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The 12 Op-Eds of Xmas (Day 6)

By Chandila Fernando | Tue 30th December 2008 - 3:20 pm

Throughout the festive season, LDV is offering our readers a load of repeats another chance to read the 12 most popular opinion articles which have appeared on the blog since 1st January, 2008. At the half-way mark is this posting by Chandila Fernando, which appeared on LDV on 8th October…

The Presidential Platform (1): Chandila Fernando – the troubleshooter

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How I’ll improve Lib Dem membership – Chandila Fernando

By Chandila Fernando | Wed 29th October 2008 - 6:30 pm

1. Anyone can become a (“registered supporter”) if they are on the electoral register in the UK and sign some form of statement saying they are a supporter of the Liberal Democrats.

2. This data would be centrally collated – although obviously shared with local parties – on a database package that could be deployed for campaigning and fundraising purposes.

3. Once the system had been successfully implemented, which may take some months (at least!) the party’s constitution should be reviewed in order to attempt to enfranchise these supporters into the party’s decision-making process. This might start with consultation and …

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The Presidential Platform (1): Chandila Fernando – the troubleshooter

By Chandila Fernando | Sun 5th October 2008 - 12:45 pm

Liberal Democrat Voice has offered each of the three candidates for the post of Party President three platforms pieces on LDV during the contest to make their case to party members. How they choose to use these platforms is entirely up to them. First up is Chandila Fernando, whose campaign website can be found here.

1. Why are you running for President?
The Party must move into the 21st Century and operate in a 24/7 media driven environment. Our structures are outdated, bureaucratic and sloth like. Sadly, the same is true of our image that has not changed since the 1980s. …

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