PARTY REFORM COMMISSION
What we
are about
Our leader has spoken about our target of reaching more than 150 MPs in two elections and increase our representation at every level across the UK whilst ensuring a congruent and cohesive party. The job of this commission if to ensure the party has the organizational ability to deliver it.
Our terms of reference, which have been given to us by Nick Clegg MP – Party Leader, Simon Hughes MP – Party President, and Lord Chris Rennard – Chief Executive of the party, can be found here.
You can read an article which recently appeared in Lib Dem News by the Chair
of the Commission, Chris Bones, here and read more about
the members of the commission here.
Giving us your view
Anything that you submit to the commission will be treated with absolute confidentiality, so please be full and frank in your views. However there are some things that this commission is not:
- It is not a constitutional review
- It is not opportunity to raise issues about specific individuals
- And it is not an open ended opportunity to express your views on every aspect of the party’s performance.
Instead we want views based on your experiences and knowledge as to how the
party can work better. Below are the key questions we are examining. Please
comment on the questions, however many or few, most relevant to you which you
feel best placed to answer.
1. What is it necessary for the party to do in order to
meet the Leader’s stated aim?
2. What is the party doing well which will help meet the Leader’s aim and which we should build on?
3. Does the present structure of the party and the way we allocate our scarce resources best help meet the Leader’s aim? If not, what would you change?
4. What does the party need to do differently (e.g. new areas of activity) in order to meet the Leader’s aim?
5. Do we have the capacity and capabilities (eg right skills and knowledge) – both volunteers and staff – to deliver this aim? If not, what do we need to do?
6. What, if anything, should we learn from the organisation of the other political parties and successful voluntary organisations?
7. How can the Liberal Democrats best achieve a consistent national message and image?
8. What, in your view, is the quality and nature of services provided nationally (by Cowley Street and Westminster based staff) to volunteers, members and supporters?
9. Are there any particular measures you would recommend to improve the party’s effectiveness and professionalism?
10. Does the way we raise funds and allocate the party’s scarce resources best support the leader’s aim? If not, what would you do differently? And If we generated an extra £1m where do you think it would be best spent?
11. Is the role of each part of the party clear – and therefore the services and resources they need to do the job and what is expected of them?
12. What in your view is most
limiting our effectiveness (e.g., governance, structure, cultural blocks, the
way we allocate resources etc)?
Contributions should be sent by email to reform@libdems.org.uk by 8th
February. Thank you.
