GPPA Leadership Roles & Responsibilities

Any registered Green or Green supporter can nominate (or self-nominate) people for Steering Committee, state officers, Team Leaders, or representatives to GPUS. Eligibility to serve in these roles is limited to registered Greens, as required by the bylaws.

According to GPPA bylaws, the State Committee (made up of county delegates and the Steering Committee) will vote for these positions at the first meeting of the year.

Read the qualifications and responsibilities below, and if you think of someone (including yourself) who may have the ability and desire to fulfill one of these positions, you can submit candidates for GPPA Steering Committee, officers, and Team Leaders, as well as GPUS delegates, via the Open Elections page.

Responsibilities / Qualifications: (Expected From GPPA Leadership)

Co-Chair: (2 Spots)

Term: Elected for two-year terms – one elected each year in alternating years.

Responsibilities:

Call meetings
Set agendas
Attend bi-weekly meetings
Respond promptly to calls for a vote
Preside over meetings and elections
Execute the business of the party
Conduct polls
Sign and submit legal election documents
Work with state and federal elections officials to ensure operations are within legal guidelines
Promote the development of Steering Committee goals and planning to meet goals
Serve as liaison and resource for Committees
Give public statements when needed
Provide vision and motivation for members

Qualifications:

Registered Green
Reliable
General knowledge of election processes
Moderate understanding of computer tools, word processors, and spreadsheets
Availability for weekly meetings and follow-up planning
Leadership and motivational qualities

Secretary:

Term: Elected for two-year terms in odd years.

Responsibilities:

Attend bi-weekly meetings
Respond promptly to calls for a vote
Maintain records of all meetings
Maintain party documents
Help to set agendas
Assist the Chair to execute the business of the party
Conduct polls
Sign and submit legal election documents
Preside for the limited purpose of conducting an election to fill a Chair vacancy, as provided in the bylaws
Serve as liaison and resource for Committees
Provide vision and motivation for members

Qualifications:

Registered Green
Reliable
General knowledge of election processes
Moderate understanding of computer tools, word processors, spreadsheets, and web systems
Availability for weekly meetings and follow-up planning
Leadership and motivational qualities

Treasurer:

Term: Elected for two-year terms in even years.

Responsibilities:

Attend bi-weekly meetings
Respond promptly to calls for a vote
Maintain financial records
Deposit funds and issue payments
Sign and submit legal financial documents
Assist the Chair to execute the business of the party
Serve as liaison and resource for Committees
Provide vision and motivation for members

Qualifications:

Registered Green
Reliable
General knowledge of election processes and financial election rules
Moderate understanding of computer tools, word processors, spreadsheets, and web systems
Availability for weekly meetings and follow-up planning
Leadership and motivational qualities

At-Large Steering Committee: (3 Spots)

Term: Elected for one-year terms, each year.

Responsibilities:

Attend bi-weekly meetings
Respond promptly to calls for a vote
Assist the Chair to execute the business of the party
Serve as liaison and resource for a Committee
Provide vision and motivation for members

Qualifications:

Registered Green
Reliable
Basic understanding of computer tools, word processors, and spreadsheets
Availability for weekly meetings and follow-up planning
Leadership and motivational qualities

Committee Team Leaders: (4 Spots)

Term: Team Leaders/Co-Leaders are appointed by the Steering Committee for one-year terms and may be re-appointed in consecutive years. The Steering Committee will select appointees from accepted nominations.

Responsibilities:

Call and preside over Team meetings
Set Team agendas
Promote the development of Team goals and action planning to meet goals
Ensure that records of meetings are recorded and maintained
Provide vision and motivation for Team members
Facilitate Team activities and help secure needed resources

Qualifications:

Registered Green
Reliable
Basic understanding of computer tools, word processors, and spreadsheets
Availability for bi-weekly meetings and follow-up planning
Leadership and motivational qualities
Various special skills for specific divisions (such as knowledge of election processes for GreenWave, or media background for Communications)

GPUS National Committee Delegates:

Term: Elected for staggered two-year terms, with a portion of delegate and alternate seats elected each year, as determined by GPUS rules and current apportionment.

Responsibilities:

Review proposals, questions, and topics for National Committee votes
Communicate with and solicit feedback from Pennsylvania delegates and Greens
Vote in accordance with GPUS National Committee procedures, primarily via electronic communication and listservs
Develop proposals and assist other members in developing proposals to submit to the National Committee from the Green Party of Pennsylvania

Qualifications:

Registered Green
Reliable
Good verbal and written communication skills
Basic understanding of email and computer tools
Availability for ongoing communication and follow-up
Leadership and motivational qualities

GPUS Committee Members: (Multiple)

Term: Elected for two-year terms when positions are open.

Responsibilities:

You can find out more about each committee and its expectations and requirements on the Green Party US Committee webpage.