[Lnc-business] Question on 2018 Delegate Allocations and Region Formation Pamphlet

[Caryn Ann Harlos]

I know that the Delegation Chair Manual is to be released later (and I do
not have a copy of the 2016 Delegate Allocations and Region Formation
Pamphlet) but there appear to be some differences that I was curious
about.  In the 2016 Delegation Chair Manual, the attached form was included
re: region formations, but it is not included in this pamphlet. Is it
because it is just more relevant to the later manual?

Here are the questions I have about the actual "Libertarian Party Region
Formation Agreement" from the 2018 document (a copy of that page is also
attached);

1.  Why does this form not say "sample" or "proposed"?  It gives the
impression that this is a *required format*, and I don't see where we are
authorized to do that.  The regional states may not know that they can
agree to different multiple different terms such as removal and replacement
as per our Bylaws (or at least that is my reading - I am open to correction
here).  I think the way this is presented heavily influences regions to use
that specific agreement, and the second paragraph pretty specifically
states that this exact agreement has to be signed.  *Where do we have that
authority?*

2.  In the fourth paragraph there are specific rules for withdrawing and
joining regions after nominations have started "if the National Bylaws so
permit."  But the National Bylaws don't get that specific so do they
"allow" or not - why not just say something more general?  But what right
do we have to have such a requirement at all in this agreement?

3.  Paragraph 3 gives some rules for elections, such as requiring a ballot
if it is a contested race, but Convention Rule 8 seems to give a lot more
flexibility than that (and allows for the possibility of this specific
agreement not being signed).

So as I am beginning talks with states to form a representative region I
would like these issues cleared up as the current Regional 1 states may
wish to draw up their own agreement (and so might others).  Also I am
answering questions from members on this, so I would like some clarity as
soon as possible.




-- 
*In Liberty,*
*Caryn Ann Harlos*
Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska, Arizona,
Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Washington) - Caryn.Ann.
Harlos at LP.org <Caryn.Ann.Harlos at LP.org>
Communications Director, Libertarian Party of Colorado
<http://www.lpcolorado.org>
Chair, LP Historical Preservation Committee

A haiku to the Statement of Principles:
*We defend your rights*
*And oppose the use of force*
*Taxation is theft*
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   I know that the Delegation Chair Manual is to be released later (and I
   do not have a copy of the 2016 Delegate Allocations and Region
   Formation Pamphlet) but there appear to be some differences that I was
   curious about.  In the 2016 Delegation Chair Manual, the attached form
   was included re: region formations, but it is not included in this
   pamphlet. Is it because it is just more relevant to the later manual?
   Here are the questions I have about the actual "Libertarian Party
   Region Formation Agreement" from the 2018 document (a copy of that page
   is also attached);
   1.  Why does this form not say "sample" or "proposed"?  It gives the
   impression that this is a required format, and I don't see where we are
   authorized to do that.  The regional states may not know that they can
   agree to different multiple different terms such as removal and
   replacement as per our Bylaws (or at least that is my reading - I am
   open to correction here).  I think the way this is presented heavily
   influences regions to use that specific agreement, and the second
   paragraph pretty specifically states that this exact agreement has to
   be signed.  Where do we have that authority?
   2.  In the fourth paragraph there are specific rules for withdrawing
   and joining regions after nominations have started "if the National
   Bylaws so permit."  But the National Bylaws don't get that specific so
   do they "allow" or not - why not just say something more general?  But
   what right do we have to have such a requirement at all in this
   agreement?
   3.  Paragraph 3 gives some rules for elections, such as requiring a
   ballot if it is a contested race, but Convention Rule 8 seems to give a
   lot more flexibility than that (and allows for the possibility of this
   specific agreement not being signed).
   So as I am beginning talks with states to form a representative region
   I would like these issues cleared up as the current Regional 1 states
   may wish to draw up their own agreement (and so might others).  Also I
   am answering questions from members on this, so I would like some
   clarity as soon as possible.
   --
   In Liberty,
   Caryn Ann Harlos
   Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska,
   Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Washington)
   - [1]Caryn.Ann. Harlos at LP.org
   Communications Director, [2]Libertarian Party of Colorado
   Chair, LP Historical Preservation Committee
   A haiku to the Statement of Principles:
   We defend your rights
   And oppose the use of force
   Taxation is theft

References

   1. mailto:Caryn.Ann.Harlos at LP.org
   2. http://www.lpcolorado.org/
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