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The '''2023 Convention''' of the [[Libertarian Party of California]] is | The '''2023 Convention''' of the [[Libertarian Party of California]] is being held 17-19 February, in Sacramento. | ||
This convention was originally announced as taking place at the DoubleTree by Hilton, but | This convention was originally announced as taking place at the DoubleTree by Hilton, but ended up being held mostly at the Embassy Suites. | ||
Business to be conducted at this convention includes election of state party officers and other members of the state Executive Committee, and consideration of amendments to the bylaws. | Business to be conducted at this convention includes election of state party officers and other members of the state Executive Committee, and consideration of amendments to the bylaws. | ||
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===Change of Location=== | ===Change of Location=== | ||
This convention was originally announced as taking place at the DoubleTree by Hilton, but because of concerns that an ongoing renovation of that hotel would make the facilities unsuitable the state Executive Committee decided, on 4 January, to enter into a contract with the Embassy Suites to hold it there instead. However, because the formal announcement had been for business to be conducted at the DoubleTree, | This convention was originally announced as taking place at the DoubleTree by Hilton, but because of concerns that an ongoing renovation of that hotel would make the facilities unsuitable the state Executive Committee decided, on 4 January, to enter into a contract with the Embassy Suites to hold it there instead. However, because the formal announcement had been for business to be conducted at the DoubleTree, the business meeting was called to order there, and the delegates present voted to move the meeting to the Embassy Suites. | ||
Additional information about the change can be found in a [[Media:CA_FAQ_2023-01_convention-location-change.pdf|FAQ]] that was posted on the party web site in January 2023. | Additional information about the change can be found in a [[Media:CA_FAQ_2023-01_convention-location-change.pdf|FAQ]] that was posted on the party web site in January 2023. | ||
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===Schedule and Agenda=== | ===Schedule and Agenda=== | ||
The convention | The convention began with receptions on Friday evening (17 February), with formal business starting on Saturday morning and scheduled to continue through Sunday, followed by the first meeting of the new Executive Committee. | ||
The agenda for the formal business is specified in [[Media:CA_Bylaws_2022.pdf|Convention Rule 4]]. | The agenda for the formal business is specified in [[Media:CA_Bylaws_2022.pdf|Convention Rule 4]]. | ||
The overall plan of events with specific times for business, speakers, meals, and other activities can be found in the [[Media:CA_Convention-Schedule_2023.pdf|Convention Schedule]]. | The overall plan of events with specific times for business, speakers, meals, and other activities can be found in the [[Media:CA_Convention-Schedule_2023.pdf|Convention Schedule]]. | ||
===Summary of Business Meeting=== | |||
The meeting was called to order at 8:30am on Saturday morning at the DoubleTree, where a motion was made and passed in less than a minute to resume business 45 minutes later at the Embassy Suites. | |||
The remainder of Saturday morning was taken up by reports from the Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Budget Committee, and Financial Standards Committee. | |||
On Saturday afternoon, after a motion to modify the agenda to hold elections first was voted down, delegates considered 11 of the 12 the proposals offered by the Bylaws Committee. | |||
Business is scheduled to resume Sunday morning with consideration of the remaining proposal from the Bylaws Committee followed by elections. | |||
===Bylaws=== | ===Bylaws=== | ||
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* Northern, Central, and Souther Area Coordinators | * Northern, Central, and Souther Area Coordinators | ||
* several Executive Committee at-large positions | * several Executive Committee at-large positions | ||
===Recordings=== | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZOcpESOowI Saturday (from Libertarian Party of California YouTube channel)] | |||
===Speakers=== | ===Speakers=== | ||