Deputy Leader Job Description

The deputy leader will take on the role of the leader if the current leader is, for some reason, unable to perform their role as leader. 

The deputy leader acts as a official representative of the party. The deputy leader is responsible for managing the party's relationship with the general public. As such, they will take a leading role in developing and communicating party policy, especially election platforms, to the electorate. They are the secondary media contact of the party

Generally, the deputy Leader shall have the following responsibilities and meet the following expectations:

Responsibilities:

Representing the OLP by communicating its policies, principles, and platform to members, voters, entities, and the media.

Working with the Leader and advocates of the Shadow Cabinet

Serving as the Shadow Cabinet Co-Chair

Along with the Shadow Cabinet and the rest of the caucus, developing, and updating the OLP platform.

Participating as a member of the executive committee

Avoiding, where possible, all perceived and real conflict of interest, and abiding by the party by laws and constitution

Expectations:

Working with the executive committee to promote and attend fundraising and other OLP events.

Assist Constituency Associations and the Campaign Director in recruiting exceptional candidates.

Raise the OLP's profile among voters.

Share with the OLP executive committee and any other relevant bodies of the Party feedback received from the general public and members.

Inspired leadership to reach a common Libertarian vision and political strategy.

Attend media training, debate preparation, and/or other related preparation for a leader of a provincial political party.