Board of Review

The Board of Review
2009-2012

Laurynas Vismanas, Chair
New York, NY
laurynas@aol.com

Violeta Gedgaudas
Newhall, CA

Algis Lukas
Silver Spring, MD

Diana Norkienė
Ashford, CT

Arvydas Urbonavičius
Plattsmouth, NE

HONOR TRIBUNAL OF THE LITHUANIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY

The Honor Tribunal provides clarification when questions arise regarding the by-laws of the Lithuanian American Community. The Tribunal, made up of five members, also reviews and investigates alleged violations of the by-laws, and can act as a mediator in organizational disputes. 
 
Upon receipt of a complaint, the Honor Tribunal forwards a copy to the accused who has two weeks to respond. The Honor Tribunal collects documentary and other evidence from throughout the organization to conduct an investigation of the allegations. The proceedings of the Honor Tribunal are not public. Decisions of the Tribunal are implemented by the Presidium of the Board of Directors.
 
The present Honor Tribunal is made up of the following individuals: Laurynas Vismanas, Chair, Violeta Gedgaudas, Algis Lukas, Diana Norkus, and Arvydas Urbonavičius.
 
You may contact the Honor Tribunal by writing to the following address:

Honor Tribunal of the Lithuanian American Community
c/o Laurynas Vismanas
428 West 48th Street, 5WF
New York, NY 10036

or by sending an e-mail to: laurynas@aol.com.

COMPLAINTS ABOUT ELECTIONS TO THE
NATIONAL LITHUANIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Complaints associated with elections to the national American Community Board of Directors must be made in writing and sent to the officers of the appropriate American Community district. The district officers, having stated their opinion, forward the complaint to the national Election Commission within five days.
 
The national Election Commission decides the issues in the complaint within two weeks of having received it from the district officers and informs the complainants and the district of its decision.
 
The complainant may appeal the Election Commission’s decision within five days of receiving it to the Honor Tribunal. The decision of the Honor Tribunal is final.
 
All other complaints associated with the legitimacy of a candidate must be sent to the Honor Tribunal within five days after the announcement of the list of candidates to the Board of Directors.