LWVMD Policies, Guidelines and Procedures is a reference for LWVMD Board members about how the organization operates. The handbook discusses hands-on “how we do it” aspects of the LWVMD. It also outlines the ethical and philosophical underpinnings that determine the way the League functions. LLs, MALs and MAL Units often use materials from this handbook to pattern their own developing policies, and they are welcome to do so. The current edition was updated on April, 2018.

Table of Contents:

• Action & Advocacy
• Voter Service
• Debates
• Ethics
• Board Procedures
• Arrangements
• Grants/Projects
• Finance
• Investment
• Board Liaisons to Local Leagues
• Communications & Website
• Membership
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (LWVMDEF)
• Glossary of League Lingo

Abbreviations and Terms

Board- Board of the LWVMD

ILO- Inter-League Organization

LL- Local League

LLP- LL President

LWVUS- League of Women Voters of the United States

LWVEF- LWVUS Education Fund

LWVMD- League of Women Voters of Maryland

LWVMDEF- LWVMD Education Fund

MAL- Member-at-large of the LWVMD

MAL UNIT- A recognized organization of MAL’s

PMP- Per-Member-Payment

MLD- Leadership and Membership Development