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Candidate for Elective Office Employment Contract -
(For a tutorial on contracts
click here)
Notice: The following employment contract for candidates seeking elected
office is suitable for all candidates seeking elective office in the United
States with the exception of the office of President of the United States.
It is imperative candidates considering usage of the following contract in their
campaign for elective office become familiar with the background
information and processes necessary to create "action items" that meet very
specific criteria in their construction and application in the following
contract.
A candidate for elective office can utilize the following Microtution template
without risk to their campaign for elective office or their position as an
elected official once elected. See the analysis of the Contract with
America, Elements of a Microtution and the Tutorial section for more information.
Visit the Candidates section of the web site to request permission to utilize
the following copyright material in your campaign for public office.
MICROTUTION TEMPLATE
According to the Founding Fathers of this great nation, all just authority in
the institutions of political society is derived from the people and established
with their consent. To reinstate the bonds of trust between the people and their
elected representatives, in acknowledgement of your constitutional right to
government by contract, I offer this Microtution as my commitment to you
if elected to represent you in the office of ________________ (fill in the
blank).
You have my solemn oath I, __________________ will accomplish the following action
items during my term in office:
(The following action items are examples only. Candidates are
responsible for the creation of their individual action items. There is no
limit to the number of action items that may be included in this contract. All
items must be clearly stated with verifiable and specific outcomes)
1. I will publicly disclose my personal federal and state tax returns…
2. I will introduce legislation with a goal to….
3. I will support <_________> by taking the following actions: List
actions
4. I will maintain a free public access online discussion form for the length
of my term in office.
5. I will organize community volunteers to….
6. I will ensure no member of my immediate family works as a lobbyist….
7. I will place my personal financial holdings into a blind trust…
8. I will…(the list of potential action items is limitless, use your
imagination here)
(Note: The above items are representative only and in no way imply any
political statement or belief.)
The action items listed above may not be modified or changed in any way.
Additions to the action items in this Microtution listed above may be
amended only by a written instrument duly executed by the candidate up to 30
(thirty) days prior to the date of the election.
The action items set forth above are clearly stated and there is no
ambiguity as to whether or not I can accomplish these goals during my term in
office. If I do not accomplish these goals within 120 (one hundred twenty) days
prior to the first filing day to register for re-election, I will not seek
re-election to this office or any other public office in the next election
cycle. If a dispute arises as to whether or not I have accomplished the goals as
set forth above, any such dispute will be subject to arbitration as follows:
Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall
be settled by binding arbitration in the County of ___________, <State>, in
accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration
Association then in effect. The controversy or claim shall be submitted to three
arbitrators, one of whom shall be chosen by the elected official, one of whom
shall be chosen by the constituent citizen making the claim, and the third of whom shall be
chosen by the two arbitrators so selected. The party desiring arbitration shall
give written notice to the other party of its desire to arbitrate the particular
matter in question, naming the arbitrator selected by it. If the other party
shall fail within a period of 15 days after such notice shall have been given to
reply in writing naming the arbitrator selected by it, then the party not in
default may apply to the American Arbitration Association for the appointment of
the second arbitrator. If the two arbitrators chosen as above shall fail within
15 days after their selection to agree upon a third arbitrator, then either
party may apply to the American Arbitration Association for the appointment of
an arbitrator to fill the place so remaining vacant. The decision of any two of
the arbitrators shall be final and binding upon the parties and shall be
delivered in writing signed in triplicate by the concurring arbitrators to each
of the parties hereto. The party initiating the arbitration shall pay the fees
of the arbitrators so selected. Any other expenses incurred in connection with
the arbitration shall be paid in accordance with the decision of any two of the
arbitrators and shall be final. Judgment on the award rendered by the
arbitrators may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.
Only resident constituents under direct jurisdiction of the elective office may file a
notice of arbitration for dispute resolution and seek relief through binding arbitration.
Any notice of arbitration which either party may wish or be required to give
to the other party pursuant to this Microtution shall be in writing, addressed
to the official office of the elected official or to the designated address of
the party initiating the arbitration, and shall be deposited in the United
States mail, registered or certified, and with proper postage prepaid. Notice
given by registered or certified mail shall be deemed effective three (3) days
after deposit in the mail.
Notice of arbitration must be deemed effective on or before the 110th day
prior to the first filing date a candidate may register for re-election as
established by the government agency with jurisdiction.
In the absence of effective arbitration proceedings as outlined above, all
duties, responsibilities and obligations as required by the terms of this
contract are deemed satisfied and complete on the 109th day prior to the first
filing date a candidate my register for re-election as established by the
government agency with jurisdiction. Any and all disputes as to the terms,
conditions and satisfaction by the parties to this contract after such date are
null and void.
This Microtution will be filed in its entirety in addition to the official
government documents of my
candidacy with the government agency having jurisdiction.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, <Name>, candidate for the office of <fill in the blank>
has executed this Microtution willingly and signed by my hand as witnessed on
this day of __________________.
"Candidate for _____________"
By:
Name:
Witness Name:
By:
Name: (Notary is best)
Constituent Signatories
Name, Address, City, State & Signature (ask as many constituents as possible
to sign your Microtution)
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