LWVUS Convention 2008

Proposed Rule 10.1 –Procedure for Resolutions: 

1. Resolutions may be presented for consideration.
2. In order to present a resolution:
   1. The language of the resolution shall have been sent to all leagues by the maker of the resolution at least four weeks prior to convention.
   2. The maker of the resolution shall be a registered Convention delegate at the time that notice of the resolution is sent.
   3. The notice of the resolution shall include:
      1. Background information including the pros and cons of the issue presented by the resolution.
      2. Explanation of the rationale for using this form of member understanding and agreement.
3. Four weeks prior to Convention, the President of the LWVUS Board of Directors shall appoint a resolutions committee consisting of two members of the LWVUS Board of Directors and three registered convention delegates who have either served on the LWVUS Board or a state League board. The parliamentarian shall serve as an ad hoc member of the committee.
4. The Resolutions Committee shall meet on Saturday to consider whether resolutions meeting the conditions described above also meet the following criteria:
   1. The resolution is consistent with existing League Principles and positions;
   2. The resolution does not circumvent the Program Planning process,
   3. The resolution involves specific, single, short-term action,
   4. The resolution addresses a topical issue,
   5. The resolution is likely to have a measurable impact on the outcome of the matter which is the subject of the resolution,
   6. The maker of the resolution has secured permission of any League whose member of Congress is the target of the resolution, and
   7. The resolution can be implemented within existing resources of the League.
      The maker of the resolution may make a presentation to the committee.
5. The Resolutions Committee shall make a written report of its findings. The chair of the Resolutions Committee shall announce the committee’s findings to the Convention at the outset of the Sunday plenary and the written report shall be posted and distributed for consideration of the delegates.
6. Motions to adopt resolutions must be made at the Sunday plenary. The President may rule a motion out of order. The delegates may override, by a two-thirds vote, the decision of the President regarding the motions.

Debate and action on resolutions shall take place immediately after action and debate on proposed program. A majority vote is required to adopt a resolution.

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