Published For Historical Record
By-Laws
Western Slope Libertarian Party
(WSLP)
By-Laws
Western Slope Libertarian Party
(WSLP)
Name & Address
Affiliation
Purpose
Membership
Board of Directors
Duties of Officers
Sub-chapters and committees
Appointments
Amendments to the By-Laws
I. Names and Address
The name of this organization is Western Slope Libertarian Party, or WSLP. The legal address of WSLP is
2133 E. Main Street
Montrose, CO 81401
Affiliation
WSLP is affiliated with the Libertarian Party of Colorado
Purpose
To promote the election of Libertarian Party candidates
To engage in local issues and encourage Libertarian precepts & ideology
To support Sub-chapters in promoting local candidates and issues
To represent Western Slope interests and issues at the State level
Membership
Members of WSLP are strongly encouraged to contribute to the financial well being of WSLP. A donation of $5.00 per month or $50.00 per year for dues is recommended, to help finance promotional and/or outreach materials and candidate support.
B. The voting membership shall consist of all Libertarians who reside on the
Western Slope, and who have been legally registered as Libertarians for
ninety (90) days. Only the voting members are eligible to hold office and/or
vote at business meetings.
To pass resolutions a quorum must be present. A quorum is defined as 50
percent or more of the Board of Directors and at least four (4) other voting members. Passage of resolutions requires a 2/3 majority of those voting members casting votes, not including any abstentions, but including any signed and dated proxies.
The general membership shall consist of all people who are not registered Libertarian but wish to be involved by contributing ideas, time, and/or resources.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors shall consist of a Chairman, a Vice
Chairman/Sergeant at arms, a Treasurer, and a Secretary.
Officers are elected by the voting members of WSLP for terms of one
year, beginning at the first monthly board meeting held in January and expiring at the first meeting held in January of the following year.
Only voting members are eligible for election as Officers.
Nominations will be tendered at the first meeting in December.
Election of the board will be conducted at the first meeting in January as the first order of business. Votes may be cast in person or by proxy.
Votes will be counted by the Secretary.
Elected candidates take the office immediately.
No person may simultaneously hold or be a candidate for more than one office.
The Board of Directors shall meet at least once a month. The board meetings
shall be open to all members, who may make motions and seconds. Voting
members shall vote on any motions and/or resolutions. More frequent
meetings may be scheduled, so long as they are publicized to the general
membership in advance in writing by e-mail, or by telephone notification.
In the event of a vacancy among the officers of the board, the voting
membership shall have the authority to select a replacement for the remainder of the term by passage of an appropriate resolution.
Duties of Officers
Chairman
Take a leading role in determining the goals, direction, and plans for the
WSLP.
Insure that the regular activities of the WSLP are conducted in a timely,
responsible manner that brings credit to the WSLP.
Chair all meetings of the board.
4. Act as contact point and spokesperson for media, and interfacing to other
Libertarian Party organizations, sub-chapters, affiliates, and political
campaigns.
Vice Chairman/Sergeant at arms
Act as Chairman when Chairman is absent.
2. Act as second contact point for interfacing to other organizations,
sub-chapters, affiliates, and political campaigns.
Answer any incoming mail and make such mail available to the board by
the next meeting or sooner by e-mail.
Secretary
Record the official minutes of all board meetings. These minutes must be
submitted for review by e-mail at least three days prior to the next scheduled meeting.
Maintain the master copy of these by-laws and incorporate into them any
and all amendments made.
Maintain a current record of Registered Libertarians on the Western Slope
and confirm voting member status as needed.
Treasurer
Keep all financial records of the WSLP according to generally accepted
accounting practices.
Maintain a bank account in the name of WSLP and sign all checks drawn
upon that account.
Make monthly reports to the board at meetings showing all income,
expenditures, and resulting balances, including the sources of income and
the names and purpose of expenditures.
File all reports required for political parties by the Secretary of State of
Colorado and /or local governmental entities.
Sub-Chapters and Committees
Sub-chapters
Any Western Slope Libertarian organization may request to become a
sub-chapter and voting member of WSLP.
Requests to join the WSLP as a sub-chapter may be presented for a vote
at any official business meeting, and if such request is approved,
classification as sub-chapter shall take affect immediately
Committees
The board may create by resolution any committee deemed necessary to fill a designated purpose. Such committees may be temporary or ongoing, and may exercise any powers of the board that the board authorizes, with the exception that they shall not be granted powers and funds to endorse candidates.
Appointments
The board will appoint all positions as necessary including, but not limited to, Information Director, Membership Outreach Director, and Fundraising Director.
Amendments to the By-Laws
These By-Laws may be amended by resolution of the board at any regular
monthly meeting by a 2/3 vote.
All resolutions passed by the WSLP Board of Directors prior to the adoption
of these by-laws are hereby ratified as recorded in the minutes, except where
any such resolutions may conflict with these by-laws herein.