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- +Proposal textArticle 9 - Co-Spokespersons
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- +9.1 Members shall elect two spokespersons for the Green Party of Canada. They shall be known as
- +Co-Spokespersons.
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- +9.2. Purpose
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- +9.2.1 The Co-spokespersons will follow the principles of “servant Leadership". They shall be the
- +primary public faces of the party and be responsible for fulfilling the duties described in their
- +Job Descriptions developed by Federal Council.
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- +9.2.3 The Co-spokespersons must run in federal elections.
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- +9.2.4 The Co-spokespersons will jointly determine which co-spokesperson will be the member filed as
- +Leader pursuant to the Canada Elections Act.
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- +9.3 Duties and Powers
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- +9.3.1 The Co-Spokespersons shall:
- +9.3.1.1 Act in accordance with the Constitution, Bylaws and Principles of the Green Party of Canada;
- +9.3.1.2 Speak for the Party concerning political issues and be guided in so doing by the Party’s
- +member-made policies.
- +9.3.1.3 Share one vote on Federal Council and the Executive Committee;
- +9.3.1.4 Chair the Caucus and Shadow Cabinet;
- +9.3.1.5 Appoint or remove members of the Shadow Cabinet;
- +9.3.1.6 Be an integral part of discussions and decision-making about the Party’s Electoral Strategy.
- +9.3.1.7 Report to the Party membership at every General Meeting.
- +9.3.1.8 Report to Federal Council in the period between General Meetings.
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- +9.4 Election of Co-spokespersons;
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- +9.4.1 Upon ratification of this amendment. Federal Council will launch an election for two
- +co-spokespersons.
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- +9.4.2 Should one of the Co-Spokespersons resign, or become incapacitated, Federal Council will
- +appoint a co-spokesperson and hold an election for the vacant position within 6 months of the date
- +of resignation or incapacitation.
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- +9.4.3 Should both of the elected Co-spokespersons resign, one interim spokesperson will be appointed
- +by Federal Council, and a new election for two co-spokespersons shall begin within six (6) months.
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- +9.4.4 The Party Co-spokesperson positions are elected in accordance with the Party’s Electoral
- +Bylaws and shall always include:
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- +9.4.5 At least one woman; and one person of any gender;
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- +9.4.6 Co-spokesperson candidates must have been Members of the Party in good standing at least 3
- +months prior to an election;
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- +9.4.7 Two hundred (200) Members of the Party in good standing shall be required to nominate a
- +Co-spokesperson candidate.
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- +9.4.8 Voting shall be exercised using a form of the single transferable vote (STV) requiring a
- +majority of votes cast for election.
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- +9.6 Accountability and Co-Spokesperson Review
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- +9.6.1 Co-spokespersons are accountable to the Members in General Meetings and to Federal Council in
- +the period in between General Meetings.
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- +9.6.2 A Co-Spokesperson Review shall take place:
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- +9.6.2.1 Within six months of a Federal General Election, unless the party forms government or is a
- +part of the Government, a Co-Spokesperson’s Review, shall be held.
- +
- +9.6.2.2 Should at least 50% of the Membership petition Federal Council to hold a Co-Spokesperson
- +Review;
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- +9.6.2.3 Should a resolution approved by at least two-thirds (2/3) of Federal Council call for a
- +Co-Spokesperson Review.
- +
- +9.6.3 The date of the Co-spokesperson Review vote will be set by Federal Council and may coincide
- +with a General Meeting.
- +
- +9.6.4 The Co-spokesperson’s terms shall end if Members in good standing do not pass a resolution
- +endorsing each of them by at least sixty percent (60%).
- +
- +9.7 Consistency
- +9.7.1 This Constitution and Bylaws, as well as all other existing internal and external literature
- +will be amended to reflect Article 9 and refer to Co-Spokespersons instead of Leader.
- +Type of ProposalA constitutional amendment to change the constitution or bylawsObjective / BenefitTo
- +amend the Constitution to make a provision for two duly elected co-spokespersons.If your proposal
- +replaces an existing policy or policies, which one does it replace?N/AList any supporting evidence
- +for your proposalN/ADoes this proposal affect any particular group and what efforts have been made
- +to consult with the group or groups?N/AJurisdiction: Is this proposal under federal
- +jurisdiction?YesPlease indicate the language the proposal is being submitted in.English
