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Originally Posted by duffy4
You must understand that a resolution must be phrased in a posative way(by the bylaws governing resolutions). So you cannot write a resolution"BE IT RESOLVED THAT WE DO NOT WANT SOMETHING" you have to phrase it "BE IT RESOLVED THAT WE WANT..." Then if it is defeated it shows the negative reaction to the resolution.
Robin in Rocky
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Where is this coming from? I can't find anything in Roberts Rules of Order that a Resolution must be written in the affirmative. In addition a quick search shows many UN and other resolutions written in the negative and quick search of Operative Clauses suggested for resolutions shows many in the negative form: condem, expresses its regret, fails to support or renews its appeal are among a few that could have been chosen to show how membership feels.
This resolutions does nothing but indicate that the executive is in favor of the pilot in my opinion.
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The Operative Clause
All operative clauses begin with "THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association..." This is usually followed with either "requests" or "is opposed to". Operative clauses should specifically indicate the government to which the resolution is directed; for example, the Government of Alberta, the Federal Government, FCM. The operative clause is the call to action, the very reason the resolution was drafted in the first place. This is the most important part of the resolution and should be written very clearly. There should be no doubt as to what specific action is being requested.
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