19ème assemblée générale

Whereas, without this change to quorum there is a chance that we might not be able to hold General Meetings, a key facet of Participatory Democracy; And Whereas, if we can pass this Emergency Motion early in the 19th GM process, while we have 200, then if we dip below 200 during the 19th AGM, we might have to end the decision-making aspect of the meeting, but at least we will have passed this Emergency Motion, giving subsequent AGMs the chance to attain quorum; And Whereas, if this constitutional amendment is approved by members attending the 19th AGM, then it will only come into effect after it’s been ratified by the members via a mail-out post-AGM ballot, as per Article 10.1.3 of our GPC Constitution.

Therefore be it resolved that the 19th Annual General Meeting attendees agree to change wording of the constitution Article 8.2 from “A quorum shall be two hundred (200) Members present at a General Meeting who are in good standing, representing at least two regions, as defined in the Bylaws.”. To “A quorum shall be seventy-five (75) Members present at a General Meeting who are in good standing, representing at least two regions, as defined in the Bylaws.”

A constitutional amendment to change the constitution or bylaws

This allows the Green Party of Canada to continue to have General Meetings since 75 is a more attainable quorum than 200.

Green Party of Canada Members and our ability to control the Party as per Participatory Democracy at General Meetings.

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

Participatory Democracy

If the 19th General Meeting opens with close to 200 members, we are in danger of dipping below quorum as the meeting progresses.

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

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