Deletions
- Introductory StatementWhereas, 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.-Emergency Motion StatementTherefore 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.”Type of Emergency MotionA
- constitutional amendment to change the constitution or bylawsBenefitThis allows the Green Party of
- Canada to continue to have General Meetings since 75 is a more attainable quorum than 200. Who does
- this motion impact?Green Party of Canada Members and our ability to control the Party as per
- Participatory Democracy at General Meetings.
- Impact on exisiting GPC policy.Not applicable (e.g., directive to council, constitutional amendment)
- Green ValuesParticipatory DemocracySupporting EvidenceIf the 19th General Meeting opens with close
- to 200 members, we are in danger of dipping below quorum as the meeting progresses. Jurisdiction:
- Is this proposal under federal jurisdiction?Unsure or Not applicable (e.g. directives and
- constitutional changes)Please indicate the language the proposal is being submitted in.English
Additions
- Introductory StatementWhereas, 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. Emergency Motion StatementTherefore 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.”Type of Emergency MotionA
- constitutional amendment to change the constitution or bylawsBenefitThis allows the Green Party of
- Canada to continue to have General Meetings since 75 is a more attainable quorum than 200. Who does
- this motion impact?Green Party of Canada Members and our ability to control the Party as per
- Participatory Democracy at General Meetings.
- Impact on exisiting GPC policy.Not applicable (e.g., directive to council, constitutional amendment)
- Green ValuesParticipatory DemocracySupporting EvidenceIf the 19th General Meeting opens with close
- to 200 members, we are in danger of dipping below quorum as the meeting progresses. Jurisdiction:
- Is this proposal under federal jurisdiction?Unsure or Not applicable (e.g. directives and
- constitutional changes)Please indicate the language the proposal is being submitted in.English
