{news} FW: USGP-INT Draft IC rules under consideration by BRPP

[Amy Vas Nunes]

> Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:48:36 -0700
> From: mfeinstein at feinstein.org
> To: usgp-int at gp-us.org
> Subject: USGP-INT Draft IC rules under consideration by BRPP
> 
> Dear all
> 
> As follow up to Friday's BRPP-sponsored conference call, this is the 
> current draft of IC draft rules under consideration by the BRPP, as of 
> 9:30pm on Monday, March 23rd. Please note that it is easy to review at 
> this link, where formatting and bold text provide helpful contrast:
> 
> http://brpp.campaignfoundations.com/index.php?title=International_Committee
> 
> 
> 
> The Rules, Policies and Procedures of the International Committee of the
> Green Party of the United States
> 
> ARTICLE 1 INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE
> 
> Section 1-1 Mission
> 
> 1-1.1 The mission of the Committee shall be to foster collaboration and
> exchange with Green parties around the world; to facilitate official
> GPUS representation on the international and global level; to facilitate
> GPUS issue and policy development on the international and global level;
> and to network with green organizations and movements working on the
> international and global level.
> 
> Section 1-2 Duties and Responsibilities
> 
> The International Committee shall have the duty and responsibility to:
> 
> 1-2.1 Network with Green Parties around the world.
> 
> 1-2.2 Propose nominees for approval by National Committee, for GPUS
> delegates to the Federación de Partidos Verdes de las Americas (FPVA)
> and to the Global Green Congress (GGC).
> 
> 1-2.3 Propose nominees for approval by the National Committee, for GPUS
> representatives to the Global Green Network (GGN).
> 
> 1-2.4 Facilitate the selection of official GPUS representatives and
> observers to international meetings and events.
> 
> 1-2.5 Develop resolutions and official position statements on
> international and global aspects of Green Party policy for consideration
> by the National Committee.
> 
> 1-2.6 Develop proposals on international and global aspects of Green
> Party policy for inclusion in the GPUS Platform.
> 
> 1-2.7 Advise the Media Committee on international and global aspects of
> Green Party policy for inclusion in press releases and other public
> outreach.
> 
> 1-2.8 Network with organizations and movements working for green
> approaches on the international and global level, including global
> peace, social justice, human rights, and environmentally sustainable
> communities.
> 
> 1-2.9 Inform U.S. Greens about international and global issues.
> 
> ARTICLE II STRUCTURE
> 
> Section 2-1 Membership
> 
> 2-1.1 The Committee shall consist of Green Party members according to
> the process for Committee Membership defined in GPUS Bylaws and Rules
> and Procedures.
> 
> 2-1.2 No state party or caucus shall have more than three members on the
> Committee.
> 
> 2-1.3 Experience
> 
> The following criteria are recommended to be taken into account by state
> parties and caucuses when selecting members:
> 
> 2-1.3(a) Familiarity with the Global Green Charter and the GPUS Platform
> 
> 2-1.3(b) Expertise in a topic or region of relevance to international
> and/or global and and/or foreign policy issues
> 
> 2-1.3(c) Foreign language skills
> 
> 2-1.3(d) Experience in international diplomacy
> 
> 2-1.3(e) Familiarity with GPUS and state Green Party procedures
> 
> 2-1.3(f) Commitment to Green process
> 
> 2-1.3(g) Organizational skills.
> 
> 2-1.4 Term Length
> 
> 2-1.4(a) The length of term of membership shall be two years, effective
> once reported to the Co-Chairs and the GPUS Secretary.
> 
> 2-1.5 Biography
> 
> 2-1.5(a) A short biography along with contact information shall be
> provided for each new member by the member, or by state party or caucus
> from which the member comes.
> 
> 2-1.6 Duties and Responsibilities
> 
> 2-1.6(a) Monitor and participate in the Committee email list
> 
> 2-1.6(b) Participate in Committee conference calls and in-person meetings
> 
> 2-1.6(c) Volunteer for Committee tasks
> 
> 2-1.6(d) Join and participate in a Committee sub-committee
> 
> 2-1.6(e) Report back to the member's appointing state party or caucus on
> the work of the Committee. Work with the international committee of the
> state party or caucus, if there is one. If not, help organize one.
> Organize state party and/or caucus members to help with Committee work.
> 
> 2-1.6(f) Serve as an information liaison for a certain region, nation or
> country of the world and submit regular briefings to the Committee.
> 
> 2.2 Advisers and Observers
> 
> 2-2.1 The Committee may select advisers according to the process
> described in GPUS Bylaws and Rules and Procedures.
> 
> 2-2.2 Advisers shall be selected on the basis that their experience and
> expertise may aid the Committee in its work.
> 
> 2-3 Co-Chairs
> 
> 2-3.1 There shall be two Co-Chairs, elected to staggered two years
> terms. A Co-Chair may serve two consecutive terms, after they must wait
> two years before they can run again. If they have filled a vacancy and
> served less than one year, they are eligible to serve two consecutive
> terms. If they have filled a vacancy and served more than one year, they
> may only serve one term before waiting two years to run again.
> 
> 2-3.2 Nomination Process
> 
> 2-3.2(a) The nomination period shall be for one week and shall begin on
> a Monday and end on a Sunday. Only Committee members may be nominated.
> Members may nominate themselves for the position. Nominations do not
> need to be seconded.
> 
> 2-3.2(b) After nominations close, there shall immediately follow a
> two-week discussion period.
> 
> 2-3.2(c) Nominees may submit candidate statements to the Committee email
> list. It is strongly recommended that such statements be submitted as
> early as possible during the discussion period. Candidate statements
> shall include the candidate’s relevant experience and express what the
> candidate would hope to accomplish as Co-Chair, including specifically
> addressing the duties and responsibilities of the Co-Chair as defined in
> this Article.
> 
> 2-3.2(d) Committee members are encouraged to ask questions on the
> Committee email list and candidates are encouraged to answer those
> questions about what the nominees would do if elected.
> 
> 2-3.3 Election Process
> 
> 2-3.3(a) Elections shall be conducted on the Committee voting page using
> Instant Runoff Voting (IRV), with None of the Above and No Other
> Candidate as an option.
> 
> 2-3.3(b) Elections shall commence immediately a the close of the
> discussion period and shall last for one week.
> 
> 2-3.4 Duties and Responsibilities
> 
> The duties and responsibilities of the Co-Chairs are to:
> 
> 2-3.4(a) Facilitate the work of the committee, including to accomplish
> the duties, responsibilities, goals and objectives of the Committee and
> its members as defined in 1-2 and 2-1.6
> 
> 2-3.4(b) Communicate on behalf of the Committee with the National
> Committee and Steering Committee
> 
> 2-3.4(c) Communicate on behalf of the Committee with Green Parties
> around the world and other international and global Green movement
> organizations
> 
> 2-3.4(d) Submit annual reports to the National Committee detailing
> Committee activities
> 
> 2-3.4(e) Ensure that accurate minutes are produced of Committee and
> Sub-Committee meetings.
> 
> 2-3.5 Vacancy
> 
> 2-3.5(a) A vacancy shall exist upon the resignation or recall of a
> Co-Chair, or upon the ending of the term of their Committee membership.
> 
> 2-3.5(b) The other Co-Chair shall publish the vacancy to the Committee
> email list no later than seven days after the vacancy occured, except in
> the case of the ending of the term of Committee membership, where if the
> Member is not seeking another term, the Co-Chair shall declare the
> vacancy at least six weeks before the ending of the term.
> 
> 2-3.5(c) Vacancies shall cause an election for a replacement Co-Chair.
> Such election would fill the remainder of the term and shall be
> conducted by the process described in 2-3.3.
> 
> 2-4 Subcommittees
> 
> The following are the sub-committees of the Committee. Each
> sub-committee coordinator(s) reports to the Co-chairs and to other
> bodies as necessary:
> 
> 2-4.1 Global Greens
> 
> 2-4.1(a) The Co-Coordinators shall be the Delegates to Global Green Network.
> 
> 2-4.1(b) The Members shall include present and past Delegates and
> Alternates to the Global Green Network, Global Green Congress and any
> GPUS member who is or has been a member of the Global Green
> Coordination; and may include any other Committee members and advisers
> with specific expertise in issues and/or language and/or diplomatic
> skills that would substantially further the Sub-Committees work.
> 
> 2-4.1(c) The functions shall be to support the work of the Delegates to
> the Global Greens Network, Global Green Congress and any GPUS member who
> is a member of the Global Green Coordination; alert the Committee and
> National Committee about Global Green campaigns; help organize Global
> Greens campaigns in the GPUS; provide information about the GPUS to the
> Global Greens web site; communicate information about the Global Greens
> to the Committee Website Sub-Committee; and circulate international
> resolutions.
> 
> 2-4.2 Federación de Partidos Verdes de las Americas (FPVA)
> 
> 2-4.2(a) The Co-Coordinators shall be the Delegates to the FPVA.
> 
> 2-4.2(b) The Members shall include present and past Delegates and
> Alternates to the FPVA and may include any other Committee members and
> advisers with specific expertise in issues and/or language and
> diplomatic skills that would substantially further the Sub-Committees work
> 
> 2-4.2(c) The functions shall be to support the work of the Delegates to
> the FPVA, alert the Committee and National Committee about FPVA
> campaigns; help organize FPVA campaigns in the GPUS; provide information
> about the GPUS to the FPVA web site; communicate information about the
> FPVA to the Committee Website Sub-Committee; work with specific national
> parties in the Americas; appoint information liaisons for a certain
> region, nation or country in the Americas and submit regular briefings
> to the Committee; prepare inter-American resolutions, fundraise for the
> FPVA; and participate in FPVA email lists.
> 
> 2-4.3 Foreign Policy
> 
> 2-4.3(a) The Co-Coordinators shall be appointed by the Co-Chairs
> 
> 2-4.3(b) The functions shall be to coordinate with foreign policy
> aspects of the GPUS Platform, produce 'green' papers, link with
> international green policy groups, develop channels to green think tanks
> and do background research for the Committee on specific topics.
> 
> 2-4.4 International Hosting and Exchange
> 
> 2-4.4(a) The Co-Coordinators shall be appointed by the Co-Chairs
> 
> 2-4.4(b) The functions shall be to prepare invitations to GPUS events,
> coordinate visits of international greens to connect with grassroots and
> local greens, build database of Green hosts in the US and prepare
> greetings, congratulations, and condolences.
> 
> 2-4.5 Budget/Fundraising
> 
> 2-4.5(a) The Co-Coordinators shall be appointed by the Co-Chairs
> 
> 2-4.5(b) The functions shall be to draft a yearly Committee budget and
> facilitate fundraising for the Committee.
> 
> 2-4.6 Translation
> 
> 2-4.6(a) The Co-Coordinators shall be appointed by the Co-Chairs
> 
> 2-4.6(b) The functions shall be to arrange for translation of key documents.
> 
> 2-4.7 Website
> 
> 2-4.7(a) The Co-Coordinators shall be appointed by the Co-Chairs
> 
> 2-4.7(b) The functions shall be to maintain and develop the Committee
> website
> 
> 2-4.8 Email lists
> 
> 2-4.8(a) The Co-Coordinators shall be appointed by the Co-Chairs
> 
> 2-4.8(b) The functions shall be to manage the Committee email list(s)
> according to Article V.
> 
> ARTICLE III INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATION
> 
> Section 3-1 Delegates to the Federación de Partidos Verdes de las
> Americas (FPVA) and the Global Green Congress (GGC)
> 
> 3-1.1 The Committee shall nominate for approval by the National
> Committee, Delegates to the FPVA and the GGC. Only Committee members may
> be Delegates. Only Committee members may be Representatives. FPVA
> Delegates may not also be a Representative to the GGN, but may be a
> Delegate to the GGC.
> 
> 3-1.2 The number of Delegates to each body shall be the number as
> defined by the FPVA and the Global Greens respectively.
> 
> 3-1.3 Unless otherwise not permitted by the FPVA and the Global Greens
> respectively, the Committee shall also nominate one Alternate per
> Delegate for approval by the National Committee.
> 
> 3-1.4 Terms of FPVA Delegates and Alternates shall be staggered,
> two-year terms, unless otherwise specified by the FPVA and Global
> Greens, respectively. Delegates may serve two consecutive terms, after
> they must wait two years before they can run again. If they have filled
> a vacancy and served less than one year, they are eligible to serve two
> consecutive terms. If they have filled a vacancy and served more than
> one year, they may only serve one term before waiting two years to run
> again.
> 
> 3-1.5 Terms for GGC Delegates and Alternates shall be through the
> duration of each Congress.
> 
> 3-1.6 Nomination Process
> 
> 3-1.6(a) The nomination period shall be for one week and begin on a
> Monday morning and end on Sunday evening. Only Committee members may be
> nominated. Members may nominate themselves for the position. Nominations
> do not need to be seconded
> 
> 3-1.6(b) After nominations close, there shall immediately commence a
> two-week discussion period
> 
> 3-1.6(c) Nominees may submit candidate statements to the Committee email
> list. It is strongly recommended that such statements be submitted as
> early as possible during the discussion period. Nominee's statements
> shall include information on the nominee’s relevant experience and
> express what the nomineess would hope to accomplish as Delegate or
> Alternate, including specifically addressing the duties and
> responsibilities of the Delegate or Alternate as defined in this Article
> 
> 3-1.6(d) Committee members are encouraged to ask questions on the
> Committee email list and candidates are encouraged to answer those
> questions about what the candidates would do if elected.
> 
> 3-1.7 Election Process
> 
> 3-1.7(a) Elections shall be conducted on the Committee voting page. FPVA
> Delegates shall be elected by Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) for GGC
> Delegates by Choice Voting (STV), in both cases with None of the Above
> and No Other Candidate as an option
> 
> 3-1.7(b) Elections shall commence immediately a the close of the
> discussion period and shall last for one-week.
> 
> 3-1.8 Duties and Responsibilities
> 
> The duties and responsibilities of the Delegates and Alternates are to:
> 
> 3-1.8(a) Perform all duties and responsibilities as defined by FPVA and
> the Global Greens, respectively
> 
> 3-1.8(b) Promptly forward all agendas, minutes and planning and policy
> documents of each body to the Committee and to the National Committee
> 
> 3-1.8(c) Represent the positions of the GPUS
> 
> 3-1.8(d) Represent the positions of the Committee
> 
> 3-1.8(e) Where necessary, distinguish the positions of the GPUS and the
> Committee from the personal opinions of the delegate.
> 
> 3-1.8(f) Provide a written report to the Committee and the National
> Committee explaining votes by the Delegate or Alternate at FPVA meetings
> and GGC Congresses
> 
> 3-1.9 Vacancy
> 
> 3-1.9(a) A vacancy shall exist upon the resignation or recall of a
> Delegate or Alternate, or upon the ending of the term of their Committee
> membership.
> 
> 3-1.9(b) The Co-Chair shall publish the vacancy to the Committee email
> list no later than seven days after the vacancy occured, except in the
> case of the ending of the term of Committee membership, where if the
> Member is not seeking another term, the Co-Chairs shall declare the
> vacancy at least six weeks before the ending of the term.
> 
> 3-1.9(c) Vacancies shall cause an election for a replacement Delegate or
> Alternate. Such election would fill the remainder of the term and shall
> be conducted by the process described in 3-1.7.
> 
> Section 3-2 Representatives to the Global Green Network
> 
> 3-2.1 The Committee shall nominate Representatives to the Global Green
> Network (GGN) for approval by the National Committee. Only Committee
> members may be Representatives. Representatives may not also be a
> Delegate to the FPVA, but may be a Delegate to the GGC.
> 
> 3-2.2 The number of Representatives shall be the number as defined by
> the Global Greens.
> 
> 3-2.3 Terms for Representatives shall be for two years, unless otherwise
> specified by the Global Greens. Representative may serve three
> consecutive terms, after they must wait two years before they can run
> again. If they have filled a vacancy and served less than one year, they
> are eligible to serve three consecutive terms. If they have filled a
> vacancy and served more than one year, they may only serve two terms
> before waiting two years to run again.
> 
> 3-2.4 Nomination Process
> 
> 3-2.4(a) The nomination period shall be for one week and begin on a
> Monday morning and end on Sunday evening. Only Committee members may be
> nominated. Members may nominate themselves for the position. Nominations
> do not need to be seconded.
> 
> 3-2.4(b) After nominations close, there shall immediately follow a
> two-week discussion period.
> 
> 3-2.4(c) Nominees may submit candidate statements to the Committee email
> list. It is strongly recommended that such statements be submitted as
> early as possible during the discussion period. Candidate statements
> shall include information on the candidate’s relevant experience and
> express what the candidate would hope to accomplish as Representative.
> 
> 3-2.4(d) Committee members are encouraged to ask questions on the
> Committee email list and candidates are encouraged to answer those
> questions about what the candidates would do if elected.
> 
> 3-2.5 Election Process
> 
> 3-2.5(a) Elections shall be conducted on the Committee voting page using
> Instant Runoff Voting (IRV), with None of the Above and No Other
> Candidate as an option.
> 
> 3-2.5(b) Elections shall commence immediately at the close of the
> discussion period and shall last for one-week.
> 
> 3-2.6 Duties and Responsibilities
> 
> The duties and responsibilities of the Representatives are to:
> 
> 3-2.6(a) Perform all duties and responsibilities as defined by the
> Global Greens
> 
> 3-2.6(b) Notify the Committee of information on the GGN email list that
> is relevant to accomplishing the duties, responsibilities, goals and
> objectives of the Committee and its members as defined in 1-2 and 2-1.6.
> 
> 3-2.7 Vacancy
> 
> 3-2.7(a) A vacancy shall exist upon the resignation or recall of a
> Delegate or Alternate, or upon the ending of the term of their Committee
> membership.
> 
> 3-2.7(a) The Co-Chair shall publish the vacancy to the Committee email
> list no later than seven days after the vacancy occured, except in the
> case of the ending of the term of Committee membership, where if the
> Member is not seeking another term, the Co-Chairs shall declare the
> vacancy at least six weeks before the ending of the term.
> 
> 3-2.7(c) Vacancies shall cause an election for a replacement Delegate or
> Alternate. Such election would fill the remainder of the term and shall
> be conducted by the process described in 3-2.5.
> 
> Section 3-3 Other International Representation
> 
> 3-3.1 The Committee may nominate representatives to other international
> meetings in which the GPUS will play a decision-making role for approval
> by the National Committee. Any member of a state party may be such a
> representative.
> 
> 3-3.2 Duties and Responsibilities
> 
> 3-3.2(a) Promptly forwarding all agendas and minutes of the body or
> meeting to the Committee and to the National Committee
> 
> 3-3.2(b) Representing the positions of the GPUS
> 
> 3-3.2(c) Representing the positions of the Committee
> 
> 3-3.2(d) Where necessary, distinguishing between the personal opinions
> of the representative and the position of the GPUS and/or the Committee.
> 
> 3-3.2(e) Provide a written report to the Committee and the National
> Committee explaining votes by the Delegate or Alternate
> 
> 3-3.3 The Co-Chairs may appoint GPUS representatives to speak on behalf
> of the GPUS at international rallies, marches, forums and other such
> events where a GPUS speaker may be featured.
> 
> 3-3.4 The Co-Chairs may appoint GPUS observers to international meetings
> or events in a non-decision-making capacity.
> 
> ARTICLE IV PROPOSALS
> 
> Section 4-1 Applicability of this Article
> 
> 4-1.1 This Article and the accompanying steps shall apply to
> resolutions, declarations, and foreign policy positions being prepared
> for National Committee approval.
> 
> 4-1.2 Other procedures may apply to nominations and appointments,
> budgetary decisions, and internal process matters.
> 
> Section 4-2 Submitting Proposals
> 
> 4-2.1 Any member may bring a proposal forward to the Committee at any
> time. Any proposal made and seconded by at least two other Committee
> members, representing at least two states or caucuses among the three
> co-sponsors, shall be considered forwarded to the Co-Chairs for
> consideration under 4-2.6.
> 
> 4-2.2 The format for submitting proposals shall follow that of the
> format for proposals submitted to the National Committee and shall
> include title, sponsor, background, proposal, resources and attachments.
> 
> 4-3.1 Assessing Proposals
> 
> The Co-chairs shall assess proposals for:
> 
> 4-3.1(a) Priority
> 
> 4-3.1(b) Compliance with proposal format, clarity of what is being
> proposed and/or adequacy of background and supporting materials
> 
> 4-3.1(c) Appropriateness for Committee consideration under these RP&Ps.
> 
> 4-4.1 Forwarding Proposals for Discussion/Voting
> 
> 4-4.1(a) If a proposal has met the conditions in 4-2.6 and has been
> received by the Co-Chairs no later than midnight Pacific Time on the
> Tuesday before the Monday of the regular discussion period, the
> Co-Chairs shall place the proposal into the voting queue on that Monday,
> unless otherwise agreed to by the sponsors under 4-2.7(c).
> 
> 4-4.1(b) If a proposal has met the conditions in 4-2.6, but was received
> by the Co-Chairs after midnight Pacific Time on the Tuesday before the
> Monday of the regular discussion period, the Co-Chairs may either place
> the proposal into the discussion/voting queue on that Monday or place
> the proposal into the voting queue the following Monday.
> 
> 4-4.1(c) If a proposal has met the conditions in 4-2.6, but if there are
> either other proposals in the discussion/voting period and/or the
> Co-Chairs otherwise feel that alternative timing would benefit the
> Committee, the Co-Chairs may consult with the sponsors about scheduling
> the proposal at a later date. If the sponsors agree, the Co-Chairs shall
> schedule the proposal at the agreed upon date. If the sponsors do not
> agree, the proposal shall be scheduled as per 4-2.7(a) or 4-2.7(b), as
> applicable.
> 
> 4-4.1(d) If a proposal has met the conditions in 4-2.6, but if in
> keeping with 4-2.4, the Co-Chairs conclude that a discussion period of
> different length than the regular length would benefit the Committee,
> the Co-Chairs may consult with the sponsors about scheduling the
> proposal with a different length. If the sponsors agree, the Co-Chairs
> shall schedule the proposal with the agreed upon length of discussion
> period.
> 
> 4-5.1 Resubmitting Proposals to the Co-Chairs
> 
> 4-5.1(a) If the Co-Chairs have concluded that a proposal has not met the
> conditions in 4-3.1, they shall request the sponsors to provide
> additional information as regards 4-3.1. In so doing, the Co-Chairs must
> make clear what specific information is needed and/or how the proposal
> can be brought into compliance with the proposal format and/or how the
> proposal could be modified to be appropriate for consideration under
> these RP&Ps.
> 
> 4-6.1 Floor Manager
> 
> 4-6.1(a) For proposals advancing under 4-4.1, the co-chairs shall
> appoint a committee member to serve as Floor Manager for the proposal.
> 
> 4-6.1(b) The Floor Manager’s primary responsibility is to shepherd the
> proposal through the consensus-seeking decision making process
> 
> 4-6.1(c) The Floor Manager introduces the proposal to members for
> consideration, specifying the amount of time for discussion, the listing
> of and responding to concerns, proposing and accepting amendments and
> going to a vote, as well as the number of Members needed to vote for
> quorum and the approval threshold for the proposal.
> 
> 4-6.1(d) Committee members shall then confer with state party and caucus
> members regarding the proposal and develop feedback to be shared with
> the Committee
> 
> 4-6.1(d) When the discussion period expires and before the voting period
> begins, the Floor Manager shall present the proposal to the Committee
> again, including with any revisions if amended.
> 
> Section 4-7 Discussion and Voting Period
> 
> 4-7.1 The regular discussion period for all proposals shall begin on a
> Monday and end on a Sunday and last for three weeks. The regular voting
> period for all proposals shall commence immediately after the close of
> the discussion period and last for one week.
> 
> 4-7.2 [This sub-paragraph reserved for defining expedited/extended
> discussion/voting periods]
> 
> Section 4-8 Amending Committee Proposals before the National Committee
> 
> 4-8.1 When any proposal endorsed by the Committee is under consideration
> by the National Committee, a motion, supported by a second, to amend the
> Committee's previous position and submit a substitute for the National
> Committee shall be in order when the explicit form of such amendment had
> been published to the listserv of the Committee.
> 
> 4-8.2 Discussion on any such motion shall be in order for no fewer than
> three days, and the question shall be put by either or both Co-Chairs in
> consultation with, but requiring no further motion from the author of
> the proposed amendment. Any such amendment may be scheduled for a vote
> to be opened either for two or five days, as time permits for its
> consideration without causing delays by the National Committee in its
> resolution of the underlying question.
> 
> Section 4-9 Quorum and Approval Threshold
> 
> 4-9.1 Quorum shall be reached when at least a majority of all Members
> vote 'yes', 'no' or 'abstain' and a Member casts a vote from at least a
> majority of the states and caucuses with Members on the Committee.
> 
> 4-9.2 A proposal shall be considered approved when at least 2/3 of all
> those voting 'yes' or 'no' vote 'yes'.
> 
> Section 4-10 Reporting Committee Decisions
> 
> 4-10.1 All committee decisions undertaken under this Article shall be
> reported by the Co-Chairs to the Steering Committee and the National
> Committee, whether approved or not approved by the Committee, and shall
> include the number of votes for, against and abstentions and a link to
> the results on the Committee voting page.
> 
> ARTICLE V Committee Email List
> 
> Section 5-1 Participation
> 
> 5-1.1 The Committee email list shall include all Committee members,
> advisers and observers. When a new member joins the Committee and/or a
> new adviser or observer is selected, they shall be added to the
> Committee email list. When the term ends of a member, adviser or
> observer, they shall be removed from the committee email list.
> 
> 5-1.2 The Committee email list exists for the purpose of furthering the
> mission and the duties and responsibilities of the Committee and
> postings shall be specific to that purpose.
> 
> 5-1.3 Committee members are encouraged to conduct Committee business on
> the email list in a respectful manner in keeping with the Ten Key Values
> and to foster the practice of diplomatic discourse. Members are
> encouraged to state their views, inform one another and discuss issues
> in depth in an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect.
> 
> 5-1.4 Committee members shall refrain from:
> 
> 5-1.4(a) Ad hominem attacks and repeated off topic postings
> 
> 5-1.4(b) Misrepresentation of the Committee's or a Member's work
> 
> 5-1.4(c) Personal attacks and/or verbal threats
> 
> 5-1.4(d) Prejudicial, biased, or offensive language with respect to
> race, gender, ethnicity, physical ability, spirituality, sexuality, or age
> 
> 5-1.4(e) Harassment
> 
> 5-1.4(f) Other unethical or illegal activities related to committee
> business or function.
> 
> Section 5-2 Addressing Disruptive and/or Unethical Behavior
> 
> 5-2.1 Individuals that violate 5-1.4 and/or disrupt the Committee work
> on the email list may otherwise violates list standards will receive a
> private warning from the listserve moderator or the Co-Chairs. All
> warnings shall list specifically what list standard under 5-1.4 was
> violated and how it was violated. Disagreement between members is an
> expected part of Committee discourse, and is not to be considered a
> disruption or impediment.
> 
> 5-2.2 If the initial, private warning is not heeded, and the individual
> continues to violate list standards, actions will be taken in this order:
> 
> 5-2.2(a) The member will receive a public (onlist) warning from a
> Co-Chair or the listserve moderator. If the member continues to post
> messages which violate listserve guidelines
> 
> 5-2.2(b) A second public (onlist) warning will be posted, by the
> listserve moderator or a Co-Chair, indicating that should there be a
> third infraction, the member will face immediate suspension
> 
> 5-2.2(c) Upon a third infraction, the listserve moderator shall suspend
> the offending member by unsubscribing that member from the listserve,
> notifying the Co-Chairs immediately of the suspension.
> 
> 5-2.3 A Co-Chair will within 24 hours report the suspension to the
> Committee, giving the membership an opportunity to reverse the
> suspension, approve conditions of reinstatement, or make the suspension
> permanent.
> 
> 5-2.4 Prior to conclusion of the Committee's discussion, the suspended
> member will be given an opportunity to submit a response to the
> suspension report, via a Co-Chair or the listserve moderator, but during
> the period of suspension will not be entitled to post any messages to
> the list. Other members shall also not circumvent the suspension by
> submitting messages from member under suspension.
> 
> 5-2.5 The suspension report will clearly state the reasons for
> suspension and recommend appropriate options; the committee's subsequent
> discussion and consensus-seeking will proceed as with other committee
> actions. If the committee reaches consensus on a course of action, then
> the Committee proceeds to 5-2.6. If the committee fails to reach
> consensus, a vote will be taken. A two-thirds vote (of all those voting,
> with at least 50% of the committee members casting votes) in favor of a
> course of action will initiate 5-2.6. Voting will occur on the Committee
> voting page.
> 
> 5-2.6 The member will be notified within 24 hours of the committee's
> action. Should the suspension be overturned, the member shall
> immediately be reinstated; should the suspension be made permanent, the
> suspended member's state party will be notified of this suspension, and
> the reasons for it, with a copy of these RP&Ps. Should the committee
> decide to reinstate the member's listserve privileges, but with
> conditions, these shall ordinarily include the member's acknowledgment
> that he/she has been impeding the listserve work, and agrees to curtail
> the disruptive behavior, as prerequisites for reinstatement.
> 
> 5-2.7 If the offending behavior is resumed, or a different disrupting
> behavior is initiated by the same member, the member will be suspended
> from the email list for six months, and can apply for reinstatement
> after six months. The member's state will again be notified. The
> re-application shall include all verification requirements.
> 
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