Libertarian Party of Northern Virginia

We, The Libertarian Party of Northern Virginia (LPNOVA), do here by take up the charge to affect a change, through peaceable measures, in the governing bodies that affect our lives. We commit ourselves to working toward a smaller, less intrusive government. We will promote personal freedom and property rights. Through peaceful assembly, education of the public and politicians, and running candidates for local, state, and federal offices, we will maintain a visible presence in the Northern Virginia area.

BYLAWS

•  Libertarian Party of Northern Virginia (LPNOVA) Membership

1.1 Members of LPNOVA will be members of either the National or Virginia Libertarian Parties.

1.2 Members will complete the LPNOVA membership form.

1.3 Members will reside in the counties of Fairfax or Arlington , or the cities of Falls Church , Fairfax or Alexandria .

•  Board of LPNOVA

2.1 LPNOVA shall be governed by an elected board. Members of the board will be elected by majority vote at the LPNOVA convention to be held in November each year.

2.2 Members seeking positions on the governing board will be dues paying members of either the National or Virginia Libertarian Parties for at least thirty days within the previous twelve months.

2.3 The governing board shall consist of five positions; Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary, and one At Large member.

2.3.1 The Chairman will run the day to day operations of LPNOVA. The chairman will set the purpose the agenda for the monthly board meetings. The chairman will have one vote at the monthly board meeting.

2.3.2 The Vice Chairman will stand in for the Chairman in his absence. The vice chairman will supervise the committees. The vice chairman will have one vote at monthly board meeting.

2.3.3 The Treasurer will keep records of fundraising and expenses for all party functions, and file reports as required by local, state, and Federal law. The treasurer will have one vote at the monthly board meeting.

2.3.4 The Secretary will keep minutes of board meetings. The secretary will have one vote at the monthly board meeting.

2.3.5 The At Large member will serve as liaison to the members of LPNOVA. The at large member will have one vote at the monthly board meeting.

2.4 In the event that a board position becomes vacant, a new officer will be elected by the remaining board members. If the chairman vacates his/her post, the vice chair will become the chairman and the board will elect a new vice chairman.

2.5 An officer of the governing board may be removed if he/she is deemed to be no longer effective in his/her position. A three-fifths vote of board members at the meeting where a motion for removal is proposed will be required to remove an officer. The motion for removal must be entered into the minutes of a regular board meeting prior to the meeting at which the vote is taken. At least fourteen days prior to the vote, notification of the motion will be sent by certified mail to the officer to be removed and will be posted on the LPNOVA website.

2.6 The governing board will meet once a month to assess and set goals, authorize expenditures, address issues relevant to LPNOVA and address issues brought forward from advisory committees. Members will be welcome at all board meetings and are encouraged to participate.

2.7 LPNOVA board members may not hold any leadership position in, or seek elected or appointed office as a nominee of any other political party.

3. Election Procedures

3.1 LPNOVA shall be governed by an elected board. Members of the board will be elected by majority vote at the LPNOVA convention to be held in November.

3.2 Members may seek positions on the governing board. The candidate will notify the Secretary of his/her candidacy at least seven (7) days prior to the convention or in person at the convention.

3.3 Elections for board members will be conducted by secret ballot. LPNOVA secretary shall be responsible for providing a sufficient number of ballots.

3.4 Prior to voting for board members the convention shall appoint two members who are not candidates to tally the votes.

3.5 In the event of a tie vote, a vote of the out going board members will act as the tiebreaker.

3.6 The Secretary will formally present the declared candidates to the membership at least six (6) days prior to the election via email and on the LPNOVA website.

4. Committees

4.1 Committees may be created by the governing board. These committees will inform the board on issues pertaining to local, state, and federal governing bodies.

5. LPNOVA Convention

5.1 The LPNOVA convention will be held in November every year.

5.2 The convention will elect new board members by majority vote.

5.3 LPNOVA will solicit, from its members, candidates for elected office in the following years.

5.4 Amendments to the LPNOVA Bylaws may be proposed at the convention.

5.4.1 Amendments may only be sponsored by LPNOVA voting members.

5.4.2 Amendments will be passed when approved by two thirds.

5.5 Current LPNOVA members will be notified by the Secretary via postal mail at least thirty (30) days prior to the convention.

6. Governing Law

6.1 LPNOVA will be subject to the bylaws of the Libertarian Party of Virginia, the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and all federal.