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Recordkeeping
Recordkeeping
Minutes
LWVUS/LWVEF board meeting minutes will be posted on the League’s website after approval.
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Nondiscrimination and Accessibility Of Functions
Nondiscrimination and Accessibility Of Functions
It is the policy of the LWVUS/LWVEF to conduct its business in settings that do not exclude individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation or disability. It is also the policy of the LWVUS/LWVEF to use facilities that are accessible to individuals with disabilities.
Private Membership Clubs
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Speakers for League Events
Speakers for League Events
As a general rule, national-level officials should be invited only to national League events, state-level officials to state League events, and local/regional officials to local League events. (A member of Congress may be invited to both national-level League events and to League events in his/her home district.)
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Reprint Policy
Reprint Policy
Copyrighted materials
Copyrighted materials of the LWVUS and the LWVEF may not be reprinted without permission. A reprint fee may be charged, based on the length of the material to be reprinted and the number of copies to be made. Decisions about reprint fees will be made by the senior director of communications in consultation with the Executive Director.
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National Voter Advertising Policies
National Voter Advertising Policies
External Advertising Policy
1. All contents of advertisements are subject to the League's approval. The League reserves the right to reject any advertising for any reason, at any time, despite the fact that a space has been reserved and acknowledged previously and despite the fact that a product or account has been solicited directly.
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Media Contact and Spokesperson Policy
Media Contact and Spokesperson Policy
The LWVUS and LWVEF will develop and carry out proactive media relations on LWVUS advocacy priorities and LWVEF citizen education programs with print and electronic media, with the long-range goal of enhancing the visibility and image of the League of Women Voters.
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Linking to Non-League Websites
Linking to Non-League Websites
1. On Take Action/advocacy pages, the LWVUS website may link to websites of organizations, coalitions and events that meet these criteria, as determined by appropriate League staff:
• national in scope
• in general agreement with LWVUS positions and strategies
• government or nongovernment entities that provide balanced background information
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Leaders’ Update
Leaders’ Update
The Leaders’ Update shall include only those materials pertaining directly to the ongoing work and activities of the LWVUS and the LWVEF.
State and local Leagues and League networks that wish to share information with other Leagues are encouraged to do so through lists established for that purpose.
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Guidelines for LWVUS/LWUEF Sponsored Online Discussion Lists
Guidelines for LWVUS/LWUEF Sponsored Online Discussion Lists
The purpose of an LWVUS/LWVEF-sponsored discussion list is to promote the mission and goals of the League by facilitating the exchange of information among members and among the levels of League. In deciding whether or not to establish a list, the board shall consider the following criteria:
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Campaign Policies for Candidates for LWVUS Office
Campaign Policies for Candidates for LWVUS Office
The purpose of these policies is to ensure that campaigns for LWVUS office are conducted in a fair and open manner and to enable the membership to make informed decisions about the leadership of the LWVUS.
A. Persons Covered by These Policies
A.1. All candidates for LWVUS office are subject to the provisions of these Campaign Policies.