RULE V — RESOLUTIONS

RULE V — RESOLUTIONS

Adopted resolutions (made with a motion) do NOT amend Bylaws or Rules of Order unless followed by formal amendment (written Resolution).

Section 1 — Purpose

Resolutions are formal motions used to express positions, adopt policies, or direct actions of the Back Country Horsemen of Idaho. This is used to amend the Bylaws or the Rules of Order.

Section 2  — Form of Resolution

Resolutions shall be submitted in written form and should include:

1.    A title;

2.   One or more “WHEREAS” clauses stating the background or justification; and

3.   One or more “RESOLVED” clauses stating the action or position to be adopted.

Section 3 — Submission

Resolutions shall be submitted in advance in accordance with Procedures established by the Board.

Late submissions may be accepted only by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the assembly.

Section 4 — Review

The presiding officer may refer resolutions to a committee for review prior to consideration by the assembly.

Section 5 — Consideration

Resolutions shall be presented to the assembly as main motions.

Each resolution shall be:

a)   Properly moved and seconded;

b)   Stated by the presiding officer;

c)   Open to debate;

d)   Subject to amendment in accordance with these Rules.

Section 6 — Voting

Voting on resolutions shall be conducted in accordance with the Bylaws.

Only duly certified and seated delegates may vote.

Section 7 — Amendments to Resolutions

Resolutions may be amended by motion during consideration, provided such amendments do not change the fundamental intent without proper notice, if required by the Bylaws.

Section 8. — Recording

All adopted resolutions shall be recorded in the official minutes and maintained as part of the permanent records of BCHI.