The following outlines the process for members to bring forward resolutions for consideration by the membership, this is the same process as followed previous in years. For reference, here are the 2021 Resolutions and the Member Resolution Form.
You must be a voting member to bring forward a resolution. To do this, you must submit your proposed resolution to the Resolutions Committee by Thursday, October 13th, 10:00 a.m. MT. The Resolutions Committee is a subcommittee of the Board of Directors. The 2022 Committee is comprised of NWTT Board Members Dana Hibbard and Wendy Grater, and Committee Member Donna Lee Demarcke.
The Resolutions Committee is established to:
- Ensure that when resolutions are brought forward from members, the resolutions are industry-wide issues which create a clear call to action for governments on an industry-wide issue that can be pursued by NWT Tourism through its advocacy/lobby activities;
- Increase the opportunity for members to see proposed resolutions and rationale in advance of the AGM so they can come to the AGM prepared better for discussion; and
- Enable the Board to plan for incorporation of the proposed resolutions into the AGM Meeting Agenda.
You will need a seconder to submit your proposed resolution. Both the member proposing the resolution and the seconder, must be voting members of NWT Tourism
Timeline for Resolution Process
- Draft Resolutions will be reviewed by the Resolution Committee after October 13th. The Resolutions Committee will discuss whether the proposed resolution is for an issue that is industry-wide in nature, or if the issue is one that should be addressed in another forum. The Committee may reach out to the member submitting the resolution for clarity on the issue the member wants to address.
- If the Resolutions Committee deems that the resolution needs further wordsmithing to be presented to members at the AGM, the Committee will work with the member to refine the wording for presentation to all members.
- All resolutions that have been reviewed by the Resolutions Committee and deemed ready for presentation to the members will be posted online and the member will be emailed a copy.
- All proposed resolutions will be shared with all members prior to the AGM.
The Member bringing forward the resolution must be prepared to read the resolution into the Annual General meeting as a motion, which must be seconded at the meeting by the seconder.
How to Submit a Resolution
To submit a resolution to the Resolutions Committee please complete the Member Resolution Form and submit in person or via email to executive@spectacularnwt.com . In addition to your contact information, there are five (numbered) fields that must be filled in. These include:
- Title of Resolution
- Whereas Statement (Whereas Statement provides the basic facts and reason(s) for the proposed resolution to address an industry issue.)
- Resolution Statement (Resolution Statement must clearly state the course of action to be taken. Each resolve clause must contain an actionable request that clearly sets out what action is required and by whom to address and resolve the industry issue above that needs resolution. The statement should make sense when read alone.)
- The name of the Mover of the Resolution
- The name of the Seconder of the Resolution
If you prefer a Word document, please email info@spectacularnwt.com.
Proposed Resolutions must be submitted by October 13th at 10 a.m. MT
The Resolutions Committee is happy to help you as you navigate your way through this process. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions and I will connect you with the committee.