EXHIBIT II - RESOLUTION FORMAT
RESOLUTION FORMAT
• Used for a specific issue and/or policy concept. • The resolution (RESOLVE) should be direct, concise, and specific and not encumbered by rambling thoughts and comments. • The RESOLVE must stand by itself. • Additional position or actions on the same subjec t of the resolution can be added by: “…, and be it further RESOLVED, That…” • Fiscal Note: Dollar amount for implementation of resolution, i.e., program, project, committee meeting. • Resolutions which call for the passage of legislation should be worded as follows: “Resolved, that the LSMS seek and/or support legislation…” • Resolutions which call for the LSMS AMA delegation to introduce a resolution in the AMA House of Delegates should be worded as follows: “Resolved, that the LSMS AMA delegation submit the following resolution to the AMA House of Delegates” • Resolutions which establish LSMS policy should be worded as follows: “Resolved, that the following be adopted as LSMS policy: (statement).” • Current related LSMS policies should be stated at the bottom of the resolution.
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