Difference between revisions of "PNC 05/14/2023"
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To change Article 4, section 3 to: | To change Article 4, section 3 to: | ||
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| − | Election of Officers shall occur: | + | Election of Officers shall occur: |
| − | 1. For all Officer positions, once every year during the Annual Meeting set forth in Art. VI §2. | + | 1. For all Officer positions, once every year during the Annual Meeting set forth in Art. VI §2. |
| − | + | 1. During the annual meeting, any member of the public who provides their name, address, phone number and email address, shall be eligible to vote in the election of officers. | |
| − | + | 2. During all other times of year, representatives of the PNC shall be the only eligible voters in an officer election. | |
| − | 2. For an Officer position which is vacated out of schedule, as soon after the vacation as possible. | + | 2. For an Officer position which is vacated out of schedule, as soon after the vacation as possible. |
| − | 3. The election procedure for an Officer position shall be as follows: | + | 3. The election procedure for an Officer position shall be as follows: |
| − | + | 1. Officers shall be elected by Schulze Method via silent ballot. | |
| − | + | 2. Representatives to the PNC shall be eligible to vote in the election. | |
| − | + | 3. Prior to the election, the PNC shall elect an Election Committee of at least three persons to supervise the silent ballot, and to independently calculate the results. | |
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and to change Article 6, Section 2 to: | and to change Article 6, Section 2 to: | ||
| − | + | The US Pirate Party will hold an annual meeting in the two weeks prior to the first Sunday of June. The purpose of this meeting will be to: | |
| − | The US Pirate Party will hold an annual meeting in the two weeks prior to the first Sunday of June. The purpose of this meeting will be to: | + | 1. hold officer elections. |
| − | 1. hold officer elections. | + | 2. hold on-line and/or in person gatherings for supporters to share ideas and build understanding and camaraderie among supporters. |
| − | 2. hold on-line and/or in person gatherings for supporters to share ideas and build understanding and camaraderie among supporters. | + | Officer nominations must be completed and published a minimum of five days before the election. Supporters may ask questions of candidates during this period. Candidates are expected to answer supporter questions as best they can. |
| − | Officer nominations must be completed and published a minimum of five days before the election. Supporters may ask questions of candidates during this period. Candidates are expected to answer supporter questions as best they can. | ||
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Motion to adopt the bylaws change was proposed by California and seconded by Pennsylvania. Motion to adopt was passed 3-0-1 with Massachusetts abstaining. | Motion to adopt the bylaws change was proposed by California and seconded by Pennsylvania. Motion to adopt was passed 3-0-1 with Massachusetts abstaining. | ||
Revision as of 21:33, 14 May 2023
May 14th, 2023
Attending
Agenda
Reports
IT
Outreach
Platform
Officers
Discussion
Old Business
- USPP Conference planning update
- Wording of USPP advisory board
New Business
- Bylaws change proposal:
To change Article 4, section 3, which currently reads:
Election of Officers shall occur: 1. For all Officer positions, once every year at the Annual Meeting set forth in Art. VI §2. 2. For an Officer position which is vacated out of schedule, as soon after the vacation as possible. The election procedure for an Officer position shall be as follows:
1. Officers shall be elected by Schulze Method via silent ballot. 2. Representatives to the PNC shall be eligible to vote in the election. 3. Prior to the election, the PNC shall elect an Election Committee of at least three persons to supervise the silent ballot, and to independently calculate the results.
Such that it would read:
// revised //
Election of Officers shall occur: 1. For all Officer positions, once every year during the Annual Meeting set forth in Art. VI §2.
1. During the annual meeting, the public shall be eligible to vote in the election of officers. 2. During all other times of year, representatives of the PNC shall be the only eligible voters in an officer election.
2. For an Officer position which is vacated out of schedule, as soon after the vacation as possible. 3. The election procedure for an Officer position shall be as follows:
1. Officers shall be elected by Schulze Method via silent ballot. 2. Representatives to the PNC shall be eligible to vote in the election. 3. Prior to the election, the PNC shall elect an Election Committee of at least three persons to supervise the silent ballot, and to independently calculate the results.
and to change Article 6, Section 2, which currently reads:
The US Pirate Party will hold an annual meeting in the two weeks prior to the first Sunday of June. The purpose of this meeting will be to: 1. hold officer elections. Elections must be held on the first Sunday of June; 2. hold on-line and/or in person gatherings for supporters to share ideas and build understanding and camaraderie among supporters. Officer nominations are due two weeks prior to the election and must be published by the Monday after nominations close. Supporters may ask questions of candidates during this period. Candidates are expected to answer supporter questions as best they can.
Such that it would read:
// revised //
The US Pirate Party will hold an annual meeting in the two weeks prior to the first Sunday of June. The purpose of this meeting will be to: 1. hold officer elections. 2. hold on-line and/or in person gatherings for supporters to share ideas and build understanding and camaraderie among supporters. Officer nominations must be completed and published a minimum of five days before the election. Supporters may ask questions of candidates during this period. Candidates are expected to answer supporter questions as best they can.
Summary
Attending
- Drew Bingaman, Pennsylvania
- California
- Indiana
- James O'Keefe, Massachusetts
Non-voting
- Anthony Jay, Party Chair
Reports
Old Business
New Business
Meeting Minutes
Recording at https://youtube.com/live/56g7P06Zjt0?feature=share.
No reports were presented.
No conference updates.
Bylaws Amendment
Discussion of the intent and purpose of the bylaws change.
Massachusetts suggested an amendment to clarify who the public is which was seconded by Pennsylvania. The amendment passed by a unanimous vote. The final text was:
To change Article 4, section 3 to:
Election of Officers shall occur:
1. For all Officer positions, once every year during the Annual Meeting set forth in Art. VI §2.
1. During the annual meeting, any member of the public who provides their name, address, phone number and email address, shall be eligible to vote in the election of officers.
2. During all other times of year, representatives of the PNC shall be the only eligible voters in an officer election.
2. For an Officer position which is vacated out of schedule, as soon after the vacation as possible.
3. The election procedure for an Officer position shall be as follows:
1. Officers shall be elected by Schulze Method via silent ballot.
2. Representatives to the PNC shall be eligible to vote in the election.
3. Prior to the election, the PNC shall elect an Election Committee of at least three persons to supervise the silent ballot, and to independently calculate the results.
and to change Article 6, Section 2 to:
The US Pirate Party will hold an annual meeting in the two weeks prior to the first Sunday of June. The purpose of this meeting will be to: 1. hold officer elections. 2. hold on-line and/or in person gatherings for supporters to share ideas and build understanding and camaraderie among supporters. Officer nominations must be completed and published a minimum of five days before the election. Supporters may ask questions of candidates during this period. Candidates are expected to answer supporter questions as best they can.
Motion to adopt the bylaws change was proposed by California and seconded by Pennsylvania. Motion to adopt was passed 3-0-1 with Massachusetts abstaining.