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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: National LP Credentials Committee
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Volunteer to become a National LP Credentials Committee Member!
This position serves the Libertarian Party by preparing and facilitating the credentialing of delegates to the biennial National LP Convention:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_Libertarian_National_Convention
The convention will be held May 26-30, 2016, in Orlando, FL.). There are 10 people on the credentials committee; five are appointed by the LNC and 5 are appointed by the top five states in membership as of 12/31/2015. While our position may change between now and December 31, for the moment the Virginia LP is the 5th largest state party, and thus we can name a delegate to the Credentials Committee (note: the LNC's appointments have already been made).
INDIVIDUALS SERVING ON THIS COMMITTEE ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND THE 2016 CONVENTION BEING HELD May 26-30, 2016, in Orlando, FL.
The Credentials Committee is currently working to develop an updated and streamlined credentialing process for the 2016 convention, creating an excellent opportunity for an appointee to hit the ground running and collaborate with colleagues from across the nation. Additionally, the Credentials Committee works with all the states to ensure that a full, accurate list of delegates is submitted by each state starting in January 2016 and leading up to the national convention. Usually a committee member is assigned to work closely with 5 states to help them fulfill their reporting requirements. Once the convention starts, Credentials Committee members take shifts working at the credentials desk to facilitate the check-in and out of delegates in order to provide accurate counts for voting and other functions.
VOLUNTEER QUALIFICATIONS
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ARTICLE 11 (Conventions), Section 7, of the Libertarian Party Bylaws (see https://www.lp.org/bylaws ) list the requirements for the Credentials Committee as follows: "c. The Credentials Committee, composed of ten members, shall be selected as follows: Five members chosen by the National Committee; [and] one member by each of the five affiliate parties having the largest sustaining memberships as determined for Convention delegate allocations. These shall be selected by each of the affiliate parties no later than one month prior to the Regular Convention. ... d. Ranked alternates may be named by the appointing bodies to fill any vacancies or absences in the Convention Committees."
Note that while the Bylaws and Rules & Platform Committee members must be Party members, there is no specific requirement that Credentials Committee appointees be Party members. However, your chances of being selected are a lot higher if you are a dues-paid member (e.g., a $25 or more donor) of *both* LPVA and the national LP.
While none of the below are listed in the Bylaws as requirements for Credentials Committee applicants, the following skills/attributes would be most helpful:
- Possess a computer with internet service
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Professional attitude, honesty, and lack of bias under pressure
- Ability to learn complex systems
- Familiarity with MS Office, particularly Excel
- Reliable Internet access (regular email correspondence will be required)
- Familiarity with (or the ability to learn) MS Access
- Previous convention credentialing experience
If you are interested in being considered for the Virginia seat on the Credentials Committee, please email a letter of interest and statement of qualifications to the LPVA Secretary, Marc Montoni, at Secretary@LPVA.com by Wednesday, April 22, 2015, or click: <mailto:Secretary@LPVA.com?Subject=Credentials_Committee>. Your application will be forwarded to the rest of the LPVA state committee, and we will pick from among them the following Saturday at the LPVA state central committee meeting.
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As of right now, Virginia ranks 5th in national LP membership! Yes, there is a chance we will be bumped down to 6th place between now and the 12/31/2015 apportionment deadline. However, on the chance that Virginia will remain in the top five, and thus qualify to appoint a Credentials Committee member, we intend to make an appointment right away. The state appointees don't need to be filed until one month prior to the opening of the 2016 national convention, or April 26, 2016. Until we find out otherwise, we are assuming Virginia will retain one of the Credentials spots as of the 12/31/2015 cutoff.
If you are interested in being considered for our Credentials Committee seat, please email a letter of interest and statement of qualifications to the LPVA Secretary, Marc Montoni, at <Secretary@LPVA.com>, or click: <mailto:Secretary@LPVA.com?Subject=Credentials_Committee>.
For more information, contact credentials@lp.org.
Thank you for your attention!
-- Marc Montoni, Secretary
Libertarian Party of Virginia
www.LPVA.com
www.LP.org
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