegate positions according to following priority: big city Official and statewide elected officials (to be given equal consideration); mayors legislative leaders; state legislators; and or state, county, and state An individual can qualify as a candidate for a position as a pledged PLEO b by filing requirements: a statement of candidacy may be filed delegate April 19 th with State Chair's office located as 1210 S. Valley View by Suite #114, Las Vegas, Nevada or at state convention, Road, 19 th, by 10:00 a.m. or following election of district level April by 4:00 p.m. [Rule 9.C.[3], & 13.G., Reg 4.17.] delegates PLEO delegates will be required to present a written statement of Pledged preference and a pledge of support. ir For three (3) pledged Party Leaders and Elected Officials, two (2) males d. one (1) female, (Presidential Preference) caucus recommendation. and filing for intent to be a delegate may be submitted by April 19 th to Prior Chair allowing time for Presidential Candidate approval. The final State Page 22 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 23 of 66 9.B.[21] unpledged add-on position to be filled. [Rule 9.B.[3.1] Subsection D: Pledged Party Leader and Elected Official (PLEO) Delegates 2. Pledged PLEO Delegate Filing Requirements local elected officials and State Party leaders. [Rule 9.C.[1[ & Reg. 4/16] Pledged PLEO delegate candidates must be identified as to presidential C or uncommitted status by written statement. [Rule 9.C. [31] preference deadline for filing as a candidate and for Presidential Preference will be

24 April 18 th, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Saturday April 19 th by a Friday, p.m. deadline. Gender balance and Presidential Preference must be 1:00 will be taken by written ballot and re will be an election Votes with Presidential Candidate representatives present. [Rule committee The State Chair shall convey to presidential candidate, or that ao authorized representative(s), not later than April 19 th, by 4:00 candidate's a list of all persons who have filed for a PLEO delegate pledged to p.m., presidential candidate. [Rules 9.C.[3] & 12.D.] that presidential candidate, or that candidate's authorized Each must file with State Chair, by April 19 th, by 12:00 representative(s), The State Chair shall certify to RBC co-chairs wher each Co candidate has used ir best efforts in selecting diverse presidential PLEO delegate candidates that meet affirmative action pledged by April 22 nd. [Rule 6. 1.] considerations Failure to respond will be deemed approval of all delegate candidates do to presidential candidate unless presidential candidate submitted authorized representative(s) signifies orwise in writing to or Chair not later than April 19 th by 4:30 p.m. State Selection of three (3) pledged PLEO delegates will occur at Do 11:30 a.m. on April 19 th at state convention, which is after approximately election of district-level delegates and alternates and one (1) add-on delegate and prior to selection of six (6) at-large unpledged The caucuses will reconvene as a body of state convention. delegates. will be placed in nomination from submitted declaration of Names Page 23 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 24 of 66 observed and 13.C.] 3. Presidential Candidate Right of Approval a list of all such candidates he or she has approved, as long as p.m., is given to two (2) names for every position to which approval presidential candidate is entitled. [Rule 12.E.[2] & Reg ] 4. Selection of Pledged Party Leader and Elected Official Delegates The pledged PLEO slots shall be allocated among presidential a on same basis as at-large delegates. [Rule 9.C.[2], preferences 10.C., 13.E. & 13.F.] and Presidential Preference. Two (2) PLEO's will be designated candidacy CD and one (1) from CD II (two (2) males and one (1) female) will from

25 elected by written non-secret, signed ballot. [See election procedure, be 9. C.] Rule delegates will be selected by: state convention with These from CD I, CD II and CD III caucuses with recommendations Alternates are not selected at pledged Party Leader and Elected do level. These alternates are combined with at-large alternates Official State Chair shall certify in writing to Secretary of Democratic National The election of state's pledged Party Leader and Elected Official Committee to Democratic National Convention within three (3) days after ir delegates [Rule 8.D. & Call. IV.A.] election. The State of Nevada is allotted six (6) at-large delegates and one (1) at-large 1. [Rule 8.C., Call. I.B.&I.] alternate. desiring to seek at-large delegate or alternate positions may file a Persons of candidacy designating ir presidential or uncommitted statement and a signed pledge of support for presidential candidates preference uncommitted status) with State Party by April 19 th, at (including statement of candidacy for at-large delegates and for at-large The will be same. [Rule 18.A.] After at-large delegates are alternates by state convention, those persons no chosen will n be elected candidates for at-large alternate positions unless y specify considered The State Chair shall convey to presidential candidate, or that ao authorized representative(s), not later than April 19 th, by candidate's presidential candidate, or that candidate's authorized Each must n file with State Chair, by 4:35 p.m. on April representative(s), th, deadline, a list of all such candidates he or she has approved, 19 that, at a minimum, two (2) names remain for every national provided Page 24 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 25 of 66 consideration for gender balance. [Rule 9.D.] and selected as one (1) unit. [Reg ] Subsection E: At-Large Delegates and Alternates 2. At-Large Delegates and Alternate Filing Requirements 10:00 a.m. deadline. [Rules 12.B. & 14.G., Regs & 4.28.] orwise when filing. 3. Presidential Candidate Right of Approval a.m. deadline, a list of all persons who have filed for delegate or 10:00 pledged to that presidential candidate. [Rule 12.D.] alternate

26 delegate or alternate position to which presidential convention is entitled. [Rule 12.E.[2] & Reg ] candidate State Chair shall certify to RBC co-chairs wher each The candidate has used ir best efforts in selecting diverse presidential at-large delegate candidates that meet affirmative action pledged by April 22 nd. [Rule 6.1.] considerations to respond will be deemed approval of all delegate candidates Failure to presidential candidate unless presidential delegate or submitted authorized representative(s) signifies orwise in writing to State no later than 3:00 p.m. on April 19 th. Chair which have not attained a fifteen percent (15%) threshold on Preferences statewide basis shall not be entitled to any at-large delegates. [Rule a shall be percentage of statewide vote received by threshold minus ten percent (10%). [Rule 13.F.] front-runner, a presidential candidate is no longer a candidate at time of selection If at-large delegates, n those at-large slots that would have been of to candidate will be proportionally divided among allocated preferences entitled to an allocation. [Rule 10.C.] remaining a given presidential preference is entitled to one (1) or more delegate If but would not orwise be entitled to an alternate position, that positions all unpledged delegates and pledged Party Leader and Elected after delegates have been selected. [Rule 8.D. & Call. IlL] Official These delegates and alternates will be selected by State Convention b. a whole using non-secret, public written ballots. They shall be elected as Page 25 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 26 of Fair Reflection of Presidential Preference delegate and alternate positions shall be allocated among At-Large preferences according to state convention poll and presidential division of preference among participants. 13.E.] If no presidential preference reaches a fifteen percent (15%) threshold, shall be allotted one at-large alternate position. [Rule 18.B., preference I.I & Reg & 4.33.] Call. 5. Selection of At-Large Delegates and Alternates a. The selection of at-large delegates and alternates will occur at, h 5:00 p.m. on April 19 at state convention, which is approximately

27 A pledged delegate or alternate may be replaced according to following 1. guidelines: permanent replacement occurs when a delegate resigns or dies A to or during National Convention and alternate prior replaces delegate for remainder of National Convention. Any alternate permanently replacing a delegate shall be of ii. presidential preference (including uncommitted status) and same case where presidential candidate has only one In alternate, that alternate shall become certified (1) a presidential candidate has only one (1) alternate, and If alternate permanently replaces a delegate of that divided, delegation shall not be considered in equally of Rule 7.C. In such a case, notwithstanding Rule violation State Party Committee shall, at time of a 18.D.[2], permanent replacement, replace a delegate with subsequent person of opposite sex, in order to return a to equal division of men and women. [Reg ] delegation temporary replacement occurs when a delegate is to be absent A a limited period of time during convention and an alternate for Any alternate who temporarily replaces a delegate must be of ii. presidential preference (including uncommitted status) as same he or she replaces, and to extent possible shall be of delegate same sex and from same political subdivision within Page 26 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 27 of 66 a fair reflection pf presidential preference described in Section III, using E, 4. Sub-Section Subsection F: Replacement of Delegates and Alternates a. Permanent Replacement of a Delegate: [Rule 18.D.[2]] of delegate he or she replaces, and to extent possible sex be from same political subdivision within state as shall delegate. delegate. opposite sex, reby causing delegation to no longer be b. Temporary Replacement of a Delegate: [Rule 18.D.[3]] temporarily acts in delegate's place. state as delegate.

28 The alternate who receives highest number of votes becomes i. delegate. alternate who permanently replaces a delegate shall be Any in writing to Secretary of DNC by State Chair. certified in writing by State Chair to Secretary of certified National Committee within three (3) days after Democratic Certification of permanent replacements will be accepted by iii. up to 48 hours before first official session of Secretary In case where a pledged delegate is permanently replaced after iv. hours before time first session is scheduled to convene 48 in case where a pledged delegate is not on floor of or, Hall at time when a roll call vote is taken, an Convention may be designated (as specified above) to cast alternate vote. In such case, Delegation Chair shall indicate delegate's A vacant alternate position shall be filled by delegation. The e. shall be of same presidential preference (or uncommitted replacement delegates shall not be entitled to a replacement, nor shall state be Unpledged to a replacement, except under following conditions: [Rule 18.E. & entitled Members of Congress and Democratic Governor shall not be entitled ao name a replacement. In event of changes or vacancies in state's to Delegation, following official confirmation and prior to Congressional commencement of National Convention, DNC Secretary shall only such changes as have been official recognized by recognize Caucus of U.S. House of Representatives or Democratic Page 27 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 28 of 66 The following system will be used to select permanent and temporary c. of delegates: [Rule 18.D.[1]] replacements d. Certification of Replacements [Rule 18.D.[1]] Permanent replacement of a delegate (as specified above) by an ii. and replacement of a vacant alternate position shall be alternate replacement is selected. [Call. IV.C. 1] Convention is scheduled to convene. [Carl. IV.C. 1. & Reg ] name of alternate casting respective delegate's vote on delegation tally sheet. [Carl. VIII.F.3.d., VII.F.3.b & Reg. 5.4.] of same sex and, to extent possible, from same status), subdivision as alternate being replaced. political Reg ]

29 Conference of U.S. Senate. In event of a change or Democratic in state's office of Governor, DNC shall recognize only vacancy changes as have been officially recognized by Democratic such Association. [Carl IV.C.2.a.] Governor's Members of Democratic National Committee and unpledged add-on b. shall not be entitled to a replacement, not shall state be delegates to a replacement, except in case of death of such delegates. In entitled case where state's DNC membership changes following DNC official confirmation, but prior to commencement of Secretary's Democratic National Convention, acknowledgement by 2008 of new DNC member certification shall constitute verification Secretary corresponding change of unpledged candidates. [Carl IV.C.2.b.] of Page 28 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 29 of 66 In no case may an alternate cast a vote for an unpledged delegate. [Carl c. IV.C.3.b.]

30 has been allocated one (1) member(s) on each of three (3) standing Nevada for 2008 Democratic National Convention (Credentials, Platform committees Members of Convention Standing Committees need not be delegates or 2. to 2008 Democratic National Convention. [Call. VII.A.3.] alternates These members will be selected in accordance with procedures indicated 3. [Rule 1.G.] below. Selection Meeting 1. The members of standing committees shall be elected by a quorum of a. National Convention delegates, at a meeting to be held on April Nevada's th. Call. VII.B. 1.] 19 A quorum shall consist of no less than fifty percent (50%) of state's b. to National Convention. [Rule 15] delegates All members of delegation shall receive timely notice of time, date Co place of meeting to select standing committee members. [Call and The members of standing committee allocated to Nevada shall ao represent presidential preference of all candidates proportionally The presidential preference of each candidate receiving applicable bo or more within delegation shall be multiplied by total percentage of standing committee positions allocated to Nevada. If result number such multiplication does not equal or above, presidential of presidential preference is entitled to one [1] position. Those securing more than but less than are entitled to preferences Page 29 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 30 of 66 Section IV: Selection of Standing Committee Members Subsection A: Introduction and Rules), for a total of three (3) members. [Call. VII.A. & Appendix D.] Subsection B: Selection of Members Vll.e. 1.] 2. Allocation of Members uncommitted status) receiving threshold percentage used in (including state's delegation to calculate at-large apportionment pursuant to Rule 13.E. of Delegate Selection Rules. [Call. VII.C.1. & Reg. 5.7.] in question is not entitled to representation on standing preference If result of such multiplication is but less than 1.455, committee. two (2) positions, etc. [Call. VII.C.2.]

31 application of this formula results in total allocation Where total number of committee positions, presidential exceeding whose original figure of representation is farst from its candidate rounded-off total shall be denied that one (1) additional position. eventual application of this formula results in total allocation falling Where of total number of committee positions, presidential short whose original figure of representation is closest to next candidate level shall be allotted an additional committee position. [Call. rounding presidential candidate, or that candidate's authorized Each shall be given adequate notice of date, time and representative(s), of meeting of state's delegation authorized to elect location committee members. [Call. VII.D. 1.] standing who wish to be considered for standing committee position Individuals file a pledge of support to a Presidential candidate and statement of must with State Chair by 10:00 a.m. on April 19 th at State candidacy Each presidential candidate or that candidate's authorized Convention. must approve of a list of candidates and submit to representative(s), Democratic Chair, by April 19 th by 10:30 a.m. a minimum of one (1) State for each slot awarded to that candidate for members of each name The delegation shall select standing committee members committee. by presidential candidates [including uncommitted status]. submitted candidates shall not be required to submit name of more Presidential one person for each slot awarded to such candidate for members of than committees. [Call. VII.D.2.] standing to ensure that ir respective delegation of standing committee efforts shall achieve Nevada's affirmative action goals and that ir members Page 30 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 31 of 66 VlI.C.3.] committee positions allocated to a presidential candidate shall Standing proportionately allocated, to extent practicable, to each of three be standing committees. When such allocation results in an unequal (3) of standing committee positions by candidate preference, a distribution shall be conducted to distribute additional positions. [Call. drawing VII.C.4.] 3. Presidential Candidate Right of Approval 4. Selection Procedure to Achieve Equal Division Presidential candidates (including uncommitted status) shall use ir best members are equally divided between men and women. [Rule respective & Reg ] 7.1

32 committee shall be assigned by gender. For example, first standing on Credentials Committee of presidential candidate with position most standing committee positions shall be designated for a (male), second position for a (female), to be determined, and remaining shall be designated in like fashion, alternating between males positions females. Positions for presidential candidates on each committee and be ranked according to total number of standing positions shall to each such candidate. After positions on Credentials allocated Committee, n Rules Committee. Presidential preference Platform determine preferred member and gender sequence after results of will previous elections are evaluated. A separate election shall be conducted for membership on each i. committee at 12:00 p.m., April 20 th. standing The membership of standing committees shall be as equally ii. as possible under state allocation; if number is divided membership shall be equally divided between men and even, if number is odd, variance between men and women; may not exceed one (1), and advantaged gender must women constant for three (3) standing committees. [Call. remain The positions allocated to each presidential candidate on each iii. shall be voted on separately, and winners shall be committee highest vote-getter(s) of appropriate sex. State Democratic Chair shall certify standing committee members The writing to Secretary of Democratic National Committee within in substitutions will be permitted in case of standing committee No except in case of resignation or death. Substitutions must members, section, and must be certified in writing to Secretary of this National Committee within three (3) days after substitute Democratic Page 31 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 32 of 66 Nevada has three (3) standing committee positions. Each position on each Committee are designated by sex, designation shall continue with VII. E. 1.] 5. Certification and Substitution three (3) days after ir selection. [Carl. VII.B.3.] be made in accordance with rules and election procedures specified in member is selected. [Call. VII.B.4.]

33 Delegation Chair shall be selected by a quorum of state's National The Delegates, at a meeting to be held on April 20th; at 12:00 p.m. Convention of Delegation Chair should be made at same time (Selection committee members are chosen, no later than seven (7) days standing A quorum shall consist of fifty percent (50%) of state's delegates to b. Convention. [Rule 15] National All members of delegation shall receive timely notice of time, date c. place of meeting to select Delegation Chair. [Rule 3.C.] and State Chair shall certify Delegation Chair in writing to Secretary of The Democratic National Committee within three (3) days after his or her (2) individuals will be elected to serve as Nevada's Convention Pages by Two Chair in consultation with members of Democratic National State from state. This selection will take place on April 20 th. [Call. Committee & Reg. 5.5] IV.E.3. Convention Pages shall be as evenly divided between men and women as The under ir state allocation and shall reflect as much as possible, possible State Chair shall certify individuals to serve as Nevada's Convention The in writing to Secretary of Democratic National Committee within Pages Page 32 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 33 of 66 Section V: Selection of Delegation Chair and Convention Pages Subsection A: Introduction will select one (1) person to serve as Delegation Chair and two (2) to serve as Nevada pages. [Call. IV.D., E. 1 & Appendix C.] Convention Subsection B: Delegation Chair 1. Selection Meeting after at-large delegates have been selected.) [Call. IV.D.] selection. [Call. IV.D.] Subsection C: Convention Pages Affirmative Action guidelines in Affirmative Action Plan. [Reg. 5.5.A.] three (3) days after selection by April 23 rd. [Call. IV.D. & Reg. 5.5.B]

34 by Registrar of Voters or a registration card by Registrar of provided Registered unaffiliated or non-democratic voters may not participate in Voters. Democratic Caucuses. A person not showing up on list of registered may register as a Democrat on site, regardless of wher that is a new voters or a party change, and participate in delegate selection process. registration 2.A. & 2.C.] [Rules a contribution be mandatory for participation. Fees or contributions shall with state's delegate selection process include registration fees associated expenses for County and State Conventions which include rent for for hotels and meals, printing and mailing expenses. No one is refused if y site, candidate who also participates in nominating process of any presidential party for corresponding elections. [Rule 2.E.] or person shall vote in more than one meeting which is first meeting in No selection process. Binding presidential preference vote and delegate delegate election take place at third tier, state convention. [Rule 3.E. & selection 4.5.] Reg. Nevada Democratic Party reaffirms its commitment to an open party by The "seven basic elements" as listed below. These provisions incorporating intention of Democratic Party to ensure a full opportunity for demonstrate minority group members to participate in delegate selection process. all [Rules 4.A & public meetings at all levels of Democrat Party in Nevada shall be All to all members of Democratic Party regardless of race, sex, age, open No test for membership in or any oaths of loyalty to Democratic Party b= Nevada should be required or used which has effect of requiring in Page 33 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 34 of 66 Section VI: General Provisions and Procedural Guarantees in Nevada's delegate selection process is open to all registered Participation voters who wish to participate, checked against registration lists Democratic At no stage of Nevada's delegate selection process shall any person be required, or indirectly, to pay a cost or fee as a condition for participating. directly contributions to Party may be made, but under no circumstances Voluntary cannot pay. [Rule 2.D.] No persons shall participate or vote in nominating process for Democratic C.] creed, national origin, religion, ethnic identity, sexual orientation, color, status, philosophical persuasion or physical disability economic (hereinafter collectively referred to as "status"). [Rule 4.B.[1]] or current members of Democratic Party to acquiesce in, prospective or support discrimination based on "status". [Rule 4.B.[2]] condone

35 time and place for all public meetings of Democratic Party in The on all levels should be publicized fully and in such manner as to Nevada timely notice to all interested persons. Such meetings must be assure in places accessible to all Party members and large enough to held Democratic Party in Nevada, on all levels, should support The possible registration without discrimination based on "status." broadest The Democratic Party in Nevada should publicize fully and in such a eo as to assure notice to all interested parties a full description of manner and practical procedures for selection of Democratic Party officers legal representatives on all levels. Publication of se procedures should and done in such fashion that all prospective and current members of each be Democratic Party will be fully and adequately informed of State procedures in time to participate in each selection procedure at pertinent levels of Democratic Party organization. [Rule 4.B.[5]] all Democratic Party in Nevada should publicize fully and in such a The as to assure notice of all interested parties, a complete description manner legal and practical qualifications of all positions as officers and of of State Democratic Party. Such publication should be representatives Democratic Party Officers are prohibited from endorsing or State official aid to or support of one Democratic candidate over demonstrating 2008 Nevada precinct caucuses. Discrimination on basis of "status' in conduct of Democratic Party affairs 6. prohibited. [Rule 5.B.] is delegation shall be equally divided between delegate men and Nevada's women, and alternate men and women. Such goal applies to entire delegate which includes all pledged delegates and alternates and all delegation, delegates. Delegates and alternates shall be considered separate unpledged delegate and alternate candidates must be identified as to presidential All or uncommitted status at all levels which determine presidential preference Page 34 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 35 of 66 accommodate all interested persons. [Rule 4.B.[3J] [Rule 4.B.[4.1] in timely fashion so that all prospective candidates or applicants for done elected or appointed position within each State Democratic Party will any have full and adequate opportunity to compete for office. [Rule 4.B.[6]] anor in groups for purposes of achieving equal division. [Rule 7.C.] preference. [Rule 12.A.]

36 delegate at any level of delegate selection process shall be mandated by No or Party rules to vote contrary to that person's presidential choice as law Delegates elected to National Convention pledged to a presidential candidate 10. in all good conscience reflect sentiments of those who elected m. shall delegates, alternates and standing committee members must be bona fide 11.AII who have interests, welfare and success of Democratic Party Democrats United States at heart, who subscribe to substance, intent and of of Charter and Bylaws of Democratic Party of United principles and who will participate in Convention in good faith. [Rule 12H. & States, 4.23.] Reg. No less than fifty percent (50%) of members of any Party body above first 12. of delegate selection process shall constitute a quorum for any business level to selection of convention delegates, alternates, state committee pertaining and or official National Convention participants. [Rule 15] members, accredited participant in a caucus, convention or committee meeting, after 13.An appeared at such meeting and having established credentials, may having a non-transferable proxy with anor duly accredited participant at that register (except where an accredited alternate is present and eligible to serve as meeting replacement), provided that no individual may hold more than one (1) proxy at a time. [Rule 16 & Reg ] one unit rule, or any rule or practice whereby all members of a Party unit or 14.The may be required to cast ir votes in accordance with will of a delegation individual or group of Democrats may sponsor or endorse a slate of 15.Any for convention delegates. But no slate may, by virtue of such candidates receive a preferential place on a delegate selection ballot or be endorsement, identified on ballot as official Democratic Party organization slate, publicly steps in delegate selection process, including filing of presidential 16.AII must take place with calendar year of Democratic National candidates, except with respect to implementation of Affirmative Action Convention, [Rules 1.F. & 11.B.] Plan. Page 35 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 36 of 66 expressed at time delegate is elected. [Rule 12.1] [Rule 12.J.] of body, shall not be used at any stage of delegate process. majority 17.A.] [Rule all slates must meet identical qualifying requirements for appearing on a and at all levels of delegate selection process. [Rule 17.B.] ballot

37 electing and certifying delegates and alternates to 2008 Democratic 17.1n Convention, Nevada reby undertakes to assure all Democratic voters National state full, timely and equal opportunity to participate in delegate in process and in all Party affairs and to implement affirmative action selection toward that end, and that delegates and alternates to programs shall be selected in accordance with Delegate Selection Rules for Convention 2008 Democratic National Convention, and that voters in state will opportunity to cast ir election ballots for Presidential and Vice have nominees selected by said Convention, and for electors pledged Presidential and in good conscience to election of se Presidential and Vice formally nominees, under label and designation of Democratic Party Presidential United States, and that delegates certified will not publicly support or of for any candidate for President or Vice President or than campaign for Democratic National Convention. [Call ll.b.] nominees Page 36 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 37 of 66

38 order that Democratic Party at all levels be an open Party which In rar than excludes people from participation, a program of includes Discrimination on basis of "status" in conduct of Democratic Party b. is prohibited. [Rule 5.B.] affairs public meetings at all levels of Democratic Party in Nevada should All open to all members of Democratic Party regardless of race, sex, be order to continue Democratic Party's ongoing efforts to include In historically under-represented in Democratic Party's affairs, by groups of race/ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, or disability, Nevada has virtue Party outreach programs. Such programs include recruitment, developed and training, in order to achieve full participation by such groups education diversity in delegate selection process and at all levels of Party and order to encourage full participation by all Democrats in delegate In process and in all Party affairs, Nevada Democratic Party selection adopted and will implement affirmative action programs with specific has and timetables for African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, goals goal of affirmative action programs shall be to encourage The in delegate selection process and in Party participation This goal shall not be accomplished eir directly or indirectly by ii. Party's imposition of mandatory quotas at any level of Recognizing that or groups of Americans in addition to those described f. (e) above may be under-represented in Party affairs, including members in Page 37 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 38 of 66 Section VII: Affirmative Action Committee and Outreach Plan Subsection A: Statement of Purposes and Organization 1. Purpose and Objectives effective affirmative action is hereby adopted by Nevada. [Rule 5.A.] color, creed, national origin, religion, ethnic identity, sexual age, economic status, philosophical persuasion or physical orientation, disability (hereinafter collectively referred to as "status"). [Rule 4.B.[1]J affairs for [Rule 5.C. & Reg. 4.7.] Asian/Pacific Americans, LGBT and women. [Rule 7.A.] at all levels by aforementioned groups as organizations by ir presence in Democratic electorate. [Rule indicated 7.A.[1.1] selection process or in any or Party affairs. [Rule delegate 7.A.[2.1]

39 LGBT community and people with disabilities, Nevada of Party will implement Inclusion Programs in order to achieve Democratic full participation of members of se and or groups in delegate process and in all party affairs, as indicated by ir presence in selection Democratic electorate. Concerning people with disabilities, outreach will be appropriate to accommodate persons with disabilities. An efforts selection process and meetings. In addition, State Party will delegate a good faith effort utilize culturally sensitive and/or appropriate in when conducting outreach efforts. The party has identified terminology appointed a staff person to seek out leaders within people with and community to assist Party with community outreach and disabilities training. The Nevada Democratic Party may use goals to achieve delegate ends, but in no event will such participation be accomplished by se of quotas. [Rule 8 use An Affirmative Action Committee shall be appointed by State a. Chair on February 1st, [Rule 7.F.] Democratic Committee shall consist of members from each delegate district The Democratic constituency groups set forth in representing Reviewing proposed Delegate Selection and Affirmative Action i. and making recommendations to State Chair. Plan Directing implementation of all requirements of Affirmative ii. section of this Plan. Action Implementing a financial assistance program for delegates and iii. In carrying out this responsibility, Affirmative Action alternates. Encourage participation and representation of persons of 1. and moderate income; low prospective delegates and alternates in a timely Advise of role and mandate of this Affirmative Action manner Page 38 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 39 of 66 is choosing sites with wheelchair accessibility. A sign language example will be present at site, if needed, at any point during interpreter 2. Organizational Structure- Affirmative Action Committee Introduction to Affirmative Action Plan. [See Exhibit I & Appendix B] c. The Affirmative Action Committee shall be responsible for: Committee shall: [Rule 7.G.] Committee;

40 requests for financial assistance from delegates and Receive orwise unable to participate in National alternates specific information for all delegates and alternates Prepare to how and where to seek financial assistance to defray as to Convention. This information may include expenses of groups or organizations willing to help and fund- lists raising ideas; and Ensuring, on behalf of State Party Committee, that district lines iv. in delegate selection process are not gerrymandered to used against African America, Hispanics, Native Americans, discriminate Americans, LGBT, disabled, and women. [Rule 7.E.] Asian/Pacific Financial and staff support for Affirmative Action Committee shall be d= by State Party Committee to greatest extent feasible, provided but not limited to, making available on a priority basis, State including, staff and volunteers and covering all reasonable costs incurred in Party carrying out this Plan. publicized educational workshops will be conducted in each of delegate Well beginning in August These workshops will be designed to districts will be held in places which are easily accessible to persons with workshops disabilities. The times, dates, places and rules for conduct of all physical workshops, meetings and or events involved in delegate education process shall be effectively publicized by party organization and selection mailings to various organizations representative of Democratic voting include [Rules 3.A. & 3.C.] populace. speaker's bureau of volunteers from Affirmative Action Committee, A of individuals who are fully familiar with process, will be organized comprised appear before groups, as needed, to provide information concerning to process. Page 39 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 40 of 66 Convention; Plan and conduct fund-raising events or solicitations 5. to supplement or efforts. necessary of Affirmative Action Plan shall begin on August 30 th, 2007, Implementation distribution of press kits, and will continue through end of with delegate selection process. [Rule 1.F.] Subsection B: Efforts to Educate on Delegate Selection Process participation in delegate selection process, including apprising encourage delegate candidates of availability of financial assistance. These potential

41 State Party's education efforts will include outreach to community leaders The Democratic Party's constituencies and making sure that information within delegate selection process is available to Democratic clubs and Party about representing specific constituencies. caucuses State Party will publish and make available at no cost: a clear and concise The of how Democratic voters can participate in delegate selection explanation an explanation of how, where and when persons can register to vote; process; delegate district maps. As well, State Party shall also make available and of State Party Rules, Delegate Selection Plan [and its copies Affirmative Action Plan, and relevant state statutes at no cost. attachments], of documents related to state's delegate selection process will be Copies and Affirmative Action Committee will distribute m in various prepared State Party shall take all feasible steps to encourage persons to register and The vote as Democrats and will seek to ensure simple and easy registration to Special attention shall be directed at publicizing delegate selection process in state. Such publicity shall include information on eligibility to vote and how to a candidate for delegate, time and location of each stage of become selection process and where to get additional information. The delegate information will also be published in state party newspaper. The foregoing organization, official, candidate, or member calling a meeting or scheduling Party event, shall effectively publicize role that such meeting or event plays in an selection of delegates and alternates to Democratic National Convention. 3.C. & 3.D.] [Rules information should provide details as to how to qualify to run as a delegate this Special effort shall be directed to major daily newspapers, radio candidate. television stations by State Democratic Chair, Affirmative Action and members and staff. Regular releases during delegate selection Committee to all or media sources, weekly newspapers, and wire services process complete timely coverage. [See Exhibit 1] [Rules 4.B.[3] & 7.D.] should A priority effort shall be directed at publicity and education among Democratic 3. constituencies. Party's about delegate selection process will be provided to Information newspapers and radio stations, ethnic press, Native American, minority Page 40 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 41 of 66 delegate districts not later than October 10 th, [Rule 1.H.] procedures. [Rule 2.C.] Subsection C: Efforts to Publicize Delegate Selection Process radio and television will be utilized to inform general public how, Newspapers, and where to participate in delegate selection process. Specifically, when Asian/Pacific American, Spanish-speaking and or non-english press,

42 state that is likely to reach Democratic constituency groups set in in Introduction of this Affirmative Action Plan. forth The State Party shall be responsible for implementation of this bo effort. [See Exhibit 1] For purposes of providing adequate notice publicity delegate selection process, times, dates, places and rules for of conduct of County Central Committee meetings, Affirmative Action meetings, social events, town meetings and rallies, precinct Committee County Conventions, State Convention and Affirmative Action meetings, later than August 30 th, 2007, a press kit shall be made and provided to each Not and weekly newspaper as well as to electronic media. The press kit will daily a summary of all pertinent rules related to state's delegate selection a. process; a map of delegate districts and how many delegates will be elected within b. district; each a summary explaining operation and importance of 2008 c. and Convention; materials designed to encourage participation by prospective delegate d. candidates. The State Party has determined demographic composition of African 1. Hispanics, Native Americans, and Asian/Pacific Americans in Americans, Democratic electorate. These constituency percentages shall represent state's goals for representation in state's convention delegation. [Rule 7.A.] minimum Page 41 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 42 of 66 stations and publications, and women's organizations, student radio LGBT press, disability press, and any or specialty media newspapers, workshops, shall be effectively publicized, bilingually where necessary, to encourage participation of minority groups. [Rules 5.C. & 7.D.] include: Subsection D: Representation Goals

43 Hispanic Native LGBT Asian/ African American Pacific American in % Democratic Numeric for Goals When selecting at-large portion of delegation, demographic 2. of or delegates [district-level, pledged PLEO, and unpledged] composition be compared with State Party's goals in order to achieve an at-large shall process which helps to bring about a representative balance. selection of consideration will be given to African Americans, Hispanics, Priority Americans, Asian/Pacific Americans, LGBT, disabled and women Native order to continue Democratic Party's ongoing efforts to include In historically under-represented in Democratic Party's affairs, groups of consideration shall also be given to or groups by virtue of priority age, sexual orientation or disability. [Rules 5.C., 7.A.[3] & race/ethnicity, of at-large delegation to achieve affirmative action goals established Use this Plan does not obviate need for State Party to conduct outreach by candidates shall assist Nevada Democratic Party in meeting Presidential representation goals reflected in Affirmative Action Plan. [Rule demographic presidential candidate must submit a written statement to State Each Chair by January 7 th or 30 days following a candidate's Democratic for late entries of presidential candidates, which indicates announcement steps he or she will take to encourage full participation in Nevada's specific Page 42 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 43 of 66 Nevada Minority Breakout Chart 7.1 American Electorate Delegation in selection of at-large delegation. [Rule 7.A.[3] & IO.A.] Reg. 4.7] activities as recruitment, education and training. [Rule 7.A.[3]] Subsection E: Obligations of Presidential Candidates to Maximize Participation 7.H.] selection process, including, but not limited to, procedures by which delegation may file as candidates for delegate or alternate. [Rule 7.H.[1]J persons

44 presidential candidate must submit demographic information with respect to Each candidates for delegate and alternate pledged to m. Such information shall all ensure that ir respective delegations within state's delegate, alternate to standing committee delegations shall achieve affirmative action goals and in Affirmative Action Plan and that respective delegations of reflected presidential candidate shall be equally divided between men and women. each presidential candidates shall use ir best efforts at district- Furrmore, to approve delegate and alternate candidates who meet applicable equal level and affirmative action considerations in order to achieve affirmative division goals and equal division for ir respective delegations. [Rule 7.1. & action Page 43 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 44 of 66 submitted in conjunction with list of names approved for consideration as be and alternate candidates pledged to presidential candidate. [Rule delegate 7.H.[2]] Presidential candidates [including uncommitted status] shall use ir best effort Regs ]

45 related to delegate selection process are governed by Challenges of DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee for 2008 Democratic Regulations Convention [Regs., Sec. 3.], and "Rules of Procedure of National Committee of 2008 Democratic National Convention." [Call., Credentials Rule 21.B of 2008 Delegate Selection Rules, DNC Rules and Under Committee has jurisdiction over challenges pertaining to submission, Bylaws and violation of state Delegate Selection and Affirmative non-implementation Plans [Rule 20.B.] Action Rules and Bylaws Committee has jurisdiction to hear and decide any The provided that it is initiated before 56th day preceding date of challenge of Democratic National Convention shall be processed in commencement with "Rules of Procedure of Credentials Committee of accordance Convention initiated on or after 56th day preceding date of National of Democratic National Convention shall be processed in commencement with "Rules of Procedure of Credentials Committee of accordance Democratic National Convention." [Call., Appendix A] 2008 challenge to credentials of a standing committee member shall be Any and resolved by affected standing committee in accordance with considered day preceding date of commencement of Democratic National 56th [Call VlI.B.5.] Convention. of Regulations of Rules and Bylaws Committee and/or Call for Copies 2008 Democratic National Convention, including Rules of Procedure of Credential Committee [Appendix A], shall be made available by State upon reasonable request. Party Any group of fifteen (15) Democrats with standing to challenge as Standing: in Reg. 3.2 or Call [Appendix A, Sec. 2.A.], may bring a challenge to defined Plan or to implementations of this Plan, including its Affirmative Action this provisions. Page 44 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 45 of 66 Section VIII: Challenges Subsection A: Jurisdiction and Standing Appendix A.] 2008 Democratic National Convention. [Call., Appendix A.] Challenges to credentials of delegates and alternates to 2008 Democratic Appendix A of Call for 2008 Democratic National Convention. The Rules and Bylaws Committee shall have jurisdiction over challenges brought before

46 B: Challenges to Status of State Party and Challenges to Subsection Plan A challenge to status of Nevada State Central Committee as body 1. to sponsor a delegation from that state shall be filed with Rules and entitled Committee not later than thirty (30) calendar days prior to initiation of Bylaws state's delegation selection process. [Rule 20.A. & Reg. 3.4.A.] Nevada Democratic Party and co-chairs of Rules and Bylaws of DNC within fifteen (15) calendar days after adoption of Committee A challenge to a Plan must be brought in conformity with Rules and Regs 3. should be consulted for a detailed explanation of challenge procedures. which challenge may be brought alleging that a specific requirement of an approved A has not been properly implemented. Jurisdiction over all challenges Plan in a timely fashion shall reside with eir Rules and Bylaws initiated or Credentials Committee of National Convention [See Committee implementation challenge brought before Rules and Bylaws Committee is An by filing a written challenge with State Party Committee and with initiated and Bylaws Committee not later than fifteen (15) days after alleged Rules occurred. The State Party has twenty-one (21) days to render a violation Within ten (10) days of decision, any party to challenge may decision. it to Rules and Bylaws Committee to process it. The request must be appeal within ten (10) days after expiration of above twenty-one (21) day made [Regs. 3.4.C., E., & H.] period. under an approved Affirmative Action Plan and composition of Performance delegation shall be considered relevant evidence in challenge to convention state delegation. If a state party has adopted and implemented an approved any action program, state party shall not be subject to challenge based affirmative on delegation composition or primary results. [Rule 7.B.] The procedures solely same for challenges alleging failure to properly implement Affirmative are section of a Plan, except that such challenges must be filed not later than Action (30) days prior to initiation of state's delegation selection process. thirty Depending on appropriate jurisdiction [see Section VII.A. above], 4. challenges must be brought in conformity with Regulations of implementation Page 45 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 46 of 66 A challenge to state's Delegate Selection Plan shall be filed with Chair of Plan by State Party. [Reg. 3.4.B.] Subsection C: Challenges to Implementation VII.A. above]. However, Rules and Bylaws Committee may provide Section assistance or interpretations of Delegate Selection Rules at any stage advice, of delegate selection process. [Reg. 3.1.C.] [Reg. 3.4.C.]

47 Rules and Bylaws Committee or Rules of Procedure of Credentials which should be consulted for a detailed explanation of challenge Committee, D: Media Outlets to be Contacted Regarding Delegate Selection Subsection Process Daily Newspapers, Radio Major Daily Newspapers Major Chronicle, Virginia KDOT, KDSS KDOX,KDW KNPB KBLR Comstock N City Sparks Tribune KELK, KELY KENO, KNVV KCLV Daily KHWK Valley Times, Mesquite IKGVM, KHIT KYWY, KOLO KEEN Desert KHYZ Leader-Dayton KNIS, KNVQ KLSQ, KMXB KUVR KLAS Fernley Courier Home News KODS, KLUC, KMZQ KWI-TV 13 KLBC Henderson KOWL Desert Advocate, KOZZ, KPLY KNPR, SNCAT KLVX High KNUU Wendover Sun, Winnemucca KPTT, KQLO KOAS, KPVM Humboldt KOMP Valley News, Fallon KRJC, KRLT KQMR, KTNV Lahontan KQOL Page 46 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 47 of 66 procedures. and Television Stations 8.1 Radio Stations Television Stations No. NV So. NV No. NV So. NV Battle Mountain Bugle KBUL-FM!KADD, KBAD KAME BCTV Boulder City News KBZZ, KCLS KBHQ, KCEP KENV COX MEDIA Elko Daily Free Press KHXR, KIHM KILA, KISF KREN KELV Elko Independent KJZS, KKOH KIXF, KIXW KRNV ikfbt Times KLCA, KLKO KJUL, KKLZ KRXI KGNG TV Ely 47 Eureka Sentinal, Eureka KNEV, KNHK KKVV, KLAV KTVN KINC

48 Nevada Times KRNO, KQRT, KREC KTUD Laughlin KRNV Valley News, Lyon KWNZ,KWYL KVEG, KVGS LV ONE Mason County Pahrump Valley Times Times Tonopah News Bonanza/Goldfield Newspapers Radio Stations Television Stations Page 47 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 48 of 66 Las Vegas Review-Journal KSRN, KRZO KRLV, KRRN KVBC Las Vegas Sun KTHO, KTHX KRXV, KSFN KVVU Lincoln County Record KTSN, KUNR!KSHP, KSNE KVWB Lovelock Review-Miner KVLV, KWNA KSTJ, KUNV KYRK County Independent KXEQ KWlD, Mineral KWNR News Nevada Appeal, Carson City KXNT, KXPT North Lake Tahoe Bonanza KXTE Record Courier, Gardnerville Reno Gazette-Journal Reno News & Review Tahoe Daily Tribune Or Media Outlets 8.2 Vegas Weekly Las Las Vegas CityLife, Comstock Chronicle, Reno Tahoe Mountain News

49 Media Outlets and cialty Type Vegas/Out Las Informer Reno Sun Valley KQLO, Indian Springs KQMR, Reno KRNV, Las Vegas KISF, KUVR, Channel 68, Norrn Nevada Print Newspapers New Asian Weekly, Las Vegas Asian/Pacific Islander American Print Newspapers The Sentential Voice, Las Vegas African Expressions, Las Vegas Urban Business Directory, Las Vegas Black Fridays of Las Vegas First EnSoul, Reno Print Newspapers Challenger Rehabilitation Disabled Las Vegas Newspaper, Print Newspapers Jewish Reporter, Las Vegas Jewish Vegas Israelite, Las Vegas Las Print Newspapers Sagebrush, University of Nevada, Youth Reno Page 48 of 65 Yell, University of Nevada, Las Rebel Vegas Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 49 of 66 and Spe Constituency Constituency Groups 8.3 Targeted Name GLBT Print Newspapers Reno/Tahoe Outlands Radio Hispanic KLSQ, Laughlin Print Newspapers El Heraldo De Las Vegas Hispanic El Mundo Las Vegas Reno AHORA English/Spanish Voz Hispanic Newspaper La & Reno Winnemucca Azteca America, Norrn Nevada Online Las Sierra Nevada News Hispanic Television Univision Channel 41, Reno Hispanic African American Radio KCEP, Las Vegas

50 Print Newspapers Senior Spectrum Reno Seniors Senior World Newspapers Nevada Page 49 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 50 of 66 Las Vegas

51 The number of delegates from each voting precinct in each county to county 1. of any major political party for that county must be in proportion to convention counties in which total number of registered voters of that party In not exceeded 400, each precinct is entitled to one delegate for each 5 has registered voters. In counties in which total number of registered voters of that party has bo 400 but has not exceeded 600, each precinct is entitled to one exceeded delegate for each 8 registered voters. counties in which total number of registered voters of that party has In 600 but has not exceeded 800, each precinct is entitled to one exceeded delegate for each 10 registered voters. counties in which total number of registered voters of that party has In 800 but has not exceeded 1,400, each precinct is entitled to one exceeded delegate for each 15 registered voters. In counties in which total number of registered voters of that party has eo 1,400 but has not exceeded 2,000, each precinct is entitled to exceeded counties in which total number of registered voters of that party has In 2,000 but has not exceeded 3,000, each precinct is entitled to exceeded counties in which total number of registered voters of that party has In 3,000 but has not exceeded 4,000, each precinct is entitled to exceeded counties in which total number of registered voters of that party has In 4,000, each precinct is entitled to one delegate for each 50 exceeded registered voters or major fraction reof. Page 50 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 51 of 66 Appendix A: NRS (Precinct Level Delegate Apportionment) number of registered voters of that party residing in precinct as follows: one delegate for each 20 registered voters or major fraction reof. one delegate for each 30 registered voters or major fraction reof. one delegate for each 35 registered voters or major fraction reof.

52 B: Members of Delegate Selection Rules and Affirmative Appendix Committee Action Name Sanchez (Chair) Tony Fernlund Steve Fayshel Gholar A'shanti Lieberman Sam Hinkley Dan Ann Leeder Nancy Daly Skip Clark Clark Clark Clark Washoe Washoe Page 51 of 65 Caucasian American, Woman African Woman Labor Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 52 of 66 Members of Delegate Selection Rules and Affirmative Action Committee County Clark Demographics Hispanic Disability GLBT Leslie Sexton Woman Lyon (Rural)

53 Appendix C: At-Large Precinct Caucus Rules and Procedures for polling sites easily accessible to shift workers. In planning Caucuses, it locations important to recognize inherent difficulty for a shift worker to get back to ir was Caucus sites to accommodate thousands of potential Caucus-goers Precinct Saturday shifts during 11:30 a.m. Caucus start time. working Precincts must meet a stringent requirement of having 4,000 or more shift At-Large per site who could not orwise take time off to go to ir home precincts. workers Clark County is only county in Nevada which meets this threshold of Currently, concentration. optimum Following are rules of engagement for NSDP At-Large Precinct Caucuses: At-Large Precincts Caucuses are designed specifically to service shift workers 1. work during or within one hour of Nevada Democratic Party Caucuses who (11:30am), and who could not return to ir home precinct caucus in start-time to participate. time Shift workers will be required to bring ir Employer Identification card or badge 2. ir assigned At-Large Precinct Caucus to be eligible to participate in At- to designated caucus start time. Page 52 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 53 of 66 Nevada State Democratic Party is committed to increasing voter access to The caucuses on January 19, 2008, and has developed an aggressive plan to Democratic and engage its diverse population to attend Caucuses. A significant promote of Nevada's population consists of shift workers largely employed in Clark portion on a 7 day per week 24 hour shift rotation. There is also a strong tradition in County County of facilitating participation of shift workers in our unique "24/7" Clark economy. Such accommodations have historically included "non-traditional" times and home precinct in order to participate in ir Caucus. Working with Labor and management, NSDP has identified and developed At-Large Attendance and Reqistration Requirements for At-Large Precinct Caucuses Precinct Caucus. The Employer ID card will serve as proof of shift worker Large status. Shift workers will also sign a declaration stating that y could not attend ir 3. Precinct Caucus because y worked during or within one hour of home

54 Precinct Caucuses will be created working with employers who have At-Large n 4,000 employees in a contiguous area working on Saturday morning more ir assigned At-Large Precinct Caucus. attend Precinct Caucus locations will be determined working with Clark At-Large Precinct locations will be arranged by October 31, At-Large work sites will be geographically assigned to a specific At-Large Individual Precinct Caucuses will be conducted ONLY by trained NSDP staff. At-Large staff will be assigned to each location by Caucus Director to serve as NSDP At-Large Precinct Caucus Chair but will not be permitted to participate in caucus. Apportionment and reporting of delegates to Nevada State 4. Party Democratic will open at 10:30 a.m. due to anticipated attendance expected at At Doors Precinct Caucus sites. Large staff will keep a running count of each eligible Caucus participant as y NSDP At-Large Precinct Caucus. After doors close, re will be a final enter NSDP staff will call Caucus to order at 11:30 a.m. attendees are still in line at 11:30 a.m. when Caucus is called to If y will be allowed to sign in and participate in Caucus. (this order Page 53 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 54 of 66 Locations and total number of At-Larqe Precinct Caucuses 19 th January NSDP is planning 8-10 At-Large Precinct Caucus locations, all in Clark The County. workers working within a 2.5 mile radius of each site will be allowed to Shift Democratic Party and business community to determine optimum County and space, convenience and or such considerations. location Precinct Caucus. Staff at At-Larqe Precinct Caucus NSDP staff will manage following At-Large Precinct Caucus activities: Registration 1. Reporting number of eligible caucus participants to Nevada State 2. Party Democratic Administration of caucus meeting 3. The Apportionment of deleqates for At-Larqe Precinct Caucus count of eligible participants. rule applies to all Caucus sites throughout Nevada)

55 staff will call in (via a specially directed phone line) total number of NSDP caucus participants to Nevada State Democratic Party using (1- eligible staff will use formula below based on NRS to apportion delegates NSDP At-Large Precinct Caucus, and announce this number to At Large for At Large Precinct Caucus will orwise run exactly like statewide The system with delegates apportioned accordingly. Caucus Delegate Allocation Formula for At-Large Precinct Caucuses: total number of Democrats in attendance at At-Large Precinct Caucus If not exceed 400, divide total number of attendees by 5. Based on does total number of delegates in se At-Large Precincts will range attendance, from total number of Democrats in attendance at At-Large Precinct Caucus If between 401 and 600, divide total number of attendees by 8. Based on is total number of delegates in se At-Large Precincts will range attendance from total number of Democrats in attendance at At-Large Precinct Caucus If between 601 and 800, divide total number of attendees by 10. Based on is total number of delegates in se At-Large Precincts will range attendance, from total number of Democrats in attendance at At-Large Precinct Caucus If between 801 and 1400, divide total number of attendees by 15. Based on is total number of delegates in se At-Large Precincts will range attendance from total number of Democrats in attendance at At-Large Precinct Caucus If between 1401 and 2000, divide total number of attendees by 20. Based on is total number of delegates in se At-Large Precincts will range attendance, from total number of Democrats in attendance at At-Large Precinct Caucus If between 2001 and 3000, divide total number of attendees by 30. Based on is total number of delegates in se At-Large Precincts will range attendance from Page 54 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 55 of caucus line). Precinct Caucus participants.

56 total number of Democrats in attendance at At-Large Precinct Caucus If between 3001 and 4000, divide total number of attendees by 35. Based on is total number of delegates in se At-Large Precincts will range attendance, from total number of Democrats in attendance at At-Large Precinct Caucus If 4000, divide total number of attendees by 50. Based on exceeded formula is same one used to determine delegate apportionment in Nevada This but instead of voter registration, it is based on attendance. Caucuses working population is an important and vital part of Democratic Party's Nevada's And, because of unique workforce in Nevada, it is imperative to develop a base. to working with employers, labor and business community, in a continued committed to expand participation so that democratic working voters in Nevada may have effort opportunities to register ir preference as do those not constrained to a work same site. At-Large Precinct Caucus plan meets all of necessary requirements of The Nevada State Democratic Party rules and by-laws and follows Caucus NRS, apportionment formula determined by state. Furr, NSDP worked delegate with Nevada Attorney General's office to make sure that appropriate closely Page 55 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 56 of 66 total number of delegates in se At-Large Precincts will be at attendance, 80. least whereby working men and women are able to participate in selection of ir system for President of United States. The Nevada State Democratic Party is nominee rules are followed.

57 Delegate Breakout Chart 1.1 Elected and Official Elected Officials Delegates Total Alternates and males 8 females 8 males 3 females 4 males 2 female 1 males 3 females 3 Appendix D: Charts CDI-1 I1-1 CD 19 th 19 th 19 th 19 th Page 56 of 65 Deadlines Convention State Presidential 3- Caucus by Preference National Democratic certification: Committee Senator, 1 Democratic 1 5 Congresswoman, National Democratic Members Committee of certification or candidacy Preference. Presidential III. State Tier after Convention Caucuses. Presidential Convention body State a whole reconvenes as base delegate and after alternate selection 4 file intention to be Must candidate, Bindin.q a Preference, Presidential of support pledge April 19 th by deadline: a.m. 10:00 Convention (See State Above) Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 57 of 66 Alternates Date of Selection Type Delegates Body/Filing Selecting and Requirements Congressional Districts April 16 total 3 total Tier 2:30 p.m. CD CD I, CD II, and CD III (Clark) CD II Time Certain (All) (Clark Filing CD III CD III- Deadline April th by 10:00 a.m. 19 of Secretary 7 total N/A Unpledged Leader Party April Delegates* 19 th 9.A.) (Rule Convention. Does State 1 total N/A Unpledged Add-On April not need to file a Delegates** 8.B.) (Rule 1 male 3 total N/A April Party Pledged and Leaders Approximately p.m. 4:30 (PLEO) At-Large and Delegates April 6 total total Alternates Approximately p.m. 4:30 33 total 4 total

58 Committee Breakout Charter 1.2 Standing per Committee Total Members Members Page 57 of th Presidential will Candidate a list of provide for nominees with positions Chair State file to be a May after candidate 19 th, at State April time Convention for allowed Presidential Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 58 of 66 Selection Date Filing and Requirements Deadlines 3 April Convention, County 10:00 a.m., until Candidate Approval

59 Date 2007 February 15 th March 31 st August30 th th January January15 t" January19 th February 23 rd Selection and Affirmative Action Committee members are Delegate by State Chair appointed Action Committee meets to draft proposed Delegate Affirmative Affirmative Action Plans Selection Delegate Selection and Affirmative Action Plans are Proposed approved for public comment by State Party Committee. tentatively comments are solicited on proposed Delegate Selection and Public Action Plans. Press releases are mailed announcing Affirmative Committee. Party Party Committee reviews public comments and adopts revised State Selection and Affirmative Action Plans for submission to Delegate Rules and By-Laws Committee. Press releases are mailed DNC Rules and By-Laws Committee. DNC Party begins implementation of Affirmative Action Plan. Press State are sent to all state media. kits Level Delegates are Apportioned. Precinct submit a ir candidacy after this date must provide full announce statement to State Party not later than thirty (30) days participation ir announcement.) after candidate deadline for certifying name(s) of ir Presidential representative(s) to State Party. authorized caucuses in each county of CD I, CD II and CD III. Delegates Precinct to county conventions. elected conventions in each county of CD I, CD II and CD III. Delegates County to state convention. elected Secretary confirms to State Democratic Chair names of DNC deadlines for district level delegate and alternate Filing PLEO's, and at-large delegate and alternate candidate, Page 58 of 65 Case 2:08-cv JCM-PAL Document 6-2 Filed 01/14/2008 Page 59 of 66 Nevada Timetable 1.3 Activity st February 1 st March 1 st March 1 Period for public comments on state plan is scheduled. March 30 th comment period. public comments to state plan are compiled for review by State Public May 1 st approval of plan. announcing Selection and Affirmative Action Plans are forwarded to Delegate st October 1 Deadline for each announced presidential candidate to statement specifying steps candidate will take to encourage full participation in delegate selection process. (Individuals who st March 1 Unpledged delegates who legally reside in Nevada. 18 t" April 19 th April Convention Registration is open from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. State Convention Convenes State 10:00a.m. candidates.