CONSTITUTION PARTY OF
CONSTITUTION
(originally adopted for the U.S. Taxpayers Party of Wisconsin in
Convention March 27, 1993)
A. This political party is named the Constitution Party of Wisconsin; it may also be referred to as Constitution Party Wisconsin or Constitution Party and its acronym CPoW or CPOW.
B. The name of the Constitution Party of Wisconsin shall be consistent with any name chosen and adopted by the National Committee of the Constitution Party.
A. To glorify God through continued trust in Him to use this organization and its members to restore the Biblical principles of government established by our Founding Fathers.
B. To promote allegiance to the principles and objectives of
the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the
C. To promote by all lawful and truthful means the election of Presidential, Vice Presidential, U.S. Senatorial, U.S. Representative, Gubernatorial and all other candidates for State and Local offices nominated by the CPoW and to assist in conducting and coordinating campaigns on their behalf.
D. To provide services to member counties, at their request and as the CPoW shall determine, including assistance in ballot qualification, voter education, organization and communication.
A. Membership in the CPoW will be contingent upon the applicant:
i. Being an adult natural person
domiciled in the state of
ii. Agreeing in principle with the Constitution, Bylaws, and
Platform of the
CPoW.
iii. Submitting an annual application form
with the appropriate annual
registration fee as set forth by the State Committee of the CPoW.
A. The State Convention shall be the highest authority of the CPoW.
B. The CPoW shall assemble, in a State Convention annually, at a time and place set by the State Committee for the purpose of choosing candidates for public office, and whatever other business shall be deemed necessary and proper, including but not limited to amending this Constitution and election of CPoW officers.
A. The business of the CPoW shall be directed by a State Committee consisting of:
i. Officers;
a. Chairman
b. First Vice-Chairman
c. Second Vice-Chairman
d. Secretary
e. Treasurer, and
f. Parliamentarian.
ii. Two (2) District Representatives elected from each Congressional District in accordance with Wisconsin State Statute 8.17 and CPoW Bylaws.
iii. Up to five (5) at-large members chosen and appointed by the State Chairman.
B. The duties, time and place of meetings, rules and procedures of the State Committee shall be set forth in its Bylaws.
A. This Constitution may be amended by a vote of the majority of all delegates in attendance at the annual State Convention, provided that any proposed amendment be stated in the call for the convention.