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Non-Partisan Policy
(Revised August 10, 2004 and Re-Adopted August 10, 2004)
The League of Women Voters–Acton Area is an organization which takes action on governmental
issues in the public interest and seeks to promote citizen participation
in government. It neither supports nor opposes any political
party or candidate.
The League urges its members,
except Steering Committee members, to work for the candidates
or parties of their choice and to run for office. The non-partisan
policy stated below sets forth guidelines on political involvement
of Steering Committee members in order to preserve public confidence
in the League's non-partisan stance.
The Steering Committee Chair
or Co-Chairs and Voter Service Chair or Co-Chairs shall refrain
from all partisan political activity.
Other Steering Committee members
generally may not run for office, work in political campaigns
or hold positions in political parties. The Steering Committee
must approve any exception to this policy.
Steering Committee members
will use their discretion in participating in other political
activities and must be sure their own positions are not identified
with those of the League in the public mind. Steering Committee
members are encouraged to bring to the Steering Committee any
question about personal political involvement.
The Steering Committee may
make determinations as to the appropriateness of a given action
on the part of a Steering Committee member and may determine
whether any change in the individual's Steering Committee membership
is necessary.
This policy was adopted at
the June 13, 1984 Board meeting and needs to be readopted annually,
with revisions, if the Steering Committee so votes.
Guidelines for Giving Monetary Donations
(Adopted August 1996, readopted August 2004)
The League of Women Voters–Acton Area is not primarily a funds-granting organization,
but we are occasionally asked to contribute to worthy causes.
To help us make donations that are fair and based on League principles,
we have agreed that any donations made by the LWV - AA must be
to causes that:
" Are non-partisan
" Are consistent with LWV positions
In addition, we have agreed
to strongly favor donations that:
" Further our local action
objectives
" Give positive visibility to the League
" Benefit a group of people, rather than an individual
Diversity Policy
(Adopted October 1997, Readopted August 2004)
The LWV–Acton Area, in both
its values and practices, affirms its belief and commitment to
diversity and pluralism, which means there shall be no barriers
to participation in any activity of the LWV - Acton Area on the
basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national
origin, disability, or ability to pay.
The LWV–Acton Area recognizes
that diverse perspectives are important and necessary for responsible
and representative decision making. LWV - Acton Area subscribes
to the belief that diversity and pluralism are fundamental to
the values it upholds and that this inclusiveness enhances the
organization's ability to respond more effectively to changing
conditions and needs.
The LWV–Acton Area affirms
its commitment to reflecting the diversity of our communities
in its steering committee, staff and programs.
Guidelines for Commercial Products in League Bulletin
(Adopted Dec. 2004)
The LWV–Acton Area will not
publish advertising for any commercial activity except for League
of Women Voters (all levels) fundraising activities and business
cards recognizing our sponsors. Commercial activity includes
sales by entities such as Towns. Advertising does not include
mention in our calendar.
Membership Fund Policy
(Adopted Dec. 2004)Because the LWV–Acton Area believes there should be no barrier to participation in the League on the basis of ability to pay, a Membership Fund was created to help members who could not afford the annual dues. It is the policy of the LWV–Acton Area that recipients of assistance from the Membership Fund should pay, at their discretion, an amount that they can afford, and that the Fund will make up the difference. Any scholarships funded at 100% will be made with the concurrence of the Steering Committee Chair or Co-Chairs. Matters relating to the Fund will be conducted without compromising confidentiality and without revealing the names of proposed recipients.
Email Policy
(Adopted Nov 9, 2005)Postings to the email list
of all members, i.e., all@lwv-aa.org, should be limited, generally,
to announcements and action alerts.
Only Steering Committee members
are allowed to post emails to this list. If other members want
to post to this list, they should submit their postings to a
Steering Committee member, who may consult with the Steering
Committee before posting.