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[SFGP Rules] proposed bylaws changes
by John-Marc Chandonia 09 Mar '08

09 Mar '08

With the new CC taking office this July, I'd like to propose several bylaws changes that we talked about at the strategy meeting. The current bylaws are on the website, so this is just the changes: 1) in section 3.7, clarify that the GM's consent to add new members is a business decision (by putting the "business decision" in parentheses after "with the consent of a General Meeting"). 2) add a new section (moving all the others down) 3.8. Members of the San Francisco Green Party who hold elected office in local, state, or federal government shall be regarded as ex officio members of the County Council. Ex officio members may participate in all CC decisions, but are not obligated to attend meetings or counted when determining whether a quorum is present. JMC -- John-Marc Chandonia (jmc(a)sfgreens.org) http://sfgreens.org/

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Re: [SFGP Rules] rules meeting tonight?
by Bruce Wolfe 07 Jun '07

07 Jun '07

hehe...Go for it! Bruce On Wed, 2007-06-06 at 19:28 -0700, marc wrote: > John-Marc Chandonia wrote: > > On Wed, Jun 06, 2007 at 09:54:59AM -0700, Bruce Wolfe wrote: > > > >> I can make it but if hearing from Marc that it is not urgent, we can do > >> it later. > >> > > > > OK, let's postpone until next month. > > > > JMC > > > > Good, I'm free to commit all sorts of infractions under color of my > office without consequence until July. > > -marc

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[SFGP Rules] rules meeting tonight?
by John-Marc Chandonia 07 Jun '07

07 Jun '07

Sue is out of town for tonight's Rules cmte meeting. Bruce, are you still able to make it? I don't think we have anything urgent on our agenda other than Marc possibly wanting to add back language about removing CC members for cause; we could cancel tonight's meeting if that matter isn't urgent. JMC -- John-Marc Chandonia (jmc(a)sfgreens.org) http://sfgreens.org/

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[SFGP Rules] can't make it next week
by susan vaughan 03 May '07

03 May '07

Hello, I cannot make it to next week's meeting as I am taping a show, and will not be out of the studio until about 8 p.m. And then I told Jodie at the Bike Coalition that I would help her clean up after the SFBC event at the LGBT Center, which is just up the street from the studio. Also, it looks like I might be out of the state for the first week of June when have our next scheduled meeting. Sue --------------------------------- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos.

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[SFGP Rules] historic bylaws, changes
by John-Marc Chandonia 16 Apr '07

16 Apr '07

Here are my copies of prior versions of the SFGP bylaws, as well as a list of amendments I applied when changing the current copy. JMC -- John-Marc Chandonia (jmc(a)sfgreens.org) http://sfgreens.org/

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[SFGP Rules] SFGP bylaws and policies
by John-Marc Chandonia 16 Apr '07

16 Apr '07

I've attached the current version of the SFGP bylaws, and also all the SFGP policies I'm aware of. These were previously kept on our "beta test" website, but since all changes to that aside from the initial template were lost, I had to restore these from my notes, saved email, and minutes. Please email me any corrections as well as any evidence (e.g., notes, minutes) to support changes. Can somebody replace the bylaws currently on our website with this version? Note that these bylaws don't include the GM quorum change (up for a 1st reading this month). JMC -- John-Marc Chandonia (jmc(a)sfgreens.org) http://sfgreens.org/

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[SFGP Rules] meeting tonight, 7-9
by John-Marc Chandonia 04 Apr '07

04 Apr '07

Hi, This is a reminder about tonight's meeting. We need to discuss the current situation regarding record-keeping, and also figure out what are the next bylaws changes we'd like to submit. JMC -- John-Marc Chandonia (jmc(a)sfgreens.org) http://sfgreens.org/

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[SFGP Rules] can't make it tonight
by John-Marc Chandonia 08 Mar '07

08 Mar '07

Hi, I can't make the meeting tonight; please go ahead and have it without me, or postpone it if you prefer. We still need to do the 2nd reading of the Locals bylaws at the GM, but I think that's the only pressing issue. You could move forward on the quorum or other issues, though. JMC -- John-Marc Chandonia (jmc(a)sfgreens.org) http://sfgreens.org/

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[SFGP Rules] draft local/caucus bylaws
by John-Marc Chandonia 05 Feb '07

05 Feb '07

Here's my draft of language for locals and caucuses, for consideration at our meeting on Wednesday (7-9). Please read this and email proposed changes before them so we don't spend a lot of time at the meeting. Thanks, JMC Old bylaws: Article 5: Neighborhood Groups Neighborhood Groups are Working Groups of the San Francisco Green Party based in a particular San Francisco neighborhood, and focusing on issues concerning that locality. Any group of registered greens may start a Neighborhood Group. Once they have at least five ongoing, active members, they may submit a mission statement and a proposal of responsibilities to the County Council. The Council will be responsible for making sure that the proposals and activities of the new group reflect green values and are in accord with the goals and purposes of the San Francisco Green Party; once it is confident of that, it shall recommend to the General Meeting/Plenary that the new group be recognized. Responsibilities, financial accountability, and other aspects of the relationship of each neighborhood group with the rest of the SFGP will be negotiated separately by each Neighborhood Group and the County Council, according to the needs and abilities of a particular neighborhood. Each Neighborhood Group will have a mission statement and decision-making structure, both of which must conform to recognized green values and the goals of the San Francisco Green Party. Neighborhood Groups must remain active to retain their status. In all matters pertaining to a Neighborhood Group not governed under this article, or under the terms by which the Neighborhood Group was recognized by the San Francisco Green Party, the rules set down for Working Groups under Article IV shall apply. New bylaws proposal: Change Article 2 from "Neighborhood Groups" to "chartered Locals and Caucuses" Article 5: Locals and Caucuses 5.1. Locals are groups of Green Party members based in a particular San Francisco neighborhood, and focused on issues concerning that neighborhood. Caucuses are groups of Green Party members who share a common identity (e.g., gender, age, race, sexual orientation, or culture). Locals and Caucuses are permitted to restrict their membership to Green Party members meeting these qualifications. 5.2. Any group of Green Party members may start a local or caucus. Once they have at least five ongoing, active members, they may apply to the County Council or General Membership to be chartered. Chartering a local or caucus is a business decision. Once chartered, another business decision by the CC or GM is required to revoke a charter. Charters are valid for two years, and automatically renewed unless the membership of the local or caucus falls below five members. 5.3. Chartered locals and caucuses must use the consensus process for decision making. A minimum quorum of 3 members is required to make decisions. Locals and caucuses may write bylaws governing their own internal processes, provided the bylaws and any changes to them are approved (policy decision) at two consecutive meetings of the local or caucus. 5.4. Locals and caucuses may make endorsements and raise funds for campaigns in accordance with FPPC regulations. The SF Green Party will help inform locals and caucuses about these regulations. If a local or caucus wants to make endorsements or raise funds for any campaign not endorsed by the SF Green Party, they must choose their own treasurer and follow all FPPC regulations. If a local or caucus raises funds exclusively for SF Green Party-endorsed campaigns, they may comply with FPPC regulations by providing the SF Green Party treasurer with the appropriate documents. 5.5. Locals and caucuses may nominate one of their own members to the County Council for the duration of the current CC's term. The consent of the GM (business decision) is required to appoint the nominee to the CC. If appointed, the size of the CC is increased by one for the duration of the current CC's term. If this position becomes vacant, or if the nominee is rejected by the GM, or if a new CC takes office following an election, the local or caucus may nominate another (or the same) member. CC members representing locals and caucuses are otherwise equivalent to CC members appointed to fill vacancies, and all rules and bylaws regarding CC members apply to them. No person may simultaneously hold more than one seat on the County Council. JMC -- John-Marc Chandonia (jmc(a)sfgreens.org) http://sfgreens.org/

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[SFGP Rules] meeting Wednesday night?
by susan vaughan 03 Jan '07

03 Jan '07

Are we meeting on Wednesday night? Liam would like to start phone banking at 6 p.m. and stay through the meeting to phone bank if we do not think that will be too disruptive. What should I tell him? Sue __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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