The Green Party of Saskatchewan’s

Annual General Meeting

May 8th, 2010

More Details to Follow.

Watch http://www.saskgreen.ca/

Take Action, Make Change,

Run for the Party Executive!

We are now seeking nominations for the party executive.  Members of the executive influence the direction of the party throughout the year.  This is your chance to create change, to inspire political action, and make a difference.  The executive is composed of six positions that are elected every year:  Party Leader, Party President, Deputy Leader, Party Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

Executive Elections

What has changed?

All members of the party will now be able to vote for the members of the executive, including the Leader, regardless of attendance at the AGM.  Nominations must be received by March 8, 2010, two months prior to the AGM. 

Will nominations be accepted from the floor?

Nominations will only be received from the floor if no nominations for a particular position were received by the March 8 deadline.

How to nominate?

Any person wishing to be nominated for a position on the provincial executive must have three members in good standing send a letter (e-mail or post) supporting the nomination to the party president, Tobi-Dawne Smith, two months prior to the AGM.  Tobi-Dawne can be reached at:

1733 Ave F North

Saskatoon, SK

S7L 1Y4

saskgreen@puregreenius.ca - include “Executive Nomination” in subject line

Who can vote?

All members of the Green Party of Saskatchewan can vote. 

When must ballots be received?

Members attending the convention can join/renew at convention and vote at the convention (they do not need to submit a ballot).  Ballots from members not able to attend, must be received by the date of the convention, these can be mailed or hand-delivered.  Membership forms (and funds) received with the ballot will be accepted.  

How are the ballots counted?

As at past AGMís, a committee will be struck at the AGM to count ballots and ensure secrecy.

Who will get a ballot?

A package will be mailed out 6 weeks before the convention to all current and lapsed members.  This package will include nomineeís names and biographies, along with a ballot. To request a package please contact the secretary at ajones@greenparty.ca.

Resolutions and Explanation of Bonser Ballot Procedure

What has changed?

In order to ensure all party members are allowed a voice in the decision making of the party.  A ballot will be sent out 30 days prior to the Annual General Meeting which contains all resolutions that were properly submitted.  All members will now have the opportunity to participate equally, regardless of attendance.

How does a Bonser Ballot work?

Resolutions will be listed on the ballot.  Each eligible member will have the choice of green, yellow, and red.  Green indicates that the member believes the motion should pass as written and requires no additional explanation or amendments.  Red indicates that the motion is without merit and should fail without discussion; yellow indicates that there is merit to the motion but that further information or discussion is warranted including the opportunity to pass amendments. 

Resolutions that receive more than 75% red will fail outright and not be discussed at the AGM.  Those receiving more than 75% green will pass and become part of party policy with no discussion.  All other resolutions will be put on the agenda to be discussed at the meeting.

How to Submit a Resolution?

Resolutions submitted to the party secretary (post or e-mail), Amber Jones, by March 8, 2010 will be included on the bonser ballot.

Amber Jones can be contacted at:

410 Ave E South

Saskatoon, SK

S7M 1S3

ajones@greenparty.ca - please include “resolution” in subject line

Who can vote?

All members of the Green Party of Saskatchewan can vote. 

When must ballots be received?

Members attending the convention can join/renew at convention and submit bonser ballots at that point.  Members not able to attend must submit ballots 5 days prior to the convention (May 3, 2010).  Membership forms (and funds) received with the bonser ballot will be accepted.  

How are the ballots counted?

A committee of 2 members will be appointed by the executive to oversee opening and counting to ensure secrecy.

Who will get a ballot?

A package will be mailed out 6 weeks before the convention to all current and lapsed members. To request a package please contact the secretary at ajones@greenparty.ca.