(As amended June 8, 2019) This document should be read in conjunction with the applicable Rules of Procedure documents, which include topics such as Arbitrations, several types of Constituency Association Meetings, and Leadership Selection. The most recent versions of these documents are available on the OLP website, www.ontarioliberal.ca. 1. Objects................................................................................................................................................... 4 2. Definitions ............................................................................................................................................. 5 3. Membership ...................................................................................................................................... 7 Members ................................................................................................................................................ 7 Membership periods .......................................................................................................................... 7 Applications for membership ........................................................................................................ 8 Membership and renewal forms ................................................................................................... 9 Membership card ............................................................................................................................... 9 Membership dues .............................................................................................................................. 9 List of members ................................................................................................................................ 10 Associate Members .......................................................................................................................... 10 4. Officers .............................................................................................................................................. 11 President .............................................................................................................................................. 12 Executive Vice-President ............................................................................................................... 12 Treasurer.............................................................................................................................................. 12 Secretary ............................................................................................................................................. 13 Portfolio Vice-Presidents ............................................................................................................... 13 Regional Vice-Presidents ............................................................................................................... 13 Executive Director ............................................................................................................................ 14 5. Executive Council ......................................................................................................................... 15 Elected Members .............................................................................................................................. 15 Compliance with Provincial Council, Constitution and Applicable Laws ...................... 15 Powers and Duties of Executive Council .................................................................................. 16 Meetings............................................................................................................................................... 17 Notice ................................................................................................................................................... 18 Attendance ......................................................................................................................................... 18 Presiding Officer ............................................................................................................................... 18 6. Provincial Council ......................................................................................................................... 19 Compliance with Ontario Liberal Party, Constitution and Applicable Laws ................ 19 Decisions Valid Pending Ratification ......................................................................................... 19 Powers of Provincial Council ....................................................................................................... 20 Meetings.............................................................................................................................................. 20 Notice ................................................................................................................................................... 21 Regional Meetings ........................................................................................................................... 22 Fees ...................................................................................................................................................... 22 7. Committees ................................................................................................................................... 23 - 1 - Permanent and Special Committees......................................................................................... 23 Arbitration Committee .................................................................................................................. 24 Special Committees ........................................................................................................................ 24 Ad Hoc Committees ....................................................................................................................... 24 8. Annual Meeting ............................................................................................................................ 26 Notice .................................................................................................................................................. 26 Procedure ........................................................................................................................................... 26 Delegates ............................................................................................................................................ 27 Notice of Intention to Stand for Office .................................................................................... 28 Regional Meetings held at the Annual General Meeting .................................................... 28 Fees ...................................................................................................................................................... 28 All Members May Attend .............................................................................................................. 29 9. Leadership Review and Leadership Conventions ............................................................ 30 9.13 Form of Ballot ....................................................................................................................... 33 10. Policy Development Process ............................................................................................... 36 Policy Delegates .............................................................................................................................. 36 Form of Conference ........................................................................................................................ 36 Policy Resolutions ........................................................................................................................... 37 Leader and Caucus ......................................................................................................................... 37 11. Nomination of Candidates ........................................................................................................ 38 11.1 Nomination of Liberal Candidates ................................................................................. 38 11.2 Definitions .............................................................................................................................. 38 11.3 The Nomination Commissioner ...................................................................................... 39 11.3.4 Role and Responsibilities of the Nomination Commissioner ......................... 40 11.4 Freeze on Nominations....................................................................................................... 41 11.5 Administration of Membership ........................................................................................ 41 11.6 The Draft Nomination Plan ............................................................................................... 42 11.7 The Panel ................................................................................................................................ 42 11.7.1 Composition of the Panel ......................................................................................... 42 11.7.3 Conflict of Interest......................................................................................................