Media Committee Spokesperson Rules & Procedures

Job Descriptions and Biographies

GPCA Spokesperson

Spokespersons shall be:

Experienced in working with the news media in some manner, either as a candidate, a staff person for a candidate or other work that provides the background necessary for this position Vetted by the Media Committee to see how they will respond to news media questions and inquiries, and if those responses are professional and effective. Members of the Media Committee, including the Press Secretary (as a former daily newspaper reporter and editor), determine if the applicant will represent the party in an appropriate manner Familiar with the Green Party platform, ten key values, and candidates serving in and running for office Active in the Green Party at the local and/or state and/or national level Available to accept press calls via cell phone at any time day or evening Spokespersons are ex-officio members of the GPCA Media Committee.

The term of a spokesperson is not defined; spokespeople may serve as long as they stay active in the Green Party and are available for press correspondence.

If a spokesperson is running for or elected to government office, he or she must step down as spokesperson for the duration of their campaign and/or term in government office. This applies only to those running for government office such as school board, Congress, Assembly, etc. and does not include those running for or serving in internal positions within the Green Party, such as on a County Council or Coordinating Committee. A former spokesperson shall be automatically re-instated as spokesperson once an unsuccessful campaign for government office has ended.