Scottish Green Party

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Structure of the Scottish Greens

The Scottish Greens have a unique party structure, which blends a number of democratic principles in order to be as inclusive as possible. These are direct election by the entire membership (one member, one-vote), election by branches, and random selection. In the tradition of many green parties worldwide, we have a joint leadership rather than a single figurehead.

Branches

As the party has grown, we are in the process of moving from a regional structure to a branch structure. Find out about branches in your area.

Co-Convenors

The Scottish Green Party is unique in Scottish politics in having joint leaders, who are the co-convenors of SGP Council. The current co-convenors are Robin Harper MSP and Councillor Alison Johnstone.

Party Council

This is the responsible body outside party AGMs. The vice-convenor is Shiona Baird.

Operations Committee

Operations Committee is responsible for keeping the party running and implementing party decisions. Its convenor currently is Martin Stepek.

This committee includes a number of elected specialist posts:

Elections and Campaigns

Elections and Campaigns are responsible for developing and implementing SGP campaigning strategy. The convenor is Elaine Morrison.

Policy

Policy Committee is responsible for developing Green policy, keeping the Policy Reference Document up-to-date, and writing party manifestoes.

The current convenor of Policy Committee is Chris Ballance.

Standing Orders Committee

Responsible for overseeing the constitution, elections, referenda and general meetings of the party.

The convenor is Moira Dunworth.

International Committee

Responsible for liaising with Green colleagues in the Green Islands Network, in the European Green Party and beyond.

The convenor is Maire McCormack.

Representative Groups

Representative Groups within the party exist to promote equality issues within and outwith the party: