[Lnc-business] Appointing an alternate representative to attend the IALP event in Prague

[James Lark]

Dear colleagues:

     I hope all is well with you.  It is my understanding that several 
representatives will participate in the conference via electronic 
means.  Because of this, I anticipate the meeting sessions will be 
structured to allow for the possibility of problems with audio/video 
quality.  In particular, I suspect the voting procedures will allow for 
the possibility of such problems.

     Hence, I anticipate that I shall be able to participate effectively 
via remote means.  Of course, in an important sense one never knows how 
well remote participation in a conference will proceed until the 
conference begins.

     If I am unable to participate effectively via remote means, I 
consider it likely that other representatives will have similar 
problems.  If many of the remotely participating representatives 
experience difficulties, I suspect those physically present will have to 
find ways to accommodate those who are not present. Otherwise, the 
organization may face the prospect of making major decisions without the 
input of many of its constituent parties.

     As always, thanks for your work for liberty.  Again, I hope my 
comments are helpful to you.

     Take care,
     Jim

     James W. Lark, III
     Dept. of Systems and Information Engineering
     Applied Mathematics Program, Dept. of Engineering and Society
     Affiliated Faculty, Dept. of Statistics
     University of Virginia

     Advisor, The Liberty Coalition
     University of Virginia

     Region 5 Representative, Libertarian National Committee
     International Representative, Libertarian National Committee
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On 2/25/2018 10:04 PM, Caryn Ann Harlos wrote:
>     Yes Jim that is helpful.  Do you think you can effectively participate
>     via remote link?
>
>     On Sun, Feb 25, 2018 at 7:55 PM, James Lark <[1]james.lark at lp.org>
>     wrote:
>
>       Dear colleagues:
>           I hope all is well with you.  Allow me to provide some
>       additional information about this matter.
>           According to IALP rules, I am allowed to participate in IALP
>       business sessions via internet communication media.  Thus, it has
>       been my intention to participate in the IALP conference via such
>       means since the announcement of the conference dates.  From what Mr.
>       Neale (IALP chair) has indicated to me, due to the time difference
>       between Prague and Denver, I suspect I can participate in all of the
>       IALP conference sessions.  Incidentally, if an alternate is chosen,
>       the LNC should specify clearly under what conditions the alternate
>       is empowered to act.
>           As always, thanks for your work for liberty.  I hope this
>       information is helpful to you.
>           Take care,
>           Jim
>           James W. Lark, III
>           Dept. of Systems and Information Engineering
>           Applied Mathematics Program, Dept. of Engineering and Society
>           Affiliated Faculty, Dept. of Statistics
>           University of Virginia
>           Advisor, The Liberty Coalition
>           University of Virginia
>           Region 5 Representative, Libertarian National Committee
>           International Representative, Libertarian National Committee
>       -----
>
>     On 2/25/2018 8:47 PM, Whitney Bilyeu wrote:
>
>           It has come to my attention that the International Alliance of
>           Libertarian Parties will be holding a conference in Prague on
>       April
>           21-22. I am told that our representative to that group, Dr.
>       James Lark,
>           will be attending the LNC meeting in Denver that weekend. In
>       light of
>           this, I am seeking feedback on the option to name an alternate
>           representative to attend this conference on our behalf. I am
>       told that
>           changes to the IALP charter are scheduled to be discussed., so
>       we may
>           want to have someone there.
>           The Chairman of the IALP, who is also a Region 7 member,
>       suggested that
>           Mark Hinkle could serve as the alternate, since he is already
>       planning
>           to attend the conference. Of course, someone else could be
>       named, if
>           the LNC so chooses.
>           Whitney Bilyeu
>           Region 7 Representative
>
> References
>
>     1. mailto:james.lark at lp.org
>