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PROPOSED CHANGES TO 2021 GREEN PARTY OF NEW JERSEY BYLAWS

Submitted April 2nd 2024

The following are proposals for changes to the current 2021 Green Party of New Jersey Bylaws for consideration by Greens at the 2024 Annual Convention.

Section 5 – Executive Committee

Original 2019 Section:

Section 5 — Executive Committee

Section 5.1 – Composition

2021 Amendment: Split C & D leaving C as is and altering D to be a 1 year break instead of 2 years.

Current bylaws were not updated correctly in 2021, as shown in italics above. This bylaw will be restored, applying above amendments.

2024 Proposed Bylaw Change #1: Sect. 5.1 (c) should be altered and worded as below (changes in italics):

(c) An Officer may serve on the Executive Committee for two (2) full terms in the same office, after which a period of one year must intervene before the person may again hold that office. An exception is made for the office of Treasurer. If there are no nominees for a vital position, an existing officer can be reinstated in that position with a consensus vote (100%) of attendees at the Annual State Convention, for a term of 1 year.

Justification:

With regard to Sect. 5.1 (c), it is submitted that while such provisions encouraging wider participation in important positions are laudable, for smaller organizations they can and do conflict with efficient operation. If an Executive officer is not performing to standards, the annual election should provide for adequate accountability as well as adequate democracy. Leaving a vital position vacant would hinder the ability of the party to continue in its functions.

Current Section 5.2

Section 5.2 — Co-chairs

The three Co-chairs of the Party shall rotate presiding at meetings of the Party and of the Executive Committee; issue a call for a Special Convention or a special meeting of the Executive Committee or the New Jersey Green Council when deemed necessary; and perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Party or the Executive Committee.

The three Co-chairs of the Party shall decide together which of them will be members of which Committees, based on each co-chair’s skills. All standing committees must have at least one of the Party Co-chairs as a member.

The three Co-chairs of the Party shall be responsible for promoting those issues primarily concerning traditionally disenfranchised groups, and for recruiting for positions of leadership in the Party from among those sectors.

2024 Proposed Bylaw Change #2:

Delete third paragraph in bold.

Justification:

While laudable, stylistically the Green Council should delete the last paragraph of Sect. 5.2, given the purpose of bylaws as rules and procedures, as opposed to substantive policies which are listed in the platform and the pillars and values in these bylaws.

2024 Proposed Bylaw Change #3:

Change item (b) of Section 6.5 to read:

The New Jersey Green Council is required to meet two (2) times each month, with the scheduled days at the discretion of the Co-Chairs. A simple majority of the New Jersey Green Council members shall constitute a quorum.

Justification:

Though much can be accomplished via electronic means (emails, chats, etc.), live (via Zoom or in person) interaction creates better communication and speeds the ability for all parties to understand an issue. At times the discussion process is elongated when done strictly via electronic means. Meeting twice a month for an hour to an hour and a half meeting does not create a burden that would affect any Green Council member from being able to uphold their responsibilities elsewhere.