History / Objectives
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Jefferson | Orleans | St. Bernard | St. Tammany
To endorse candidates of high standards for the Alliance for Good Government organization.
To bring new members into the Alliance for Good Government, to provide an opportunity to them for political expression and recognition, to train them as political workers, and to provide a practical means by which they may contribute in the development and betterment of the Alliance for Good Government as a service to the United States of America, the State of Louisiana, and the Metropolitan New Orleans Area and its political subdivisions.
To support the principles, objectives, and platform of the Alliance for Good Government and to campaign for the election of the candidates duly endorsed by the Alliance for Good Government.
To do any and all lawful acts which may be necessary, useful, suitable or proper for the furtherance or accomplishment of the objectives and purposes of the Alliance for Good Government.
As a non-profit political organization, the Alliance for Good Government shall derive its income from membership dues and an annual social banquet or banquets, or any recommendations from the Ways & Means Committee.
Any member can be employed by the federal, state, or city government.
Any member who intends to run for an elected office (other than Parish or State Committeeman) must resign before qualifying for that office, and if said person is elected, this person can no longer be a member of the Alliance for Good Government. If they are not elected, they may be reinstated as a member.
HISTORY
The Alliance for Good Government is a non-profit organization, which was registered and qualified to do business with the Secretary of State on December 13, 1967.
Since then, the Alliance has operated, as an organization comprised of concerned citizens from all walks of life and political persuasions, who believe in good government for the citizens of the State of Louisiana.
The membership consists of men and women, Democrats, Republicans, and Independents.
To foster good government, the Alliance invites candidates to forums which are open to the general public, in which the candidates are asked a variety of questions regarding their positions on political issues and philosophy. The candidates are also allowed to speak directly to the audience at the beginning and conclusion of the forum. A confidential session of the executive membership selects a candidate for the Alliance's endorsement.
The Alliance does not merely endorse a candidate but also, it campaigns for that candidate by printing ballots and distributing them to the general public. Television and newspaper advertisements are also run on a pro-rata share basis throughout the campaign.
Through the endorsement process, the Alliance seeks to inform and assist the electorate in electing public officials with integrity to serve all factions of the community.
The Alliance consists of four chapters, Orleans Parish, Jefferson Parish, St. Bernard Parish, and St. Tammany. Each parish conducts forums for elections in its respective Parish. However, joint forums are held for state wide races, or when districts cross Parish lines. The membership of the affected Parishes, join together to make a single endorsement.
In addition to the forums, each chapter holds monthly meetings in which, organizational matters are discussed and public officials are invited to discuss issues of importance to the membership. The organization is funded from dues of its members and, an annual banquet, and various fund raising activities.
OBJECTIVES
PURPOSES
The purpose of the Alliance for Good Government shall be to foster, protect, and promote the welfare and interest of all the citizens of the State of Louisiana by bringing together thinking citizens into an organization which will promote public policies which benefit the New Orleans Metropolitan area, the State of Louisiana, and the United States of America. The purpose is also to research and inform the public on any issues that relate to taxes, bonds, amendments...etc. This will be done as part of the Alliance for Good Government’s endorsement process in each parish and voted on by each parish with the President’s supervision.
Each month, each President will be responsible in his or her parish to run informed luncheons or meetings, for the following purposes: educating the members and/ or guests on the purposes of the Alliance for Good Government; inviting elected officials to speak about any particular issues that may affect that parish; and at the same time, encouraging any guests to become new members for that parish and the Alliance for Good Government.
To create and maintain an active organization of public-minded citizens and to use the intelligence and influence of its members to invoke legal means and personal persuasion to start legislation encouraging good government and to use the intelligence and influence of citizens to actively engage in the promotion and election of public officials who are dedicated to the common good, efficient government, and integrity.
To inform and aid all citizens interested in effective and efficient government in the selection and election of candidates for public office and to generally promote a high standard of intelligence, honesty, independence, and imagination in the electorate.
To promote and carry on any and all lawful activities, which may be directed toward or directly for the purpose of fulfilling the above stated objectives and purposes of the organization, not stated above.
The above stated purposes/ objectives of the organization shall not be held to limit or restrict, in any manner, the powers and privileges conferred on this corporation by the Constitution and Laws of Louisiana.
