Text of Proposal:

Background
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This proposal is based on discussion from the Executive Council e-mail meeting. Transparency and grassroots participation are two of the main strengths of the Green Party philosophy. Registered Green representation regarding all decisions made for the party is important. Currently, the Executive Council consists of four people. Four people cannot successfully guide the Green Party of Nevada without input from the rest of the registered Greens in Nevada. Growing the green party, increasing membership and participation in the Executive Council, and coming together as registered Greens are all necessary to build a successful Green Party of Nevada. A successful Green Party of Nevada is important not only to the oppressed and exploited members of this society, but to everyone living in Nevada and the surrounding areas.

Prosposal
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1. Create a private, moderated e-mail list similar to the dasbistro e-mail lists (nvgreen, clarkcountygreen, northnevadagreen) for the Executive Council to use for voting and discussion. The name of this list will be: gpnv-exec


2. Invite all registered Greens to participate as observers on this new e-mail list.


3. Place a link (or links) to this new e-mail list on the Green Party of Nevada website.


4. Moderation and facilitation of this e-mail list will rotate between members of the Executive Council every two weeks in conjuction with the two-week meeting minute schedule. Executive Council members may choose *not* to facilitate if they are not interested nor comfortable.


5. Hold frequent trainings in order to teach members of the Executive Council how to moderate and facilitate the e-mail list.


6. Draft and approve e-mail discussion procedures that include facilitation, recording of minutes, proposal creation and guidelines, voting, how observers may participate, and other important details.

Time Frame
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Please respond with discussion, yea, nea, or abstention by 1/25/2006.

Quorum Needed: Consensus of 3 out of 4 Executive Council Members

Outcome:
Craig Bergland - Yes
Bob Giaquinta - Not Present
Jason Halprin - Yes
Charles Imboden - Yes