PROPOSAL NUMBER: 024-04
1. Date proposed: December 2nd, 2004
Name of the sponsor: Green Party of Jefferson County
2. PROPOSAL SUBJECT:
Appointment of Dave Chandler as a Colorado Green Party Co-Chair
3. FULL PROPOSAL:
The Green Party of Jefferson County proposes that Dave Chandler be appointed by the Green Party of Colorado Council to fill one of the two empty positions. This appointment will be effective until the next State Party Meeting in the Spring of 2005. At that time new Co-Chairs can be elected.
4. BACKGROUND:
– The Green Party of Colorado Bylaws suggest that two Co-Chairs be elected for two year terms. At the present time, neither position is filled. Our last Co-Chair, Lanny Kness, had to step down at the end of October 2004.
– Dave Chandler has been a member of the Green Party of Colorado for many years. He has shown good judgement. He supports the Ten Key Values. He has vast knowledge of local, state, national, and international issues.
– Dave was the Green Party of Colorado candidate in the U.S. House District 7 race in 2002.
5. JUSTIFICATION/GOALS:
It is important that we fill at least one of the vacant positions for the purpose of having a spokesperson for our State Party. We also need a Co-Chair available for making quick decisions when there is not enough time for the Council to do so.
6. PROS AND CONS:
Pro / Con of officially endorsing this initiative
————————————————-
Pros for this GPCO proposal:
– Due to the November 2004 elections, this is a critical time for the Green Party of Colorado. It may become necessary to make quick decisions concerning election results and re-counts. It’s imperative that we have someone in place to make those quick decisions.
– We need a point of contact for the State Party. This may be a pivotal time for the Green Party of Colorado in terms of growth since the Democratic Party is in disarray.
Cons for this GPCO proposal:
– Not Applicable
7. Alternatives to the proposal
1) Leave the Green Party of Colorado Co-Chair positions vacant.
2) Find another person to appoint.
8. REFERENCES AND RESOURCES:
Bylaws of the Green Party of Colorado:
