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Ensuring Leaders or co-leaders are elected, or appointed by FC

Avatar: Jean-Charles Pelland Jean-Charles Pelland
Proposal text
This proposal aims to modify the constitution in order to allow for the possibility of co-leadership, and to ensure that no one can become leader or co-leader without having been elected to that position, in conformity with the Green party's dedication to participatory democracy. This proposal amends the definition of Leader as follows: 7.1.2 Leader: the Member or members elected to the position of leader or co-leader or appointed by Federal Council on an interim basis to these positions in accordance to Bylaw 2.1.8 and filed Leader pursuant to the Canada Elections Act. In the eventuality of a situation of co-leadership, both co-leaders will collaborate with Federal Council to determine who among co-leaders is filed Leader pursuant to the Canada Elections Act.
Type of Proposal
A constitutional amendment to change the constitution or bylaws
Objective / Benefit
No one can become leader or co-leader unless they are elected by general membership or appointed by FC as interim leader
If your proposal replaces an existing policy or policies, which one does it replace?
article 7.1.2 of the constitution, which defines the role of Leader.
List any supporting evidence for your proposal
See constitution
Does this proposal affect any particular group and what efforts have been made to consult with the group or groups?
N/A
Jurisdiction: Is this proposal under federal jurisdiction?
Yes
Please indicate the language the proposal is being submitted in.
English
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