Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy - 37TH CONVENTION CHAPEL HILL MAY 17 - 19, 2019 - League of Women Voters NC
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Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. 37TH CONVENTION CHAPEL HILL MAY 17 – 19, 2019 #LWVNC19 LWVNorthCarolina @LWVNCarolina
Table of Contents
2017 Convention Agenda & Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Member Leagues Attending Convention 2017 Allotted Delegates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Proposed Convention Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Parliamentary Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Bylaws: Proposed Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
LWVN Treasurer’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
LWVNC Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Proposed Slate of Officers and Directors & Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Biographical Information on Proposed Slate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Proposed Program and Issues for Emphasis for 2019-2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
League Action Teams Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Public Policy Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Local League Successes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
League Action Teams Accomplishments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Making Democracy Work Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Guest Speakers’ Biographical Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Vision: We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the
knowledge, and the confidence to participate. We believe in the power of women to create a
more perfect democracy.
Mission: The League of Women Voters of the United States encourages the informed and
active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy
issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The League is proud to be
nonpartisan, neither supporting nor opposing candidates or political parties at any level of
government, but always working on vital issues of concern to members and the public.
This workbook was compiled and edited by Louise Romanow.
League of Women Voters of NC 37th Biennial Convention, Chapel Hill, NC
Friday, May 17 - Sunday, May 19, 2019
Locations: Sheraton Chapel Hill, One Europa Drive; UNC School of Government, 400 South Road (SoG)
Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.
Agenda & Program
Friday, May 17 Location
12:30p – 1:30p Registration, Check in; voting delegates pick up credentials SoG
1:30p – 1:35p Welcome Karen Bean, LWVNC Co-President SoG 2601
1:35 – 2:00p Good Government in North Carolina Michael R. Smith, Dean, UNC School of Government SoG 2601
2:00p – 3:45p Navigating the Legislative Process and Mock Legislative Session SoG 2601
Norma R. Houston, J.D., and Greg Allison, Trey Allen, Frayda Bluestein, UNC SoG faculty
4:30p – 5:15p Optional Activities (Sign-up required. Sponsored by the LWVODC Host Committee)
UNC-CH campus self-guided tour; Ackland Art Museum guided tour
5:30p – 8:30p Taste of ODC (Signup required. Sponsored by LWVODC Host Committee) Meet at selected restaurant
9:00p – 9:45p Caucus: United Nations Commission on the Status of Women Sheraton Paris I
Organizer: Sheila Denn, LWV Wake
9:00p – 9:45p Caucus: Communications within Leagues Organizer: Vickie White Lawrence, LWVPT Sheraton Paris II
9:00p – 10:30p Caucus: Resilience movie and discussion Organizer: Yevonne Brannon, Sheraton Coaches
Public Schools First
Saturday, May 18
Breakfast on your own (included in room rate)
7:30a – 12:00p Registration SoG
8:30a – 10:30a Plenary Session 1 SoG 2601
Call to Order Janet Hoy, LWVNC Co-President
Welcome from LWVODC Krishna Mondal, President
Welcome to Chapel Hill Senator Valerie Foushee
Credentials Committee Report Jana Albritton, LWVNC Secretary
Adoption of Rules of Convention & Order of Business Jana Albritton, LWVNC Secretary
LWVNC Board Report Janet Hoy, LWVNC Co-President
Presentation of Bylaws Changes Beth Springston, LWVNC Director
Presentation of Treasurer’s Report Joan Ontjes, LWVNC Treasurer
Presentation of Proposed Budget Janet Hoy and Joan Ontjes, for Kathleen Balogh,
Chair of Budget Committee
Nominating Committee Report Judith Katz, LWVNC Director
Presentation of Proposed Program Janet Hoy, LWVNC Co-President, and
Jennifer Bremer, LWVNC Director
Announcements 100th anniversary update Mary Klenz
LWVUS nominating Brenda Rogers
10:30a – 10:45a Break
10:45a – 11:30a General Session 1: Voting rights challenges and status of LWVNC litigation SoG 2601
Allison Riggs, J.D., Southern Coalition for Social Justice
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League of Women Voters of NC 37th Biennial Convention, Chapel Hill, NC
Agenda & Program (continued)
11:30a – 12:15p General Session 2: Membership: The Heart of the League SoG 2601
Vicki Gerig, Pauline Houlden, and Judee Lonnee, LWV Wake
12:15p – 1:00p Lunch Buffet SoG Dining Room
1:00p – 1:45p General Session 3: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion SoG 2601
Brenda Scherrer, LWV Henderson County
Carolyn Jefferson-Jenkins, former LWVUS president
Jo Nicholas, LWVNC Director and MLD Coordinator
1:45p – 2:30p General Session 4: NC Complete Count Commission SoG 2601
Bob Coats, Governor’s Census Liaison
2:30 – 2:45p Break
2:45p – 4:00p General Session 5: Organizing for Impact: How can the League be more effective SoG 2601
In achieving its redistricting and other policy goals?
Jennifer Bremer, LWVNC
Craig Merrill, Dare
Kim Moore, ODC and Paul McAllister
4:00p – 4:45p Concurrent Session: ERA Sherry MacQueen, LWV Wake SoG Classroom 2401
Judy Lotas, LWV Dare
Concurrent Session: LWV Local Presidents and Coaches’ Resource Presentation SoG Classroom 2402
(includes tips for developing Leagues)
4:45p – 5:30p Caucus: Organizing for Impact: How can the League be more effective in SoG Classroom 2402
achieving its statewide policy goals?
Organizers: Jennifer Bremer, LWVNC; Craig Merrill, Dare; Kim Moore, ODC
4:45p – 5:30p Caucus: 100th Anniversary Organizer: Mary Klenz, LWVCM SoG Classroom 2401
6:15p Reception (cash bar) & Wares Exhibit Sheraton Venetian Foyer
7:00p Banquet Sheraton Venetian
LWVNC Awards & Shout Out Jo Nicholas, LWVNC Director
Keynote Speech: The Power of Women Virginia Kase, CEO of LWVUS
post-banquet Caucus: Line in the Street movie and discussion Sheraton Coaches
Organizer: Jennifer Bremer, LWVNC Director
Sunday, May 19
Breakfast on your own
7:30a – 8:15a Coffee with Virginia Kase for current and upcoming League presidents Sheraton Coaches
7:30a – 8:15a Caucus session(s) if needed Sheraton Venetian & Sheraton Coaches
8:30a – 10:30a Plenary 2 Sheraton Venetian
Call to Order Janet Hoy, LWVNC Co-President
Credentials Committee Report Jana Albritton, LWVNC Secretary
Adoption of Bylaws Changes Janet Hoy, LWVNC Co-President
Adoption of Proposed Budget Janet Hoy, LWVNC Co-President
Adoption of Proposed Program Janet Hoy, LWVNC Co-President
Election of Officers and Board, Introduction of LWVNC Incoming Board
Recognition of LWVNC Outgoing Board Janet Hoy, LWVNC Co-President
New Board Vision and Future Plans Janet Hoy, LWVNC Co-President
Announcement of 2021 LWVNC Convention location Jo Nicholas, Incoming LWVNC President
10:45a – 11:00a Directions to the Board Sheraton Venetian
Adjourn
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NC Local League Membership Counts as of 1/ 31/ 2019 per LWVUS DB
& 2019 Convention Allotted Delegates
DELEGATES DELEGATES
COUNT OF
LEAGUE NAME (President plus 1 (More than 35 mem- TOTAL DELEGATES
LEAGUE ID
member delegate) bers; 1 for every 15)
ASHEVILLE-BUNCOMBE 129 2 6 8
CARTERET COUNTY 52 2 1 3
CATAWBA VALLEY 15 2 0 2
CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG 187 2 10 12
DARE COUNTY 87 2 3 5
GRANVILLE COUNTY 18 2 0 2
HENDERSON COUNTY 112 2 5 7
LOWER CAPE FEAR 107 2 4 6
MADISON MAL 15 2 0 2
MID-SANDHILLS MAL 15 2 0 2
MOORE COUNTY 118 2 5 7
NORTHEAST NC 53 2 1 3
ORANGE, DURHAM, and
244 2 13 15
CHATHAM COUNTIES
PIEDMONT TRIAD 298 2 17 19
TWIN COUNTIES 26 2 0 2
UNION COUNTY 18 2 0 2
WAKE COUNTY 293 2 17 19
WAYNE COUNTY 8 2 0 2
LWVNC at Large 9 0 0 0
LWVNC BOARD 10 10
TOTAL LL & NC members 1814 128
Rules for determining the number of delegates are found in the LWVNC Bylaws: Article IX Convention; Section
9.02: Composition; Section 9.04: Representation.
The members of the LWVUS who are organized into recognized local Leagues of MAL units in the state of North
Carolina shall be entitled to voting representation at the Convention as follows:
a. The president or alternate of each local League or MAL unit with a minimum of 7 members shall be
entitled to one vote.
b. Each local League shall be entitled to one delegate in addition to the president or alternate chosen by the
local League in the event the president is unable to attend.
c. Local Leagues with more than thirty-five voting members shall be entitled to one delegate for each
additional fifteen members belonging to said local League. The record in the state League office of paid
voting members as of January 1 of said year shall determine the official membership count for this
purpose.
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Proposed Convention Rules
A motion to adopt these Rules will be made shortly after the Convention opens. Amendments, which may be offered
at this time, will require a majority vote. The Rules as a whole (either amended or as given below) require a two-thirds
vote for adoption.
1. Admission to Convention shall be limited to persons displaying official badges that must be worn at all meetings
of the Convention.
2. Voting members, observers and visitors shall sit in areas so designated. Although they may enter the convention
hall after the convention has started, they shall not be seated during an address.
3. Only accredited delegates from local Leagues and MAL Units and members of the State Board may vote.
4. Only voting members, observers from MAL units and those authorized by the Chair or the Convention, may
address the Convention. During debate on a motion, no person may speak more than once on that question until
all others who wish to speak have done so. After the original presentation, debate shall be limited to three
minutes for each speaker.
5. Each speaker shall announce her/his name and League when addressing the Convention.
6. Main motions or amendments of substantial length must be in writing on forms available from the ushers.
Motions shall be identified by the number appearing on the motion form. One copy shall be sent to the projector
operator, one copy to the secretary on the podium, and one copy retained.
7. All announcements must be related to the business of the Convention or the welfare of the members. Such
announcements shall be made by a member of the State Board designated by the President.
8. Cell phones and pagers are to be turned off or in silent mode during all sessions.
9. The procedure for Program adoption shall be:
a. The proposed Program shall be presented and moved for adoption by a State Board member during the First
Plenary Session, Saturday morning. Questions for clarification and debate will be allowed at this time. Further
action will be postponed until the time for adoption of the program is set in the Order of Business.
b. Motions for consideration of non-recommended items may be made following the presentation of
recommended Program provided the item was submitted to the state Board as described by LWVNC State
Bylaws.
The presentation of such motions shall be limited to five minutes, and a vote shall be taken immediately
thereafter. No questions for clarification will be entertained, and there shall be no debate at this time. A majority
vote will place a non-recommended issue before the Convention for consideration. A delegate may request that
the State Board give its reasons for not recommending the item. This statement shall be limited to three minutes.
c. Proposed Program items in the order presented to the Convention, and then non-recommended items in the
order voted for consideration, will be taken up individually for debate and action at the meetings provided in the
Order of Business. Announcements of the results shall be made after each Program vote.
NOTE: A majority vote is required for adoption of recommended Program, while a two- thirds vote is required for
adoption of non-recommended items.
10. When a vote is in process, the doors to the Convention hall shall be closed and no one may enter or leave.
11. All motions proposing legislative or administrative action on League Program shall be referred to and considered
by the Action Motions Committee prior to their introduction. The Committee shall be appointed by the presiding
officer at the first meeting on Saturday, and action motions must be referred to the committee prior to the
opening of the Sunday morning meeting. The Committee shall act upon such motions as soon as practicable and
shall advise the sponsors promptly of its decisions. If a sponsor elects to introduce a motion on which the
Committee has reported unfavorably, it shall be in order for the Committee to explain to the Convention its
reasons for disapproving the motion.
12. In the event there are nominations for Officers and Directors from the floor on Saturday, delegates shall vote by
paper ballot on Sunday morning. For such nominations the nominee's consent to serve must have been obtained
beforehand. If there are no nominations from the floor, a voice vote for the proposed slate will be taken on
Sunday.
13. These rules may be amended, rescinded, or suspended by a two-thirds vote of the voting members present and
voting.
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Parliamentary Procedure
(From LWV-NC Convention 1999 Workbook and LWV-US Convention 2000 Workbook)
All convention business is accomplished by making, This motion can be used to delay action to a more
debating and acting upon motions. Once a topic has opportune time when new information is available or
been introduced by a main motion, seconded and other decisions have been made. The motion should
stated by the chair, it is normally before the delegate include the place on the agenda when the action is to
body for action. However, at League conventions, be resumed.
some business is introduced at one meeting, with “I move to postpone consideration of this motion until
action to continue at a later time. This enables Tuesday morning, after the speaker.”
communication and caucuses to take place among To Limit or Extend Debate
delegates before final decisions are made. Program (not debatable, two-thirds vote)
and budget are examples of such League business. This motion is used when debate needs to be limited
While a main motion is pending on the floor, several as to time or number who wish to be heard, or
subsidiary and incidental motions can be made that extended in time, etc.
must be decided before the main motion is acted “I move that debate...
upon. This means each succeeding motion can be ...be limited to one minute per speaker.
made, if in order, while prior motions are pending. A ...be limited to five speakers pro and five speakers
few such motions are discussed below. con.
To Amend ...be extended to ten more speakers, one minute
(debatable, majority vote) each.”
A motion can be amended by inserting or adding, by To Close Debate
striking out, or by striking out and inserting. (not debatable, two-thirds vote)
Amendments must be germane – that is, related to When debate does not seem to be adding anything to
the subject of the motion. A negative cannot be what already has been said, debate may be closed by
inserted to accomplish what can be done by voting "moving the previous question". If several motions
against a motion. are pending, such as amendments, a motion to close
“Madam president, I move to amend the motion by debate on just the immediately pending question or
adding the words...” "all pending questions" may be made. If the motion
“I move to amend the motion by striking out the carries, a vote is taken immediately on the question
words...” or questions included in the motion to close debate.
A motion can be amended several times, but each “I move the previous question.”
amendment must be considered individually and “I move all pending questions.”
imposed of before proceeding to the next. “I call the question.”
An amendment can itself be amended once. To Lay on the Table
Substantial changes in wording should be done (not debatable, majority vote)
through amendment by substitution. This motion delays consideration of a matter because
“I move to substitute the words... for the words...” something else of an urgent nature interrupts.
Amendments of any length should be in writing. Although not debatable, a brief explanation of
reasons may be given before making the motion.
Once all amendments have been acted upon, a vote is
taken on the motion "as amended" or as originally A motion laid on the table comes back to the
made if no amendment has been adopted. convention for action by use of the motion "to take
from the table".
To Refer
(debatable, majority vote) To Call the Question
This motion is appropriate if more information or To call for a vote on the motion.
extensive rewording is necessary and could best be “I call the question.”
accomplished by a few delegates. MISCELLANEOUS MOTIONS
“I move to refer this matter to a committee of three The following motions have no rank and are usually
appointed by the chair to report back to the incidental to the business pending or to convention
convention by tomorrow morning.” operations. Some may interrupt other business. There
To Postpone Definitely is no debate or vote, and motions are usually ruled by
(debatable, majority vote) the chair.
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Parliamentary Procedure (continued)
(From LWV-NC Convention 1999 Workbook and LWV-US Convention 2000 Workbook)
Appeal from the Decision of the Chair original motion is again before the delegate body as
(Usually debatable, majority vote) though a decision had not been reached. A vote can
Any ruling of the chair can be submitted to the only be considered once. APPROVED BYLAW
delegate body for final determination by this motion, AMENDMENTS MAY NOT BE RECONSIDERED.
which requires a second. The appeal must be made RED CARD MOTIONS
immediately after the contested ruling and is usually Red card motions take precedence in acknowledgment
debatable. A majority vote decides. A tie vote sustains by the Chair. The delegate signals the Chair with a red
the chair's ruling. card and is recognized promptly. There is no debate or
“I appeal the decision of the chair.” vote, and motions are usually ruled upon by the chair.
Division of the Assembly The motions may be made only for the following
This requires a standing vote if the voice vote seems purposes:
inconclusive. A single delegate "calls for a division" and Point of Information
does not need to use a microphone, but must be This motion is used to seek urgent information
heard. necessary before decisions can be made.
“I call for a division.” “Point of Information, please. How much money is in
Motion to Count the Votes this budget for...?”
(Majority vote) Point of Order
If a counted vote seems necessary, the delegate This motion is used when the Convention Rules or
makes such a motion, which requires a second and a proper procedures are not being followed.
majority vote, to have the vote retaken by use of vote “Point of Order, please. I consider this motion out of
cards (green for Yes, red for No). order because we have not voted on the amendment.”
“I move that the vote on this question be counted.”
Parliamentary Inquiry
To Reconsider a Vote This motion is used to ask for direction or procedure to
(Usually debatable, majority vote) accomplish a parliamentary maneuver.
This motion can be made only by a delegate who “Parliamentary Inquiry, please. Madam President, is it
voted on the prevailing side and on the same or next in order to amend this motion?”
day as the vote it proposes to reconsider. The motion
can be moved within the time limits, although the vote Question of Privilege
on the motion may be delayed until a more This motion relates to the comfort of the delegates or
appropriate time if other business is pending. This the operation of the assembly.
motion is usually debatable and requires a majority “Question of privilege, please. With so many delegates
vote. If the motion to reconsider is adopted, the talking among themselves, we cannot hear the
debate.”
Convention 2017
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PROPOSED CHANGES IN LWVNC AND CEF ORGANIZATIONS
AT 2019 CONVENTION
CURRENT STRUCTURE
LWVNC - the 501(c)(4) CEF - the 501(c)(3)
Currently the membership elects Currently the LWVNC Board is also
the Board, approves the budget, this Board, approves expenditures for
approves any bylaws changes, educational activities, and reports on
approves the program and attends activities to the LWVNC membership.
Convention & Council.
PROPOSED NEW STRUCTURE
LWVNC Advocacy - the 501(c)(4) LWVNC - the 501(c)(3)
In future, the LWVNC Board will be In future, the membership will elect
part of this Board, approve the Board, approve the budget,
expenditures for lobbying activities, approve any by-laws changes,
and report on activities to the approve the program and attend
LWVNC membership. Convention & Council.
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LWVNC Bylaws Proposed Revisions
Presented by Beth Springston, LWVNC
Background – Six years ago, several state leagues (Wisconsin and Minnesota) determined there was
no legal reason why they couldn’t be a 501(c)(3) tax deductible organization, rather than being a 501
(c)(4) organization with an Education Fund that held the 501(c)(3) contributions. The LWVUS is not
recommending that all leagues convert, but they are providing support for any that wish to.
Currently, well over 120 have converted, with a few transferring all their activity to their 501(c)(3) and
keeping their 501(c)(4) for any lobbying effort.
Significant Differences - There are three significant differences between 501(c)(4) and 501(c)(3):
1. A 501(c)(4) organization can support or oppose candidates for elected office and
political parties, while a 501(c)(3) organization cannot. However, this difference is
irrelevant for League organizations, as our own internal LWV rules prohibit this kind of
political activity irrespective of tax classification.
2. There is generally no limit on the lobbying activities of a 501(c)(4) organization,
whereas a 501(c)(3) organization’s lobbying activities cannot constitute a “substantial
part” of its overall activities. These activities can be defined by the money spent, not
the volunteer time.
3. Contributions and member dues are deductible for donors and members of a 501(c)
(3) organization, unless (a) the funds are specifically designated by the donor or
member to fund a lobbying expenditure, or (b) to the extent the member or donor
receive something of value in exchange for the dues or contribution. Contributions
and dues for 501(c)(4) organizations are not deductible for donors and members.
Rationale for Change
The LWVNC Board discussed the advantages of structure change and voted this year to have our main
activities paid through the Citizen Education Fund (CEF). The primary reason is that it is easier to
raise tax deductible money and obtain grants. We did not want to merge the two organizations
because of the lobbying effort we expected to undertake for both the Redistricting and ERA work.
Both efforts will require funds that will be considered “substantial” by IRS rules and must be paid by
the 501(c)(4). Experimentation with different approaches resulted in inefficiency and confusion for
the League, our members, and our donors. Upon discussion and further consultation with LWVUS, we
determined that the best procedure is to redo the bylaws of each organization, and legally rename
each organization.
Process at Convention
- Approve a motion to change the name of LWVNC to LWVNC Advocacy - the 501(c)(4)
- Approve a motion to change the old LWVNC bylaws to the new LWVNC Advocacy bylaws - the 501(c)
(4)
- Approve a motion to accept the bylaws for the new LWVNC – the 501(c)(3)
The following pages show the two new sets of bylaws. Those for the new LWVNC are similar
to the previous LWVNC, with the addition of required 501(c)(3) clauses and several
recommended changes that are shown in red.
#LWVNC19 LWVNC.org 8Proposed BYLAWS of the
League of Women Voters of North Carolina Advocacy
ARTICLE I NAME
The name of this organization shall be the League of Women Voters of North Carolina Advocacy (the “LWVNCA”).
ARTICLE II PURPOSE AND POLICY
2.01 Purpose
The purpose of the LWVNCA shall be to influence public policy for proposed or current legislation related to positions
adopted by LWVNC or LWVUS.
2.02 Policy
The LWVNCA shall not support nor oppose any political party or candidates.
ARTICLE III OFFICES AND REGISTERED AGENT
3.01 Office
The office and location of the LWVNCA shall be in such a place in North Carolina as may be designated from time to
time by the Board of Directors.
3.02 Agent
The LWVNCA shall maintain continuously within North Carolina a registered agent, which agent shall be designated
by the Board of Directors.
3.03 Changes
Any change in the office or registered agent of the LWVNCA shall be accomplished in compliance with North Carolina
statutes and as provided in these bylaws.
ARTICLE IV MEMBERSHIP
The LWVNCA is a membership corporation. The League of Women Voters of North Carolina (LWVNC), a North
Carolina 501(c)(3) corporation, is the sole and only member of the LWVNCA. No other individual or organization is
eligible for membership. The LWVNCA shall submit an annual report of its finances and activities to LWVNC, and
shall furnish LWVNC such other reports as it may direct.
ARTICLE V BOARD OF DIRECTORS
5.01 General Powers and Duties
The affairs of the LWVNCA shall be managed in their sole discretion, subject to the Articles of Incorporation and these
bylaws, by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall exercise the authority and powers of the LWVNCA,
set its objectives and policies in accordance with its Articles of Incorporation and these bylaws, adopt such rules for
the management of the LWVNCA as they from time to time deem proper and necessary to carry out the purposes of
the LWVNCA, adopt a budget, and attend generally to its government and finances.
5.02 Composition of the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors shall include the members of the Board of Directors of the League of Women Voters of North
Carolina (LWVNC) and may include other members selected by them.
5.03 Meetings of the Board of Directors
A. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held at least four times each year. There shall be a
minimum of two meetings in person annually. Special meetings shall be called at the discretion of the
President or at the request of one-third of the directors in office.
B. The time, place and manner of all meetings of the Board of Directors shall be designated by the president.
C. At least ten days’ notice shall be given to each director of a regular meeting of the Board of Directors. A
special meeting of the Board of Directors may be held upon notice of at least five days.
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League of Women Voters of North Carolina Advocacy
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D. Except as otherwise provided by law, the Articles of Incorporation or these bylaws, all matters before the
Board of Directors shall be decided by a majority vote of the directors present at a meeting at which a
quorum exists.
E. A director who is present at a meeting of the Board of Directors at which action on a corporate matter is
taken shall be presumed to have assented to the action taken unless their dissent shall be entered in the
minutes of the meeting, or unless they shall file their written dissent to such action with the secretary of the
meeting before the adjournment thereof or shall forward such dissent by registered mail to the Secretary
immediately after adjournment of the meeting If dissent is not noted when the minutes are circulated or
approved, the dissenting director(s) may direct its inclusion.
F. Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors may be taken without
a meeting if the text of the resolution or matter agreed upon is sent either in writing or electronically to all
the Directors in office and all the Directors in office consent to such action either in writing or electronically,
setting for the action taken. Such consent shall have the same force and effect as a vote of the Board of
Directors at a meeting and may be described as such in any document executed by the corporation.
5.04 Quorum and Voting
Any or all directors may participate in a meeting of the Board of Directors, or a committee of the Board of Directors,
by means of conference telephone or by any means of communication by which all persons participating in the
meeting are able to hear or communicate electronically with one another, and such participation shall constitute
presence in person at the meeting. A majority of the directors constitutes a quorum at any regular or special
meeting. Each director shall have one vote and a majority of all the votes cast at a meeting at which a quorum is
present is sufficient to approve any matter that properly comes before the meeting.
ARTICLE VI OFFICERS
6.01 Enumeration of Officers
The officers of the LWVNCA may be the same as the officers of LWVNC. In this Article and subsequent Articles, the
term president may refer to co-presidents and the term vice president may refer to any number of vice presidents as
elected by LWVNC.
6.02 Duties of the LWVNCA
The duties and powers of the officers of the LWVNCA shall be as provided in these bylaws or (except to the extent
they are inconsistent with these bylaws or with any provision made pursuant hereto) shall be those customarily
exercised by corporate officers holding such offices.
6.03 The President and Vice President
The president shall be the chief executive officer of the LWVNCA and shall preside at all meetings of the Board of
Directors. The vice president will fulfill the duties and exercise the powers of the president in her or his absence. In
the case of co-presidents, they shall decide among themselves who will perform the duty when only one person is
required.
6.04 The Secretary and Treasurer
A. The secretary shall be responsible for keeping an accurate record of the proceedings of all meetings of the
Board of Directors, and such other actions of the corporation as the Board of Directors shall direct. The
secretary shall give or cause to be given all notices in accordance with these bylaws or as required by law
and, in general, perform all duties customary to the office of secretary.
B. The treasurer shall have the custody of and be responsible for all corporate funds and securities and shall
keep full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements in the books of the LWVNCA. The treasurer
shall deposit or cause to be deposited all monies or other valuable effects in the name of the LWVNCA in
such depositories as shall be selected by the Board of Directors.
C. The treasurer shall disburse the funds of the LWVNCA as may be ordered by the Board of Directors or its
delegate, taking proper vouchers for such disbursements, and shall render an account of all their
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transactions as treasurer and of the financial condition of the LWVNCA to the Board of Directors at its
regular meeting.
ARTICLE VII COMMITTEES
7.01 Executive Committee
By a majority vote of the directors in office, the Board of Directors may designate an executive committee consisting
of the president, who shall be chairman of the executive committee, and the officers of the LWVNCA. The Board of
Directors may designate one or more of the Directors as alternate members of the Executive Committee, who may
replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of the Committee upon the request of the President.
Except as otherwise required by these bylaws, the Executive Committee shall have such authority as the Board of
Directors shall grant to it for the management of the LWVNCA. The Executive Committee shall keep regular minutes
of its proceedings and shall report the same to the Board of Directors at its next meeting. Vacancies in the Executive
Committee shall be filled by the Board of Directors at a regular or special meeting.
7.02 Other Committees
The Board of Directors may create other committee(s) consisting of directors or other persons which committee(s)
shall have such authority as the Board of Directors may, by law, direct.
ARTICLE VIII INDEMNIFICATION
The LWVNCA shall indemnify any director or officer or former director or officer of the LWVNCA against expenses
actually and necessarily incurred by them in connection with the defense of any action, suit or proceeding in which
they are made a party by reason of being or having been such a director or officer, except in relation to matters as to
which she or he shall be adjudged in such action, suit or proceeding to be liable for negligence or misconduct in the
performance of a duty. The indemnification provided by this Article shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights
to which such director or officer may be entitled under any bylaw, agreement, or vote of the Board of Directors. No
payment shall be made under this Article if such payment would result in any liability for tax under chapter 42 of the
Code.
ARTICLE IX FINANCES
9.01 Restrictions on Use of Income
No part of the net income of the LWVNCA shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable or paid to, its directors,
officers or other private persons, except that the LWVNCA shall be authorized to pay reasonable compensation for
services rendered, to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purpose set forth in Article II, and to
reimburse any Director for their actual and reasonable expenses incurred in connection with the administration of
the affairs of the LWVNCA.
9.02 Execution of Agreements
The president and such other officers as may be authorized by the Board of Directors may enter into and execute on
behalf of the LWVNCA contracts, leases, debt obligations and all other forums of agreements or instruments
permitted by law, the Articles of Incorporation and these bylaws, except where such documents are required by law
to be otherwise signed and executed, or where the signing and execution thereof shall be exclusively delegated to
some other Officer or agent of the LWVNCA.
9.03 Checks
All checks, drafts or other orders for the payment of money shall be signed by such officer or director of such other
person or persons as the Board of Directors may from time to time delegate.
9.04 Fiscal Year and Review of the Books
The fiscal year of the LWVNCA shall be the same as the fiscal year of LWVNC. The financial transactions of the
LWVNCA shall be reviewed by a committee appointed under the provisions of Article VII, 7.02, when a new treasurer
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takes office, and no less frequently than biennially, or as directed by the Board of Directors, and a report of the
review shall be made to the Board of Directors at its next meeting or within thirty days, whichever comes later.
ARTICLE X DISSOLUTION
In the event of a dissolution of the LWVNCA for any cause, the LWVNCA shall, after the board has paid or made
provisions for the payment of all its liabilities, pay to LWVNC all monies and securities which may at the time be
owned by or under the absolute control of LWVNCA. All other property, whether real, personal or mixed, which at
the time may be owned by or under the control of the LWVNCA, shall be disposed of by the board of the LWVNCA.
ARTICLE XI AMENDMENTS
11.01 Amendment of Bylaws
These bylaws may be altered, amended or repealed, or new bylaws may be adopted, at any meeting of the Board of
Directors, by a two-thirds vote of the voting members present, if at least ten days’ written notice is given of the
intention to take such action at such meeting, and subject to approval by the Board of Directors of LWVNC.
11.02 Amendment of Articles of Incorporation
The Articles of Incorporation may be altered or amended, or new Articles of Incorporation may be adopted, at any
meeting of the Board of Directors, by a two-thirds vote of the voting members present, if at least ten days’ written
notice is given of the intention to take such action at such meeting, and subject to approval by the Board of
Directors of LWVNC.
ARTICLE XII ADOPTION
The bylaws above were adopted as amended by two-thirds of the members at the LWVNC Convention on May 19,
2019.
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ARTICLE I NAME
The name of this organization shall be the League of Women Voters of North Carolina, Inc. (LWVNC). [hereinafter
referred to as LWVNC in these bylaws]. This state League is an integral part of the League of Women Voters of the
United States, [hereinafter referred to in these bylaws as LWVUS].
ARTICLE II PURPOSE AND POLICY
2.01 Purpose
The purpose of LWVNC shall be to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation in
government. The LWVNC encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase
understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
LWVNC, which is organized under the North Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act, shall operate exclusively for
charitable and educational purposes and in a manner consistent with Chapter 55A of the General Statutes of North
Carolina and Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax
code. Notwithstanding any other provision of these Articles, LWVNC shall not carry on any other activities not
permitted to be carried on by a corporation exempt from Federal Income Tax under such provisions of the Internal
Revenue Code. No substantial part of the activities of LWVNC shall be the carrying on of propaganda or otherwise
attempting to influence legislation.
2.02 Policy
LWVNC shall not support nor oppose any political party or candidates.
ARTICLE III OFFICES AND REGISTERED AGENT
3.01 Office
The office and location of LWVNC shall be in such a place in North Carolina as may be designated from time to time by
the Board of Directors.
3.02 Agent
LWVNC shall maintain continuously within North Carolina a registered agent, which agent shall be designated by the
Board of Directors.
3.03 Changes
Any change in the office or registered agent of LWVNC shall be accomplished in compliance with North Carolina
statutes and as provided in these bylaws.
ARTICLE IV MEMBERSHIP
4.01 Eligibility
Any person who subscribes to the purpose and policy of LWVNC shall be eligible for membership.
4.02 Types of Membership
a. Voting Members are
1. those persons at least sixteen years of age who are enrolled in recognized local Leagues, members-at
-large (MAL) units of LWVNC or enrolled as state members-at-large and
2. those who have been members of LWV for 50 years or more shall be life members excused from the
payment of dues.
b. Associate Members are all other members who are enrolled in recognized local Leagues or the LWVNC.
ARTICLE V OFFICERS
5.01 Enumeration and Election of Officers
The officers of the LWVNC shall be a president or co-presidents who may choose to serve staggered terms, or a
management team, a 1st vice president, a 2nd vice president, a secretary and a treasurer; each one may vote on issues.
They shall be elected by the Convention and shall hold office until the conclusion of the next regular biennial
Convention or until their successors have been qualified and elected.
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5.02 President
The term president shall refer to the president, a co-president or any member of the management team as
appropriate to the circumstances. The president or member of the management team (hereinafter referred to as the
president) shall preside at all meetings of the organization or of the board of directors (hereinafter referred to as the
board) and represent the organization to the public at an assembly, unless the president designates another person
to preside. The president may, in the absence or disability of the treasurer, sign or endorse checks, drafts and notes.
The president shall be, ex officio, a member of all committees, except the nominating committee, and shall have such
usual powers of supervision and management as may pertain to the office of the president and perform such other
duties as may be designated by the board.
5.03 1st Vice President
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The 1 vice president shall, in the event of absence, resignation, disability, or death of the president assume all the
powers and perform all the duties of the president. In the event that the 1st vice president is unable to serve in this
capacity, the board shall elect one of its LWVNC members to fill the vacancy. After one year, the 1st vice president
may ascend to the co-presidency using the staggered co-president method and serve as co-president.
5.04 2nd Vice President
The 2 vice president, shall, in the event of absence, resignation, disability, or death of the 1st vice president, assume
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all the powers and perform all the duties of that office. In the event the 2nd vice president is unable to serve in this
capacity, the board shall elect one of its LWVNC members to fill the vacancy. The 2nd vice president shall perform
such duties as the president and board may designate.
5.05 Secretary
The secretary shall keep minutes of Convention, Council and of meetings of the board. The secretary shall notify all
officers and directors of their election and shall sign, with the president, all contracts and other instruments when so
authorized by the board and shall perform such other functions as may be incident to the office.
5.06 Treasurer
The treasurer, or a duly appointed assistant, shall collect and receive all monies, deposit them in a bank or banks
designated by the board and disburse the same upon order of the board. The treasurer shall present periodic
statements to the board at its regular meetings and an annual report to the Convention or Council. The books of the
treasurer shall be reviewed by the board prior to the meeting of Convention or Council, and a financial review by an
independent outside source shall be performed annually after the end of the fiscal year.
ARTICLE VI BOARD OF DIRECTORS
6.01 Number / Manner of Selection / Term of Office
The board shall consist of the officers of the LWVNC, a minimum of three elected directors and appointed directors
the number of which is not to exceed the number of elected directors. The Convention shall elect the directors, and
they shall serve until the conclusion of the next regular biennial Convention or until their successors have been
elected and qualified. The elected board members shall appoint such additional directors, not exceeding the number
of elected directors, as they deem necessary to carry on the work of the League. The terms of office of the appointed
directors shall be for one year.
6.02 Qualifications
No person shall be elected or appointed or shall continue to serve as an officer or director of this corporation unless
this person is a voting member of the LWVNC.
6.03 Vacancies
Any vacancy occurring on the board of directors or of an officer by reason of resignation, death or disqualification
may be filled prior to the next Convention by a majority vote of the remaining members of the board. An officer or
director elected to fill a vacancy shall serve for the unexpired term of office and shall be considered an elected
member.
Any board member absent from three consecutive meetings without notifying the board president or secretary in
advance of the meeting may be asked to resign from the board.
6.04 Powers and Duties
The board of directors shall have full charge of the property and business of the corporation with full power and
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authority to manage and conduct the same, subject to the instructions of the Convention. The board shall plan and
direct the work necessary to carry out the Program on selected governmental issues as adopted by the Convention. It
shall accept responsibility delegated to it by the board of the LWVUS for the organization and development of local
Leagues, for the carrying out of Program, and for promotion in the local Leagues of finance programs requisite to
further the work of the League as a whole, including adequate state and national budgets. The board shall create and
designate such special committees as it may deem necessary.
6.05 Regular Meetings
The board shall have at least four regular meetings annually. The president shall send notice of all regular meetings to
each member of the board at least one week before any such meeting, giving the time and the place of the meeting.
Action taken at regular board meetings at which a quorum is present cannot be invalidated because of failure of a
member or members of the board to receive any notice properly sent or because of any irregularity in any notice
actually received. LWV members, as observers, without voting privilege, may attend all meetings.
6.06 Special Meetings
The president may call special meetings of the board, and shall call a special meeting upon written request of a simple
majority of the board. Members of the board shall be notified of the time and place of special meetings by letter, fax
or e-mail sent at least six days prior to such meetings. However, during a Convention the president may, or upon the
request of a simple majority of the board, call a special meeting of the board by handing the members of the board a
written notice of the time and place of said meeting.
6.07 Quorum
A simple majority of the members of the board including officers constitutes a quorum.
6.08 Conduct of meetings
The board may conduct meetings by teleconference, video conference or other forms of technology approved by the
board. Such meetings must be conducted by a technology that allows all persons participating to hear and deliberate
simultaneously. The board and/or committees may conduct business by electronic mail, provided that all
asynchronous communication is fully documented. All such business will be entered into the board’s minutes.
ARTICLE VII EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The executive committee shall consist of the president, co-presidents or management team, vice-presidents,
secretary, and treasurer. The executive committee may meet between regular scheduled meetings of the full board
to review League business that needs to be addressed in a timely manner and take action when needed, except that
non-budgeted expenditures shall be limited to one thousand dollars ($1,000). It shall report recommendations and
actions to the full board either through written communication or at the next scheduled meeting.
ARTICLE VIII RECOGNITION OF LOCAL LEAGUES
8.01 Local Leagues
a. Local Leagues are those Leagues that have been so recognized by the LWVUS.
b. The LWVNC board shall recommend to the LWVUS Board of Directors that it recognize as a local League
applicants that meet the qualifying standards adopted by the LWVUS.
c. In the event of recurring failure of a local League to meet these qualifying standards, the board of LWVNC
may recommend to the national board that it withdraw recognition from the local League. All funds held by
the local League from which recognition has been withdrawn shall be paid to the LWVNC.
8.02 MAL Units
A member-at-large (MAL) unit consists of a group of LWVNC members who are not affiliated with an established local
League and adhere to the LWVUS non-partisan policy. MAL units may operate indefinitely and should conduct
regular meetings. MAL units with at least 7 members shall be entitled to voter representation at Council and
Convention.
ARTICLE IX FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION
9.01 Fiscal Year
The fiscal year of LWVNC shall be from July 1 to June 30.
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9.02 Financial Support
Financial support for the work of LWVNC as a whole shall be assumed annually by the local Leagues and MAL units
through the payment of dues.
a. Members of local Leagues and MAL units shall pay annual dues to their local League or MAL. Each local
League and MAL shall make a per-member payment (PMP) directly to LWVNC. The amount of the PMP will
be determined at the Convention by a three-fifths vote of those present and voting.
b. When two members reside in a common household, each local League shall make a payment equal to one
and one-half times the determined per-member payment.
9.03 Payment Schedule for Leagues and MALs
Invoices to local Leagues for their state annual PMP, and invoices to MAL units and members for annual dues, will be
sent out by LWVNC in the first month of the fiscal year. (LWVUS will invoice LWVNC for the MAL national PMP, at the
same time they invoice local Leagues directly for their national PMP.) Annual dues shall be paid to the LWVNC by the
first day of the fiscal year. The LWVNC shall make a PMP directly to LWVUS for MALs. Local Leagues pay their PMP
directly to the LWVUS.
9.04 Budget
The board shall submit to the Convention, for adoption, a budget for the ensuing two fiscal years. This budget shall
provide for the support of the state League. A copy of the proposed budget shall be sent to each local League at least
two months in advance of the Convention.
9.05 Budget Committee
A committee to be appointed for that purpose at least four months in advance of the Convention or Council shall
prepare the budget. The treasurer shall be, ex officio, a member of the budget committee but shall not be eligible to
serve as chair.
ARTICLE X CONVENTION
10.01 Place, Date, and Call
LWVNC shall hold Convention biennially in the odd numbered years. The board shall determine the time and place of
the next Convention after obtaining agreement from the Local League in the location chosen, and will make every
effort to announce the location at the time of the current Convention. The president shall send a first call for
Convention to the presidents of the local Leagues and MAL units not less than four months prior to the opening date
of the Convention. Thereafter the board may advance or postpone the opening date of the Convention by not more
than two weeks. A final call for Convention shall be sent to the presidents of Local Leagues and MAL units at least
thirty days before the opening date of the Convention.
10.02 Composition
The Convention shall consist of
a. the delegates chosen by the members enrolled in the local Leagues in the numbers provided in Section 4 of
this article,
b. the president of each local League, or an alternate in the event the president is unable to attend,
c. a delegate from each MAL unit with a minimum of 7 members, members of the board of LWVNC, and
observers without voting privilege, who do not meet the specifications in Section 4 of this Article.
10.03 Qualifications of Delegates and Voting
Each delegate shall be a voting member enrolled in a recognized local League or MAL unit having a minimum of 7
members. Each delegate representing a local League shall be entitled to vote only if that League has met its per-
member payment. A delegate representing a MAL Unit shall be entitled to vote only if annual LWVNC dues are
current. The state board may make an exception in the case of proven hardship. No delegate shall be entitled to
more than one vote, and absentee or proxy voting shall not be permitted. The Convention shall be the final judge of
whether a delegate is qualified to vote.
10.04 Representation
The members of the LWVUS who are organized into recognized local Leagues or MAL units in the state of North
Carolina shall be entitled to voting representation at the Convention as follows:
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a. The president or alternate of each local League, or of a MAL unit with a minimum of 7 members shall be
entitled to one vote.
b. Each local League shall be entitled to one delegate in addition to the president or an alternate chosen by
the local League in the event the president is unable to attend.
c. Local Leagues with more than thirty-five voting members shall be entitled to one delegate for each
additional fifteen members belonging to said local League. The record in the state League office of paid
voting members as of January 31 of said year shall determine the official membership count for this
purpose.
10.05 Powers
The Convention shall consider and authorize for action a Program, elect officers and directors, adopt a budget for the
ensuing two years, and transact such other business as may be properly presented.
10.06 Quorum
A quorum shall consist of a simple majority of the delegates registered at the Convention provided that at least a
simple majority of local Leagues is represented as well as a simple majority of board members.
10.07 Conduct of business
The business of Convention may be conducted by teleconference, videoconference or other forms of technology
approved by the LWVNC Board of Directors. All business conducted by teleconference, videoconference or other
forms of technology must use a technology that allows all registered delegates to hear and deliberate simultaneously.
The board may establish special rules to conduct such meetings in a way that ensures immediate, real-time
communication among delegates.
ARTICLE XI COUNCIL
11.01 Place, Date, and Call
A meeting of the Council shall be held in the interim year between Conventions approximately twelve months after
the preceding Convention, at a time and place to be determined by the board of the LWVNC. The president of LWVNC
shall send a formal call to the presidents of the local Leagues and MAL units of North Carolina at least two months
before a Council meeting. Special meetings may be called in case of extreme emergency.
11.02 Composition
The Council shall be composed of
a. the presidents of each local League (or an alternate) and a delegate from each MAL unit with a minimum of
7 members. Other leaders may attend as observers.
b. one delegate chosen by each local League.
c. the members of the board of LWVNC.
11.03 Powers
The Council shall give guidance to the board on Program and methods of operation for the ensuing year. The Council
is authorized to change the Program only in an emergency, provided
a. notice of the proposed changes to the program shall have been sent to the presidents of the local Leagues
and MAL units at least one month in advance of the Council.
b. the change is adopted by a two-thirds vote of those present and voting.
11.04 Quorum
A quorum for the transaction of business at Council meeting shall consist of representation from a simple majority of
local Leagues and a simple majority of state board members.
11.05 Conduct of business
The business of Council may be conducted by teleconference, videoconference or other forms of technology
approved by the LWVNC board. All business conducted by teleconference, video conference or other technology
must use a technology that allows all registered delegates to hear and deliberate simultaneously. The board may
establish special rules to conduct such meetings in a way that ensures immediate, real-time communication among
delegates.
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ARTICLE XII NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS
12.01 Nominating Committee
The nominating committee shall consist of five members, two of whom shall be members of the board. The chair and
two members, who shall not be members of the board, shall be elected by the Convention. The current nominating
committee shall make nominations for these offices. The board shall appoint the other members of the committee
immediately after the Convention. The board shall fill any vacancy occurring in the nominating committee by reason
of death, resignation or disqualification. The president of the LWVNC shall send the name and address of the chair of
the nominating committee to the president of each recognized local League and MAL Unit.
12.02 Suggestions by local Leagues and MAL units
The chair of the nominating committee shall request, through the president of each local League, suggestions for
nominations for offices to be filled. The president or secretary of such League or unit shall send suggestions for
nominations to the chair of the nominating committee at least three months before the opening date of Convention.
In addition, any member may also send suggestions directly to the chair of the nominating committee at least three
months before the opening date of Convention.
12.03 Report of the nominating committee and nominations from the floor
The nominating committee shall send a report of its nominations for LWVNC officers and directors and the chair and
two members of the succeeding nomination committee to the local Leagues at least one month before the opening
date of the Convention. The report of the nominating committee shall be presented to the Convention on the first
day of the Convention. Immediately following the presentation of this report nominations may be made from the
floor, provided the consent of the nominee has been obtained.
12.04 Election
The election shall be under the direction of an election committee appointed by the president on the first day of the
Convention. The election shall be by ballot, except when there is only one nominee for each office. In this case it
shall be in order to move that the secretary cast the ballot for every candidate. A majority vote shall constitute an
election.
ARTICLE XIII PROGRAM
13.01 Principles
The governmental principles adopted by the national Convention and supported by the League as a whole constitute
the authorization for the adoption of Program.
13.02 Program
The Program of the LWVNC shall consist of
a. action to implement the principles and
b. those state government issues chosen for concerted study and action.
13.03 Convention Action
The Convention shall act upon the state Program using the following procedures:
a. Local League and MAL unit boards may make suggestions for state Program to the board at least three
months prior to the opening date of the Convention.
b. The board of directors shall consider the suggestions and shall formulate a proposed recommended
Program that shall be submitted to the local boards at least two months prior to Convention.
c. A majority vote shall be required for the adoption of the proposed Program recommended by the board.
d. Any suggestions for changes in proposed recommended state Program submitted to the board of the
LWVNC at least three months before the Convention but not recommended by the board may be adopted
by the Convention if a majority votes to consider suggested changes and the proposal for adoption receives
a two-thirds vote before Convention adjourns.
e. Any suggestions of an editorial nature such as spelling, grammar or punctuation shall be discussed by the
program committee on the first day of Convention.
13.04 Council Action
The Council may change the Program as provided in Article XI.
13.05 Member Action
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