The Left Alliance for National Democracy and Socialism, or LANDS for short, is a far-left political movement in Jamaica.[1] LANDS seeks to bring socialist and democratic ideals into public discourse in Jamaca.[2]
According to its constitution, the collection of left wing ideologies which are welcomed includes Communism, Democratic Socialism, Pan-Africanism, and Black Nationalism.[3]
Structure
The following is the organizational structure of LANDS according to their own website.[4]
| Organ | Description |
|---|---|
| Politburo | The collective leadership and highest authority of the party. It summarily determines the official stance of the party on any issue. |
| Secretariat | Ensures that the organisation runs smoothly. (administrative work) |
| Central Committee | The central authority within the party. Between its sessions, it is represented by a subset of its members, who form the Politburo. |
| Policy Committees | Focus on specific areas of research and policy to influence the party's official stances. |
| Blocs | Groups within the party, that may be based on shared geography, ideology, and/or interests. |
| Units | The main point of contact for members and some observers of the party. They are the base of the party organisation. |
| Membership | General members of the party are persons who are in line with the party ideology, and who pay membership fees. |
References
- ↑ LANDS FAQ page
- ↑ LANDS About Page
- ↑ Section 2.1 of the LANDS constitution
- ↑ https://www.jalands.org/the-party/about/who-we-are