Day 197: Resolution Making 101 pt.1

There are so many ways how to write a resolution. In the succeeding posts I will talk about how to draft, prepare, and/or make a resolution. These are the things I have known during all the past seminars and trainings about the subject. It is not limited to Sangguniang Kabataan seminars but includes the things I have known during my Supreme Student Government days and leadership travels here and there.

Well, this post can be technical in nature but I’ll explain it the best I can. To start…

What is a Resolution?

A resolution is an expression of sentiments, declaration of will, opinion, decision, or position being rendered by the members of a deliberative body on certain issues and matters of public interests and having no permanent value but only temporary in character.

This means that a resolution is not considered as a law but a formal expression of sentiments or decisions by a person, group of persons, or the organization.

Format of a Resolution.

There are 2 kinds of Resolution Formats:

• The Standard Format, and
• The Commission Format

Let’s focus on the one most commonly used in organizations and the LGUs.

The Standard Format is commonly used in both government and private organizations and is more appropriate in resolutions containing mere expressions of sentiments, desire, aspiration or will.

In this format the Secretary certifies to the correctness of the resolution having been adopted by members of the Sangguniang Kabataan or SSG, for example.

For his/her part, the presiding officer attests to the fact that the resolution was duly adopted. Hence, there is no need for the members to sign the document.

Rules and Requisites of a Resolution.

 Here's a checklist in drafting and making an effective Resolution.

1. It must be passed by an authorized body, legally convened via session.
2. It must be reasonable, passed in good faith, in the public interest, designed to enable the organization to perform its functions.
3. It must be consistent. Tip: That is, in accordance with the ruling ordinances and laws.

Characteristics of a Resolution.

Here are the distinguishing characteristics of a Resolution.

1. A resolution prescribes a temporary rule of conduct of government;
2. A resolution is of temporary characteristics only;
3. A resolution usually has no penal clause, i.e., the part of a legal document where penalties and the like are written or imposed;
4. A resolution may be prepared even by a private person or group of persons. Like in a government setting, you may notice a Sponsor, or Co-Sponsors.

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Thank you for all of those who supported iLead³! It was a blast! I’ll just finish this series of How-to and I’ll specialize a post about that.

Thank you so much for Mrs. Mondido for stellar inputs about Resolutions, as well.

I will present the parts of a Resolution next! Have a great day!