Official governing document of the PEI Liberal Association
Effective 2024-03-15
Next review 2026-03-01
35 subsections
Awaiting vote
The official name shall be The Prince Edward Island Liberal Association Inc.
To promote Liberal principles and values across Prince Edward Island...
The Association is affiliated with the Liberal Party of Canada.
Membership is open to individuals aged 14 or over who reside in PEI...
Members in good standing have the right to vote, hold office...
Annual membership fees shall be set by the Executive Committee...
Membership may be terminated for cause by the Executive Committee...
The Provincial Executive shall consist of the Party Leader, President, two Vice-Presidents...
The Executive shall manage the affairs of the Association...
The Executive shall meet at least quarterly...
A majority of Executive members shall constitute a quorum...
The Leader shall serve as honorary President and chief spokesperson...
The President shall preside over Executive meetings and manage operations...
Two Vice-Presidents (one male, one female) shall assist the President...
The Secretary shall maintain records and minutes...
The Treasurer shall manage finances and ensure compliance...
Each of the 27 electoral districts shall have a District Association...
Each District shall elect a President and executive committee...
District Associations shall nominate candidates according to party rules...
The Association recognizes Women's, Youth, Indigenous, and Seniors Commissions...
Each Commission President shall sit on the Provincial Executive...
Policy, Constitutional & Legal Affairs, Election Readiness, Organization, Communications & PR...
Committee Chairs shall be appointed by the President with Executive approval...
All members in good standing have equal voting rights...
Quorum for general meetings shall be 50 members or 5% of membership...
Simple majority for regular business, 2/3 for constitutional amendments...
The Association may conduct votes electronically with proper verification...
The fiscal year shall run from January 1 to December 31...
Annual budget must be approved by the Executive Committee...
Compliance with Elections PEI and Elections Canada requirements...
Annual financial audit shall be conducted by independent auditor...
Amendments may be proposed by Executive or 25 members in good standing...
30 days notice required for constitutional amendment votes...
2/3 majority of votes cast required for approval...
Amendments take effect immediately upon approval unless otherwise specified...