At a meeting held March 19, 2009 at the Provo City Library at Academy Square, the Central Committee of the Utah County Democratic Party voted 51 to 7 to approve a new party constitution.

Ratification of the new constitituion required a two-thirds vote of the Central Committee, which consists of precinct chairs and vice chairs, legislative district chairs, and executive officers.

Addressing deficiencies in the previous constitution, the new constitution, which was presented by the Rules Committee, provides a mechanism for making amendments. The new constitution has been posted to the party website under the "Our Party" menu item.

In addition to ratifying the new constitution, the Central Committee approved motions to defer voting on amendments and bylaws to a time no later than six months in the future, and to permit the Rules Committee to consider and make recommendations about the proposed amendments.

In the spirit of inclusiveness, the Central Committee approved an allowance for ideas and input regarding amendments and bylaws to be received from all members of the Utah County Democratic Party.

Also at the meeting, Party Chair Richard Davis reported progress in the County Party over the past two years. He said growth had been shown in the percentage of precincts that have precinct officers; in fundraising by the party and by candidates; in the number of candidates recruited; and in the number of votes received by Democratic candidates. Davis also presented projections of future elections. To reach the goals he presented, he said the party's strategy is to build grassroots organization; to recruit, train, and support highly qualified candidates; and to raise sufficient funds for candidates to win.

In other matters of business, the Central Committee reviewed and approved next year’s budget, and Edward Lalone invited participation in the newly organized Young Democrats of Utah County.