As per the proposed constitution, the following proposed offices will be open for election at the convention this Saturday, May 28th, 2011.Any member of the party has the right to run for any of these offices, subject to the requirements laid out in Clauses 6:2:7 – 6:2:13 due to the function and responsibility of the specific offices in question, and to vote in cases where the elections are contested.Please note that these positions may be modified or altered by amendments at the convention itself, as the constitution still has to be approved as the second order of business.6:2: The party’s Executive shall consist of the following:6:2:1 A ChairpersonThe Chairperson shall chair executive meetings and Policy/General Conventions and will, using Robert’s Rules of Order, be responsible for maintaining decorum, adjudicating disputes, recognizing speakers etc. They will also be responsible for the minutes of such meetings. In the event of a tie vote at an Executive meeting, the Chairperson will cast the deciding vote.6:2:2 Two SpokespersonsThe Spokespersons are responsible for representing the party in public, particularly with the media. They are also responsible for expressing and advocating for the party’s platform, as adopted by the membership, in public forums. Of the two Spokespersons, at least one must be a woman.6:2:3 A Membership Secretary (MS)In addition to responsibilities laid out in Clause 4, the MS is responsible for maintaining the party’s membership records. The MS also is responsible for membership campaigns.6:2:4 An Organizing Coordinator (OC)In addition to the responsibilities laid out in Clause 5, the OC is responsible for overseeing the organizational aspects of the party, the logistics of Executive and General meetings of the party, and for organizing political campaigns.6:2:5 A TreasurerThe Treasurer is responsible for all financial operations of the party, and must report on these fully to all Executive and General meetings of the party. The Treasurer also serves as the representative of the Chief Electoral Officer.6:2:6 A Fundraising Secretary (FS)The FS is responsible for organizing fundraising campaigns.6:2:7 An LGBT RepresentativeThe LGBT Representative is responsible for co-ordinating the activities of the LGBT Council as well as for organizing inclusion/outreach efforts around LGBT issues both within the party and the broader community as a whole.6:2:8 A Women’s RepresentativeThe Women’s Representative is responsible for co-ordinating the activities of the Women’s Council as well as for organizing inclusion/outreach efforts around feminist and women’s issues both within the party and the broader community as a whole.6:2:9 A Youth RepresentativeThe Youth Representative is responsible for co-ordinating the activities of the Youth Council as well as for organizing inclusion/outreach efforts around youth issues both within the party and the broader community as a whole. This person must be no older than 25 years of age.6:2:10 A Diversity RepresentativeThe Diversity Representative is responsible for co-ordinating the activities of the Diversity Council as well as for organizing inclusion/outreach efforts around anti-racist issues both within the party and the broader community as a whole. This person is also responsible for ensuring that the articles of Clause 11 are upheld.6:2:11 A Disability RepresentativeThe Disability Representative is responsible for co-ordinating the activities of the Disability Council as well as for organizing inclusion/outreach efforts around disability issues within the party and the broader community as a whole. This person will be responsible for ensuring accessibility of official party events and materials.6:2:12 An Aboriginal/First Nations RepresentativeThe Aboriginal/First Nations Representative is responsible for co-ordinating the activities of the First Nations Council as well as for organizing inclusion/outreach efforts around Aboriginal and First Nations issues both within the party and the broader community as a whole. 6:2:13 A Labour RepresentativeThe Labour Representative is responsible for co-ordinating the activities of the LabourCouncil as well as for organizing inclusion/outreach efforts around labour issues within the party and the broader community as a whole. This person shall be an active member of a labour union in Ontario.If you have any questions regarding these positions, please email us.The convention is this Saturday, May 28th.It is being held at:The Bond Place Hotel65 Dundas St. E.Toronto, OntarioTwo blocks east of Yonge St. and the Dundas subway station.Doors open 9 a.m. for registration.Everyone is welcome!Full details can be found here:http://www.thegingerproject.org/2011/03/socialist-party-of-onatrio.html
