Guest Gale Posted February 25, 2013 at 07:26 PM Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 at 07:26 PM What is the difference between a resolution of a board, and a motion? I know a resolution must be on the board members' desks for a specific time before a meeting, but who determines what needs to be in theform of a resolution? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Edgar Posted February 25, 2013 at 07:49 PM Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 at 07:49 PM A resolution is simply a specific form of motion (often with a "preamble" containing one or more "whereas" statements followed by a concluding "therefore" statement). A motion would be put in the form of a resolution if the maker of the motion (and/or the assembly) wanted to include the reasons for adopting the motion (the "whereas" part) in the motion itself, or if the motion is particularly long or complex. There is no rule in RONR that "a resolution must be on the board members' desks for a specific time before a meeting". In fact, there's no mention of board members' desks at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g40 Posted February 25, 2013 at 11:36 PM Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 at 11:36 PM Often a resolution is the form of a motion that can be used to make clearer what was adopted, for various reasons. For example, for most purposes a motion to direct the Treasurer to open a checking account at ABC Bank and a resolution stating that same thing would be equivalent for organization purposes. When you go to the bank, however, often the bank wants to see the approved resolution, attested to by the Secretary.Resolutions oare often used to acknowledge work done by various folks to honor them.and so on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Mervosh Posted February 25, 2013 at 11:53 PM Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 at 11:53 PM What is the difference between a resolution of a board, and a motion? I know a resolution must be on the board members' desks for a specific time before a meeting, but who determines what needs to be in theform of a resolution?Do your rules require previous notice of a resolution/motion? If they do I don't think it really matters whether or not a motion is cast in the form of a resolution or not, you need to give the required notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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