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'''January 2019''' | '''January 2019''' | ||
| − | '''January 22 - 28 International Committee Nomination of GPUS FPVA Delegates and Alternates Period Opens''' | + | '''January 22 - 28: International Committee Nomination of GPUS FPVA Delegates and Alternates Period Opens''' |
FPVA (every two years): http://gpus.org/committees/international/committee-rules/#delegates | FPVA (every two years): http://gpus.org/committees/international/committee-rules/#delegates | ||
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'''February 2019''' | '''February 2019''' | ||
| − | '''February 6 - 12 International Committee Nomination of GPUS FPVA Delegates and Alternates Period Closes''' | + | '''February 6 - 12: International Committee Nomination of GPUS FPVA Delegates and Alternates Period Closes''' |
FPVA (every two years): http://gpus.org/committees/international/committee-rules/#delegates | FPVA (every two years): http://gpus.org/committees/international/committee-rules/#delegates | ||
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| − | '''February x International Committee Discussion/Nomination''' | + | '''February x: International Committee Discussion/Nomination''' |
3-1.7 Election Process (http://green.gpus.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=628) | 3-1.7 Election Process (http://green.gpus.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=628) | ||
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'''March 2019''' | '''March 2019''' | ||
| − | March x National Committee approval of GPUS FPVA Delegates | + | '''March x: National Committee approval of GPUS FPVA Delegates''' |
3-1.7 Election Process (http://green.gpus.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=628) | 3-1.7 Election Process (http://green.gpus.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=628) | ||
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'''April 2019''' | '''April 2019''' | ||
| − | '''April x Election of Credentials Committee for 2020 Presidential Nomination Convention''' https://gpus.org/committees/credentials/ | + | '''April x: Election of Credentials Committee for 2020 Presidential Nomination Convention''' https://gpus.org/committees/credentials/ |
| − | Convention Rules - Election of Credentials Committee http://www.gpus.org/committees/credentials/committee-rules/#02 | + | Presidential Nomination Convention Rules - Election of Credentials Committee http://www.gpus.org/committees/credentials/committee-rules/#02 |
Section 2-3 Election Procedure | Section 2-3 Election Procedure | ||
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'''May 2019''' | '''May 2019''' | ||
| − | '''May x (ANM-75 to -80) Election of Steering Committee - Nomination Period Opening''' | + | '''May x (ANM-75 to -80): Election of Steering Committee - Nomination Period Opening''' |
Election of Steering Committee http://gpus.org/bylaws/#06 | Election of Steering Committee http://gpus.org/bylaws/#06 | ||
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| − | '''May x (ANM-60) Election of Annual National Meeting Facilitators''' | + | '''May x (ANM-60): Election of Annual National Meeting Facilitators''' |
Annual National Meeting Facilitators http://gp.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=121 | Annual National Meeting Facilitators http://gp.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=121 | ||
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Names should be submitted to the ANMC no less than two months prior to the meeting date. | Names should be submitted to the ANMC no less than two months prior to the meeting date. | ||
| − | '''May x (ANM-60) Election of Elections Tabulation Committee''' | + | '''May x (ANM-60): Election of Elections Tabulation Committee''' |
Election of Elections Tabulation Committee http://gpus.org/rules-procedures/#07 | Election of Elections Tabulation Committee http://gpus.org/rules-procedures/#07 | ||
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'''June 2019''' | '''June 2019''' | ||
| − | '''June 1 2020 Platform Amendments | + | '''June 1: 2020 Platform Amendments Submission Period Opening''' |
12-1 Process and Timeline for even-numbered years in which there is a GPUS Presidential Nominating Convention: | 12-1 Process and Timeline for even-numbered years in which there is a GPUS Presidential Nominating Convention: | ||
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| − | '''June x (ANM-47 to -52) Election of Steering Committee - Nominations Close''' | + | '''June x (ANM-47 to -52): Election of Steering Committee - Nominations Close''' |
Election of Steering Committee http://gpus.org/bylaws/#06 | Election of Steering Committee http://gpus.org/bylaws/#06 | ||
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| − | '''June/July x (ANM-21) Election of Steering Committee - Discussion Period Opening''' | + | '''June/July x (ANM-21): Election of Steering Committee - Discussion Period Opening''' http://gpus.org/bylaws/#06 |
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Section 6-2 Discussion and Vote | Section 6-2 Discussion and Vote | ||
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'''July 2019''' | '''July 2019''' | ||
| − | '''July x (ANM-7) Election of Steering Committee''' | + | '''July x (ANM-7): Election of Steering Committee - Discussion and Vote''' |
Election of Steering Committee http://gpus.org/bylaws/#06 | Election of Steering Committee http://gpus.org/bylaws/#06 | ||
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'''August 2019''' | '''August 2019''' | ||
| − | '''Election of Steering Committee''' http://gpus.org/bylaws/#06 | + | '''August x: Election of Steering Committee - Seating of New Treasurer''' http://gpus.org/bylaws/#06 |
6-2.6 The term of the newly elected Treasurer shall commence on the first of the month that occurs at least four weeks after the conclusion of the Annual National Meeting. During this time the outgoing Treasurer would be accountable to the party as before, but would spend approximately one month working with the newly elected Treasurer to understand the party’s finances so that person would be prepared to directly oversee them upon assuming office. | 6-2.6 The term of the newly elected Treasurer shall commence on the first of the month that occurs at least four weeks after the conclusion of the Annual National Meeting. During this time the outgoing Treasurer would be accountable to the party as before, but would spend approximately one month working with the newly elected Treasurer to understand the party’s finances so that person would be prepared to directly oversee them upon assuming office. | ||
| − | '''Apportionment Formula Review'' | + | '''August x: Apportionment Formula Review'' |
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| + | Every eight years http://gpus.org/rules-procedures/#08 http://gp.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=599 | ||
8-4.2 Duties and Responsibilities | 8-4.2 Duties and Responsibilities | ||
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'''November 2019''' | '''November 2019''' | ||
| − | '''November 14-20 Approval of Annual Budget''' | + | '''November 14-20: Approval of Annual Budget''' |
Fiscal Policy - Budget http://gpus.org/fiscal-policy/#06 | Fiscal Policy - Budget http://gpus.org/fiscal-policy/#06 | ||
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6-2.2 The SC shall present its draft Annual Budget to the NC no later than the second Monday after the first Tuesday of November. | 6-2.2 The SC shall present its draft Annual Budget to the NC no later than the second Monday after the first Tuesday of November. | ||
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| − | '''Coordinated Campaign''' (annually): http://gp.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=243 | + | '''November 15-21: Election of Coordinated Campaign - Nominations Period Opening''' |
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| + | Coordinated Campaign (annually): http://gp.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=243 | ||
The Coordinated Campaign Committee shall consist of 10 voting members Drawn from the affiliated state parties and caucuses. The National Committee shall elect 5 members of the CCC and replacements for recently opened vacancies with an on line election to be held each year. Nominations will be called for by the Secretary of the GPUS each year two weeks after Election Day. A two week nominating period shall be opened, followed by one week of discussion and an on line STV vote using the GPUS voting page and following the procedures and protocols the GPUS uses to elect the Steering Committee. The 5 people elected each year via the regular election shall serve two year terms while those elected or selected to fill vacancies will serve out the term of the member they are replacing. In between annual December elections for the CCC the GPUS Steering Committee shall appoint Greens to fill vacancies. | The Coordinated Campaign Committee shall consist of 10 voting members Drawn from the affiliated state parties and caucuses. The National Committee shall elect 5 members of the CCC and replacements for recently opened vacancies with an on line election to be held each year. Nominations will be called for by the Secretary of the GPUS each year two weeks after Election Day. A two week nominating period shall be opened, followed by one week of discussion and an on line STV vote using the GPUS voting page and following the procedures and protocols the GPUS uses to elect the Steering Committee. The 5 people elected each year via the regular election shall serve two year terms while those elected or selected to fill vacancies will serve out the term of the member they are replacing. In between annual December elections for the CCC the GPUS Steering Committee shall appoint Greens to fill vacancies. | ||
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'''December 2019''' | '''December 2019''' | ||
| − | '''November 29 - December 5 Election of Coordinated Campaign - Nominations Period Closed''' | + | '''November 29 - December 5: Election of Coordinated Campaign - Nominations Period Closed''' |
| − | + | Coordinated Campaign (annually): http://gp.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=243 | |
The Coordinated Campaign Committee shall consist of 10 voting members Drawn from the affiliated state parties and caucuses. The National Committee shall elect 5 members of the CCC and replacements for recently opened vacancies with an on line election to be held each year. Nominations will be called for by the Secretary of the GPUS each year two weeks after Election Day. A two week nominating period shall be opened, followed by one week of discussion and an on line STV vote using the GPUS voting page and following the procedures and protocols the GPUS uses to elect the Steering Committee. The 5 people elected each year via the regular election shall serve two year terms while those elected or selected to fill vacancies will serve out the term of the member they are replacing. In between annual December elections for the CCC the GPUS Steering Committee shall appoint Greens to fill vacancies. | The Coordinated Campaign Committee shall consist of 10 voting members Drawn from the affiliated state parties and caucuses. The National Committee shall elect 5 members of the CCC and replacements for recently opened vacancies with an on line election to be held each year. Nominations will be called for by the Secretary of the GPUS each year two weeks after Election Day. A two week nominating period shall be opened, followed by one week of discussion and an on line STV vote using the GPUS voting page and following the procedures and protocols the GPUS uses to elect the Steering Committee. The 5 people elected each year via the regular election shall serve two year terms while those elected or selected to fill vacancies will serve out the term of the member they are replacing. In between annual December elections for the CCC the GPUS Steering Committee shall appoint Greens to fill vacancies. | ||
| − | '''December x Election of Coordinated Campaign - Elections Held''' | + | '''December x: Election of Coordinated Campaign - Elections Held''' |
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'''January 2020''' | '''January 2020''' | ||
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| + | '''January 1: 2020 Platform Amendments - Close of Submission Period''' | ||
12-1 Process and Timeline for even-numbered years in which there is a GPUS Presidential Nominating Convention: | 12-1 Process and Timeline for even-numbered years in which there is a GPUS Presidential Nominating Convention: | ||
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'''February 2020''' | '''February 2020''' | ||
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| + | '''February 1 through March 15: Platform Amendments: Proposals posted to GPUS website for review/Amendments accepted through March 15 | ||
12-1 Process and Timeline for even-numbered years in which there is a GPUS Presidential Nominating Convention: | 12-1 Process and Timeline for even-numbered years in which there is a GPUS Presidential Nominating Convention: | ||
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Amendment proposals will be posted on the Platcom website for reading. Suggestions for modification may be accepted by authors and editors until March 15. | Amendment proposals will be posted on the Platcom website for reading. Suggestions for modification may be accepted by authors and editors until March 15. | ||
| − | '''Delegation Plans for Selection and Instruction of Delegates | + | |
| + | '''February x (PNC-120): Delegate Selection Plan Submission Deadline''' | ||
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| + | Delegation Plans for Selection and Instruction of Delegates http://gpus.org/convention-rules/#02-07 | ||
2-7.1 Deadline for Submission of Delegate Plans | 2-7.1 Deadline for Submission of Delegate Plans | ||
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'''March 2020''' | '''March 2020''' | ||
| − | '''Platform Approval (presidential convention year)''': every four years http://gpus.org/rules-procedures/#12 | + | '''March 15: Platform Approval (presidential convention year)''': every four years http://gpus.org/rules-procedures/#12 |
12-1.4 March 15 – May 1 of the Convention year | 12-1.4 March 15 – May 1 of the Convention year | ||
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'''May 2020''' | '''May 2020''' | ||
| − | '''Convention Rules | + | '''May x (PNC-60): Presidential Nomination Convention Rules - Election of Honorary Co-Chairs''' http://gpus.org/convention-rules/#05-02 |
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5-2.1 Gender-balanced, Honorary Co-Chairs shall be nominated by the Steering Committee of the Green Party of the United States, and submitted for confirmation by the Green National Committee at least 60 days prior to the Convention. If the Honorary Co-Chairs nominated by the Steering Committee are not approved, then the Steering Committee shall continue to submit nominations to the Green National Committee until they are approved. | 5-2.1 Gender-balanced, Honorary Co-Chairs shall be nominated by the Steering Committee of the Green Party of the United States, and submitted for confirmation by the Green National Committee at least 60 days prior to the Convention. If the Honorary Co-Chairs nominated by the Steering Committee are not approved, then the Steering Committee shall continue to submit nominations to the Green National Committee until they are approved. | ||
| − | '''Convention Rules | + | '''May x (PNC-60): Presidential Nomination Convention Rules - Election of Elections Administrator''' http://gpus.org/convention-rules/#05-03 |
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'''Section 5-3 Election Administrator''' | '''Section 5-3 Election Administrator''' | ||
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5-3.1 An Election Administrator shall be nominated by the Steering Committee of the Green Party of the United States, and submitted for confirmation by the Green National Committee at least 60 days prior to the Convention. If the Election Administrator nominated by the Steering Committee is not approved, then the Steering Committee shall continue to submit nominations to the Green National Committee until one is approved. | 5-3.1 An Election Administrator shall be nominated by the Steering Committee of the Green Party of the United States, and submitted for confirmation by the Green National Committee at least 60 days prior to the Convention. If the Election Administrator nominated by the Steering Committee is not approved, then the Steering Committee shall continue to submit nominations to the Green National Committee until one is approved. | ||
| − | '''Annual National Meeting Facilitators''' http://gp.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=121 | + | |
| + | '''May x (PNC-60): Election of Annual National Meeting Facilitators''' http://gp.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=121 | ||
All face to face meetings of the Coordinating Committee of the Green National Committee will be facilitated by a person or persons who have been approved by the Coordinating Committee of the Green National Committee. | All face to face meetings of the Coordinating Committee of the Green National Committee will be facilitated by a person or persons who have been approved by the Coordinating Committee of the Green National Committee. | ||
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Names should be submitted to the ANMC no less than two months prior to the meeting date. | Names should be submitted to the ANMC no less than two months prior to the meeting date. | ||
| − | '''Election of Co-Facilitators for Report of the Credentials Committee adoption''' http://gpus.org/convention-rules/#05-07 | + | |
| + | '''May x (PNC-60) Presidential Convention Rules - Election of Co-Facilitators for Report of the Credentials Committee adoption''' http://gpus.org/convention-rules/#05-07 | ||
5-7.3 Gender-balanced Co-facilitators shall be nominated by the Steering Committee of the Green Party of the United States to co-facilitate the decision-making process for adopting the Report of the Credentials Committee, and submitted for confirmation by the Green National Committee at least 60 days prior to the Convention. If the Co-facilitators nominated by the Steering Committee are not approved, then the Steering Committee shall continue to submit nominations to the Green National Committee until Co facilitators are approved. | 5-7.3 Gender-balanced Co-facilitators shall be nominated by the Steering Committee of the Green Party of the United States to co-facilitate the decision-making process for adopting the Report of the Credentials Committee, and submitted for confirmation by the Green National Committee at least 60 days prior to the Convention. If the Co-facilitators nominated by the Steering Committee are not approved, then the Steering Committee shall continue to submit nominations to the Green National Committee until Co facilitators are approved. | ||
| − | '''Election of Steering Committee''' http://gpus.org/bylaws/#06 | + | '''May x (ANM-75 to ANM-80) Election of Steering Committee''' http://gpus.org/bylaws/#06 |
Section 6.1. Nomination | Section 6.1. Nomination | ||
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6-1.3 The deadline for nominations shall be 28 days before the Annual National Meeting. | 6-1.3 The deadline for nominations shall be 28 days before the Annual National Meeting. | ||
| − | '''Election of Elections Tabulation Committee''' http://gpus.org/rules-procedures/#07 | + | |
| + | '''Election of Elections Tabulation Committee for Election of Steering Committee''' http://gpus.org/rules-procedures/#07 | ||
B. TABULATION OF VOTES | B. TABULATION OF VOTES | ||
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'''June 2020''' | '''June 2020''' | ||
| − | '''Election of Steering Committee''' http://gpus.org/bylaws/#06 | + | '''June/July x (ANM-21): Election of Steering Committee - Discussion Period Opening''' http://gpus.org/bylaws/#06 |
Section 6-2 Discussion and Vote | Section 6-2 Discussion and Vote | ||
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'''July 2020''' | '''July 2020''' | ||
| − | '''July x (ANM-7) Election of Steering Committee''' | + | '''July x (ANM-7): Election of Steering Committee - Discussion and Vote''' |
Election of Steering Committee http://gpus.org/bylaws/#06 | Election of Steering Committee http://gpus.org/bylaws/#06 | ||
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6-2.5 The terms of the newly elected Co-chairs and Secretary shall commence upon the conclusion of the Annual National Meeting. | 6-2.5 The terms of the newly elected Co-chairs and Secretary shall commence upon the conclusion of the Annual National Meeting. | ||
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'''August 2020''' | '''August 2020''' | ||
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'''November 2020''' | '''November 2020''' | ||
| − | '''Appointment of Apportionment Committee''': every two years http://gpus.org/rules-procedures/#08 | + | '''November x: Appointment of Apportionment Committee''': every two years http://gpus.org/rules-procedures/#08 |
8-2.3 Membership and Structure | 8-2.3 Membership and Structure | ||
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8-2.3(a) Between November 15th and December 15th of every even-numbered year, the Steering Committee shall appoint seven people to the Apportionment Tabulation Committee. One of the seven people must be a Steering Committee member, and no more than two of the seven people may be Steering Committee members. The Steering Committee’s appointments shall be published to the National Committee votes list as part of the Steering Committee minutes. | 8-2.3(a) Between November 15th and December 15th of every even-numbered year, the Steering Committee shall appoint seven people to the Apportionment Tabulation Committee. One of the seven people must be a Steering Committee member, and no more than two of the seven people may be Steering Committee members. The Steering Committee’s appointments shall be published to the National Committee votes list as part of the Steering Committee minutes. | ||
| − | '''Appointment of Apportionment Committee''': every two years http://gpus.org/rules-procedures/#08 | + | '''November x: Appointment of Apportionment Committee''': every two years http://gpus.org/rules-procedures/#08 |
8-2.3 Membership and Structure | 8-2.3 Membership and Structure | ||
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8-2.3(d) Any appointment on the part of the Steering Committee to the Apportionment Tabulation Committee may be overturned by a two-thirds vote of the National Committee, upon National Committee approval of a proposal by a state party or caucus to that effect. Such a proposal must be sent to the Steering Committee within six weeks of the publishing of the minutes of the appointments made and shall have a two week discussion and one week vote. | 8-2.3(d) Any appointment on the part of the Steering Committee to the Apportionment Tabulation Committee may be overturned by a two-thirds vote of the National Committee, upon National Committee approval of a proposal by a state party or caucus to that effect. Such a proposal must be sent to the Steering Committee within six weeks of the publishing of the minutes of the appointments made and shall have a two week discussion and one week vote. | ||
| − | '''November 14-20 Approval of Annual Budget''' | + | '''November 14-20: Approval of Annual Budget''' |
Fiscal Policy - Budget http://gpus.org/fiscal-policy/#06 | Fiscal Policy - Budget http://gpus.org/fiscal-policy/#06 | ||
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6-2.2 The SC shall present its draft Annual Budget to the NC no later than the second Monday after the first Tuesday of November. | 6-2.2 The SC shall present its draft Annual Budget to the NC no later than the second Monday after the first Tuesday of November. | ||
| − | '''November 15-21 Election of Coordinated Campaign - Nominations Period Opening''' | + | |
| + | '''November 15-21: Election of Coordinated Campaign - Nominations Period Opening''' | ||
'''Coordinated Campaign''' (annually): http://gp.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=243 | '''Coordinated Campaign''' (annually): http://gp.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=243 | ||
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'''December 2020''' | '''December 2020''' | ||
| − | '''November 29 - December 5 Election of Coordinated Campaign - Nominations Period Closed''' | + | '''November 29 - December 5: Election of Coordinated Campaign - Nominations Period Closed''' |
| − | + | Coordinated Campaign (annually): http://gp.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=243 | |
The Coordinated Campaign Committee shall consist of 10 voting members Drawn from the affiliated state parties and caucuses. The National Committee shall elect 5 members of the CCC and replacements for recently opened vacancies with an on line election to be held each year. Nominations will be called for by the Secretary of the GPUS each year two weeks after Election Day. A two week nominating period shall be opened, followed by one week of discussion and an on line STV vote using the GPUS voting page and following the procedures and protocols the GPUS uses to elect the Steering Committee. The 5 people elected each year via the regular election shall serve two year terms while those elected or selected to fill vacancies will serve out the term of the member they are replacing. In between annual December elections for the CCC the GPUS Steering Committee shall appoint Greens to fill vacancies. | The Coordinated Campaign Committee shall consist of 10 voting members Drawn from the affiliated state parties and caucuses. The National Committee shall elect 5 members of the CCC and replacements for recently opened vacancies with an on line election to be held each year. Nominations will be called for by the Secretary of the GPUS each year two weeks after Election Day. A two week nominating period shall be opened, followed by one week of discussion and an on line STV vote using the GPUS voting page and following the procedures and protocols the GPUS uses to elect the Steering Committee. The 5 people elected each year via the regular election shall serve two year terms while those elected or selected to fill vacancies will serve out the term of the member they are replacing. In between annual December elections for the CCC the GPUS Steering Committee shall appoint Greens to fill vacancies. | ||
| − | '''December x Election of Coordinated Campaign - Elections Held''' | + | '''December x: Election of Coordinated Campaign - Elections Held''' |
| − | '''Appointment of Apportionment Committee''': every two years http://gpus.org/rules-procedures/#08 | + | '''December x: Appointment of Apportionment Committee''': every two years http://gpus.org/rules-procedures/#08 |
8-2.3 Membership and Structure | 8-2.3 Membership and Structure | ||
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'''2021''' | '''2021''' | ||
| − | '''January 22 - 28 International Committee Nomination of GPUS FPVA Delegates and Alternates Period Opens''' | + | '''January 22 - 28: International Committee Nomination of GPUS FPVA Delegates and Alternates Period Opens''' |
FPVA (every two years): http://gpus.org/committees/international/committee-rules/#delegates | FPVA (every two years): http://gpus.org/committees/international/committee-rules/#delegates | ||
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'''February 2021''' | '''February 2021''' | ||
| − | '''February 6 - 12 International Committee Nomination of GPUS FPVA Delegates and Alternates Period Closes''' | + | '''February 6 - 12: International Committee Nomination of GPUS FPVA Delegates and Alternates Period Closes''' |
FPVA (every two years): http://gpus.org/committees/international/committee-rules/#delegates | FPVA (every two years): http://gpus.org/committees/international/committee-rules/#delegates | ||
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| − | February x International Committee Discussion/Nomination | + | February x: International Committee Discussion/Nomination |
3-1.7 Election Process (http://green.gpus.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=628) | 3-1.7 Election Process (http://green.gpus.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=628) | ||
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'''March 2021''' | '''March 2021''' | ||
| − | March x National Committee approval of GPUS FPVA Delegates | + | March x: National Committee approval of GPUS FPVA Delegates |
3-1.7 Election Process (http://green.gpus.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=628) | 3-1.7 Election Process (http://green.gpus.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=628) | ||
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'''May 2021''' | '''May 2021''' | ||
| − | '''Annual National Meeting Facilitators''' http://gp.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=121 | + | '''May x (ANM-60) Election of Annual National Meeting Facilitators''' http://gp.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=121 |
All face to face meetings of the Coordinating Committee of the Green National Committee will be facilitated by a person or persons who have been approved by the Coordinating Committee of the Green National Committee. | All face to face meetings of the Coordinating Committee of the Green National Committee will be facilitated by a person or persons who have been approved by the Coordinating Committee of the Green National Committee. | ||
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Names should be submitted to the ANMC no less than two months prior to the meeting date. | Names should be submitted to the ANMC no less than two months prior to the meeting date. | ||
| − | '''Election of Steering Committee''' | + | |
| + | '''May x (ANM-75 to ANM-80) Election of Steering Committee''' http://gpus.org/bylaws/#06 | ||
Section 6.1. Nomination | Section 6.1. Nomination | ||
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6-1.3 The deadline for nominations shall be 28 days before the Annual National Meeting. | 6-1.3 The deadline for nominations shall be 28 days before the Annual National Meeting. | ||
| − | '''Election of Elections Tabulation Committee''' http://gpus.org/rules-procedures/#07 | + | |
| + | '''May x (ANM-60) Election of Elections Tabulation Committee''' http://gpus.org/rules-procedures/#07 | ||
B. TABULATION OF VOTES | B. TABULATION OF VOTES | ||
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'''June 2021''' | '''June 2021''' | ||
| − | '''June 1 Platform Amendment Approval Submission Period Opening''' | + | '''June 1: 2022 Platform Amendment Approval Submission Period Opening''' |
12-2 Process and Timeline for even-numbered years in which there is no Presidential Nominating Convention: | 12-2 Process and Timeline for even-numbered years in which there is no Presidential Nominating Convention: | ||
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'''July 2021''' | '''July 2021''' | ||
| − | '''July x (ANM-7) Election of Steering Committee''' | + | '''July x (ANM-7): Election of Steering Committee - Discussion and Vote''' http://gpus.org/bylaws/#06 |
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Section 6-2 Discussion and Vote | Section 6-2 Discussion and Vote | ||
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'''August 2021''' | '''August 2021''' | ||
| − | '''Election of Steering Committee''' http://gpus.org/bylaws/#06 | + | '''Election of Steering Committee - Seating of New Treasurer''' http://gpus.org/bylaws/#06 |
6-2.6 The term of the newly elected Treasurer shall commence on the first of the month that occurs at least four weeks after the conclusion of the Annual National Meeting. During this time the outgoing Treasurer would be accountable to the party as before, but would spend approximately one month working with the newly elected Treasurer to understand the party’s finances so that person would be prepared to directly oversee them upon assuming office. | 6-2.6 The term of the newly elected Treasurer shall commence on the first of the month that occurs at least four weeks after the conclusion of the Annual National Meeting. During this time the outgoing Treasurer would be accountable to the party as before, but would spend approximately one month working with the newly elected Treasurer to understand the party’s finances so that person would be prepared to directly oversee them upon assuming office. | ||
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'''November 2021''' | '''November 2021''' | ||
| − | '''November 14-20 Approval of Annual Budget''' | + | '''November 14-20: Approval of Annual Budget''' |
Fiscal Policy - Budget http://gpus.org/fiscal-policy/#06 | Fiscal Policy - Budget http://gpus.org/fiscal-policy/#06 | ||
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6-2.2 The SC shall present its draft Annual Budget to the NC no later than the second Monday after the first Tuesday of November. | 6-2.2 The SC shall present its draft Annual Budget to the NC no later than the second Monday after the first Tuesday of November. | ||
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| − | '''Coordinated Campaign''' (annually): http://gp.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=243 | + | '''November 15-21: Election of Coordinated Campaign - Nominations Period Opening''' |
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| + | Coordinated Campaign (annually): http://gp.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=243 | ||
The Coordinated Campaign Committee shall consist of 10 voting members Drawn from the affiliated state parties and caucuses. The National Committee shall elect 5 members of the CCC and replacements for recently opened vacancies with an on line election to be held each year. Nominations will be called for by the Secretary of the GPUS each year two weeks after Election Day. A two week nominating period shall be opened, followed by one week of discussion and an on line STV vote using the GPUS voting page and following the procedures and protocols the GPUS uses to elect the Steering Committee. The 5 people elected each year via the regular election shall serve two year terms while those elected or selected to fill vacancies will serve out the term of the member they are replacing. In between annual December elections for the CCC the GPUS Steering Committee shall appoint Greens to fill vacancies. | The Coordinated Campaign Committee shall consist of 10 voting members Drawn from the affiliated state parties and caucuses. The National Committee shall elect 5 members of the CCC and replacements for recently opened vacancies with an on line election to be held each year. Nominations will be called for by the Secretary of the GPUS each year two weeks after Election Day. A two week nominating period shall be opened, followed by one week of discussion and an on line STV vote using the GPUS voting page and following the procedures and protocols the GPUS uses to elect the Steering Committee. The 5 people elected each year via the regular election shall serve two year terms while those elected or selected to fill vacancies will serve out the term of the member they are replacing. In between annual December elections for the CCC the GPUS Steering Committee shall appoint Greens to fill vacancies. | ||
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'''November 29 - December 5 Election of Coordinated Campaign - Nominations Period Closed''' | '''November 29 - December 5 Election of Coordinated Campaign - Nominations Period Closed''' | ||
| − | + | Coordinated Campaign (annually): http://gp.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=243 | |
The Coordinated Campaign Committee shall consist of 10 voting members Drawn from the affiliated state parties and caucuses. The National Committee shall elect 5 members of the CCC and replacements for recently opened vacancies with an on line election to be held each year. Nominations will be called for by the Secretary of the GPUS each year two weeks after Election Day. A two week nominating period shall be opened, followed by one week of discussion and an on line STV vote using the GPUS voting page and following the procedures and protocols the GPUS uses to elect the Steering Committee. The 5 people elected each year via the regular election shall serve two year terms while those elected or selected to fill vacancies will serve out the term of the member they are replacing. In between annual December elections for the CCC the GPUS Steering Committee shall appoint Greens to fill vacancies. | The Coordinated Campaign Committee shall consist of 10 voting members Drawn from the affiliated state parties and caucuses. The National Committee shall elect 5 members of the CCC and replacements for recently opened vacancies with an on line election to be held each year. Nominations will be called for by the Secretary of the GPUS each year two weeks after Election Day. A two week nominating period shall be opened, followed by one week of discussion and an on line STV vote using the GPUS voting page and following the procedures and protocols the GPUS uses to elect the Steering Committee. The 5 people elected each year via the regular election shall serve two year terms while those elected or selected to fill vacancies will serve out the term of the member they are replacing. In between annual December elections for the CCC the GPUS Steering Committee shall appoint Greens to fill vacancies. | ||
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'''December x Election of Coordinated Campaign - Elections Held''' | '''December x Election of Coordinated Campaign - Elections Held''' | ||
| − | '''Global Greens''' (every four years): http://gpus.org/committees/international/committee-rules/ (not updated), so instead http://green.gpus.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=628 | + | |
| + | '''December x: Election of Global Greens Delegates''' (every four years): http://gpus.org/committees/international/committee-rules/ (not updated), so instead http://green.gpus.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=628 | ||
3-1.6 Nomination Process (http://green.gpus.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=628) | 3-1.6 Nomination Process (http://green.gpus.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=628) | ||
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'''May 2022''' | '''May 2022''' | ||
| − | '''Annual National Meeting Facilitators''' http://gp.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=121 | + | '''May x (ANM-60) Election of Annual National Meeting Facilitators''' http://gp.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=121 |
All face to face meetings of the Coordinating Committee of the Green National Committee will be facilitated by a person or persons who have been approved by the Coordinating Committee of the Green National Committee. | All face to face meetings of the Coordinating Committee of the Green National Committee will be facilitated by a person or persons who have been approved by the Coordinating Committee of the Green National Committee. | ||
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| − | '''Election of Steering Committee''' | + | |
| + | '''May x (ANM-75 to ANM-80) Election of Steering Committee''' http://gpus.org/bylaws/#06 | ||
Section 6.1. Nomination | Section 6.1. Nomination | ||
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6-1.3 The deadline for nominations shall be 28 days before the Annual National Meeting. | 6-1.3 The deadline for nominations shall be 28 days before the Annual National Meeting. | ||
| − | '''Election of Elections Tabulation Committee''' http://gpus.org/rules-procedures/#07 | + | |
| + | '''May x: Election of Elections Tabulation Committee''' http://gpus.org/rules-procedures/#07 | ||
B. TABULATION OF VOTES | B. TABULATION OF VOTES | ||
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'''July 2022''' | '''July 2022''' | ||
| − | '''July x (ANM-7) Election of Steering Committee''' | + | '''July x (ANM-7): Election of Steering Committee - Discussion and Vote''' http://gpus.org/bylaws/#06 |
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Section 6-2 Discussion and Vote | Section 6-2 Discussion and Vote | ||
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6-2.5 The terms of the newly elected Co-chairs and Secretary shall commence upon the conclusion of the Annual National Meeting. | 6-2.5 The terms of the newly elected Co-chairs and Secretary shall commence upon the conclusion of the Annual National Meeting. | ||
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'''August 2022''' | '''August 2022''' | ||
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8-2.3(d) Any appointment on the part of the Steering Committee to the Apportionment Tabulation Committee may be overturned by a two-thirds vote of the National Committee, upon National Committee approval of a proposal by a state party or caucus to that effect. Such a proposal must be sent to the Steering Committee within six weeks of the publishing of the minutes of the appointments made and shall have a two week discussion and one week vote. | 8-2.3(d) Any appointment on the part of the Steering Committee to the Apportionment Tabulation Committee may be overturned by a two-thirds vote of the National Committee, upon National Committee approval of a proposal by a state party or caucus to that effect. Such a proposal must be sent to the Steering Committee within six weeks of the publishing of the minutes of the appointments made and shall have a two week discussion and one week vote. | ||
| − | '''November 14-20 Approval of Annual Budget''' | + | '''November 14-20: Approval of Annual Budget''' |
Fiscal Policy - Budget http://gpus.org/fiscal-policy/#06 | Fiscal Policy - Budget http://gpus.org/fiscal-policy/#06 | ||
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6-2.2 The SC shall present its draft Annual Budget to the NC no later than the second Monday after the first Tuesday of November. | 6-2.2 The SC shall present its draft Annual Budget to the NC no later than the second Monday after the first Tuesday of November. | ||
| − | '''November 15-21 Election of Coordinated Campaign - Nominations Period Opening''' | + | '''November 15-21: Election of Coordinated Campaign - Nominations Period Opening''' |
'''Coordinated Campaign''' (annually): http://gp.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=243 | '''Coordinated Campaign''' (annually): http://gp.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=243 | ||
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'''December 2022''' | '''December 2022''' | ||
| − | '''November 29 - December 5 Election of Coordinated Campaign - Nominations Period Closed''' | + | '''November 29 - December 5: Election of Coordinated Campaign - Nominations Period Closed''' |
| − | + | Coordinated Campaign (annually): http://gp.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=243 | |
The Coordinated Campaign Committee shall consist of 10 voting members Drawn from the affiliated state parties and caucuses. The National Committee shall elect 5 members of the CCC and replacements for recently opened vacancies with an on line election to be held each year. Nominations will be called for by the Secretary of the GPUS each year two weeks after Election Day. A two week nominating period shall be opened, followed by one week of discussion and an on line STV vote using the GPUS voting page and following the procedures and protocols the GPUS uses to elect the Steering Committee. The 5 people elected each year via the regular election shall serve two year terms while those elected or selected to fill vacancies will serve out the term of the member they are replacing. In between annual December elections for the CCC the GPUS Steering Committee shall appoint Greens to fill vacancies. | The Coordinated Campaign Committee shall consist of 10 voting members Drawn from the affiliated state parties and caucuses. The National Committee shall elect 5 members of the CCC and replacements for recently opened vacancies with an on line election to be held each year. Nominations will be called for by the Secretary of the GPUS each year two weeks after Election Day. A two week nominating period shall be opened, followed by one week of discussion and an on line STV vote using the GPUS voting page and following the procedures and protocols the GPUS uses to elect the Steering Committee. The 5 people elected each year via the regular election shall serve two year terms while those elected or selected to fill vacancies will serve out the term of the member they are replacing. In between annual December elections for the CCC the GPUS Steering Committee shall appoint Greens to fill vacancies. | ||
Latest revision as of 17:33, 28 June 2018
GPUS Rules and Procedures Legislative Sessions
Standing decisions in GPUS governing documents and otherwise
Bylaws
Election of Steering Committee Unscheduled Vacancy - http://gpus.org/bylaws/#06-03
6-3.3 If a vacancy occurs after thirty days after a regular election for Co-chair, Treasurer or Secretary, the Steering Committee shall conduct a special election to fill the seat for the remainder of the term until the next regularly scheduled election for that position.
6-3.4 If a special election is necessary to fill a vacancy, the Steering Committee shall call for an online election, with a nomination period of three weeks to commence on the next regular starting date as defined in Article VI of the GPUS Rules and Procedures, followed by a two-week discussion period and a one-week vote.
Recall of Steering Committee member - http://gpus.org/bylaws/#06-04
6-4.3 A recall proposal shall be considered submitted when it is posted to the National Committees Votes List and copied to the Secretary. The Secretary shall confirm within 48 hours of its receipt whether the requisite conditions specified in 6-4.1 and 6-4.2 have been met and shall report this to the National Committee Votes List. If the position proposed for recall is the Secretary, co-sponsors shall forward their proposal to the Co-Chairs and the Co-Chairs shall confirm the conditions instead. If the Secretary or Co-Chairs respectively, find that the conditions have not been met, they must approve findings that state how the conditions have not been met as part of their report to the National Committee Votes List.
6-4.4 All recall proposals shall be allotted three weeks for discussion and one week for voting. Discussion shall begin on the next regular starting date as defined in Article VI of the GPUS Rules and Procedures, after it has been confirmed that the proposal has requisite support. The vote shall be conducted online, even if an Annual National Meeting falls within the specified window. Quorum shall be two-thirds of member state Green Parties and caucuses, and the threshold for recall shall be two-thirds of those casting yes or no votes.
Presidential Nominating Convention Approval http://gpus.org/bylaws/#08
8.2. Proposals for date and location of the Presidential Nominating Convention (and the accompanying Annual National Committee) may only be made by the Annual National Meeting Committee to the National Committee; and not proposed by any state party or caucus.
Rules & Procedures
Appeals of Procedural Decisions Made by the Steering Committee, Floor Manager or Facilitator http://gpus.org/rules-procedures/#06
Section 6-10 Appeals of Procedural Decisions Made by the Steering Committee, Floor Manager or Facilitator
6-10.1 Should any five members of the Green National Committee of the Party representing any five state parties or caucuses assert that any ruling of the Steering Committee or the Floor Manager on any point with respect to the handling of a Proposal submitted for the consideration of the National Committee was made contrary to the rules governing such rulings, such objection shall be recognized, and shall serve to initiate an appeal from the decision. When meeting face-to-face a Delegate may raise such an objection by respectfully addressing the facilitator and stating: “I appeal from the decision of the facilitator because this ruling is contrary to our rules” and then explaining the inconsistency. When meeting by email such an objection may be initiated by posting the same statement to the votes list. Any such appeal which is then joined by sufficient cosponsors as required by this paragraph shall stay the effective date of that decision, pending the resolution of the appeal.
Convention Rules
Delegation Plans for Selection and Instruction of Delegates http://gpus.org/convention-rules/#02-07
Section 2-8 Reporting the Results of the Delegate Selection Process
2-8.1 Not later than 14 days following any action to fill seats on a state Green Party’s convention delegation, a state party shall file with the Credentials Committee the results of its delegate selection process, including vote totals and the proportion of support enjoyed by each candidate seeking the nomination of the party, as well as a list of delegates and alternates and an explanation of how each has been instructed to vote in the first round of voting in the convention’s Presidential Nominating process.
Other Elections - Committees
Finance (ongoing): http://gp.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=132
Committee Structure
Membership on the Finance Committee will be, at a minimum, the GPUS Treasurer, the GPUS accountant, the designated Steering Committee member who is on the banking signatory card, and any Steering Committee members who choose to join. Any member of the Coordinating Committee may join with the voted approval of the Coordinating Committee. With the approval of their state Green Party, persons who are Green Party members but not Coordinating Committee members, including members from states not organized as part of GPUS, may join if approved by the Coordinating Committee
Other Elections
Forum Managers http://gpus.org/rules-procedures/#09
IV. Forum Managers and Enforcement
A. The Steering Committee shall nominate three individuals, subject to National Committee approval, to serve coincident two-year terms as Forum Managers and one individual subject to National Committee approval, to serve as Alternate Forum Manager. Forum Managers may be sitting NC delegates, alternates or others as recommended by their State or Caucus. All nominees must be either recommended or approved by their State or Caucus. All three Forum Managers can not be of the same gender. It is recommended that Forum Managers have dispute resolution training. In the event of a Forum Manager resignation or other vacancy, the Alternate will serve the remainder of the term as a Forum Manager. In addition the SC shall nominate a replacement to fill the role of Alternate, to be approved by the NC via the same method used to nominate and elect the Forum Manager. The replacement Alternate Forum Manager will fill the balance of the term as Alternate.
2019
January 2019
January 22 - 28: International Committee Nomination of GPUS FPVA Delegates and Alternates Period Opens
FPVA (every two years): http://gpus.org/committees/international/committee-rules/#delegates
3-1.6 Nomination Process (http://green.gpus.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=628)
3-1.6(a) The nomination period for FPVA DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES and GGN Delegates shall be announced by the co-chairs every two years and shall be for two weeks beginning at 12:01 am East Coast time on the LAST Monday of January and end at midnight Sunday evening Pacific Coast time two weeks later.
3-1.6(b) After nominations close, there shall immediately commence a two-week discussion period
February 2019
February 6 - 12: International Committee Nomination of GPUS FPVA Delegates and Alternates Period Closes
FPVA (every two years): http://gpus.org/committees/international/committee-rules/#delegates
3-1.6 Nomination Process (http://green.gpus.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=628)
3-1.6(a) The nomination period for FPVA DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES and GGN Delegates shall be announced by the co-chairs every two years and shall be for two weeks beginning at 12:01 am East Coast time on the LAST Monday of January and end at midnight Sunday evening Pacific Coast time two weeks later.
3-1.6(b) After nominations close, there shall immediately commence a two-week discussion period
February x: International Committee Discussion/Nomination
3-1.7 Election Process (http://green.gpus.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=628)
3-1.7(c) Elections shall commence immediately at the close of the discussion period and shall last for one-week. The Committee co-chairs shall forward election results to the Steering and National Committees via the GPUS secretary THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE SHALL APPROVE EACH OF THESE COMMITTEE-ELECTED DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES SEPARATELY, EMPLOYING THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE’S PROCESS FOR APPROVING OTHER POSITIONS SUCH AS FACILITATORS FOR ANNUAL MEETING.
March 2019
March x: National Committee approval of GPUS FPVA Delegates
3-1.7 Election Process (http://green.gpus.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=628)
3-1.7(c) Elections shall commence immediately at the close of the discussion period and shall last for one-week. The Committee co-chairs shall forward election results to the Steering and National Committees via the GPUS secretary THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE SHALL APPROVE EACH OF THESE COMMITTEE-ELECTED DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES SEPARATELY, EMPLOYING THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE’S PROCESS FOR APPROVING OTHER POSITIONS SUCH AS FACILITATORS FOR ANNUAL MEETING.
April 2019
April x: Election of Credentials Committee for 2020 Presidential Nomination Convention https://gpus.org/committees/credentials/
Presidential Nomination Convention Rules - Election of Credentials Committee http://www.gpus.org/committees/credentials/committee-rules/#02
Section 2-3 Election Procedure
2-3.2 Beginning in 2011 and for subsequent Presidential nominating cycles, elections for committee member shall be held in April of the year preceding the Presidential Nominating Convention. If all seats are not filled in the first election, a second election to fill the remaining seats shall be held three months later. If all seats are not filled by the second election, the committee shall proceed to function with as many members as have been elected, except that subsequent elections to fill vacancies may be conducted as herein provided.
May 2019
May x (ANM-75 to -80): Election of Steering Committee - Nomination Period Opening
Election of Steering Committee http://gpus.org/bylaws/#06
Section 6.1. Nomination
6-1.1 Between seventy-five and eighty days before the Annual National Meeting, the Secretary shall publish a call for nominations for Steering Committee members to the National Committees Votes List. The call shall contain the job description for each position, as is described in the the GPUS Rules and Procedures, and a copy of this Article.
6-1.3 The deadline for nominations shall be 28 days before the Annual National Meeting.
May x (ANM-60): Election of Annual National Meeting Facilitators
Annual National Meeting Facilitators http://gp.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=121
All face to face meetings of the Coordinating Committee of the Green National Committee will be facilitated by a person or persons who have been approved by the Coordinating Committee of the Green National Committee.
Names should be submitted to the ANMC no less than two months prior to the meeting date.
May x (ANM-60): Election of Elections Tabulation Committee
Election of Elections Tabulation Committee http://gpus.org/rules-procedures/#07
B. TABULATION OF VOTES
Two months before each Annual National Meeting (reduced to one month for 2006), the Secretary of GPUS shall post to the GNC a request for nominations for an Election Tabulation Committee. The Election Tabulation Committee will consist of five members of the GNC and will be elected by the NC using the current system of Single Transferable Voting employed by the Green Party website: Multi-Seat Ranked-Choice Voting http://lobitos.net/voting/
June 2019
June 1: 2020 Platform Amendments Submission Period Opening
12-1 Process and Timeline for even-numbered years in which there is a GPUS Presidential Nominating Convention:
12-1.1 June 1 of the year preceding the convention
A six-month open submissions period begins. Amendment proposals must be submitted according to the template for submissions posted on the Platform Committee website. The opening of the new platform cycle will be announced to the GNC votes list, along with submission process guidelines. Delegates are charged with informing their state parties and caucuses about the timeline and process requirements.
June x (ANM-47 to -52): Election of Steering Committee - Nominations Close
Election of Steering Committee http://gpus.org/bylaws/#06
Section 6.1. Nomination
6-1.1 Between seventy-five and eighty days before the Annual National Meeting, the Secretary shall publish a call for nominations for Steering Committee members to the National Committees Votes List. The call shall contain the job description for each position, as is described in the the GPUS Rules and Procedures, and a copy of this Article.
6-1.3 The deadline for nominations shall be 28 days before the Annual National Meeting.
June/July x (ANM-21): Election of Steering Committee - Discussion Period Opening http://gpus.org/bylaws/#06
Section 6-2 Discussion and Vote
6-2.1 Discussion shall commence 21 days before the Annual National Meeting. Voting shall commence on the Saturday the week before the Annual National Meeting and conclude on the Saturday of the Annual National Meeting, at 5pm in the time zone in which the meeting is held.
6-2.5 The terms of the newly elected Co-chairs and Secretary shall commence upon the conclusion of the Annual National Meeting.
July 2019
July x (ANM-7): Election of Steering Committee - Discussion and Vote
Election of Steering Committee http://gpus.org/bylaws/#06
Section 6-2 Discussion and Vote
6-2.1 Discussion shall commence 21 days before the Annual National Meeting. Voting shall commence on the Saturday the week before the Annual National Meeting and conclude on the Saturday of the Annual National Meeting, at 5pm in the time zone in which the meeting is held.
6-2.5 The terms of the newly elected Co-chairs and Secretary shall commence upon the conclusion of the Annual National Meeting.
August 2019
August x: Election of Steering Committee - Seating of New Treasurer http://gpus.org/bylaws/#06
6-2.6 The term of the newly elected Treasurer shall commence on the first of the month that occurs at least four weeks after the conclusion of the Annual National Meeting. During this time the outgoing Treasurer would be accountable to the party as before, but would spend approximately one month working with the newly elected Treasurer to understand the party’s finances so that person would be prepared to directly oversee them upon assuming office.
'August x: Apportionment Formula Review
Every eight years http://gpus.org/rules-procedures/#08 http://gp.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=599
8-4.2 Duties and Responsibilities
8-4.2(a) Convene once every eight years, or more frequently as directed by the National Committee as per 8-1.6, to review and potentially propose revisions to the Delegate Apportionment Categories and a Delegate Apportionment Formula contained in this Article. NEED TO INSERT MONTH FOR THIS TO OCCUR, THIS IS A PLACEHOLDER DATE
September 2019
October 2019
November 2019
November 14-20: Approval of Annual Budget
Fiscal Policy - Budget http://gpus.org/fiscal-policy/#06
6-2.2 The SC shall present its draft Annual Budget to the NC no later than the second Monday after the first Tuesday of November.
November 15-21: Election of Coordinated Campaign - Nominations Period Opening
Coordinated Campaign (annually): http://gp.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=243
The Coordinated Campaign Committee shall consist of 10 voting members Drawn from the affiliated state parties and caucuses. The National Committee shall elect 5 members of the CCC and replacements for recently opened vacancies with an on line election to be held each year. Nominations will be called for by the Secretary of the GPUS each year two weeks after Election Day. A two week nominating period shall be opened, followed by one week of discussion and an on line STV vote using the GPUS voting page and following the procedures and protocols the GPUS uses to elect the Steering Committee. The 5 people elected each year via the regular election shall serve two year terms while those elected or selected to fill vacancies will serve out the term of the member they are replacing. In between annual December elections for the CCC the GPUS Steering Committee shall appoint Greens to fill vacancies.
December 2019
November 29 - December 5: Election of Coordinated Campaign - Nominations Period Closed
Coordinated Campaign (annually): http://gp.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=243
The Coordinated Campaign Committee shall consist of 10 voting members Drawn from the affiliated state parties and caucuses. The National Committee shall elect 5 members of the CCC and replacements for recently opened vacancies with an on line election to be held each year. Nominations will be called for by the Secretary of the GPUS each year two weeks after Election Day. A two week nominating period shall be opened, followed by one week of discussion and an on line STV vote using the GPUS voting page and following the procedures and protocols the GPUS uses to elect the Steering Committee. The 5 people elected each year via the regular election shall serve two year terms while those elected or selected to fill vacancies will serve out the term of the member they are replacing. In between annual December elections for the CCC the GPUS Steering Committee shall appoint Greens to fill vacancies.
December x: Election of Coordinated Campaign - Elections Held
2020
January 2020
January 1: 2020 Platform Amendments - Close of Submission Period
12-1 Process and Timeline for even-numbered years in which there is a GPUS Presidential Nominating Convention:
12-1.2 January 1 of the Convention year Submissions close. No new amendments will be accepted. During the month of January the Platform Committee will work with authors and state or caucus contacts to edit language and style, resolve conflicts and problems.
February 2020
February 1 through March 15: Platform Amendments: Proposals posted to GPUS website for review/Amendments accepted through March 15
12-1 Process and Timeline for even-numbered years in which there is a GPUS Presidential Nominating Convention:
12-1.3 February 1 of the Convention year
Amendment proposals will be posted on the Platcom website for reading. Suggestions for modification may be accepted by authors and editors until March 15.
February x (PNC-120): Delegate Selection Plan Submission Deadline
Delegation Plans for Selection and Instruction of Delegates http://gpus.org/convention-rules/#02-07
2-7.1 Deadline for Submission of Delegate Plans
2-7.1(a) At least 120 days prior to the convening of each Presidential Nominating Convention, each state’s Green Party shall submit to the Credentials Committee, a Delegate Plan for selecting and instructing its delegation. The Credentials Committee shall post a copy of each Delegate Plan on its web site.
2-7.3 Change to Delegate Plans
2-7.3(a) After its Delegate Plan has been submitted to the Credential Committee, no change to the rules used by a state Green Party for selecting or instructing its delegation shall be binding unless the state Green Party submits within thirty days of such change to the Credentials Committee a supplementary report describing those amendments.
March 2020
March 15: Platform Approval (presidential convention year): every four years http://gpus.org/rules-procedures/#12
12-1.4 March 15 – May 1 of the Convention year
The platform committee will submit amendment proposals individually to the Green National Committee for approval. Amendments passed by the GNC will amend the draft platform which will be submitted for approval to the PNC.
April 2020
Platform Approval (presidential convention year): every four years http://gpus.org/rules-procedures/#12
12-1.4 March 15 – May 1 of the Convention year
The platform committee will submit amendment proposals individually to the Green National Committee for approval. Amendments passed by the GNC will amend the draft platform which will be submitted for approval to the PNC.
May 2020
May x (PNC-60): Presidential Nomination Convention Rules - Election of Honorary Co-Chairs http://gpus.org/convention-rules/#05-02
5-2.1 Gender-balanced, Honorary Co-Chairs shall be nominated by the Steering Committee of the Green Party of the United States, and submitted for confirmation by the Green National Committee at least 60 days prior to the Convention. If the Honorary Co-Chairs nominated by the Steering Committee are not approved, then the Steering Committee shall continue to submit nominations to the Green National Committee until they are approved.
May x (PNC-60): Presidential Nomination Convention Rules - Election of Elections Administrator http://gpus.org/convention-rules/#05-03
Section 5-3 Election Administrator
5-3.1 An Election Administrator shall be nominated by the Steering Committee of the Green Party of the United States, and submitted for confirmation by the Green National Committee at least 60 days prior to the Convention. If the Election Administrator nominated by the Steering Committee is not approved, then the Steering Committee shall continue to submit nominations to the Green National Committee until one is approved.
May x (PNC-60): Election of Annual National Meeting Facilitators http://gp.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=121
All face to face meetings of the Coordinating Committee of the Green National Committee will be facilitated by a person or persons who have been approved by the Coordinating Committee of the Green National Committee.
Names should be submitted to the ANMC no less than two months prior to the meeting date.
May x (PNC-60) Presidential Convention Rules - Election of Co-Facilitators for Report of the Credentials Committee adoption http://gpus.org/convention-rules/#05-07
5-7.3 Gender-balanced Co-facilitators shall be nominated by the Steering Committee of the Green Party of the United States to co-facilitate the decision-making process for adopting the Report of the Credentials Committee, and submitted for confirmation by the Green National Committee at least 60 days prior to the Convention. If the Co-facilitators nominated by the Steering Committee are not approved, then the Steering Committee shall continue to submit nominations to the Green National Committee until Co facilitators are approved.
May x (ANM-75 to ANM-80) Election of Steering Committee http://gpus.org/bylaws/#06
Section 6.1. Nomination
6-1.1 Between seventy-five and eighty days before the Annual National Meeting, the Secretary shall publish a call for nominations for Steering Committee members to the National Committees Votes List. The call shall contain the job description for each position, as is described in the the GPUS Rules and Procedures, and a copy of this Article.
6-1.3 The deadline for nominations shall be 28 days before the Annual National Meeting.
Election of Elections Tabulation Committee for Election of Steering Committee http://gpus.org/rules-procedures/#07
B. TABULATION OF VOTES
Two months before each Annual National Meeting (reduced to one month for 2006), the Secretary of GPUS shall post to the GNC a request for nominations for an Election Tabulation Committee. The Election Tabulation Committee will consist of five members of the GNC and will be elected by the NC using the current system of Single Transferable Voting employed by the Green Party website: Multi-Seat Ranked-Choice Voting http://lobitos.net/voting/
12-1.5 May 15 of the Convention year A draft version of the proposed platform will be published on the PlatCom website for reading. This posting will be announced to the GNC, and delegates are charged with informing their state parties and their state’s PNC delegates about this posting, and the PNC procedures for approval.
June 2020
June/July x (ANM-21): Election of Steering Committee - Discussion Period Opening http://gpus.org/bylaws/#06
Section 6-2 Discussion and Vote
6-2.1 Discussion shall commence 21 days before the Annual National Meeting. Voting shall commence on the Saturday the week before the Annual National Meeting and conclude on the Saturday of the Annual National Meeting, at 5pm in the time zone in which the meeting is held.
6-2.5 The terms of the newly elected Co-chairs and Secretary shall commence upon the conclusion of the Annual National Meeting.
July 2020
July x (ANM-7): Election of Steering Committee - Discussion and Vote
Election of Steering Committee http://gpus.org/bylaws/#06
Section 6-2 Discussion and Vote
6-2.1 Discussion shall commence 21 days before the Annual National Meeting. Voting shall commence on the Saturday the week before the Annual National Meeting and conclude on the Saturday of the Annual National Meeting, at 5pm in the time zone in which the meeting is held.
6-2.5 The terms of the newly elected Co-chairs and Secretary shall commence upon the conclusion of the Annual National Meeting.
August 2020
Election of Steering Committee http://gpus.org/bylaws/#06
6-2.6 The term of the newly elected Treasurer shall commence on the first of the month that occurs at least four weeks after the conclusion of the Annual National Meeting. During this time the outgoing Treasurer would be accountable to the party as before, but would spend approximately one month working with the newly elected Treasurer to understand the party’s finances so that person would be prepared to directly oversee them upon assuming office.
September 2020
October 2020
November 2020
November x: Appointment of Apportionment Committee: every two years http://gpus.org/rules-procedures/#08
8-2.3 Membership and Structure
8-2.3(a) Between November 15th and December 15th of every even-numbered year, the Steering Committee shall appoint seven people to the Apportionment Tabulation Committee. One of the seven people must be a Steering Committee member, and no more than two of the seven people may be Steering Committee members. The Steering Committee’s appointments shall be published to the National Committee votes list as part of the Steering Committee minutes.
November x: Appointment of Apportionment Committee: every two years http://gpus.org/rules-procedures/#08
8-2.3 Membership and Structure
8-2.3(d) Any appointment on the part of the Steering Committee to the Apportionment Tabulation Committee may be overturned by a two-thirds vote of the National Committee, upon National Committee approval of a proposal by a state party or caucus to that effect. Such a proposal must be sent to the Steering Committee within six weeks of the publishing of the minutes of the appointments made and shall have a two week discussion and one week vote.
November 14-20: Approval of Annual Budget
Fiscal Policy - Budget http://gpus.org/fiscal-policy/#06
6-2.2 The SC shall present its draft Annual Budget to the NC no later than the second Monday after the first Tuesday of November.
November 15-21: Election of Coordinated Campaign - Nominations Period Opening
Coordinated Campaign (annually): http://gp.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=243
The Coordinated Campaign Committee shall consist of 10 voting members Drawn from the affiliated state parties and caucuses. The National Committee shall elect 5 members of the CCC and replacements for recently opened vacancies with an on line election to be held each year. Nominations will be called for by the Secretary of the GPUS each year two weeks after Election Day. A two week nominating period shall be opened, followed by one week of discussion and an on line STV vote using the GPUS voting page and following the procedures and protocols the GPUS uses to elect the Steering Committee. The 5 people elected each year via the regular election shall serve two year terms while those elected or selected to fill vacancies will serve out the term of the member they are replacing. In between annual December elections for the CCC the GPUS Steering Committee shall appoint Greens to fill vacancies.
December 2020
November 29 - December 5: Election of Coordinated Campaign - Nominations Period Closed
Coordinated Campaign (annually): http://gp.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=243
The Coordinated Campaign Committee shall consist of 10 voting members Drawn from the affiliated state parties and caucuses. The National Committee shall elect 5 members of the CCC and replacements for recently opened vacancies with an on line election to be held each year. Nominations will be called for by the Secretary of the GPUS each year two weeks after Election Day. A two week nominating period shall be opened, followed by one week of discussion and an on line STV vote using the GPUS voting page and following the procedures and protocols the GPUS uses to elect the Steering Committee. The 5 people elected each year via the regular election shall serve two year terms while those elected or selected to fill vacancies will serve out the term of the member they are replacing. In between annual December elections for the CCC the GPUS Steering Committee shall appoint Greens to fill vacancies.
December x: Election of Coordinated Campaign - Elections Held
December x: Appointment of Apportionment Committee: every two years http://gpus.org/rules-procedures/#08
8-2.3 Membership and Structure
8-2.3(d) Any appointment on the part of the Steering Committee to the Apportionment Tabulation Committee may be overturned by a two-thirds vote of the National Committee, upon National Committee approval of a proposal by a state party or caucus to that effect. Such a proposal must be sent to the Steering Committee within six weeks of the publishing of the minutes of the appointments made and shall have a two week discussion and one week vote.
Apportionment Approval: every two years http://gpus.org/rules-procedures/#08
8-3.3 No later than 100 days after the November General Election, the Apportionment Tabulation Committee shall determine the number of delegates allocated to each state party using the Delegate Apportionment Formula and forward a proposal to the National Committee for approval. The Apportionment Committee shall address any challenges to its proposal according to the process described in 8-2.2(e) before the proposal goes to a vote of the National Committee.
2021
January 22 - 28: International Committee Nomination of GPUS FPVA Delegates and Alternates Period Opens
FPVA (every two years): http://gpus.org/committees/international/committee-rules/#delegates
3-1.6 Nomination Process (http://green.gpus.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=628)
3-1.6(a) The nomination period for FPVA DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES and GGN Delegates shall be announced by the co-chairs every two years and shall be for two weeks beginning at 12:01 am East Coast time on the LAST Monday of January and end at midnight Sunday evening Pacific Coast time two weeks later.
3-1.6(b) After nominations close, there shall immediately commence a two-week discussion period
February 2021
February 6 - 12: International Committee Nomination of GPUS FPVA Delegates and Alternates Period Closes
FPVA (every two years): http://gpus.org/committees/international/committee-rules/#delegates
3-1.6 Nomination Process (http://green.gpus.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=628)
3-1.6(a) The nomination period for FPVA DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES and GGN Delegates shall be announced by the co-chairs every two years and shall be for two weeks beginning at 12:01 am East Coast time on the LAST Monday of January and end at midnight Sunday evening Pacific Coast time two weeks later.
3-1.6(b) After nominations close, there shall immediately commence a two-week discussion period
February x: International Committee Discussion/Nomination
3-1.7 Election Process (http://green.gpus.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=628)
3-1.7(c) Elections shall commence immediately at the close of the discussion period and shall last for one-week. The Committee co-chairs shall forward election results to the Steering and National Committees via the GPUS secretary THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE SHALL APPROVE EACH OF THESE COMMITTEE-ELECTED DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES SEPARATELY, EMPLOYING THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE’S PROCESS FOR APPROVING OTHER POSITIONS SUCH AS FACILITATORS FOR ANNUAL MEETING.
March 2021
March x: National Committee approval of GPUS FPVA Delegates
3-1.7 Election Process (http://green.gpus.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=628)
3-1.7(c) Elections shall commence immediately at the close of the discussion period and shall last for one-week. The Committee co-chairs shall forward election results to the Steering and National Committees via the GPUS secretary THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE SHALL APPROVE EACH OF THESE COMMITTEE-ELECTED DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES SEPARATELY, EMPLOYING THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE’S PROCESS FOR APPROVING OTHER POSITIONS SUCH AS FACILITATORS FOR ANNUAL MEETING.
April 2021
May 2021
May x (ANM-60) Election of Annual National Meeting Facilitators http://gp.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=121
All face to face meetings of the Coordinating Committee of the Green National Committee will be facilitated by a person or persons who have been approved by the Coordinating Committee of the Green National Committee.
Names should be submitted to the ANMC no less than two months prior to the meeting date.
May x (ANM-75 to ANM-80) Election of Steering Committee http://gpus.org/bylaws/#06
Section 6.1. Nomination
6-1.1 Between seventy-five and eighty days before the Annual National Meeting, the Secretary shall publish a call for nominations for Steering Committee members to the National Committees Votes List. The call shall contain the job description for each position, as is described in the the GPUS Rules and Procedures, and a copy of this Article.
6-1.3 The deadline for nominations shall be 28 days before the Annual National Meeting.
May x (ANM-60) Election of Elections Tabulation Committee http://gpus.org/rules-procedures/#07
B. TABULATION OF VOTES
Two months before each Annual National Meeting (reduced to one month for 2006), the Secretary of GPUS shall post to the GNC a request for nominations for an Election Tabulation Committee. The Election Tabulation Committee will consist of five members of the GNC and will be elected by the NC using the current system of Single Transferable Voting employed by the Green Party website: Multi-Seat Ranked-Choice Voting http://lobitos.net/voting/
June 2021
June 1: 2022 Platform Amendment Approval Submission Period Opening
12-2 Process and Timeline for even-numbered years in which there is no Presidential Nominating Convention:
12-2.1 June 1 to December 31 of the year preceding an even-numbered year in which there is no PNC.
A six-month open submissions period begins. Amendment proposals must be submitted according to the template for submissions posted on the Platform Committee website. The opening of the new platform cycle will be announced to the GNC votes list, along with submission process guidelines. Delegates are charged with informing their state parties and caucuses about the timeline and process requirements.
July 2021
July x (ANM-7): Election of Steering Committee - Discussion and Vote http://gpus.org/bylaws/#06
Section 6-2 Discussion and Vote
6-2.1 Discussion shall commence 21 days before the Annual National Meeting. Voting shall commence on the Saturday the week before the Annual National Meeting and conclude on the Saturday of the Annual National Meeting, at 5pm in the time zone in which the meeting is held.
6-2.5 The terms of the newly elected Co-chairs and Secretary shall commence upon the conclusion of the Annual National Meeting.
August 2021
Election of Steering Committee - Seating of New Treasurer http://gpus.org/bylaws/#06
6-2.6 The term of the newly elected Treasurer shall commence on the first of the month that occurs at least four weeks after the conclusion of the Annual National Meeting. During this time the outgoing Treasurer would be accountable to the party as before, but would spend approximately one month working with the newly elected Treasurer to understand the party’s finances so that person would be prepared to directly oversee them upon assuming office.
September 2021
October 2021
November 2021
November 14-20: Approval of Annual Budget
Fiscal Policy - Budget http://gpus.org/fiscal-policy/#06
6-2.2 The SC shall present its draft Annual Budget to the NC no later than the second Monday after the first Tuesday of November.
November 15-21: Election of Coordinated Campaign - Nominations Period Opening
Coordinated Campaign (annually): http://gp.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=243
The Coordinated Campaign Committee shall consist of 10 voting members Drawn from the affiliated state parties and caucuses. The National Committee shall elect 5 members of the CCC and replacements for recently opened vacancies with an on line election to be held each year. Nominations will be called for by the Secretary of the GPUS each year two weeks after Election Day. A two week nominating period shall be opened, followed by one week of discussion and an on line STV vote using the GPUS voting page and following the procedures and protocols the GPUS uses to elect the Steering Committee. The 5 people elected each year via the regular election shall serve two year terms while those elected or selected to fill vacancies will serve out the term of the member they are replacing. In between annual December elections for the CCC the GPUS Steering Committee shall appoint Greens to fill vacancies.
December 2021
November 29 - December 5 Election of Coordinated Campaign - Nominations Period Closed
Coordinated Campaign (annually): http://gp.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=243
The Coordinated Campaign Committee shall consist of 10 voting members Drawn from the affiliated state parties and caucuses. The National Committee shall elect 5 members of the CCC and replacements for recently opened vacancies with an on line election to be held each year. Nominations will be called for by the Secretary of the GPUS each year two weeks after Election Day. A two week nominating period shall be opened, followed by one week of discussion and an on line STV vote using the GPUS voting page and following the procedures and protocols the GPUS uses to elect the Steering Committee. The 5 people elected each year via the regular election shall serve two year terms while those elected or selected to fill vacancies will serve out the term of the member they are replacing. In between annual December elections for the CCC the GPUS Steering Committee shall appoint Greens to fill vacancies.
December x Election of Coordinated Campaign - Elections Held
December x: Election of Global Greens Delegates (every four years): http://gpus.org/committees/international/committee-rules/ (not updated), so instead http://green.gpus.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=628
3-1.6 Nomination Process (http://green.gpus.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=628)
3-1.6(a) The nomination period for Global Green Congress Delegates AND ALTERNATES shall be for two weeks beginning at 12:01 am East Coast time on the first Monday closest to a least 120 days prior to the commencement of the Global Green Congress and end at midnight Sunday evening two weeks later. Members may nominate themselves. Nominations do not need to be seconded
3-1.6(b) After nominations close, there shall immediately commence a two-week discussion period
3-1.7 Election Process (http://green.gpus.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=628)
3-1.7(c) Elections shall commence immediately at the close of the discussion period and shall last for one-week. The Committee co-chairs shall forward election results to the Steering and National Committees via the GPUS secretary THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE SHALL APPROVE EACH OF THESE COMMITTEE-ELECTED DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES SEPARATELY, EMPLOYING THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE’S PROCESS FOR APPROVING OTHER POSITIONS SUCH AS FACILITATORS FOR ANNUAL MEETING.
2022
January 2022
Global Greens (every four years): http://gpus.org/committees/international/committee-rules/ (not updated), so instead http://green.gpus.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=628
3-1.6 Nomination Process (http://green.gpus.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=628)
3-1.6(a) The nomination period for Global Green Congress Delegates AND ALTERNATES shall be for two weeks beginning at 12:01 am East Coast time on the first Monday closest to a least 120 days prior to the commencement of the Global Green Congress and end at midnight Sunday evening two weeks later. Members may nominate themselves. Nominations do not need to be seconded
3-1.6(b) After nominations close, there shall immediately commence a two-week discussion period
3-1.7 Election Process (http://green.gpus.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=628)
3-1.7(c) Elections shall commence immediately at the close of the discussion period and shall last for one-week. The Committee co-chairs shall forward election results to the Steering and National Committees via the GPUS secretary THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE SHALL APPROVE EACH OF THESE COMMITTEE-ELECTED DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES SEPARATELY, EMPLOYING THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE’S PROCESS FOR APPROVING OTHER POSITIONS SUCH AS FACILITATORS FOR ANNUAL MEETING.
February 2022
Delegation Plans for Selection and Instruction of Delegates http://gpus.org/convention-rules/#02-07
2-7.1 Deadline for Submission of Delegate Plans
2-7.1(a) At least 120 days prior to the convening of each Presidential Nominating Convention, each state’s Green Party shall submit to the Credentials Committee, a Delegate Plan for selecting and instructing its delegation. The Credentials Committee shall post a copy of each Delegate Plan on its web site.
2-7.3 Change to Delegate Plans
2-7.3(a) After its Delegate Plan has been submitted to the Credential Committee, no change to the rules used by a state Green Party for selecting or instructing its delegation shall be binding unless the state Green Party submits within thirty days of such change to the Credentials Committee a supplementary report describing those amendments.
March 2022
April 2022
May 2022
May x (ANM-60) Election of Annual National Meeting Facilitators http://gp.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=121
All face to face meetings of the Coordinating Committee of the Green National Committee will be facilitated by a person or persons who have been approved by the Coordinating Committee of the Green National Committee.
Names should be submitted to the ANMC no less than two months prior to the meeting date.
May x (ANM-75 to ANM-80) Election of Steering Committee http://gpus.org/bylaws/#06
Section 6.1. Nomination
6-1.1 Between seventy-five and eighty days before the Annual National Meeting, the Secretary shall publish a call for nominations for Steering Committee members to the National Committees Votes List. The call shall contain the job description for each position, as is described in the the GPUS Rules and Procedures, and a copy of this Article.
6-1.3 The deadline for nominations shall be 28 days before the Annual National Meeting.
May x: Election of Elections Tabulation Committee http://gpus.org/rules-procedures/#07
B. TABULATION OF VOTES
Two months before each Annual National Meeting (reduced to one month for 2006), the Secretary of GPUS shall post to the GNC a request for nominations for an Election Tabulation Committee. The Election Tabulation Committee will consist of five members of the GNC and will be elected by the NC using the current system of Single Transferable Voting employed by the Green Party website: Multi-Seat Ranked-Choice Voting http://lobitos.net/voting/
June 2022
July 2022
July x (ANM-7): Election of Steering Committee - Discussion and Vote http://gpus.org/bylaws/#06
Section 6-2 Discussion and Vote
6-2.1 Discussion shall commence 21 days before the Annual National Meeting. Voting shall commence on the Saturday the week before the Annual National Meeting and conclude on the Saturday of the Annual National Meeting, at 5pm in the time zone in which the meeting is held.
6-2.5 The terms of the newly elected Co-chairs and Secretary shall commence upon the conclusion of the Annual National Meeting.
August 2022
Election of Steering Committee http://gpus.org/bylaws/#06
6-2.6 The term of the newly elected Treasurer shall commence on the first of the month that occurs at least four weeks after the conclusion of the Annual National Meeting. During this time the outgoing Treasurer would be accountable to the party as before, but would spend approximately one month working with the newly elected Treasurer to understand the party’s finances so that person would be prepared to directly oversee them upon assuming office.
September 2022
October 2022
November 2022
Appointment of Apportionment Committee: every two years http://gpus.org/rules-procedures/#08
8-2.3 Membership and Structure
8-2.3(a) Between November 15th and December 15th of every even-numbered year, the Steering Committee shall appoint seven people to the Apportionment Tabulation Committee. One of the seven people must be a Steering Committee member, and no more than two of the seven people may be Steering Committee members. The Steering Committee’s appointments shall be published to the National Committee votes list as part of the Steering Committee minutes.
Appointment of Apportionment Committee: every two years http://gpus.org/rules-procedures/#08
8-2.3 Membership and Structure
8-2.3(d) Any appointment on the part of the Steering Committee to the Apportionment Tabulation Committee may be overturned by a two-thirds vote of the National Committee, upon National Committee approval of a proposal by a state party or caucus to that effect. Such a proposal must be sent to the Steering Committee within six weeks of the publishing of the minutes of the appointments made and shall have a two week discussion and one week vote.
November 14-20: Approval of Annual Budget
Fiscal Policy - Budget http://gpus.org/fiscal-policy/#06
6-2.2 The SC shall present its draft Annual Budget to the NC no later than the second Monday after the first Tuesday of November.
November 15-21: Election of Coordinated Campaign - Nominations Period Opening
Coordinated Campaign (annually): http://gp.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=243
The Coordinated Campaign Committee shall consist of 10 voting members Drawn from the affiliated state parties and caucuses. The National Committee shall elect 5 members of the CCC and replacements for recently opened vacancies with an on line election to be held each year. Nominations will be called for by the Secretary of the GPUS each year two weeks after Election Day. A two week nominating period shall be opened, followed by one week of discussion and an on line STV vote using the GPUS voting page and following the procedures and protocols the GPUS uses to elect the Steering Committee. The 5 people elected each year via the regular election shall serve two year terms while those elected or selected to fill vacancies will serve out the term of the member they are replacing. In between annual December elections for the CCC the GPUS Steering Committee shall appoint Greens to fill vacancies.
December 2022
November 29 - December 5: Election of Coordinated Campaign - Nominations Period Closed
Coordinated Campaign (annually): http://gp.org/cgi-bin/vote/propdetail?pid=243
The Coordinated Campaign Committee shall consist of 10 voting members Drawn from the affiliated state parties and caucuses. The National Committee shall elect 5 members of the CCC and replacements for recently opened vacancies with an on line election to be held each year. Nominations will be called for by the Secretary of the GPUS each year two weeks after Election Day. A two week nominating period shall be opened, followed by one week of discussion and an on line STV vote using the GPUS voting page and following the procedures and protocols the GPUS uses to elect the Steering Committee. The 5 people elected each year via the regular election shall serve two year terms while those elected or selected to fill vacancies will serve out the term of the member they are replacing. In between annual December elections for the CCC the GPUS Steering Committee shall appoint Greens to fill vacancies.
December x Election of Coordinated Campaign - Elections Held
Apportionment Approval: every two years http://gpus.org/rules-procedures/#08
8-3.3 No later than 100 days after the November General Election, the Apportionment Tabulation Committee shall determine the number of delegates allocated to each state party using the Delegate Apportionment Formula and forward a proposal to the National Committee for approval. The Apportionment Committee shall address any challenges to its proposal according to the process described in 8-2.2(e) before the proposal goes to a vote of the National Committee.
Appointment of Apportionment Committee: every two years http://gpus.org/rules-procedures/#08
8-2.3 Membership and Structure
8-2.3(d) Any appointment on the part of the Steering Committee to the Apportionment Tabulation Committee may be overturned by a two-thirds vote of the National Committee, upon National Committee approval of a proposal by a state party or caucus to that effect. Such a proposal must be sent to the Steering Committee within six weeks of the publishing of the minutes of the appointments made and shall have a two week discussion and one week vote.
Apportionment Approval: every two years http://gpus.org/rules-procedures/#08
8-3.3 No later than 100 days after the November General Election, the Apportionment Tabulation Committee shall determine the number of delegates allocated to each state party using the Delegate Apportionment Formula and forward a proposal to the National Committee for approval. The Apportionment Committee shall address any challenges to its proposal according to the process described in 8-2.2(e) before the proposal goes to a vote of the National Committee.
