ARTICLE 1 – IDENTITY

1.1 NAME

The name of this organization shall be the “Libertarian Party of Shasta County”, hereafter known as the “LPSC”. The founding organization is known as the “Libertarian Party of California”, hereafter known as the “LPC”. The parent organization is known as the “Libertarian Party of the United States”, hereafter known as the “LPUS”.

1.2 PURPOSE

The purpose of this organization shall be to promote and implement the Statement of Principles of the LPUS and LPC by engaging in political activities within the county of Shasta in the State of California; and to conduct the following activities:

1.2.1.1 Disseminate Libertarian political philosophy
1.2.1.2 Nominate and support LPSC political candidates
1.2.1.3 Support LPC and LPUS political candidates
1.2.1.4 Community Political Action

1.3 AUTHORITY

These rules and procedures are intended to comply with all principles and precepts laid down by the By-Laws of the LPC. In the event that any part of these rules is found to be in conflict of this guiding document, the LPC By-Laws shall prevail.

1.4 SCOPE

LPSC activities are normally conducted within Shasta County, designated as Region 45. Any LPSC activities which take place outside of Shasta County shall be approved by one member of the ExCom of the LPC or one member of the organization responsible for the Region in which the activity takes place.

1.5 CONTEXT

The following document enumerates rules and procedures adopted for the conduct of Libertarian Party business. These Articles are in every case religion, ethnic, and gender neutral and refer only to members of the race of man.

ARTICLE 2 – STRUCTURE:

2.1 CENTRAL COMMITTEE

The central committee of the LPSC shall consist of all persons registered as “Libertarian” or “Decline to State”, having paid current dues, who reside within the county. It is the responsibility of the Central Committee members to support and participate in the activities of the LPSC.

2.1.1 VOTING

All Central Committee members who have signed the pledge may vote on any question put before the LPSC. Votes may be cast by a member in person, or by written proxy. Members may cast votes up to the total number of proxies held.

2.2 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Executive Committee of the LPSC shall consist of the elected officers, the chairman of each standing committee, and any county representative to the LPC. It is the responsibility of the Executive Committee of the LPSC to control and manage all of the affairs, properties and funds of the LPSC consistent with it By-Laws and any Resolutions which are duly adopted by the membership, and to enact other such rules as are necessary to fulfill these responsibilities.

2.3 WORKING COMMITTEES

The Central Committee may establish working committees to effect the objectives of the party as necessary. Each Committee Chairman shall be responsible to the Chairman of the Executive Committee and shall submit regular reports to the membership.

2.4 OFFICERS

The officers of the LPSC Shall be a Chairman, A Secretary, and a Treasurer, elected from the membership of the Central Committee, or appointed by the Executive Committee upon the occurrence of a vacancy.

2.4.1 Duties of the Chairman

It is the responsibility of the Chairman to preside at all meetings of the Central Committee and the Executive Committee, or to appoint an alternate. The Chairman shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the LPSC.

2.4.2 Duties of the Secretary

It is the responsibility of the Secretary to record all business of the LPSC. The Secretary shall manage all official communications of the LPSC and shall maintain all documents generated by the LPSC under the direction of the Executive Committee.

2.4.3 Duties of the Treasurer

It is the responsibility of the Treasurer to establish and maintain all financial transactions on behalf of the LPSC. The Treasurer shall receive, expend and account for the funds of the LPSC under the direction of the Executive Committee.

2.4.4 Suspension

An officer may be suspended from office by a two-thirds vote of the Executive Committee. The office of the suspended officer shall be declared vacant and may be filled by a vote of the executive committee. Any such elected officer shall serve the remainder of the term of the office vacated.

2.5 JUDICIAL COMMITTEE

The Judicial Committee of the LPSC shall be composed of three Central Committee members elected at the annual meeting. Vacancies in the committee shall be filled through appointment by the remaining committee members.

A member of the Judicial Committee may not be currently serving as an officer of the LPSC, or of any other committee, excepting as a member of the County Central Committee (MCCC). The Judicial Committee shall be the final body of appeal in all Party matters, subject to the provision that a decision of the Committee may be overturned by a three-quarters vote of members. A two-thirds vote is required to amend.

2.5.1

The Judicial Committee shall elect a chair, who shall receive all appeals and petitions and schedule hearings so as to obtain a quorum of the Committee. When a hearing is requested, the chair shall be allowed seven days to set the date of the hearing. Judicial Committee proceedings shall be at the discretion of the Judicial Committee.

2.5.2

The Judicial Committee must provide at least ten days’ notice to each of the parties to a hearing, unless an earlier date is agreed to by the Judicial Committee and the participants.

2.5.3

Hearings must be held within thirty (30) days from the time the request is received by the Judicial Committee, unless otherwise specified.

2.5.4

All parties to a hearing shall have the right to represent their own interests in the manner of their own choosing.

2.5.5

The Judicial Committee must provide a ruling within two days of the conclusion of the hearing, unless otherwise specified.

2.5.6

With the consent of all parties, the Judicial Committee Chair may call for written arguments and mail ballot of the committee, with a ruling to be provided no later than thirty (30) days following the date of the initial petition.

ARTICLE 3 – MEETINGS

All business meetings of the LPSC shall be open to all members of the Central Committee. Meetings shall be scheduled by the Executive Committee. The Central Committee membership shall be given two weeks notice for all meetings.

3.1 ANNUAL MEETINGS

The Central Committee shall meet once each year for the election of officers.

3.1.1 Quorum

Ten per cent of the total Central Committee membership, but no less than three, shall constitute a quorum for annual meetings or for meetings at which amendments to the By-Laws are to be decided.

3.2 REGULAR MEETINGS

The Central Committee shall hold regular business meetings at least once per quarter. All Central Committee meetings shall be open to the public at large.

3.2.1 Quorum

Five per cent of the total Central Committee membership, but no less than three, shall constituted a quorum for regular meetings.

3.3 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS

The Executive Committee shall meet as necessary to effect the business of the party. Each member shall be given three days notice prior to convening a meeting. A majority of the members of the committee shall constitute a quorum for any meeting.

3.3.1 Remote Meetings

Executive Committee meetings may be face-to-face, by mail, or electronically assisted by telephone, e-mail, or teleconference. The Chairman is responsible for the security of all voting. Each member shall have one vote.

3.4 CAUCUSES

The Central Committee may meet as necessary to caucus for election of candidates or consideration of specific proposals. The Executive Committee may adopt additional meeting rules to organize caucuses.

3.5 MEETING RULES

All meetings shall be conducted in the spirit and intent of the most recent edition of Roberts’ Rules of Order.

3.5.1 Call to Order

The Chairman will call the meeting to order at the appointed time.
3.5.2 Reports

The Chairman will call for all reports of the conclusions or recommendations of committees. The Chairman will open discussion on the reports until accepted or rejected by the members present.

3.5.3 Business

The Chairman will open business for discussion and motions with items of old business addressed first. Motions from the floor shall be entertained with all motions requiring a second except for a motion of nomination.

3.5.4 Voting

Voting for the question may be done by roll call or by secret ballot if requested by a member. Members may withhold votes at their discretion but in any event may vote only once per question.

3.5.5 Adjournment

The meeting shall be terminated upon the successful execution of a motion to adjourn.

ARTICLE 4 – ENDORSEMENTS

4.1 ADOPTION

The LPSC shall make official endorsements, position statements, or recommendations with respect to candidates, ballot measures or public questions only by a two-thirds vote of the Central Committee at a regular meeting and after notification that such action would be considered.

4.2 COMPLIANCE

No officer shall act or allow LPSC resources to be committed in any way except in accordance with a position taken as provided in Section 5.1.

4.3 PUBLISHING

Nothing in this article shall be construed to prohibit publication in the LPSC newsletter of factual material relating to ballot measures or candidates, or of signed opinion article disclaiming any LPSC involvement.

4.4 RECRUITMENT

Nor shall this article prohibit the use of LPSC resources for the recruitment or training of Central Committee members as candidates as long as their candidacy is unopposed by the LPSC.

ARTICLE 5 – AMENDMENTS

These By-Laws may be amended by a two-thirds vote at any meeting of the Central Committee provided that the amendment be proposed at the previous meeting, and that the membership be notified of the amendment.

5.1 NOTIFICATION

Notification of amendment to these By-Laws shall consist of the complete text of the proposed amendment and the notice of the time and place of the meeting, and shall be given at least two weeks prior to the meeting.