[Procedures] RE: [Green-Rainbow] diversity seats

[Jamie O'Keefe]

Quoting Ken Ostrander <kenster at MIT.EDU>:

> i think that the idea of multiple people for a particular diversity seat
> could
> be a good idea.  that way we would be able to have alternates and the
> opportunity for more participation.  the statecom could vote to decide
> on who the primary diversity rep is and who the alternate(s) will be.  

The concept of alternates is not allowed by state law.  either you are elected 
or appointed to the state committee or you are not.  I know that was an issue 
when Cape Cod wanted to have alternates at the 1st state committee meeting and 
they weren't allowed to do so.

peace,

Jamie

James O\'Keefe
Green Party Candidate for Massachusetts State Treasurer
jamesokeefe.org