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'''Section II Duties and Responsibilities''' | '''Section II Duties and Responsibilities''' | ||
| − | The primary duties and responsibilities of GPCA Spokespersons shall be 2-1 | + | The primary duties and responsibilities of GPCA Spokespersons shall be 2-1 to 2-3 and the secondary shall be 2-4 to 2-7: |
| − | '''2-1''' Serve as ex-officio members of the Media Standing Committee and participate in the development of its media releases and communication with media outlets. | + | '''2-1''' Serve as ex-officio members of the Media Standing Committee and participate in the development of its media releases and communication with media outlets, including by developing quotes and ideas for content. |
'''2-2''' Reflect positions in accordance with the GPCA platform, GPCA positions on ballot measures and other official GPCA positions. | '''2-2''' Reflect positions in accordance with the GPCA platform, GPCA positions on ballot measures and other official GPCA positions. | ||
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'''2-7''' Write a public blog on the GPCA web site. | '''2-7''' Write a public blog on the GPCA web site. | ||
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'''Section III Qualifications''' | '''Section III Qualifications''' | ||
| − | + | The qualifications to be appointed spokesperson shall be | |
'''3-1''' Experienced working in and/or with the news media in some manner, either as a candidate and/or officeholder, staff member for a candidate and/or officeholder, spokesperson for another organization(s), has worked in public relations or has other sufficient background for this position. | '''3-1''' Experienced working in and/or with the news media in some manner, either as a candidate and/or officeholder, staff member for a candidate and/or officeholder, spokesperson for another organization(s), has worked in public relations or has other sufficient background for this position. | ||
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'''3-2''' Vetted by the Media Committee to see how they will respond to news media questions and inquiries, and if those responses are professional and effective. | '''3-2''' Vetted by the Media Committee to see how they will respond to news media questions and inquiries, and if those responses are professional and effective. | ||
| − | '''3-3''' Familiar with the GPCA platform, Ten Key Values | + | '''3-3''' Familiar with the GPCA platform, Ten Key Values and candidates and officeholders. |
'''3-4''' Active in the Green Party at the local and/or state and/or national level. | '''3-4''' Active in the Green Party at the local and/or state and/or national level. | ||
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'''Section IV Appointment''' | '''Section IV Appointment''' | ||
| − | '''4-1''' | + | '''4-1''' Appointments shall be made by a vote of the Media Standing Committee and the GPCA Press Secretary, and shall require 2/3 to appoint. |
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| + | '''4-2''' The Media Standing Committee shall strive for gender balance in its appointments, with a recognition that the exact number and balance of spokespersons may change over time. | ||
'''Section V Term''' | '''Section V Term''' | ||
Revision as of 18:49, 1 February 2011
Article I GPCA Media Committee Spokesperson Rules & Procedures
Section I Purpose
1-1 In order to carry out its Duties and Authority as described in GPCA Bylaws 7-7, the Media Standing Committee may appoint GPCA spokespeople who shall have the responsibilities defined herein.
Section II Duties and Responsibilities
The primary duties and responsibilities of GPCA Spokespersons shall be 2-1 to 2-3 and the secondary shall be 2-4 to 2-7:
2-1 Serve as ex-officio members of the Media Standing Committee and participate in the development of its media releases and communication with media outlets, including by developing quotes and ideas for content.
2-2 Reflect positions in accordance with the GPCA platform, GPCA positions on ballot measures and other official GPCA positions.
2-3 Available to accept press calls at any time day or evening when on call for media work.
2-4 Appear on television, radio and other media.
2-5 Appear at public events.
2-6 Write periodic opinion pieces and editorials.
2-7 Write a public blog on the GPCA web site.
Section III Qualifications
The qualifications to be appointed spokesperson shall be
3-1 Experienced working in and/or with the news media in some manner, either as a candidate and/or officeholder, staff member for a candidate and/or officeholder, spokesperson for another organization(s), has worked in public relations or has other sufficient background for this position.
3-2 Vetted by the Media Committee to see how they will respond to news media questions and inquiries, and if those responses are professional and effective.
3-3 Familiar with the GPCA platform, Ten Key Values and candidates and officeholders.
3-4 Active in the Green Party at the local and/or state and/or national level.
Section IV Appointment
4-1 Appointments shall be made by a vote of the Media Standing Committee and the GPCA Press Secretary, and shall require 2/3 to appoint.
4-2 The Media Standing Committee shall strive for gender balance in its appointments, with a recognition that the exact number and balance of spokespersons may change over time.
Section V Term
5-1 Spokespersons shall serve for two year terms. A term shall be considered terminated if the spokesperson resigns, is no longer a GPCA member, dies or becomes incapacitated to act, is a candidate or officeholder as specified in 5-2, or has their terms are ended as specified in 5-3.
5-2 If a spokesperson runs for public elected office, he/she shall not be considered a spokesperson once he/she either takes out nomination papers, pays an in lieu fee, forms a campaign committee or otherwise publicly declares for said office. A spokesperson may reassume their position if they do not qualify for the ballot, or if they qualify as a candidate, once the election has concluded and it is clear that they have not been elected. If they have been elected, they may not be a spokesperson while serving in public office. The same applies to persons appointed to elected public office. Green Party County Councils are not considered public elected office for the purposes herein.
5-3 The Media Committee may end a spokesperson's term before two years by a 3/5 vote, if it finds in written form, that a spokesperson is not carrying out the duties as described herein.
