Resolutions must be submitted by October 8 to be added to the Fall 2024 resolution order paper
With district meetings approaching, the 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 2024 Fall Convention?
The deadline to submit resolutions for the 2024 Fall Convention is 4:00 pm on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
All resolutions MUST be emailed in Microsoft Word format to bezawit@RMAlberta.com by this deadline. Each district is responsible for ensuring that the resolutions endorsed at their district meeting are provided to the RMA in Microsoft Word format prior to the 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?
The RMA offers a resolution database, resolution-writing tips, FAQs, and a resolution template [Word]. All other resolution resources can be accessed by contacting RMA Policy & Research Analyst Bezawit Lemma at bezawit@RMAlberta.com.
Wyatt Skovron
General Manager of Policy & Advocacy
780.955.4096
wyatt@RMAlberta.com
Bezawit Lemma
Policy & Research Analyst
825.319.2280
bezawit@RMAlberta.com