Election Committee/Terms of Reference

Name of Group: Election Committee

Summary of Purpose
To oversee and coordinate the 2013 Pirate Party Australia federal election campaign in conjunction with the National Council.

Membership

 * Minimum of two members of the National Council
 * Party Agent
 * Campaigns Committee delegate
 * Press Team delegate
 * All candidates
 * Other volunteers

Election Theme
The Committee must develop a simple campaign concept that sums up what we offer to the electorate — something that ties in with our main policy areas and sums up why we exist.

Organise Publicity Events
The Committee is responsible for organising the campaign launch, public meetings, media stunts and actions in conjunction with the Campaigns Committee and Press Team.

Election Day
The Committee must develop a plan for the election day including:


 * Using statistics from the AEC to determine which booths should be targetted,
 * The amount of material provided to campaigners,
 * Coordination of candidates' activities on the day, and
 * Ensuring campaigners are properly prepared and supported on the day itself.

Produce Final Analysis for the Party
After the election the Election Committee must conduct analysis of the elections to highlight lessons and results. this report is to be presented to the membership for discussion and future reference.

Responsibilities

 * Work with other committees and the National Council to develop an integrated election campaign,
 * Liaise with the Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer to raise funds for publicity,
 * Liaise with the Campaigns Committee to produce election materials,
 * Organise activities designed to raise the profile of candidates and the Party,
 * Organise how-to-votes, both content and distribution,
 * Coordinate polling day activities, and
 * Document the process and conduct a final analysis for future campaigns.

Timeline
The Committee must develop and publish a timeline that includes important dates, such as enrollment deadlines, campaign and policy launches and due dates for electoral materials.

Expected Duration
The Committee will run until a month after the 2013 Federal Election. The Senate results can take some time to come out, and a final analysis of the campaign must be completed for the membership.