[Lnc-business] Policy Manual Amendment 2.09.4

[Tim Hagan]

I’m concerned that this motion may violate the Bylaws Article 6, Section 3. The motion has the LNC appointing and discharging the Executive Director. The Bylaws gives the Chair the authority to hire and discharge volunteers and paid personnel, subject to the National Committee policies and directives. 

Tim Hagan

> On Dec 1, 2018, at 3:18 PM, Justin O'Donnell via Lnc-business <lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
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> Based on the brief discussion that did surround my previous submission of this proposal, There were some things I agreed could be improved with the original proposal, that I've changed and included in this motion as I would recommend in lieu of the earlier proposal. The difference is a reduction in the number of members of the search committee to 6 members including the Party Chair.
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> The Markup is included in the PDF Document I attached, and the final text is below.
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> Hiring and Termination, Section 2.09.4
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> In the event of a vacancy in the office of Executive director, the Chair shall establish and appoint an Executive Search Committee consisting of 6 members, including The LNC Chair, The Employment Policy and Compensation Committee Chair, and 3 additional LNC Members. The Executive Search Committee shall be responsible for establishing the criteria for hiring, developing a thorough and complete description of the position, soliciting applications, screening applicants, and making a recommendation to the LNC for the appointment and employment of a New Executive Director. The Party Chair shall serve as the Chair of the Executive Search Committee.
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> The LNC shall appoint and employ the Executive Director by a two thirds vote, subject to the right of the LNC to discharge the Director at any time by majority vote. The Chair shall provide advice and consent to the Executive Director on the appointment, employment, and termination of all LPHQ personnel.
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> The office of the LNC shall conduct a credit and criminal background check prior to offering employment to any prospective employee.
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> Employees and candidates for employment shall be obligated to notify the Chair, Executive Director and Employment Policy and Compensation Committee of the full details of any arrest or conviction of crimes punishable by imprisonment, or of any personal financial problem, including involuntary liens or any filing for personal bankruptcy
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> The office of the LNC shall not employ any person who has been convicted of a crime against property or person, unless with the approval of the Employment Policy and Compensation Committee. The Chair shall promptly disclose to the LNC as a confidential employer employee matter that such approval has been given. The LNC may override such approval, but the motion shall not reveal confidential details
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> The office of the LNC shall not allow any employee with a history of financial problems, including involuntary liens or who has filed for personal bankruptcy, to handle money or negotiable instruments, access donor information, approve or negotiate purchases with contractors or suppliers, or prepare accounting records, unless with the approval of the Chair and the Employment Policy and Compensation Committee. The Chair shall promptly disclose to the LNC as a confidential employer-employee matter that such approval has been given. The LNC may override such approval, but the motion shall not reveal confidential details.
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> Yours in Liberty,
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> Justin O'Donnell
> LNC Region 8 Representative
> LPNH Alternate- LNC Platform Committee
> Chair- LPNH Platform Committee
> Candidate for US Congress, NH-2
> www.odonnell2018.org
> <Policy Manual Amendment 2.09.4.pdf>