The following Code of Conduct was approved by the membership at our State Convention on February 7th 2026.
Purpose
This policy is intended to uphold liberty through responsibility and ensure that voluntary association within the NJLP remains grounded in respect, honesty, and integrity.
A. Respect, Privacy, and Professional Conduct:
The New Jersey Libertarian Party is founded on the principles of Liberty, personal responsibility, and mutual respect.
Members are expected to treat one another - and the public - with professionalism, thoughtful consideration, and fundamental decency in all Party activities, both in person and online.
B. Respect and Non-Harassment:
The NJLP affirms that liberty requires respect for the dignity and autonomy of every individual.
Harassment, intimidation, or threats - whether verbal, written, physical, or digital - are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated.
Members must refrain from:
- Personal attacks, insults, or sustained hostility toward others in Party business.
- Comments or conduct that a reasonable person would find intentionally demeaning or harassing based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other immutable characteristic.
- Unwelcome or inappropriate sexual behavior, advances, or innuendo.
- Conduct that creates an intimidating, hostile, or disruptive environment for others participating in Party affairs.
- Behavior that may jeopardize the brand, image or integrity of the New Jersey Libertarian Party.
When in doubt, err on the side of respect and professionalism.
C. Data Protection and Privacy:
Members shall respect the privacy and data of others within the Party.
- Party contact lists, membership records, or internal communications shall not be shared or published without consent or proper authorization.
- Information acquired in confidence or through Party channels should be treated as private unless explicitly authorized for public release.
- Digital systems and communications must be used in a way that upholds confidentiality, security, and voluntary consent.
D. Conduct in Public and Media:
Libertarians are ambassadors for the cause of liberty. When representing the NJLP, formally or informally, members should:
- Engage in civil, fact-based, and respectful discourse, especially on social media or in media appearances.
- Avoid conduct that deliberately misrepresents the Party, its platform, or its members.
- Distinguish personal opinions from official Party statements unless duly authorized to speak on behalf of the Party.
- Refrain from using official Party channels to advocate for anything not related to the NJLP, its Platform, or its candidates.
E. Responsibility and Process
Members are individually responsible for their conduct:
- If an issue arises, it should be addressed through the Party’s existing bylaws and business-rule procedures, emphasizing fairness, transparency, and non-aggression.
- Retaliation against individuals who raise good-faith concerns is prohibited.
I believe that the first bullet item under C conflicts with our bylaws paragraph 5. The "without consent" part is vague. Whose consent? I think most would assume the consent of each member. It would also make it hard to share membership lists with regional organizations. Perhaps change to "shall not be shared outside of the party or published without consent of the State Board."?
In a conversation with Bill Sihr he suggested just adding " or proper authorization." to the end of the sentence. I'm good with this modification.