Minutes/National Council/2018-02-05

Start: 21:02 AEDT (10:02 UTC)

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Attendance

 * Emily Sievers
 * Simon Frew
 * Alex Jago
 * Peter Lawler
 * Miles Whiticker
 * Mark Gibbons
 * John August
 * John Jeffry

Apologies

 * Tom Randle

Other Attendees

 * Twisty
 * Mikaela Mikaela [~Mikaela@PirateParty/FI/Activist/Helsinki]
 * IRC lurkers

Previous Meeting Minutes (Tom)

 * https://pirateparty.org.au/wiki/Minutes/National_Council/

Tasmanian Coordinator (Emily)

 * Emily noted Tim Serong had stepped down
 * Peter mentioned thanks were sent in email by various members
 * Peter commented that there were a distinct lack of Tasmanian Pirates available to fill the position at the moment as both Thomas and He were on the NC
 * Emily suggested that there wasn't much point right now appointing a local coordinator for Tasmania

Batman Election (Simon)

 * Simon stated that if we want to move on this we had to move fast.
 * Simon further stated that he wasn't so concerned about preselection, perhaps the energy could be better spent readying for a full election
 * Mark mentioned that a full federal election is better for awareness raising
 * Peter mentioned that he wasn't sure if potential candidates must be eligible before submission to AEC or before polls open
 * Simon stated that if anyone wants it to happen, now is the time to volunteer
 * Peter said it would be good experience for the NC getting things organised for a campaign
 * Simon mentioned that Lachlan, our previous Vic candidate, might be able to be convinced to stand but it was no certainty
 * JohnA wondered if support would happen if someone put their hand up
 * Miles said he has some friends in Melbourne who may be able to assist
 * General agreement that a request for candidates and campaign volunteers go out.
 * JohnJ suggested a two week process, Simon commented that there was too little time.
 *  Deputy Secretary's note: It is not entirely clear from the minutes what the proposed motion text was, whether a meeting one or two weeks ahead was being decided upon. Absent of any other full motion text, the motion minuted as being moved by the President is the full text proposed by Peter.

Motions

 * MOTION: Accept the minutes from PPAU National Council meeting of.
 * Put by: Emily Sievers
 * Ayes: (Peter Lawler, Simon Frew, Miles Whitiker, Mark Gibbons, Emily Sievers, John August, John Jeffry) Nays: Abstain: ( Alex Jago )
 * Motion carried.


 * MOTION: A call for volunteers and candidates for the forthcoming Batman by-election be made on the mail list tomorrow, requiring candidate submission by midnight Saturday Evening and that if any candidate presents, the NC to meet the following Monday (2018-02-12) to discuss vetting
 * Put by: Emily Sievers
 * Ayes: ( Emily Sievers, John August, John Jefferey, Miles Whitiker, Alex Jago, Simon Frew, Mark Gibbons, Peter Lawler ) Nays: Abstain:
 * Motion carried.


 * MOTION: Formally thank Tim Serong for his excellent work and dedication helping PPAU in Tasmania
 * Put by: Emily Sievers
 * Ayes: ( Emily Sievers, Simon Frew, John Jeffery, John August, Peter Lawler, Alex Jago ) Nays: Abstain: ( Miles Whiticker, Mark Gibbons )
 * Motion carried.


 * MOTION: close meeting
 * Put by:
 * Ayes: Nays:  Abstain:
 * Motion.