PROOF: WVDP Failed to Properly Implement DNC-Mandated Diversity Plan
The Axioms (The Rules)
The 2020 MOU's stated purpose was 'to create a process to establish new, and assist currently existing, diversity caucuses'. Primary Source
The MOU appointed a non-elected official, Selina Vickers, to 'oversee and direct compliance' with the agreement. Primary Source
The Affirmative Action Committee (AAC) was required to be composed of co-chairs from 'each of the recognized diversity caucuses of the WVDP'. Primary Source
Rule Summary
Together, these provisions establish that diversity caucuses must exist and select their own representatives before the AAC can be properly constituted. Any AAC formed without caucus participation violates the MOU's core mandate of ensuring minority groups have a voice in party governance.
The Offenses (What Happened)
The WVDP installed leadership for the Affirmative Action Committee (AAC) on June 5, 2021.
Evidence: Felix, K. - Witness Statement, p. 2 Testimonial
At the time of leadership installation, the majority of racial diversity caucuses did not exist.
Evidence: Felix, K. - Witness Statement, p. 2 Testimonial
The DNC-appointed compliance official circulated a pre-written script on June 2 that dictated the AAC's formation meeting proceedings.
Evidence: Draft Script Email June 2; Selina Script Documentary
The Logical Reasoning
- The DNC mandated that the WVDP establish diversity caucuses and include them in forming the AAC.
- The WVDP installed the AAC's leadership on June 5, 2021, when the majority of racial diversity caucuses did not yet exist.
- This pre-emptive formation excluded the yet-to-be-formed caucuses from having any voice in selecting the AAC's leadership structure.
- The DNC-appointed official orchestrated this improper formation through a pre-written script.
- The WVDP and its designated compliance official violated the core diversity and inclusion requirements of the 2020 DNC MOU.
