Michael Lopez raised several issues: I’m hearing the following: • Kauffman is voting for NH in the region • The region voted to exclude GSLP • LPVT was ejected from the voting and discussions How much of that is true? If GSLP and LPVT are not permitted to participate in the region, can they withdraw from the region (or argue…
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LNC Elects Special Investigatory Committee The LNC Secretary reported on the OPAvote outcome for elections to the Special Investigatory Committee. Thee LNC members and two LNC non-members were elected by approval voting. The Committee was tasked with reviewing “…written complaints on the behavior and actions of Region 1 Representative, Austin Martin, in alleged violation of the LNC Policy Manual.” LNC…
The LNC had eight employees, one of whom left for other employment and another was on reduced time because she recently gave birth to a child. We are advised by LNC Chair McMahon that “She moved from full time ED to part time Operations with Dasbach becoming the ED as a full time volunteer.” The total net pay of all…
Total income was $54,722.95, including itemized (large) donations of $24,239.41 and unitemized (small) donations of $29,444.48. Dividends and interest came to $1039.06. Readers may compare this final number with the budgeted dividends and interest voted on last December as balancing the LNC budget. Expenditures for the month came to $98,795.95, including legal expenses to Fresh IP PLC of $28,545.22 (that…
In accord with Roberts and the Bylaws, the LNC is electing a Special Investigative Committee. The first step was nominations. The Committee has LNC and non-LNC members. The Committee creation motion reads: “Move to appoint a Special Investigatory Committee (SIC) to review written complaints on the behavior and actions of Region 1 Representative, Austin Martin, in alleged violation of the…
We received the following and the indication that we might use it. Weir is a former LNC member. Dear Members of the Libertarian National Committee, I know that it isn’t a secret that the organization is bleeding money. I don’t want to add more to those problems, but would like to offer similar solutions to what I had brought forward…
We will begin shortly. Meeting starts at 7PM. Roll is called. All except Ford are present. There is NJ Litigation on petitions. There were extended public comments. Time is exhausted. Martin tries to extend time. Fails 6-7. Motion to rearrange agenda passes. Martin moves to broaden investigation. Fails. Thompson moves to remove the Freemason item from the Agenda. Thompson thinks…
The proposed terms are reportedly: New Hampshire affiliation proposal Summary Do not pick either affiliate petition on Sept 13. Let all of New Hampshire’s members convene to create a new affiliate. The LP commits to running, or allowing to be run, a fair, transparent, and open convention. LPNH will surrender all assets, including but not limited to, physical property, domain…
FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. Case Number: ADR 1272 Source: RAD 26L-10 Case Name: Libertarian National Committee, Inc. NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT This matter was initiated by the Federal Election Commission (FEC or the Commission) pursuant to information ascertained in the normal course of carrying out its supervisory responsibilities. Following review of the matter, and in an effort to promote compliance…
As Editor, I offer my condolences to the Libertarian Party Judicial Committee. Nekhaila Moved: I move that access by Austin Martin to the Libertarian National Committee corporate email account austin.martin@lp.org be suspended for fifteen (15) days, effective immediately upon this motion receiving affirmative votes from at least two-thirds (2/3) of the voting membership of the LNC. Staff shall preserve the…