[Lnc-business] Requests for agenda items

[Caryn Ann Harlos]

Okay, we are close to being on similar pages - I will work with you off
list if you would welcome that with regular reports to the list for
transparency.

But removing the officers from the EC is an absolute non-negotiable for
me.  Non-LNC members on the EC is also which is why I said the chairs need
to be LNC members.  The delegates elected certain people, and we have no
right to put non-elected persons on the EC (and removing officers).

*In Liberty,*

* Personal Note:  I have what is commonly known as Asperberger's Syndrome
(part of the autism spectrum).  This can effect inter-personal
communication skills in both personal and electronic arenas.  If anyone
found anything offensive or overly off-putting (or some other social faux
pas), please contact me privately and let me know.  I am asking you to help
me - in a diverse world, we must work to meet each other halfway.*



On Thu, Jul 11, 2019 at 7:37 AM Joe Bishop-Henchman <
joe.bishop-henchman at lp.org> wrote:

> Going backwards:
>
> #4 I am fine with detailing transparency requirements, and indeed other
> requirements people may find essential to spell out. I am not sure what
> you mean about removing delegate gains they wanted, but I don't think
> there's disagreement here. If you point me to something that already
> exists, I'd be happy to move that amendment or second your moving of it.
>
> #3 I can go either way on the committee choosing its chair vs. the LNC
> selecting the chair. We practice both for different committees and I
> don't know if one is obviously better than the other. There is a danger
> of a committee grinding to a halt if the committee chair is opposed by a
> majority of his or her own committee.
>
> #2 I believe the executive committee must be a workable size. We
> probably disagree on this, but I think delegates' criteria for Chair and
> Vice Chair are to be general representatives of the party as a whole,
> while for Secretary and Treasurer are more for the carrying out of
> specialized tasks. Outside of state LPs and many state governments,
> secretaries and treasurers are usually appointed and not elected. I will
> accept the will of the LNC as a whole on this, though.
>
> #1 I consider the question of APRC confidentiality an unrelated issue,
> with the intention to incorporate whatever the LNC as a whole decides.
>
>
> JBH
>
> ------------
> Joe Bishop-Henchman
> LNC Member (At-Large)
> joe.bishop-henchman at lp.org
> www.facebook.com/groups/189510455174837
>
> On 2019-07-11 09:21, Caryn Ann Harlos wrote:
> > I briefly took a look Mr. Bishop-Henchman, and would like you to
> > consider several objections/points.  I could not support as is.  I may
> > have further comments when I think on it some more.  I really like the
> > overall idea and want to support.
> >
> > 1.  The APRC secrecy guidelines need to go.  Mr. Olsen and I will be
> > working on new language for that section, and if that is adopted
> > first, then that would take of this.  But in any event, I will not
> > approve anything that has those secrecy requirements ever.
> >
> > 2.  Removing the Secretary and the Treasurer from the Executive
> > Committee is highly offensive  - we are officers in this party  per
> > our Bylaws and the delegates get to determine that we are not.  I
> > would not be exaggerating to say I was appalled at that.  Upon until
> > that point, I was like yes, yes, yes, I can work with this, and then
> > that - which is an absolute demeaning of the trust the delegates
> > placed in Mr. Hagan and I.  I was joking on social media that I was
> > going to change my title to Minutes Maid, it seems like you in
> > actually would live to do that.
> >
> > 3.  I would require that the LNC appoint the chairs of those
> > committees and that they must be LNC members.  Otherwise this is an
> > unacceptable divesture of our responsibilities.
> >
> > 4.  There must be transparency protocol in place as this also
> > effectively removes nearly all the gains the delegates said they
> > wanted.
> >
> > I am willing to work with you on alternatives if you are willing.  I
> > can say though that if you are amenable to changing number 2, we do
> > not have a starting place.  Please let me know.
> >
> > IN LIBERTY,
> >
> > __
> >
> > _ PERSONAL NOTE:  I have what is commonly known as Asperberger's
> > Syndrome (part of the autism spectrum).  This can effect
> > inter-personal communication skills in both personal and electronic
> > arenas.  If anyone found anything offensive or overly off-putting (or
> > some other social faux pas), please contact me privately and let me
> > know.  I am asking you to help me - in a diverse world, we must work
> > to meet each other halfway._
> >
> > On Thu, Jul 11, 2019 at 7:04 AM Joe Bishop-Henchman via Lnc-business
> > <lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
> >
> >> Mr. Chair,
> >>
> >> I request agenda time for the following.
> >>
> >> Resolution to develop details to establish 5 LNC standing
> >> committees,
> >> disestablish 4 existing committees, and enhance LNC oversight to
> >> monitor
> >> and strengthen staff marketing, fundraising, budget, and campaign
> >> strategies.
> >>
> >> WHEREAS, this is a key time for the Libertarian Party, juggling
> >> multiple
> >> key priorities in ballot access, litigation, candidate recruitment,
> >> data
> >> resources, fundraising, legal compliance, marketing, membership
> >> recruitment and retention, staff development, and more; and
> >>
> >> WHEREAS, both in allocating scarce resources among these many
> >> priorities
> >> and in making the case to potential donors to support these
> >> priorities,
> >> it is essential to have clear operations, fundraising, marketing,
> >> and
> >> campaign strategies for the year, and clear line of sight for staff
> >> management and LNC oversight; and
> >>
> >> WHEREAS, the LNC can offer a vital role monitoring and strengthening
> >> our
> >> staff as they carry out their operations, fundraising, marketing,
> >> and
> >> campaign strategy roles; and
> >>
> >> WHEREAS, this oversight role is most effective through
> >> specialization,
> >> focus, and institutional champions rather than everyone generally
> >> responsible for everything; and
> >>
> >> WHEREAS, the amount of responsiblity and oversight that falls on the
> >>
> >> LNC, in dollar amounts, number of staff, scope, and long-term
> >> vision, is
> >> so large as to make it difficult to do within the general LNC
> >> meeting
> >> each quarter by everyone; and
> >>
> >> WHEREAS, current periodic reports to the LNC are inconsistent in
> >> their
> >> length, inclusion of metrics, focus on short-term activity and
> >> long-term
> >> goals, and other items vital to meaningful overisght; and
> >>
> >> WHEREAS, it is desirable to align LNC members and LNC staff on those
> >>
> >> operations, fundraising, marketing, and campaign strategies through
> >> the
> >> process of periodically reviewing strategic direction and monitoring
> >>
> >> ongoing implementation and metrics; and
> >>
> >> WHEREAS, a standing committee structure reflects the best practices
> >> of
> >> most successful Boards and organizations, particularly ones with
> >> large
> >> Boards and multiple responsibilities and goals, and the success
> >> we've
> >> had with committees focused on ballot access and the convention; and
> >>
> >> WHEREAS, a standing committee structure would enable proposals to be
> >>
> >> fine-tuned and perfected by those who follow the area most closely,
> >> enabling the full LNC to vote on vetted proposals that clearly
> >> identify
> >> pros and cons rather than drafts-in-progress; and
> >>
> >> WHEREAS, a committee structure focusing Board members on the areas
> >> of
> >> operations/budget, fundraising, marketing/membership, and
> >> campaigns/candidates parallels the intended focus of our staff
> >> structure
> >> on those four general areas;
> >>
> >> THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the LNC establish a drafting
> >> committee to
> >> prepare, for the LNC's consideration, formal language effectuating
> >> the
> >> following changes to the Policy Manual and LNC operations:
> >>
> >> STANDING COMMITTEES
> >>
> >> Standing committees exist to monitor and strengthen LNC staff
> >> executing
> >> certain areas of responsibility. As an oversight function, their
> >> role is
> >> to set goals and review strategy, and not to execute tasks except as
> >>
> >> indicated herein.
> >>
> >> The LNC shall have five standing committees:
> >> Budget & Operations Oversight
> >> Fundraising Oversight
> >> Marketing & Membership Oversight
> >> Campaigns & Candidates Oversight
> >> Procedures & Positions
> >>
> >> 1. Budget & Operations Oversight Committee. The committee shall give
> >>
> >> oversight to operations activity of our staff. The committee is
> >> tasked
> >> with annually reviewing staff's budget submission and presenting a
> >> recommended budget to the full LNC for its consideration, and
> >> effectuating it once approved, forwarding recommendations for
> >> modifications to the LNC from time to time as deemed necessary. In
> >> its
> >> oversight and activity, the committee's objectives shall be an LNC
> >> that
> >> (a) follows an adopted budget that reflects the goals adopted by the
> >>
> >> LNC; (b) has positive cash flow and adequate cash reserve; (c) has
> >> positive net assets; (d) is 100 percent compliant with legal
> >> obligations; (e) adopts best practices for staff talent development
> >> and
> >> human resources; (f) plans for staff needs, recruitment, and other
> >> operating or capital spending needed to advance long-term goals; and
> >> (g)
> >> ensures safe, modern, and accountable use of resources and adoption
> >> of
> >> best practices for operations and risk management. The LNC Treasurer
> >>
> >> shall be a voting member of this Committee.
> >>
> >> 2. Fundraising Oversight Committee. The committee shall give
> >> oversight
> >> to fundraising activity of our staff. The committee is tasked with
> >> annually reviewing the standing staff fundraising strategy presented
> >> to
> >> it for its consideration, forwarding recommendations for
> >> modifications
> >> to the LNC from time to time as deemed necessary. In its oversight
> >> and
> >> activity, the committee's objectives shall be an LNC that (a) raises
> >> the
> >> funds as envisioned in its adopted budget; (b) contributes to
> >> positive
> >> net cash flow; (c) has clear strategies for prospecting and
> >> qualifying
> >> donors, and monitors the metrics (# meetings had, direct mail
> >> response
> >> rates, etc.) thereof; (d) has clear strategies for asking donors,
> >> and
> >> monitors the metrics (dollars raised, renewal rates, etc.) thereof;
> >> (e)
> >> has clear strategies for stewarding and cultivating donors and
> >> monitors
> >> the metrics (renewal rates) thereof; (f) has clear differentiating
> >> strategies between major donors and other donors; and (g) assists
> >> staff
> >> in fundraising events and trainings.
> >>
> >> 3. Marketing & Membership Oversight Committee. The committee shall
> >> give
> >> oversight to the marketing activity of our staff. The committee is
> >> tasked with annually reviewing the standing staff marketing strategy
> >>
> >> presented to it for its consideration, forwarding recommendations
> >> for
> >> modifications to the LNC from time to time as deemed necessary. The
> >> committee is also tasked with the responsibilities currently
> >> assigned to
> >> the APRC, with its activities in this regard subject to the
> >> confidentiality limitations as outlined in the current policy
> >> manual. In
> >> its oversight and activity, the committee's objectives shall be an
> >> LNC
> >> that (a) enhances the Party's public standing and promotes its
> >> brand;
> >> (b) gets positive media attention for the accomplishments and
> >> activities
> >> of the Party and its elected and appointed officials; (c) improves
> >> awareness of the Party and its candidates among target audiences;
> >> (d)
> >> attracts and retain volunteers and members among target audiences;
> >> (e)
> >> reinforces fundraising and candidate support objectives; (f)
> >> increases
> >> vote totals for Libertarian candidates; and (g) adequately promotes
> >> new
> >> initiatives and projects.
> >>
> >> 4. Campaigns & Candidates Oversight Committee. The committee shall
> >> give
> >> oversight to the campaign and candidate recruitment and support
> >> activity
> >> of our staff. The committee is tasked with annually reviewing the
> >> standing staff campaign and candidate support strategy presented to
> >> it
> >> for its consideration, forwarding recommendations for modifications
> >> to
> >> the LNC from time to time as deemed necessary. In its oversight and
> >> activity, the committee's objectives shall be an LNC that (a) elects
> >> and
> >> re-elects Libertarians to public office; (b) identifies affiliate
> >> and
> >> candidate needs; (c) promotes best practices in campaign tactics and
> >>
> >> techniques; (d) provides data resources such as the CRM project and
> >> training to our affiliates and candidates; (e) targets resources to
> >> national, state, and local campaigns that are winnable or important
> >> for
> >> ballot access; (f) recruits candidates; and (g) prioritizes
> >> 50-state-plus-DC ballot access.
> >>
> >> 5. Procedures & Positions Committee. The committee is tasked with
> >> reviewing and fine-tuning proposed modifications to the Policy
> >> Manual,
> >> resolutions of LNC public positions, the LNC's own operations, or
> >> other
> >> LNC rules not under the purview of the Bylaws & Rules Committee. The
> >>
> >> committee is also tasked with general ethical accountability of the
> >> LNC
> >> and its members, including recommending to the full LNC any
> >> additions to
> >> or revisions to organizational, document retention, whistleblower,
> >> conflict of interest, or other similar LNC-adopted policies. The
> >> Chair
> >> of the Procedures Committee is the designated recipient of
> >> whistleblower
> >> information. In its oversight and activity, the committee's
> >> objectives
> >> shall be an LNC that (a) meets the highest ethical standards; (b)
> >> has
> >> adopted procedures enabling us to operate quickly to take advantage
> >> of
> >> opportunities but in a way that is fair to its members; (c)
> >> organizationally monitors and strengthens our staff in their role
> >> carrying out the broad goals stated for them; and (d) ensuring
> >> public
> >> policy resolutions to be considered by the LNC are drafted to be
> >> accurate, principled, and timely.
> >>
> >> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the drafting committee should recommend
> >> procedures for the standing committees, which may include the
> >> following:
> >>
> >> Each LNC member, the term in this respect inclusive of regional
> >> alternates, shall be entitled to sit as a voting member on on no
> >> fewer
> >> than one committee, and shall not sit on more than three committees.
> >> No
> >> standing committee shall have fewer than five members or more than
> >> nine
> >> members.
> >>
> >> At the earliest opportunity in any meeting after the new term of the
> >> LNC
> >> commences, the LNC Chair and LNC Vice Chair shall together solicit
> >> each
> >> LNC member's ranked preference for committee choices and jointly
> >> present
> >> a comprehensive list of assignments to the LNC for its
> >> consideration,
> >> modification, and approval. Committee assignments may be
> >> subsequently
> >> modified by the LNC as if it was any other business, without
> >> referral to
> >> committee. If the Chair and Vice Chair cannot agree on a joint list
> >> to
> >> present, the LNC shall in open session assign its members to
> >> committees
> >> through procedures it deems appropriate.
> >>
> >> Each committee shall elect a chair and a vice chair from its members
> >> at
> >> its first meeting, and until that time the longest-serving LNC
> >> member on
> >> the committee shall act as interim committee chair. In the event of
> >> subsequent vacancy in the post of committee chair, the vice chair
> >> shall
> >> automatically become chair and the committee shall elect a new vice
> >> chair. No person may be Chair of more than one standing committee.
> >>
> >> The LNC Chair and LNC Vice Chair shall be ex officio non-voting
> >> members
> >> of all five standing committees. The LNC Chair, Vice Chair,
> >> Secretary,
> >> and Treasurer may not be Chair of any standing committee.
> >>
> >> Each committee shall meet regularly, monthly if practicable, by
> >> phone,
> >> web conference, or in-person. All resolutions or proposals sponsored
> >> by
> >> two (2) or more members shall be referred by the Chair within
> >> forty-eight (48) hours to one or more germane standing committees.
> >> Proposals referred to a committee shall be considered by that
> >> committee
> >> at its next regular meeting, or at a special meeting called by the
> >> committee chair with at least twenty-four (24) hours notice on the
> >> LNC
> >> list and actual notice to all members. Should a majority of the
> >> voting
> >> members of the LNC so request, a proposal shall bypass all
> >> committees
> >> and proceed to immediate LNC action, either by email ballot or
> >> placed on
> >> the agenda at the next meeting as the sponsors choose.
> >>
> >> The committee to which a proposal is referred shall consider the
> >> proposal, adopt amendments and make other modifications as it deems
> >> fit,
> >> and then shall forward to the full LNC with one of the following
> >> recommendations and any explanation or summary the committee deems
> >> fit
> >> to provide: immediate email ballot and do pass, immediate email
> >> ballot
> >> and do not pass, immediate email ballot and no recommendation,
> >> consideration at the next LNC meeting and do pass, consideration at
> >> the
> >> next LNC meeting and do not pass, consideration at the next LNC
> >> meeting
> >> and no recommendation. If the committee fails to make such a
> >> recommendation within forty (40) days, it is automatically
> >> discharged
> >> from committee to be considered at the next LNC meeting.
> >>
> >> A majority of a committee consists of a majority of those
> >> participating
> >> in the committee meeting, or if done by e-mail ballot, a majority of
> >> the
> >> committee membership. Committee chairs have full voting privileges.
> >>
> >> At each LNC meeting, each proposal shall identify the committee(s)
> >> to
> >> which the proposal was referred, any changes made in committee and a
> >>
> >> summary thereof, and the recommendation from the committee(s), if
> >> any.
> >>
> >> The Chair or staff shall present to each committee all draft
> >> contracts
> >> or other proposed agreements under its purview for consideration.
> >>
> >> EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
> >> Executive Committee. The executive committee shall consist of the
> >> LNC
> >> Chair, LNC Vice Chair, and the five chairs of the standing
> >> committees as
> >> voting members. Membership in the executive committee shall not be
> >> considered a standing committee for purposes of the limit on total
> >> number of committees one member may be on.
> >>
> >> SPECIAL COMMITTEES
> >> Special committees are permanent committees that exist to each
> >> execute
> >> one vital LNC responsibility, and include a mix of LNC and non-LNC
> >> members. Membership on these special committees shall not be
> >> considered
> >> a standing committee for purposes of the limit on total number of
> >> committees one member may be on:
> >>
> >> [No changes to membership or responsibilities of these committees]
> >> Audit Committee.
> >> Awards Committee.
> >> Ballot Access Committee.
> >> Convention Oversight Committee.
> >> Historical Preservation Committee.
> >> Information Technology Committee.
> >> Youth Engagement Committee.
> >>
> >> COMMITTEES ESTABLISHED BY THE BYLAWS
> >> These committees are committees established by the Members in
> >> Convention
> >> to carry out vital tasks.  Membership on these committees shall not
> >> be
> >> considered a standing committee for purposes of the limit on total
> >> number of committees one member may be on:
> >> Bylaws & Rules
> >> Platform
> >> Credentials
> >>
> >> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proposal put forward by the drafting
> >>
> >> committee shall disestablish the following committees: Affiliate
> >> Support
> >> (duties assumed by Campaigns & Candidates), APRC (duties assumed by
> >> Marketing Committee), Candidate Support (duties assumed by Campaigns
> >> &
> >> Candidates), EPCC (duties assumed by Budget & Operations and
> >> Policies &
> >> Procedures).
> >>
> >> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the policy manual should create a formal
> >>
> >> orientation for new members, including providing them with the
> >> current
> >> Budget, staff marketing plan, staff fundraising plan, policy manual,
> >>
> >> committee information, and other relevant documents.
> >>
> >> JBH
> >>
> >> ------------
> >> Joe Bishop-Henchman
> >> LNC Member (At-Large)
> >> joe.bishop-henchman at lp.org
> >> www.facebook.com/groups/189510455174837 [1]
> >>
> >> On 2019-07-10 21:03, Nicholas Sarwark via Lnc-business wrote:
> >>> Dear All,
> >>>
> >>> I am preparing the agenda for our upcoming meeting in Austin. If
> >> you
> >>> have
> >>> specific agenda items you would like to request, please let me
> >> know.
> >>>
> >>> Yours truly,
> >>> Nick
> >
> >
> > Links:
> > ------
> > [1] http://www.facebook.com/groups/189510455174837
>