meeting, and if adopted, will be included in the final proposed budget for the coming year. The final budget is presented for adoption on the last day of the meeting.
The following guidelines should be used in the development of appropriate fiscal information:
a. Resolutions requiring the expenditure of LSMS funds should indicate the actual dollar amount or a specific cost range. b. Resolutions which call for the institution of legal action, a public campaign or other similar action for which a precise cost estimate cannot be determined should indicate that a substantial commitment of resources may be necessary for implementation. c. The author’s organization or LSM S staff can assist the sponsor with the development of fiscal information. All fiscal notes will be reviewed by the LSMS Budget and Finance Committee and amended, if necessary, to reflect a more accurate cost projection. Additionally, the Budget and Finance Committee may assign a fiscal note to any resolution if it deems that the resolve of the resolution creates an additional financial burden to the society. At the appropriate time, the Speaker will call for the introduction of resolutions Introduction of Resolutions as published in the agenda. Resolutions in the Delegates Handbook which have complied with the deadline established in the LSMS Bylaws are regarded as officially received but not yet introduced for debate. A delegate on the floor of the House, but not necessarily the author must officially introduce it as business of the House. Introduction of a resolution does not imply support by the person making the motion. Resolutions can be voluntarily withdrawn prior to introduction without vote when desired by the author and after notification to the Speakers. See Amendments below for instructions on changes to resolutions. The delegate introducing a resolution should approach the nearest microphone and obtain recognition from the Speaker. Once recognized, he or she should state their name and the organization they represent and state “I move adoption of Resolution Number_.” The Speaker will ask for a second and, if one is obtained, the delegate may then discuss the resolution. He or she will not be permitted to speak again until all others desiring to speak have done so unless to answer questions directed to them through the Speaker. Any delegate on the floor of the House may call out “I second the motion” without recognition by the Speaker. This indicates a desire to have the matter considered but does not imply support. At the time of introduction of a resolution, it is possible for any delegate to object to its consideration. In the event the House sustains such objection by a two-thirds vote, the resolution is not accepted as business of the House. Amendments : Opportunity is available during debate on a resolution to present changes only to the RESOLVE(S) in the form of editorial requests, amendments, or substitutions. These changes can be offered from the floor by any delegate officially seated in the House. Amendments exceeding a short phrase or at the request of the speakers should be submitted in writing to the Speakers before introduction. All amendments must be introduced on the floor of the House. The
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