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The constitution will be broken down into a number of sections that the links below will provide access to. If anyone wishes to download the complete constitution they can e-mail me and I will assist them. Some will see a close resemblace to what the Reform party once stood for. Perhaps with improvements it will once more stand proudly on the political stage. This is not a very grassroots statement, but I will not put policy or principles up until after the constitution is forged - Only because there are too many rabbits in those bushes and that grass roots can and should apply to any political spectrum. For expertise in being betrayed by their leadership Reform members are in a class of their own.
ARTICLE 1. NAME AND PRINCIPLES
(b) The principles of the Party are those set forth in Schedule A appended hereto which are incorporated into and form a part of this Constitution and can only be amended by a Constitution Amending Majority Vote at a Party Assembly or by formal referendum.
(c) The policies and objectives of the Party are those set forth in the XYZ Party Statement of Principles and Policies. The policies and objectives of the Party may be amended only in accordance with Article 8 hereof or by a Policy Majority Vote at a Party Assembly.
(d) Between Assemblies, interim policies and objectives of the Party shall be those determined by the Leader or the Caucus in consultation with the Caucus and Executive Council and approved by Executive Council, provided that such interim policies and objectives shall not be inconsistent with those established in accordance with Article 1(c) above.
(e) If there is a conflict between this Constitution and any policy passed by an Assembly or by referenda, this Constitution shall prevail and such policy shall be deemed null and void.
ARTICLE 2. MEMBERSHIP
(a) Membership in the Party is open to all persons who are Canadian citizens, who are ordinarily resident in Canada, who are 18 years of age or over and who support the principles of the Party. Associate membership in the Party is open to all persons who possess the above qualifications are 14 years of age and older but not yet 18 years of age, and landed immigrants of a minimum 14 years of age. Except in 2(b), (c) and (d), "members" and "membership" do not include associate members.
(b) Eligible persons may apply for membership in the Party and shall become members upon payment of the applicable membership fee to the Party and entry on the Membership List at the National Office, or upon receipt of payment by an Officer or Director of the Constituency Association who shall upon receipt, date and sign his copy of the application form and enter the name on the Membership List maintained by the Constituency. These conditions for membership shall be clearly stated on the application form. Memberships in the Party shall be for a period of 1 year, 3 years, or 5 years from the date of acceptance, at the option of the member, and may be renewed for further periods upon payment of the applicable membership fee.
(c) Only natural persons may be members of the Party. No corporation, trade union, society, or other organization shall be eligible for membership.
(d) Membership in the Party shall be terminated in the following cases:
(i) failure by the member to pay the applicable member fee;
(ii) resignation by the member submitted in writing to the Party;
(iii) for just cause, including conduct judged improper, unbecoming, or likely to adversely affect the interests and reputation of the Party, as determined by the Executive Council of the Party, after a full and fair hearing, and in consultation with the member's Constituency Association Executive.
(e) A member whose dues have lapsed not more than 60 days shall, upon payment of the applicable membership fee, be considered a member in good standing retroactive to the date when his or her membership lapsed.
(f) All members of Executive Council or a Constituency Association Board of Directors must be members of the Party. Subject to Article 2(e), if a membership lapses, that individual is no longer a member thereof and that position is therefore deemed vacant. If the membership is later renewed, Executive Council or the Constituency Association Board of Directors, whichever is relevant, may appoint this individual to the vacant position, but is not bound to do so.
Copyright © 1996 Dave Diduck