[Lnc-business] Agenda Item -- Define in Advance the Agreement between the Party and the Presidential Campaign

[Daniel Wiener]

I'd like to add an item to the LNC meeting agenda on drafting in advance an
agreement between the Party and the 2016 Presidential candidate.  The
Bylaws Committee is considering a proposed amendment which would require
persons seeking the LP Presidential nomination to sign such an agreement
ahead of time.  This would avoid the problems and delays we've had in the
past.  But it means that the LNC needs to come up with a draft document
within the next several months (preferably at least six months before the
2016 convention) so as to negotiate the terms with potential candidates and
work out the kinks.

Of course a Bylaws Amendment, if passed, would only officially take effect
for 2020 and thereafter.  But it is an inherently good idea, and should be
at least unofficially implemented for 2016 by the LNC.  This would also
demonstrate to the convention delegates that it is both feasible and
valuable.  It's something which our new legal counsel should expect to take
on as one of his early assignments.

I'm forwarding copies of several past agreements which Dan Karlan has
provided.

Dan Wiener


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From: Dan Karlan <dankarlan at earthlink.net>
Date: Sun, Jul 5, 2015 at 5:23 AM
Subject: RE: Bylaws Proposal -- Define in Advance the Agreement between the
Party and the Presidential Campaign

 Attached are several documents relevant to the discussion of advance
agreement with the nominee.

 Dan Karlan
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