Frank, The crazy language that you saw was actually part of the existing statement in our (LP) constitution.
"Section 3 No person not a member of the party shall be eligible to serve as an Officer." This is just the sort of thing that I would get rid of if possible. We need plain English, not stoopid speak. It is no wonder that people are so confused by the constitution and bylaws. Written by lawyers. Punxsutawney Paul
