The National Committee of the Green Party of the United States has adopted a new rule requiring the annual setting and review of SMART goals to accompany the party’s budget, beginning this month with goals for the 2026 calendar year.
The measure, which adds a new article to the party’s Rules and Procedures, was approved November 9 by a vote of 66 to four, with nine members abstaining. It was introduced in October by the Green Party of Texas and was discussed for several weeks before the final vote. The proposal required a two-thirds threshold for passage.
The new process directs each Green Party committee, officer, and staff member to develop a set of annual goals described as SMART, meaning “specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.” An example included in the proposal states that the Merchandise Committee might aim to release four new T-shirt designs on a quarterly schedule, introduce a new bumper sticker by February, and host two online promotional events during the year. In contrast, broad or indefinite objectives such as “increase product offerings” would not qualify under the new framework.
Under the rule, each committee co-chair will draft three to five goals for the coming year, which will then be finalized through either consensus or a committee vote. Officers and staff will also submit individual goals for their respective roles. These will be compiled into a single set of annual SMART goals to be amended and approved by the National Committee, ideally alongside the party’s annual budget.
The rule also establishes a review process for measuring progress from the prior year. Committees and officers will be required to report whether their goals were achieved and how their work advanced openness, participation, and accountability within the party. Future annual meetings will now include a closed session for Steering Committee members and National Committee delegates to evaluate outcomes and set priorities for the next cycle.
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