Can I get a seconder? Tips for submitting a resolution

The May 31 deadline for submitting a resolution is approaching faster than you think. Are you ready?

Make sure to contact another municipality early in the process to see if they are willing to co-sponsor or second the resolution. This gives you the chance to determine whether your issue is of concern to other municipalities. If you cannot find another municipality to second your resolution, there is a good chance it would not be adopted at Convention.

Alberta Municipalities also encourages members to submit draft resolutions to us by resolutions [at] abmunis.ca (email) before they are finalized, so we can confirm that your resolution meets the format and criteria set out in our resolutions policy.

Reaching out to another municipality and Alberta Municipalities administration early in the resolution process will help ensure your municipality brings forward a strong, clearly written resolution for your colleagues across Alberta to consider.

If you haven’t yet, make sure to check the Resolutions Guide and Template for essential information on the submission process.