New Orleans DSA is a democratically-run, all-volunteer organization of the working class, and every year we convene to elect officers, consider amendments to our bylaws, and debate member-submitted proposals for the coming year. In short, Convention is our most important annual gathering! Members can weigh in on chapter priorities and fully exercise their power to shape Chapter work for the coming year and beyond. This year our Convention will be held June 29th at 12PM at the Broadmoor Community Church, 2021 S Dupre St. Don’t miss it!
Important Dates
Submit your bylaw amendments, political resolutions, and electoral endorsements to hello@dsaneworleans.org by June 25th. We also encourage members to post submitted or draft proposals to the #amendments-and-resos channel in slack for feedback and discussion.
Officer Elections
The following positions are up for election this year:
- Co-Chairs (2): Wash F. & Jack RS.
- At-Large Council Members (2): Bob M. & Emmanuel S.
- Secretary: Madeleine H.
- Membership Chair: Iman N.
- Treasurer: Chris C.
- Communications Chair: Taylor G.
Proposals & Bylaws Amendments
Below is a list of resolutions which will be debated and voted on at Convention (these require a 50%+ vote to be adopted).
| Resolution for Consistent Endorsed Candidate Expectations | Electoral Working Group |
| Resolution to Endorse Devin Davis for Louisiana Congressional District 2 | Bob M., Jack R.S. |
| Resolution to Form a People’s Platform | Bob M. |
The following amendments to our Bylaws will be considered (these require a 2/3rds majority vote):
| Amendment to Reconcile Terms, Definitions, and Procedures | Wash F, Jack RS, & Bob M |
| Amendment to re-organize and modernize the Chapter’s internal Committee and Campaign structure | Many contributors, consolidated & revised by Jack RS |
| Amendment to Advance Administrative Discretion | Wash F, Jack RS, & Cate R |
| Amendment to clarify quorum requirements and codify an asynchronous voting process | Jack RS |
| Amendment to Clarify Member Oversight and Conduct | Wash F, Jack RS, & Cate R |
| Amendment to establish procedures for formation and approval of a statewide organization | Jack RS |
We’ll continually update these lists as new proposals are submitted before the deadline on June 25th, so be sure to check back then to read everything we’ll be voting on this year.
Voting
Only members currently in good standing can vote on proposals and in Chapter elections, so make sure you’ve signed up to DSA before the start of Convention! If you’re unsure of your membership status, please visit proof.dsausa.org, or email us at membership@dsaneworleans.org.
Proxy Voting: If you are unable to attend either in-person or via Zoom, you may identify another member to serve as your proxy. This member then votes on proposals and in elections according to your preferences. Attending members may hold up to two proxies. If you will be requesting a proxy, please notify us at hello@dsaneworleans.org by June 27th with the name of another dues/paying member who will serve as your proxy. If you are unable to identify another member to name as your proxy, please let us know in a note to the above email address, and we’ll assign you a proxy to make sure your votes are cast.Proposals: Resolutions and Bylaw Amendments will be voted on at the Convention using OpenSlides in a browser on your phone or computer. You will receive a login from DSA New Orleans – OpenSlides with your login. For more information, here’s the member guide to OpenSlides.