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Resolution Deadline for 2021 Spring Convention

Resolutions must be submitted to RMA by February 16, 2021 to be added to the Spring 2021 resolution order paper

With district meetings approaching, RMA is reminding members of the important role resolutions play in guiding the association’s advocacy efforts. To maximize these efforts, having well-written resolutions that are clear, concise, and include pertinent information is essential.

When is the resolution deadline for the 2021 Spring Convention?
The deadline to submit resolutions for the 2021 Spring Convention is 4:00 pm on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. District-endorsed or individual resolutions MUST be emailed in Microsoft Word format to wyatt@RMAlberta.com by this deadline.

What makes a good RMA resolution?

  • Resolutions should address issues that are provincial in scope and not focus on local issues.
  • Resolutions should influence legislative changes that will impact rural municipalities.
  • The issue identified in a resolution should clearly demonstrate that RMA is the best organization to advocate on moving it forward.
  • The structure of resolutions is important. They must have a title, preamble, operative clause, and member background.

What tools are available to help members draft good resolutions?
RMA offers a resolution database, resolution-writing tips, FAQs, and a resolution template [Word]. All other resolution resources can be accessed by contacting RMA Senior Policy Advisor Wyatt Skovron at wyatt@RMAlberta.com.

Wyatt Skovron
Senior Policy Advisor
wyatt@RMAlberta.com

Tasha Blumenthal
Director of External Relations & Advocacy
tasha@RMAlberta.com