Observers
The following rules MUST be followed by guest observers at the precinct caucus:
- Only eligible, registered caucus participants may participate on caucus matters or elections.
- The Site Coordinator/Temporary Chair will ask that all guest observers be seated in an area other than what is reserved for eligible caucus participants, if there is room. Caucus participants are given first priority for space in the precinct location.
- Guest observers must remain quiet and not become involved in caucus discussions once the caucus is called to order.
- Eligible caucus participants are to be considered actively participating in the caucus from the time it is convened until it is adjourned. It is not appropriate for a reporter to interview a caucus participant while the caucus is in session.
- Campaign staff and campaign volunteers who are observers will not be allowed to communicate, signal, or instruct the eligible caucus participants once the caucus is called to order by the Temporary Chair.
- All facilities at the caucus have been reserved for caucus attendees and the Nevada State Democratic Party. The Site Coordinator/Temporary Chairs, as officers of the Democratic Party, have first right to these facilities.
- In the event that there is broadcast equipment at a caucus site, it must be set up and used in a way that will not hinder or obstruct the participation of any caucus attendee.
- In the event of violations of these rules, the Site Coordinator/Temporary Chairs may ask the disruptive person(s) to leave.
Campaigning and Other Activities at the Caucus
Persons appearing on behalf of candidates or issues not specifically mentioned in the agenda will not be offered an opportunity to speak during the caucus. However, they may speak individually with attendees prior to the 11:30 a.m. start time and pass out literature or collect signatures prior to the caucus being called to order.
- No food is permitted at caucus locations. Individuals may bring water
- Campaigns signs are NOT allowed to be posted inside any precinct caucus location or inside any caucus site. Also, campaigns signs are NOT allowed to be attached to any portion of the inside or outside of the location. This includes taping, gluing, nailing, posting, sticking, tacking, writing, etc. onto any bulletin board, wall, door, fence, lawn or other surface on the interior or exterior of caucus sites. Campaigns may not dig holes or drive stakes on the grounds of caucus sites.
- Campaigns may NOT post signs or hand out stickers, due to possible assessment of damage charges by facilities.
- Buttons or pins and literature are acceptable.
- No campaigning activity by presidential campaigns is permitted inside the registration area of the caucus site.
- Paraphernalia that obstructs views, causes a distraction (noise makers), or interrupts the caucus are prohibited on caucus sites.
- Eligible caucus participants WILL BE allowed to wear campaign gear in support of their candidate.
Each campaign is responsible for the removal of any campaign materials they bring to the caucus or provide to supporters at the conclusion of the caucus.