Proposal #29: Change Order of Business to Conduct Elections Earlier

DRAFT This is a draft proposal which has not yet been voted on by the committee.

Proposed by Nick Sarwark.

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• Problem: Elections for LNC occur late in the convention business when many delegates have already left and there are potentially quorum problems.
• Solution: Move LNC elections earlier in the convention order of business.
• Benefits: More participation from more delegates in the election process.

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Convention Special Rules of Order of the Libertarian Party

RULE 1: ORDER OF BUSINESS

The standing order of business for a Regular Convention shall be as follows:

1. Call to order
2. Credentials Committee report
3. Adoption of agenda
4. Treasurer's report
5. Bylaws and Rules Committee report
   Election of Party Officers and at-large members of the National Committee
6. Platform Committee report
   Election of Judicial Committee
7. Nomination of Party candidates for President and Vice-President (in appropriate years)
8. Election of Party Officers and at-large members of the National Committee
   Bylaws and Rules Committee report
9. Election of Judicial Committee
   Platform Committee report
10. Resolutions
11. Other business

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