Basic-Resolution-Making for Student Leaders

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1. STUDENT GOVERNMENT BASIC RESOLUTION MAKING ATTY. IANA YSABEL “YANNA” A. ABELEDA

2. DEFINITION 01 IMPORTANCE 02 MAIN PARTS 03 TIPS 04 RESOLUTION MAKING

3. DEFINITION It is a formal way of stating an intended action by a group of people in an organization. Due to its importance, length, or complexity, it is submitted in writing.

4. DEFINITION Resolutions are formal methods to address problems, situations, or concerns that affect the organization which require local action for solutions. Resolutions are an important part of the organization’s advocacy efforts as well as program development and implementation.

5. DEFINITION It is the tangible product of a committee’s deliberations. These are the results of research, writing, discussion, negotiation and debate.

6. IMPORTANCE Give a position and give recommendations. A Criticize or put pressure on specific groups B Recommend that action be taken C

7. IMPORTANCE Request for something D Release of funds E Initiate activities or programs F

8. MAIN PARTS HEADING A PREAMBLE B OPERATIVE CLAUSES C D RESOLVED STATEMENT E SIGNATORIES

9. HEADING It indicates the name of the organization and its logo, excerpt minutes statement, attendance report, resolution number and series year and the general statement of the resolution.

10. SAMPLE excerpt from the Minutes of the General Assembly held on the 23rd of August 2019, 4:00 pm, at the Office of the Civil Law Student Council Resolution No. 2, series of 2019 ATTESTED: (names) A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING TAYLOR SWIFT AS EXTERNAL VICE PRESIDENT OF THE CIVIL LAW STUDENT COUNCIL

11. PREAMBLE Describes the importance of your resolution Legal basis Rationale

12. SAMPLE WHEREAS, the position of External Vice President in the Executive Board of the Civil Law Student Council (CLSC) is vacant; WHEREAS , as provided by Section 5, Article X of the CLSC Constitution, in case of vacancy in the position of the External Vice President, the same shall be filled through an election among members of the Legislative Board;

13. OPERATIVE CLAUSES Describe what action should be taken Provide solutions End with a semi-colon (;) and the last with a period (.)

14. SAMPLE WHEREAS, the Legislative Board of the CLSC, during its first General Assembly held on the 23rd of August 2019, included in its agenda the election of said officers for the period 2019-2020; WHEREAS , for the position of External Vice President, TAYLOR SWIFT of Section 3A was nominated and elected through simple plurality garnering 22 votes.

15. RESOLVED STATEMENT Is a clear statement of agreement May start with a statement-NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED (COPY THE TITLE), BE APPROVED.

16. SAMPLE NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED THAT A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING TAYLOR SWIFT AS EXTERNAL VICE PRESIDENT OF THE CIVIL LAW STUDENT COUNCIL, BE APPROVED. I N ACCEPTANCE AND AGREEMENT TO THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION , we have hereunto set our signatures: (Signatories)

17. TIPS Write the correct heading (be particular with all the details) Identify your issues and concerns keep it simple use different sources to support your point practice ‘due diligence’

18. TIPS Don’t use inappropriate abbreviations Don’t use “I” when referring to yourself; say “we” or “the department of_______” Don’t make a resolution very long, but be specific when giving solutions

19. TIPS The “Whereas” is the first half of the resolution. It explains WHY the action in the “Resolved” clauses should be taken. The information in the “Whereas” should clearly support the “Resolved” statements.

20. TIPS The “Resolved” clauses of a resolution tells the reader what ACTION should be taken to solve the problem set up in the “Whereas”. The “Resolved” clauses should be the strongest part of your resolution.

21. TIPS In formal resolutions, the "resolved" clauses specify the actions or policies to be adopted. Initiating these clauses with strong, action-oriented verbs clarifies the intended outcomes.

22. TIPS Common initiating words for "resolved" clauses include: Accepts, Adopts, Affirms, Approves, Authorizes Calls upon, Commends, Condemns, Confirms Declares, Designates, Directs Encourages, Endorses, Expresses Recommends, Supports, Urges

23. YOU ARE NOW READY TO MAKE A RESOLUTION, OUR YOUNG FUTURE LEADERS.