HUDSON LWV POLICIES
NONPARTISAN POLICY adopted 2010
General PolicyThe LWVH may take action on governmental measures and issues in the public interest. However, it shall not support or oppose any party or any candidate. No candidate's literature may be distributed during LWVH 's sponsored program. LWVH will allow distribution of literature after a formal program.
CANDIDATE
CAMPAIGN
AND ELECTION POLICY
A. Non-Board Members.
Recognizing that the LWV experience uniquely equips members for public life and
wishing to encourage members to utilize their knowledge and ability, non-board
members are urged to participate fully in party activities and candidate selection
on an individual basis.
B. Members of the LWV Hudson Board of Directors shall not:
1. Run for or hold elective office
2. Serve as Campaign manager for a candidate
3. Chair a campaign event for a candidate
4. Administer fundraising for a candidate
5. Give a coffee in their home for a candidate
6. Allow their signature to be used in advertising for a candidate
(If a Board member should declare to run for elective office, the member must resign
or take a leave of absence from the Board. Board members should always take into
consideration the impact of their activities on the local League.
Board members may serve on public boards, commissions, committees or coalitions.
However, their participation does not signify support by the LWV unless the member
is officially designated as a LWV representative.)
C. The President and Voter Service Chair and any other member
who is involved in LWV
voter service activities shall take no action which might publically identify them as
supporting any candidate or political party. In addition to the above policy members
1-6, they may not:
1. Display campaign materials for a candidate
2. Hold any party office
3. Circulate petitions for a candidate
4. Attend fundraising events for a candidate or contribute to a candidate or party.
5. Join as a website “fan” or other designation deemed supportive of a particular candidate.
D. Members of the LWV Hudson Board of Directors may:
1. Attend fundraisers events for candidates or a political party
2. Make Contributions to a political party or candidate
3. Attend coffee to meet candidates
4. Sign petitions for a candidate
E. The political activities of a spouse or relative
of a member are to be considered
separate and distinct from the activities of the member.
Policy on Issues
A. When LWV Hudson has a position on an issue Board Members may:
1. Circulate and sign petitions
2. Participate in publicizing the LWV Hudson’s position
3. Distribute literature that endorses the LWV Hudson’s position
4. Sign advertisements or send mailings in support of LWV Hudson’s position
5. A board member may not work or speak publicly against a League position.
The Membership List
The membership list of the LWV Hudson
may not be used for any non-league purpose.
Only the Board of Directors may approve the use of the list for any purpose other than
information to the membership.
