TNGOP Press Release, NASHVILLE, Tenn.-April 28, 2016— The
Republican delegation from Tennessee met today to elect the Convention
Chairman for the delegation as well as elect committee members for the
four standing committees of the Republican National Convention.
The results are as follows:
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Chairman - State Senator Mae Beavers
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Credential Committee - Linda Buckles and Chris Hughes
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Permanent Organization Committee - Beth Campbell and Chad Blackburn
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Platform Committee - Connie Hunter and Ambassador Victor Ashe
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Rules Committee - Betty Cannon and John Ryder
Tennessee Republican Party Chairman Ryan Haynes remarked, "I
am so pleased to serve alongside all of our delegates at the 2016
Republican National Convention. I'd like to personally congratulate
Senator Beavers and the rest of our newly-elected committee members."
The responsibilities of the committees are:
Committee on Credentials
The Credentials Committee will receive the credentials of each delegate
filed in accordance with the Rules and submit the temporary roll of the
convention, which will have been previously reviewed by the RNC. The
Credentials Committee may hear and resolve appeals to the ruling of any
contest adjudicated by the RNC Committee on Contests as to the seating
of delegates to the convention.
Committee on Permanent Organization
The RNC Chairman recommends a number of convention officers, including
the Permanent and Temporary Chairmen, the Secretary and the
Sergeant-at-Arms. The Permanent Organization Committee will meet at the
beginning of the convention to review the slate and make its
recommendation to the convention.
Committee on the Platform
The Committee on the Platform submits resolutions to the full
convention body to be voted on as the official platform. The Republican
Platform is a formal declaration of the principles of the Republican
Party.
Committee on Rules and Order of Business
The Convention Rules Committee will draft the rules for the 2016
Republican National Convention, which must be adopted by a majority vote
of the full convention body.
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