As elected members of the Democratic County Committee, they have a responsibility to serve the democrats of their district; identify and register new Democratic voters; assist in all phases of Party work at the municipal and county levels; participate in planning and running of campaigns; work to build a larger Democratic vote in their district; and serve as an advocate and representative of the residents of their district regarding neighborhood or district issues.
They represent the Democratic Party, both elected officials and candidates, to the residents of their election district. Their constituents should be able to look to them for help with problems that need Party or government action.
In addition, their statutory duty is to act in all Party matters as the elected representatives from their district to the county and municipal organizations, and to participate in the formulation of Party rules, platform, and policy at all levels. The Party’s vitality depends upon the leadership, imagination, and efforts of the County Committee.
The job done by the Committeeman and Committeewoman in each election district is very important. It is the basis upon which Party strength is built.
The ECDC maintains its headquarters at Fifty Park Place in Newark. This operation is the center of the County Organization. The staff conducts the business of the organization from this office and is available to assist all Democrats. The headquarters is open during regular business hours, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Services normally provided by the County Headquarters include information on:
- Mailing lists for registered voters or households, available in a variety of categories
- Voter information and voter lists
- Statistical information
- Seminars for candidates, Municipal Chairpersons, County Committee Members and elected officials
- Campaign assistance, with experienced volunteer workers
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- Campaign-literature reference library
- Coordinates election canvass operation
- Calendar for Municipal, County and State Democratic Party events and activities
- Legal assistance relating to election procedures and financial reporting
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