Thursday, March 12, 2009

Standing Rules

Problem: Neither "policy" nor "directive" is a term of art defined by RONR or otherwise having a clear meaning in the context of Bylaws.

Solution: Use the clear and well-defined term of art "standing rule" where that is what the Bylaws mean.


ARTICLE 7: OFFICERS

4. The Chair shall preside at all Conventions and all meetings of the National Committee. The Chair is the chief executive officer of the Party with full authority to direct its business and affairs, including hiring and discharging of National Committee volunteers and paid personnel, subject to express National Committee policies and directives standing rules issued in the exercise of the National Committee's plenary control and management of Party affairs, properties and funds.
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1 comment:

The Mudslinger said...

Nope.

The change puts more power in the hands of the Chair and strips it from the LNC.

Just because RONR doesn't define a term doesn't mean it shouldn't be used. "Policies" is taken to mean those in the Policy Manual, and "Directives" is taken to mean what the LNC instructs by votes. "Standing Rules" is nowhere near as flexible.

April 22, 2009 at 6:46 PM

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