Constitutional Amendments

The purpose of this page is to propose, discuss and decide on amendments to the Party's Constitution and Bylaws. Suggestions for amendments to a particular Article should be documented in the relevant section. It may simply be a concern or idea, or you can propose the actual amendment. Or if you don't like a proposed amendment, explain your objection and/or offer an alternative.

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Constitutional Amendments

Article 4 - MEMBERSHIP AND ASSOCIATE STATUS

• Replace Article 4, item 2 with the following - "Anyone who has signed the statement, “I wish to be a non-voting Associate of the Ontario Libertarian Party,” and has paid current membership fees, shall be an Associate of the Party.
• Reason - This will make clear the difference between a Member (who has the privileges described elsewhere) and Associate (who does not have these privileges).--Jim McIntosh 21:50, 6 February 2019 (EST)

Article 5 - OFFICERS

Add Level 2 headings for any Article with a proposed amendment. 

Bylaw Amendments

The Vision, Mission and Values were defined at a planning session, probably 15-20 years ago.  Probably not something to be done piecemeal by the Constitution and Bylaws Committee. A search through the Minutes, or through my files, may determine when and how it was done, or George may remember. I have provided the text from the existing Bylaws. --Jim McIntosh 22:05, 6 February 2019 (EST)

Article 1 - VISION

The Vision of the Party shall be: “People prospering in peaceful freedom through private property protection”

Article 2 - MISSION

The Mission of the Party shall be: “To enable endless possibilities through recognition of, respect for, and protection of individual liberty.”

Article 3 - VALUES

The Values of the Party shall be:

“We stand for personal responsibility.

“We stand for individual liberty, and controls and restrictions on governments.

“We recognize property rights.

“We stand for free and voluntary associations.

“We stand for freedom of expression.

“Government must be limited to protecting the liberty and property of its citizens from domestic and foreign aggressors.

“We believe in voluntary, not forced, mutual aid.

“We believe individual liberty promotes strength of character and integrity in a society.

“Government may not grant monopoly privileges to any individual or organization, including itself.

“We accept people as they are.”

Article 4 - MOTTO

The Motto of the Party shall be: “The Party of Choice.”