Members of the California Democratic Party Asian Pacific Islander may request to be appointed to various Caucus committees to help in furthering the goals and activities of the CDP API Caucus.
Only those members who are up-to-date with their current membership dues are eligible for committee appointments. Click here to join the California Democratic Party Asian Pacific Islander Caucus or to renew your annual Caucus membership dues.
Please see the committee descriptions below and sign up for the committees you are interested in serving on. We will notify you of your committee assignment.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
California Democratic Party Asian Pacific Islander Caucus
Committee Descriptions
Updated 6/2011
Candidate Development - Assist in identifying, recruiting, and/or training potential candidates for federal, state, or local offices to build the Democratic Party and the Asian Pacific Islander community; assist in conducting trainings on Democratic Party endorsement process, including local party processes
Diversity & Outreach - Work with community organizations to create community service opportunities for Caucus members; serve as liaison to Democratic Party organizations and allied organizations
Election Protection – Serve as an oversight and advisory body on election integrity, voter rights, and voter protection issues in the Asian Pacific Islander community
Events - Responsible for developing and implementing Caucus outreach activities and special events
Legislative Action – Work with legislators and legislative offices to conduct research, analyses, and deliberations on legislation to create a list of recommended priority legislation for Caucus consideration; advocate on behalf of Caucus-supported legislation and CDP-endorsed legislation
Rules - Serve as the authority on the bylaws and rules governing the Caucus; consider and present recommendations on bylaws amendments for consideration
Resolutions - Conduct research, analyses, hearings, and deliberations on resolutions submitted to the Caucus; present recommendations on resolutions for Caucus consideration
Development, Education & Membership - Develop special programs on topical Asian Pacific Islander issues or other issues for Caucus meetings and events, such as speakers or issue presentations; work with other committees to expand membership
Speakers Bureau – Create and maintain a speakers list for topical and community outreach by linguistic, geographic, demographic, and issue diversities
Voter Registration - Creates and implements voter registration strategic plan; conduct voter registration at special events, including naturalization ceremonies
