Hi John, I'm not sure of the best way to do it, but do think it needs done. We're lucky that many are working on solutions. I'm glad the hybrid/online concept is being discussed. We need to have this be an open and transparent process. Which is why I'm replying to people about this on our email list. Our members want to see that the LNC is working to help the delegates participate. This situation that we're under (virus crisis) isn't the norm. So, the LP needs to adapt. As Libertarians we should be innovative and forward acting. --- Elizabeth Van Horn LNC Region 3 Representative (IN, MI, OH, KY) On 2020-05-04 15:43, john.phillips@lp.org wrote:
Agreed Elizabeth. Tho i believe the easiest way to make that happen is making it first thing on the convention agenda. I believe bylaws is working on the language already, and most of us agree on the necessity.
Perhaps that is something we could do on Saturday? Motion to "make consideration of bylaws amendment to allow remote participation first item on the agenda"?
A few of us were already discussing it, but since you brought it up here ...
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On May 4, 2020 2:27 PM, Elizabeth Van Horn via Lnc-business <lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:
I will not support without a hybrid option. If a POTUS/VP nomination can be done electronically/remotely. Then so can the other convention business.
This isn't about "everyone gets something they want". It's about not asking people to risk their health or that of family.
--- Elizabeth Van Horn LNC Region 3 Representative (IN, MI, OH, KY)
On 2020-05-04 13:25, dustin.nanna--- via Lnc-business wrote:
I'm actually not sure I'd be willing to support a postponement that doesn't also allow remote participation but I could be swayed if that's what the delegation wants.
On May 4, 2020 1:18 PM, Caryn Ann Harlos via Lnc-business <lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:
Tim and Dustin, there is a majority of LNC members now who are willing to sign on to a different compromise. An all online P/VP election very soon and an in person convention for everything else in July/august with no hybrid option. This way everyone gets something of what they want. I am willing to sign off on that.
I hope you will too Tim.
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On Mon, May 4, 2020 at 10:51 AM Tim Hagan via Lnc-business < lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:
According to Rule 3 of the Convention Special Rules of Order, delegates can be polled individually if a state's vote report is challenged, and they must sign computer readable ballots if they're used. There's no requirement for a secret ballot.
I listened in on the Bylaws Committee meeting yesterday. They worked on an amendment that would allow a hybrid convention. I'd fully support what they had at the end of their meeting, and it's very similar to your idea. Of course, It would need to be passed by the in-person attendees to become in effect.
--- Tim Hagan Treasurer, Libertarian National Committee
On 2020-05-04 09:34, dustin.nanna--- via Lnc-business wrote:
Attached is a rough idea that I had that might satisfy both sides of the issue. It was relatively popular with Ohio folks
I want to get your guys' thoughts on a hybrid convention. Here's how it would work roughly:
As many delegates as possible/want to would meet at a time and place best suited and ASAP. They would then authorize emergency bylaws allowing remote voting for those with health concerns, compromised family, etc. Each delegation chair would make the decision on who would meet the criteria and the delegation chair would need to be on site at the physical portion of convention. Those voting remote could only vote on things that aren't voice. (Such as President, VC, LNC officers and at large, and JC) and would do so by email ballot (my only concern here is no secret ballot). The state chairs would then tabulate the combined votes and send them to the on site secretary as usual.