7-01-13 Resolution to Amend the Constitution
Submitted by Federal Council
WHEREAS the NDP has different rules governing nominations in each province; and
WHEREAS using different rules in each province creates inconsistency and confusion;
BE IT RESOLVED that Article XV of the constitution be struck and replaced by:
Article XV: Rules governing the nomination of candidates
1. The Federal Council shall create rules and procedures for the nomination of the federal candidates.
2. The Federal Council shall review these rules after each general election.
Party exec director Nathan Rotman spoke in support of this “housekeeping” motion.
Motion put forward to refer this to a council for more study. Motion failed.
This motion required 2/3 majority to be adopted.
Motion passes.