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 Starting in the 1990s, the use of stand-alone resolutions for this purpose has largely been replaced by the practice of explicitly amending the LNC Policy Manual.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 Compilations of Resolutions

Prior to the creation of the LNC Policy Manual, it was the practice of the LNC to maintain a compilation of the internal policy resolutions. These were not organized by topic, but rather assigned sequential numbers according to the order of their adoption; from time to time, however, attempts were made to create an additional index by topic.

• Compiled Resolutions as of 3 December 1989.

Resolutions by Year

1972

• November 25, 1972 Resolution Regarding 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
• May 24, 1975 Resolution Regarding Party General Expenses - amended May 14, 1978
• 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

1978

• January 22, 1978 Resolution Regarding LNC Minutes - Amended December 7-8, 1985
• September 4, 1978 Resolution Regarding Other Parties
• September 4, 1978 Resolution Regarding Party Dues - Amended December 3, 1983, August 2-3, 1986, April 16-17, 1988, and December 2-3, 1989

1979

• May 4, 1979 Resolution Regarding Fair Ballot Access
• September 5, 1979 Resolution Regarding No Misrepresentation of Platform
• November 10, 1979 Resolution Regarding APRC - Amended December 3, 1983, September 2, 1987, September 6, 1987, December 6, 1987, and August 30, 1989
• November 11, 1979 Resolution Regarding Open Meetings and Records - amended November 22-23, 1989

1980

• May 3-4, 1980 Resolution Regarding Agenda
• May 3-4, 1980 Resolution Regarding APRC
• May 3-4, 1980 Resolution Regarding Statue of Liberty

1981

• April 11-12, 1981 Resolution Regarding Changing Votes on Email
• April 11-12, 1981 Resolution Regarding Budget Committee - amended September 2, 1987 and December 6, 1987
• April 11-12, 1981 Resolution Regarding Fundraising Letters - amended September 2, 1987 and December 6, 1987
• April 11-12, 1981 Resolution Regarding Debt Retirement - amended September 2, 1987 and December 6, 1987
• April 11-12, 1981 Resolution Regarding Libertarian Designation
• August 26, 1981 Resolution Regarding Campaign Lawsuits
• August 26, 1981 Resolution Regarding Clark Complaint Against NBC
• August 30, 1981 Resolution Regarding Draft Resistance
• August 30, 1981 Resolution Regarding Roll Call Votes
• November 7-8, 1981 Resolution Regarding Audio Recordings and Locations for LNC Meetings
• November 7-8, 1981 Resolution Regarding Internal Education Committee - amended December 3, 1983
• November 7-8, 1981 Resolution Regarding Outreach Committee - amended December 3, 1983, December 7-8, 1985, and September 6, 1987
• November 7-8, 1981 Resolution Regarding Definition of Current Member - amended December 7-8, 1985

1982

• March 27-28, 1982 Resolution Regarding Local Issues - obsolete section omitted
• March 27-28, 1982 Resolution Regarding Terminated Employees
• March 27-28, 1982 Resolution Regarding Advertising and Publication Review Committee
• March 27-28, 1982 Resolution Regarding Organization Chart
• March 27-28, 1982 Resolution Regarding Alternates' Participation
• August 7-8, 1982 Resolution Telephone Numbers
• August 7-8, 1982 Resolution Regarding Outside Recommended Study Materials
• August 7-8, 1982 Resolution Regarding July 4th
• December 4-5, 1982 Resolution Regarding Financial Procedures - amended April 5-6, 1986, September 2, 1987, December 6, 1987, and December 2-3, 1989
• March 12-13, 1983 Resolution Regarding Mailing List Orders - amended September 2, 1987 and December 6, 1987
• December 4-5, 1982 Resolution Regarding Legal Action Committee - amended December 7-8, 1985
• December 4-5, 1982 Resolution Regarding Personal Liability of Natcom Members - amended December 7-8, 1985

1983

• March 12-13, 1983 Resolution Regarding National Chair - amended September 2, 1987
• March 12-13, 1983 Resolution Regarding National Director - amended September 2, 1987 and December 6, 1987
• March 12-13, 1983 Resolution Regarding Natcomm Summary Reports
• December 3, 1983 Resolution Regarding Treasurer and Checking Accounts - amended August 2-3, 1986, September 2, 1987, December 6, 1987, and December 2-3, 1989
• December 3, 1983 Resolution Regarding Convention Oversight Committee
• December 3, 1983 Resolution Regarding General Guidelines for Action Committees - amended April 5-6, 1986, September 2, 1987, and December 6, 1987
• December 3, 1983 Resolution Regarding Membership Committee - amended September 2, 1987, and December 6, 1987
• December 3, 1983 Resolution Regarding Ballot Access Committee - amended December 7-8, 1985, September 2, 1987, and December 6, 1987
• December 3, 1983 Resolution Regarding Employee Benefit Plans - amended September 2, 1987 and December 6, 1987
• December 3, 1983 Resolution Regarding Party Payment for Travel Expenses
• December 3, 1983 Resolution Regarding Letters to the Editor

1984

• March 31, 1984 Resolution Regarding Candidates - amended September 2, 1987, and December 6, 1987
• March 31, 1984 Resolution Regarding Vote Totals
• March 31, 1984 Resolution Regarding Equal Time Rule

1985

• October 31, 1985 Resolution Regarding Aid to Candidates - amended September 2, 1987 and December 6, 1987
• December 7-8, 1985 Resolution Regarding Limiting Cost Overruns - amended September 2, 1987 and December 6, 1987
• December 7-8, 1985 Resolution Regarding Committee Chairs' Term of Office
• December 7-8, 1985 Resolution Regarding Affiliate Campaign Subcommittee - amended August 30, 1989
• December 7-8, 1985 Resolution Regarding Non-Natcom Committee Chairs
• December 7-8, 1985 Resolution Regarding Self-Funded Action Committees - amended September 2, 1987, December 6, 1987, and April 16-17, 1988
• December 7-8, 1985 Resolution Regareding Reclassification of Ballot Access Committee
• December 7-8, 1985 Resolution Regarding Review of Contracts
• December 7-8, 1985 Resolution Regarding Auditor - amended December 2-3, 1986
• December 7-8, 1985 Resolution Regarding Accounting Policies
• December 7-8, 1985 Resolution Regarding Management and Audit Committee - amended September 2, 1987 and December 6, 1987
• December 7-8, 19855 Resolution Regarding Personal Liabilities of Natcom Members
• December 7-8, 1985 Resolution Regarding Other Parties
• December 7-8, 1985 Resolution Regarding Editorial Policy

1990

• August 12, 1990 Resolution Regarding Deployment of US Troops to Saudi Arabia
• April 29, 1990 Resolution Regarding Lithuania

1993

• December 13, 1993 Resolution Regarding Nutrional Supplements

1994

• April 17, 1994 Resolution Regarding U.S. Bombing Raids in Bosnia
• April 17, 1994 Resolution Regarding the Clipper Chip
• April 17, 1994 Resolution Regarding Digital Telphony

1996

• July 7, 1996 Resolution Regarding Curfews

2008

• February 17, 2008 Resolution Regarding Iraq
• December 7, 2008 Resolution Regarding Condemnation of Domestic Deployment of U.S. Military

2019

• January 6, 2019 Resolution Regarding Support for alternative voting methods