Allowing in-person General Meetings

At the last general meeting, during the height of the pandemic, an amendment was made that prevents the Party from holding in-person only General Meetings. While that may have made sense at the time, over 2 years later this needs to be reviewed as in-person meetings are a critical part of social organizations such as political parties.

Article 8.7 be amended to read: "A General Meeting may be held in person, online, or a hybrid of online and in person."

A constitutional amendment to change the constitution or bylaws

This amend gives the Party flexibility to host General Meetings in a way that makes sense for that particular cycle, either online, in person, or a hybrid of the two. Currently technological and organizational limits make hybrid meetings nearly impossible, hence preventing any in-person get togethers. The lack of in-person gathering hampers the ability of members and volunteers to connect with one another, forming bonds and connections, sharing stories and experience in formal and informal ways. So much happens outside the official programming of a meeting that can't be replicated in an online environment.

Party members, volunteers, and staff

Not applicable (e.g., directive to council, constitutional amendment)

Sustainability

Social Justice

Participatory Democracy

Unsure or Not applicable (e.g. directives and constitutional changes)

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