Resolutions allow members to determine the priorities and character of our organization through the democratic process. Resolutions are submitted by chapter members, and then voted on by our members at a general meeting.
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The manner in which to compose the summary and full text of your resolution is described in the template. Consider referencing other resolutions in the Google Drive folder Middle GA DSA Bylaws and Resolutions for examples.
Once composed, resolutions should be submitted to midgadsa@gmail.com for review. Amendments to our chapter's bylaws can be submitted the same way.
There are three kinds of proposals any member in good standing of the chapter can make, a "resolution," a "resolution amendment," and a "bylaws amendment." For any proposal to be heard at a chapter meeting, at least 5 people (not including the author) must sign on. Signatures may be obtained physically or digitally, as long as there is a record of the signing.
Resolutions
Resolutions
Resolutions are the primary kind of proposal members can create. They cover everything from the creation of committees to establishing official chapter policy. If there's something you'd like the chapter to do, say, or spend money on, a resolution is what you want to submit.
A resolution must be submitted to midgadsa@gmail.com at least twenty days in advance to be heard at a chapter meeting. Once submitted, it will go to a vote of the general body of the chapter, and requires a simple majority to pass.
Resolution Amendments
Resolution Amendments
Amendments allow members to alter the provisions laid out by proposals before they are passed. Any resolution or bylaws amendment may be altered by this process.
A resolution amendment must be submitted to midgadsa@gmail.com at least twelve days in advance to be heard at a chapter meeting. Once submitted, it will go to a vote of the general body of the chapter before the proposal it is amending is heard, and requires a simple majority to pass.
If passed, the original resolution will be voted on with the changes laid out by the resolution amendment. If not, the resolution will be heard as it is written.
Amendments may not be made to resolutions that have already passed. If a member would like to change the provisions of a previously passed resolution they will have to submit a new proposal. In places where resolutions conflict each other the most recently passed proposal takes precedence.
Bylaws Amendments
Bylaws Amendments
The Bylaws are the chief governing document of the Middle Georgia DSA. Resolutions and officers may not contradict them. The only way to change the bylaws is through amending them at a chapter meeting.
A bylaws amendment must be submitted to midgadsa@gmail.com at least twenty one days in advance to be heard at a chapter meeting. Once submitted, it will go to a vote of the general body of the chapter, and requires a two thirds super majority to pass.
After a proposal is submitted, the Capacity and Financial Impact Score will be completed at a Steering Committee meeting. Proposal authors should not fill these sections out.
If a proposal is found to be in conflict with our chapter bylaws, or national bylaws, the Steering Committee will reject the proposal. Rejected proposals shall not be heard by a chapter meeting.
Once a resolution has been submitted and reviewed, it will be voted on according to Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised 13th Edtion at the next chapter meeting. Resolutions require a simple majority to pass, while amendments to our chapter bylaws require a two thirds majority vote to pass.
Still having trouble drafting your resolution? Schedule a meeting with one of our organizers and we'll help you through the process.
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