[Lnc-business] Hybrid Convention idea

[Caryn Ann Harlos]

Because of scattered phone calls and the like.  A proposed motion will be
on the list soon.  Nothing nefarious just the nature of people talking in
various venues and finally coming together.  And I wanted to feel out if
there was support.  If not, I have a family to attend to rather than waste
time on a futile task.  I am convinced there is support.  But my line in
the sand is the bylaws.  I will not cross it.  The only item for which the
emergency provision can be invoked to override the bylaws is the P/VP
nomination,.  I am willing to support carving out an exception for that and
for that alone.  I will not violate our bylaws by doing so for other things
for which there is no such emergency.

*In Liberty,*

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On Mon, May 4, 2020 at 11:27 AM <dustin.nanna at lp.org> wrote:

> Also why is the proposal off the list? I think now more than ever we need
> to be putting everything on the business list. (Totally not accusing anyone
> of anything I just want our members to have faith in us)
>
> On May 4, 2020 1:25 PM, dustin.nanna at lp.org wrote:
>
> I'm actually not sure I'd be willing to support a postponement that
> doesn't also allow remote participation but I could be swayed if that's
> what the delegation wants.
>
> On May 4, 2020 1:18 PM, Caryn Ann Harlos via Lnc-business <
> lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
>
> Tim and Dustin, there is a majority of LNC members now who are willing to
> sign on to a different compromise.  An all online P/VP election very soon
> and an in person convention for everything else in July/august with no
> hybrid option.  This way everyone gets something of what they want.  I am
> willing to sign off on that.
>
> I hope you will too Tim.
>
> *In Liberty,*
>
> * Personal Note:  I have what is commonly known as Asperger's Syndrome
> (part of the autism spectrum).  This can affect 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. *
>
>
>
> On Mon, May 4, 2020 at 10:51 AM Tim Hagan via Lnc-business <
> lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
>
> > According to Rule 3 of the Convention Special Rules of Order, delegates
> > can be polled individually if a state's vote report is challenged, and
> > they must sign computer readable ballots if they're used. There's no
> > requirement for a secret ballot.
> >
> > I listened in on the Bylaws Committee meeting yesterday. They worked on
> > an amendment that would allow a hybrid convention. I'd fully support
> > what they had at the end of their meeting, and it's very similar to your
> > idea. Of course, It would need to be passed by the in-person attendees
> > to become in effect.
> >
> > ---
> > Tim Hagan
> > Treasurer, Libertarian National Committee
> >
> > On 2020-05-04 09:34, dustin.nanna--- via Lnc-business wrote:
> >
> > > Attached is a rough idea that I had that might satisfy both sides of
> the
> > issue. It was relatively popular with Ohio folks
> > >
> > > I want to get your guys' thoughts on a hybrid convention. Here's how
> it
> > would work roughly:
> > >
> > > As many delegates as possible/want to would meet at a time and place
> > best suited and ASAP. They would then authorize emergency bylaws
> allowing
> > remote voting for those with health concerns, compromised family, etc.
> Each
> > delegation chair would make the decision on who would meet the criteria
> and
> > the delegation chair would need to be on site at the physical portion of
> > convention. Those voting remote could only vote on things that aren't
> > voice. (Such as President, VC, LNC officers and at large, and JC) and
> would
> > do so by email ballot (my only concern here is no secret ballot). The
> state
> > chairs would then tabulate the combined votes and send them to the on
> site
> > secretary as usual.
> >
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