Policy Resolutions
The Basics: Resolution, Policy and Action Directive
What is a Resolution and What Does It Do?
A resolution is a thought or position that someone feels will make a good Society policy or directive for Society action. It is drafted according to exacting standards and introduced at the Annual Meeting. Before it gets to the House of Delegates (HOD), it is first sent to a reference committee for evaluation and to hear testimony on the issue from other Society members. The committee, after weighing the testimony and relevant information on the subject, and checking for existing policy, makes a recommendation to the HOD.
As a member in good standing, you have the right to bring your ideas to the Annual Meeting so the House of Delegates (HOD), the Society’s “legislators,” can consider and vote on your resolution. Here are a few pointers that will help ensure that your resolution meets the approval of the HOD and the Society.
Link here for information on Writing An Annual Meeting Resolution
Please check back for information regarding the submission of resolutions for the 2015 Annual Meeting of the Wisconsin Medical Society.
Link here to view the 2016-2017 WMS Policy Compendium
What is a Resolution and What Does It Do?
A resolution is a thought or position that someone feels will make a good Society policy or directive for Society action. It is drafted according to exacting standards and introduced at the Annual Meeting. Before it gets to the House of Delegates (HOD), it is first sent to a reference committee for evaluation and to hear testimony on the issue from other Society members. The committee, after weighing the testimony and relevant information on the subject, and checking for existing policy, makes a recommendation to the HOD.
As a member in good standing, you have the right to bring your ideas to the Annual Meeting so the House of Delegates (HOD), the Society’s “legislators,” can consider and vote on your resolution. Here are a few pointers that will help ensure that your resolution meets the approval of the HOD and the Society.
Link here for information on Writing An Annual Meeting Resolution
Please check back for information regarding the submission of resolutions for the 2015 Annual Meeting of the Wisconsin Medical Society.
Link here to view the 2016-2017 WMS Policy Compendium
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