Saskatchewan Registered Nurses' Association

Resolutions and Motions

As a member of the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses' Association, there are a number of ways in which you can provide input on particular issues facing the profession or on initiatives in which you think the Association could be involved. Resolutions can be submitted at any time to bring to the Annual Meeting for member input and voting.

You can submit a resolution to SRNA Council or you can contact your SRNA President or SRNA Executive Director. Resolution(s) to be included in the Annual Report must be received no later than January 31 of each year. If you are unable to submit a resolution by the January deadline it may be presented at the Annual Meeting as a motion from the floor.

Resolutions should be submitted in the following format:

Title: refers to the subject of the resolution.

Resolution statement: an expression of intent or what action you are proposing the Association take in relation to the subject of the resolution. This statement begins with: "Be it resolved …", and should be written in a clear and concise manner.

Explanatory notes: identify why you believe the issue should be addressed. If you are making a number of points, order them numerically. (Remember that resolutions must have a provincial basis and relate to the mandate of the Association.)

Identification: names of "mover" and "seconder" of resolution (must both hold active-practising status with the Association). Either the "mover" or "seconder" should be available to speak to the resolution at the Annual Meeting.

Adapted from the SRNA Council Governance Policy GP-11.2.

1. A letter of resolution/motion can be submitted to the Council at any time.
2. Resolutions/motions can be presented to the Council, by person, group, Annual or special meeting assembly at any time.
   • Persons who wish resolutions / motions published in the Annual Report should have resolutions submitted to Council, for presentation at the Annual Meeting, by January 31 of each year.
   • To facilitate an orderly business meeting, Council may appoint three registered nurses and one public representative to serve on an Annual Meeting Resolutions committee.
3. Resolutions/Motions Follow-up:
   • Resolutions / Motions that are approved by the membership at the Annual Meeting will be reviewed by Council following the Annual Meeting to make reasoned decisions regarding any actions to be taken.