[Lnc-business] Executive Director Search

[Caryn Ann Harlos]

Completely understandable to be in executive session.

I don’t think my frustration at how in the dark some of us have been left
is isolated.

On Sat, Feb 23, 2019 at 1:02 PM Nicholas Sarwark via Lnc-business <
lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:

> It is not my intention to disclose the names of the candidates who
> applied for the position of Executive Director.  When hiring for a
> senior position, many applicants are at other senior positions and may
> not want it to be made public that they are considering a new
> position.
>
> I'm happy to report on the search process at the upcoming LNC meeting,
> however far along we are at that meeting, including confidential
> information that can be shared in executive session.
>
> Yours truly,
> Nick
>
> On Sat, Feb 23, 2019 at 9:56 AM Caryn Ann Harlos via Lnc-business
> <lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
> >
> > Can we know who the candidates are?
> >
> > The opacity remains troubling.
> >
> > On Sat, Feb 23, 2019 at 9:31 AM James Lark via Lnc-business <
> > lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
> >
> > > Dear colleagues:
> > >
> > >      I hope all is well with you.  I am writing to provide some
> > > information regarding the search process for the position of executive
> > > director.  I apologize that I was unable to respond yesterday; I was
> > > busy with various faculty matters in advance of my flight to Mexico
> City
> > > yesterday afternoon.  (I shall have the honor of addressing the
> > > LibertyCon Latin America event tomorrow.)
> > >
> > >      The deadline for submission of applications was Feb. 14.  At Nick
> > > Sarwark's request, Joe Bishop-Henchman, Bill Redpath, and I reviewed
> the
> > > 35 applications in order to provide him (Mr. Sarwark) with the group of
> > > candidates we considered the best qualified for the position.  Last
> > > Sunday (Feb. 17) I sent Mr. Sarwark the list of those candidates.
> > >
> > >      On Tuesday (Feb. 19), Mr. Sarwark asked whether Mr.
> > > Bishop-Henchman, Mr. Redpath, and I would be willing to conduct
> > > interviews with those candidates to provide him with additional
> > > information.  I indicated that I am willing to do so (I believe Mr.
> > > Bishop-Henchman and Mr. Redpath are similarly willing), but that I
> would
> > > not be able to conduct such interviews until after my return from
> Mexico.
> > >
> > >      It is my intention to arrange the interviews as soon as possible,
> > > and then relay our opinions to Mr. Sarwark as soon thereafter as
> > > possible.  I hope we shall be able to provide our opinions to him no
> > > later than Mar. 1.  I assume that he will then make his decision, and
> > > will enter into negotiations regarding a contract.
> > >
> > >      As always, thanks for your work for liberty.  I hope this
> > > information is helpful to you.
> > >
> > >      Take care,
> > >      Jim
> > >
> > >      James W. Lark, III
> > >      Professor, Dept. of Engineering Systems and Environment
> > >      Professor, 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
> > >
> > > P.S.:  I experienced some difficulty regarding an internet connection
> > > yesterday and earlier this morning; I don't know whether the problem
> > > will recur.  Thus, I may not be able to respond promptly to messages.
> > > -----
> > >
> > > On 2/23/2019 9:14 AM, Richard Longstreth via Lnc-business wrote:
> > > > I have had questions about this as well from state chairs given it
> has
> > > been
> > > > months since Wes's resignation was announced at our September
> meeting. I
> > > > have only been able to tell them that I believe the applications were
> > > under
> > > > review - a very generic answer.
> > > >
> > > > Where are we? Do we have an estimated timeline? Is it possible we
> meet
> > > > candidates at our March meeting? Will the LNC be voting at the next
> > > > meeting? Will the LNC be waiting until July to meet and approve of
> the
> > > next
> > > > ED?
> > > >
> > > > Some clarification and expectations would be nice to pass onto
> inquiring
> > > > minds.
> > > >
> > > > Richard Longstreth
> > > > Region 1 Representative (AK, AZ, CO, KS, MT, NM, OR, HI, UT, WA, WY)
> > > > Libertarian National Committee
> > > > richard.longstreth at lp.org
> > > > 931.538.9300
> > > >
> > > >
> > > <SNIP>
> > >
> > --
> >
> > *  In Liberty,*
> >
> > *Libertarian Party and Libertarian National Committee Secretary *-
> Caryn.Ann.
> > Harlos at LP.org <Caryn.Ann.Harlos at LP.org> or Secretary at LP.org.
> > *Chair, LP Historical Preservation Committee* - LPedia at LP.org
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*  In Liberty,*

*Libertarian Party and Libertarian National Committee Secretary *- Caryn.Ann.
Harlos at LP.org <Caryn.Ann.Harlos at LP.org> or Secretary at LP.org.
*Chair, LP Historical Preservation Committee* - LPedia at LP.org
Call me at 561.523.2250 and follow my public figure page at
facebook.com/pinkflameofliberty/

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Peaceful Commerce With All Nations * Non-interventionism * Re-Legalize All
Drugs * End Government Intrusion In The Bedroom * Repeal All Gun Laws *
Abolish All Taxation * Sound, Free-market Money * Abolish The Fed * End
Corporate & Individual Welfare * Abolish The IRS and Repeal the Income Tax
* Privatize Transportation Infrastructure * Free-market Emergency Services
* Open Migration * Transfer Government Schools To The Private Sector *
Eliminate Regulation *

*VOTE LIBERTARIAN * 800-ELECT-US or http://www.LP.org <http://www.lp.org/>*
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