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What is a resolution in Robert’s Rules?

By Ann Macfarlane / February 4, 2022 /
An aged parchment scroll with torn edges reads "Now, therefore, be it resolved..." in a formal script, signifying a solemn resolution. A quill pen is placed to the right of the scroll.

In Robert’s Rules of Order, a RESOLUTION is a special type of MOTION. My friend the late John Stackpole, a distinguished parliamentarian, described it this way: “A resolution is a motion in fancy dress.” A resolution is used for important or complex questions, or when greater formality is desired. A resolution should be put into…

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