party member can also speak either for or against a Motion. The debate ends with a vote, open to all members at Conference. If a Motion is passed, it automatically becomes Lib Dem policy. Emergency Motions can be submitted until a few days before the start of Conference. Federal Conference Committee The Liberal Democrat conference agenda is decided by the Federal Conference Committee, a democratically elected body of party members and officials. The current membership, in surname order (other than the Chair and Vice Chair), after the most recent set of elections, in November 2022, is: Federal Policy Committee The Federal Policy Committee researches and develops party policy and oversees its policy-making process. At Conference, it provides policy papers for debate and compiles the election manifestos for both the Westminster and European elections. The Committee elects a Conference Chair who is responsible for choosing speakers and trying to ensure balance between different viewpoints on the issues to be debated. He or she may also receive speaking requests from Elected Representatives and SAOs. The current membership, in surname order (other than the Chair and Vice Chairs), after the most recent set of elections, in November 2019, is: List of Liberal Democrat Conferences (1988 — present) See also Liberal Reform Social Liberal Forum Young Liberals Party conference season Conservative Party Conference Labour Party Conference References External links Liberal Democrat Conference website Official website of the Liberal Democrats Annual events in the United Kingdom Conferences Conferences in the United Kingdom Liberal Democrats (UK) Organisation of the Liberal Democrats (UK) Political conferences Political events Political events in the United Kingdom Political party assemblies Recurring events established in 1988