List of LNC Resolutions

As with many deliberative bodies, it has been the practice of the Libertarian National Committee to adopt Resolutions concerning a variety of subjects. These can be divided into three main groups.

Resolutions Concerning Public Policy

The LNC has adopted many resolutions declaring a position in favor of or in opposition to legislation, military action, and similar matters. These are typically on subjects already covered in some sense by the Platform, but are adopted because members of the LNC believe it to be helpful to make a more specific statement. Reasons for this may include bringing a subject to the attention of the membership, clarifying how a Platform plank applies to a particular question currently in the news, facilitating mention in news media of the Party's position, and as a form of outreach to other groups concerned about the issue.

Resolutions Concerning Internal Policies

As part of its responsibility to manage the affairs of the Party, the LNC is continually making decisions about its own operations and management of the headquarters and staff. In the early years, internal policy decisions intended to have ongoing effect were typically expressed in the form of a resolution. Starting in the 1990s, the use of stand-alone resolutions for this purpose has largely been replaced by the practice of explicitly amending the LNC Policy Manual.

Resolutions Recognizing Activists

The LNC has often adopted resolutions recognizing the contributions of officers, staff, candidates, and other activists, typically either upon the completion of their terms or campaigns or at the time of their death.

Prior Indexes of Resolutions

There has never been a permanent policy to record resolutions, but there have been various indexes kept of policy resolutions prior to the production of the LNC Policy Manual.

• Resolution Index December 3, 1989.

Resolutions by Year

1972

• November 25, 1972 Resolution on LNC Email Ballots - Amended April 4-5, 1987
• November 25, 1972 Resolution Regarding Treasurer

1974

• June 16, 1974 Resolution Regarding Mail Ballots - Amended November 22-23, 1978
• June 16, 1974 Resolution Regarding Copies of Constitution and Platform

1975

• May 24, 1975 Resolution Regarding Monthly Balance Sheets - Amended December 2-3, 1989 Meeting
• May 24, 1975 Resolution Regarding Party General Expenses - Amended May 14, 1978 Meeting
• September 1, 1975 Resolution Regarding Reprints of Party Literature

1976

• January 31, 1976 Resolution Regarding Avoiding Misstatements
• January 31, 1976 Resolution Regarding Convention Synopsis
• January 31, 1976 Resolution Regarding Financial Support of Candidates

1977

• July 17, 1977 Resolution Regarding Appointment of National Director - Amended September 2, 1987 and December 6, 1987
• October 2, 1977 Resolution Regarding Duties of Treasurer - Amended September 2, 1987, December 6, 1987, and December 2-3, 1989
• October 2, 1977 Resolution Regarding Finance Committee - Amended April 11-12, 1981, December 3, 1983, and April 4-5, 1987
• October 2, 1977 Resolution Regarding Party Purpose and Strategy

1994

• April 17, 1994 Resolution on U.S. Bombing Raids in Bosnia

2019

• January 6, 2019 Resolution supporting alternative voting methods