National Council Resolutions

Resolutions are decided by a majority vote of the National Council at a council meeting. You may look through council minutes to find the specific motions in regards to these resolutions.

Resolution-2011-1
That current memberships begin the twelve (12) month period upon registration, whenever that date may be, of the Party with the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC).

Motion passed 10 February, 2011.

Resolution-2011-2
Following the registration of the Party, there will be the implementation of three levels of membership: Registered Member, Free Member, Associate Member.

Registered Member
 * Eligible for positions on the NC and DRC
 * Full voting and motioning rights
 * 12 months
 * $20 fee per year

Free Member
 * Ineligible for positions on the NC and DRC
 * Ineligible for positions in committees, but eligible for work groups
 * No voting rights, ability to motion through Registered Member's sponsorship
 * 12 months
 * $0 per year

Associate Member
 * Ineligible for positions on the NC and DRC
 * Elegible for positions in any committee, but not leader
 * No voting rights, ability to motion through Registered Member's sponsorship
 * 12 months
 * $15 per year

Motion passed 10 February, 2011.

Resolution-2011-3

 * For all expenses of $10 or less, the Treasurer may grant reimbursement at his discretion, without the permission or information of the National Council.
 * For all expenses of $10 to $100, the Treasurer may grant reimbursement at his discretion, but must inform the National Council at the next meeting at latest.
 * For all expenses greater than $100 must only be reimbursed after a successful motion passed by the National Council, and will be then signed-off by the Treasurer.

Motion passed 10 February, 2011.

Resolution-2011-4
Definition of the State Coordinator position includes the responsibilities of:
 * Engaging local members through meetings and other events
 * Coordinating speakers at local events
 * General state-specific Pirate Party involvement
 * Assist in the formation of state/territory parties
 * Attending General Meetings or make alternative arrangements with the National Council

The position will be appointed by the National Council, and should issues arise, they may be taken up with the NC where they may make the decision to absolve the coordinator of his position.

Amended by Resolution-2012-2 on 2 August, 2012

Amended by Resolution-2013-1 on 16 January, 2012

Resolution-2011-5
Official Pirate Party addresses may only be allocated for members who hold official positions within the party such as National Council, committees or coordinators. This does not include ad-hoc groups such as work groups or squads.

Resolution-2011-6
A motion may be made allowing all discussions pertaining to a member(s)'s actions within the party that may be sensitive, damaging, or cause embarrassment to said member(s) or the Party, may be redacted from the record for the duration of the period defined by the motion.

A non-redacted version may be made available with the permission of the member(s) involved upon request.

A warning must be placed on the minutes and any relevant logs stating that some information has been redacted and a point of contact for more information.

Resolution-2012-1
That the positions, in document Appendix A - Positions, be created, advertised for a minimum of 1 month, with final applicants to be determined by a vote of the NC.

Motion passed 6 May, 2012.

Resolution-2012-2
Amend Resolution-2011-4 to add the line "Assist in the formation of state/territory parties".

Motion passed 2 August, 2012

Resolution-2012-3
To adopt as a resolution the Appendix B - Policy Development Committee Scope and Responsibilities document as written.

Resolution-2013-1
Amend 2011-4 to include the line: Attending General Meetings or make alternative arrangements with the National Council.

Motion passed 16 January, 2013

Resolution-2013-2
All officials of the Party (including, but not limited to: Councillors, Officers, and State and Territory Coordinators), must use the email signature template found in Appendix C - Email Signature Template.

Motion passed 31 July, 2013

Resolution-2013-3
State/Territory Coordinators or the Secretary of each State/Territory Branch may raise motions at National Council meetings and may speak during discussions.

Motion passed 23 October, 2013

Resolution-2013-4
Allow the National Council to vote on payment requests outside of National Council meetings via email, as long as that payment is noted at the very next meeting of the National Council.

Motion passed 23 October, 2013

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