About LWV
About LWV
- Finance and Allocation-
- Arrangements-
- Grants and Projects-
Board members may not accept stipends or grants for League projects while sitting on the policy-making Board that is responsible for administering the grant.
- Board Procedures- The Board ensures that activities are carried out in a businesslike manner. The Board is charged with managing the LWVMD’s financial resources; being aware of state, local and
- Nonpartisanship-
The League believes that political parties are essential to the American system of government and that participation of informed
- Political Activity of Board Members-
- Conflict of Interest-
Serving on Boards. Board members may serve on other boards. However, if a serious conflict arises between the
- Coalition Participation-
LWVMD may join coalitions of organizations that have legislative action objectives supportable under LWVUS and/or LWVMD positions. On occasion, LWVMD may wish to organize a coalition to
- Ethics-
This section on Ethics provides guidance for League conduct in all its activities
- Voter Service Portfolio- Voter Service activities are designed to give factual unbiased information with no endorsement or recommendations. Activities to
- Candidate Forums and Debates- The
MVEF is responsible for organizing debates for statewide offices; namely,
Governor and U.S. Senators.
It is the role of the LWVMD/MVEF prior to the primary and/or general elections to
- Voters' Guides- I. LWVMD Responsibilities:
The LWVMD will provide guidelines, information and training on how to prepare and publish Voters' Guides and to participate in DNet.
- State Program Portfolio-
"Program" includes LWVMD positions, development of new LWVMD positions through consensus or concurrence, and action (advocacy) based on those positions.
- Action Portfolio- I. POLICY
A. Action at the State Government Level
- LWV Key Portfolios-
Key Portfolios provide the basis for all League activities and actions.
- Abbreviations and Terms-
- Board: Board of the LWVMD (also State Board)
- Board: Board of the LWVMD (also State Board)
- LWV Organization-
The League is a three-tier organization that provides a League presence and opportunity for citizen education and action at the local, state, and national levels.
- History of LWV- In 1920, just six months before the U.S.
- Financial Support-
WHO PROVIDES THE LEAGUE'S FINANCIAL SUPPORT?
- What We Do- The League of Women Voters is a non-profit, non-partisan, multi-issue organization of men and women that works to encourage the informed and active participation of people in the affairs of government
- Donating to LWV- We encourage everyone to join as members, but you do not need to be a member to donate. Your check should be mailed to the address below.
- Voter Services- The League of Women Voters
- Registers voters
- Sponsors debates, forums, and candidate nights
- Educational Outreach- The League of Women Voters of the United States produces educational and informational material on a variety of issues.
- Community Services- One or more of the following services can be provided by the State and by most Local Leagues.
- Action and Advocacy- Action and advocacy are important roles for the league.