The
League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, political organization that encourages
informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences
public policy through education and advocacy.
The
League of Women Voters takes action on issues only after the membership has
identified an issue for study, has formally studied the issue, and has come to
a consensus or member agreement on the issue under consideration. The consensus report is published as the
League position and is the basis for League action. Such positions can be the result of studies
at the local, state, or national level.
Many
public policy issues pertain to more than one level of government. The League is organized to allow flexibility
in implementing its positions at the appropriate governmental level. For example, national issues which the League
addresses may require action on the state and/or local level as well as in the
nation’s capitol.