Ard Fhéis 2009

Constitutional Amendments Adopted by An Ard Fhéis

Section One
5.6 Members of éirígí cannot participate in the elected institutions based in Westminster or Stormont.

Section Two
3.0 Elections

3.1.0 The membership shall have the authority to decide on all major strategic issues relating to elections and elected institutions.

3.2.0 The membership shall have the power to recall any member who is also an elected representative.

3.2.1 For a vote on a motion of recall to occur the motion must first have the support of a minimum of ten named members.

3.2.2 An Ciorcal Náisiúnta shall ensure that all members are informed of a motion of recall at least fourteen days in advance of a meeting of Ciorcáil Áitiúil where a vote on said motion shall take place.

3.2.3 A simple majority shall be sufficient to carry a motion of recall where not less than two-thirds of the total membership takes part in said vote.

3.3.0 Where a member is also an elected representative, said member shall take direction from éirígí on all matters relating to their role as an elected representative.

Elections Related Ard Fhéis Motions Adopted by An Ard Fhéis May 2009

1. That this Ard Fhéis mandates An Ciorcal Naisiunta to establish an Elections Committee within twelve weeks of this Ard Fhéis.
   
   The Elections Committee shall be representative of the general membership.
   
   The Elections Committee shall be tasked with the development of a draft elections strategy paper which shall include a comprehensive set of criteria relating to the conditions under which éirígí might contest elections.
   
   In developing this draft elections strategy paper the Elections Committee shall ensure that all members are provided with an opportunity to input their views on éirígí’s future electoral strategy.
   
   This draft elections strategy paper shall be completed in time for éirígí’s next Ard Fhéis.
2. That this Ard Fhéis authorises An Ciorcal Náisiúnta, at a time of its choosing, to register éirígí as a political party with the relevant authority within the Twenty-Six Counties.

3. That this Ard Fhéis authorises An Ciorcal Náisiúnta to extend membership of éirígí to elected representatives in both the Six and Twenty Six Counties, where An Ciorcal Náisiúnta judges the extension of such membership will assist éirígí to achieve its objectives.