G21-B004 Adopt a Collaborative Governance Model for Federal Council

Submitter Name

Samuel Moisan-Domm

Ratification Vote Results: Adopted

Proposal

Replace the current Bylaw 2.7 Policy Governance with:

2.7 Governance

2.7.1 All Units shall strive to uphold the highest standards of transparent, accountable and collaborative governance.

2.7.2 Members shall be consulted at least once every two years regarding participatory democracy and governance within the Party.

2.7.3 Independent assessments, with recommendations, shall be conducted and published at least once every four years regarding participatory democracy and governance.

2.7.4 Federal Council and its committees shall be responsible for:

2.7.4.1 Oversight of operations, plans, budgets and results;

2.7.4.2 Coordinating, with the input of members, staff and the Executive Director, the planning, implementation and reporting on annual and multi-year plans and budgets.

2.7.5 The Executive Director shall:

2.7.5.1 Collaborate with Federal Council regarding the planning, implementation and reporting on annual and multi-year plans and budgets;

2.7.5.2 Coordinate and supervise operations, including the planning and implementation of work plans that leverage both staff and volunteer time and expertise;

2.7.5.3 Report proactively to Federal Council regarding operations, plans, budgets and results.

Objective

Clarify the GPC governance expectations by adopting a transparent, accountable, inclusive, open and collaborative governance framework.

Benefit

Clear oversight of operations by Federal Council; wider participation and input to the Party’s strategy and work plans by Federal Council and Members; embody our values by becoming a truly member-driven, grassroots movement.

Supporting Comments from Submitter

This collaborative vision of governance has been successfully used by many parties, including Québec Solidaire.

Green Value(s)

Participatory Democracy

Relation to Existing Policy

Rescind and replace Bylaw 2.7.