a. The following criteria will be used to judge the appropriateness of the proposed resolution:
1) Is consistent with League Bylaws, Principles and Positions.
2) Does not circumvent the program process.
4) Deals with a single, topical, time-sensitive issue
3) Asks for a single, short-term action by this Convention which is likely to have an impact.
5) Is pertinent to Texas.
6) Can be implemented using existing League resources
b. Procedure for Submission:
1) A resolution may be proposed by a League or a delegate by completing and submitting the required Resolution Submission Form online at least one week before the Convention plenary.
2) A League offering a resolution shall have registered Convention delegate(s).
c. The Resolutions Committee
1) Shall have been appointed by the LWVTX president at least 4 weeks prior to Convention, consisting of three members of the LWVTX Board of Directors and two registered Convention delegates who have either served on the board of the LWVUS, LWVTX, or another League board.
2) Shall meet after the submission deadline to consider whether each Proposed Resolution meets the requirements as to form, notice, and criteria.
3) Criteria for Committee Approval of Proposed Resolutions. The proposed resolution must conform to all of the criteria described in (a) above.
4) The representative of the League submitting the proposed resolution shall have an opportunity to explain the resolution to the Resolutions Committee if the representative so requests.
5) Resolutions recommended and not recommended by the Resolutions Committee shall be posted online 3 days before the Convention plenary.
d. Procedure for Adoption of Resolutions
1) Debate and action on Proposed Resolutions shall take place after action on the Proposed Program, Concurrences, and Not-Recommended Program items.
2) The chair of the Resolutions Committee shall report the Committee finding on all submitted proposed resolutions to Convention.
3) Recommended Resolutions. Any proposed Resolution recommended by the Resolutions Committee may then be moved for Convention consideration by a delegate of the League that submitted it. A majority vote shall be required to adopt a recommended proposed resolution.
4) Not-recommended Resolutions. Any proposed Resolution not recommended by the Resolutions Committee may be moved by any delegate. Presentation shall be limited to 1 minute. Any delegate may request a statement from the Resolutions Committee giving the reasons for not recommending it. A two-thirds vote shall be required to adopt a not-recommended resolution.
5) During the times specified in the agenda for resolution debate, the Chair will divide the time equally among the items that have been moved. In the event additional time is granted for debate of a resolution, the remaining time will be divided equally among the remaining items.
