How Does The League Select Issues for Emphasis?
In League, Program means the issues that we choose for concerted study, education and action at local, state and national levels. Program can include both education and action.
The Program Planning process is part of what makes the League a grassroots organization; each League member has the opportunity to influence the selection of issues where the local, state, and national League will focus time, talent and money.
Every two years, members of local Leagues engage in Program Planning. Based on the results of this, the Board of Directors makes recommendations to the biennial convention delegates about the program to be adopted for the coming two year period.
Impact on Issues
A Guide to Public Policy Positions, LWVUS. Both the Principles on page 9, and the Summary of Policy Positions on pages 10 – 15 are used as the foundation for our work. Note the remainder of the guide has a detailed history and background related to each of our positions. Note that the document may be downloaded from the national site or purchased from Amazon for $5..
