The PLD accepted the creation of the position of acting president while establishing in its by laws that the spokesman for the party will be the secretary general. The PLD during its National Convention also determined that the spokesman for the Political Committee will be the secretary general and the former president and vice president of the Republic. The Secretary General will be the coordinator of the central committee and the political committee. The central committee membership was increased to 300 members from 150 members. Former President Leonel Fernandez said he would decline the position of acting president if it is offered to him. The president of the party is Juan Bosch, who is very ill.
