Resolutions of the Peoples Assembly

What is a Resolution?
Definition (general):a resolution is a written motion adopted by a deliberative body This document is the end product of your negotiations, compromises and agreements, and it resembles the outcome of the efforts and debate that took place during the conference.

Resolutions and the Peoples Assembly

Houses of a legislature, such as PA, often adopt non-

binding resolutions. However, a legislature also uses resolutions to exercise one of its binding powers that isn't a lawmaking power. For example, the assembly declares war by adopting a joint resolution. A house of a legislature can also use a resolution to exercise its specific powers, for example, impeach an officer of the government.

Evolution process of the Resolution:

Points of agreements Working paper Draft resolution Resolution

 Working paper: The points of agreement will have to

be formulated into pre-ambulatory clauses and operative clauses i.e. resolution format.
Draft resolution : The working paper is codified.

Resolution: If the draft resolution passes upon voting,

then its a resolution.

Pre-ambulatory Clauses
What are they?
Clause begins with a phrase in gerund form- italicized They move from general to specific. Statements end with a comma ,

Operative Clauses
Action statements
Solutions Can be divided into sub clauses

Issues may be delegated to institutional bodies

(commission of inquiry, commission of conciliation, international courts) or regional arrangements Begin with present simple verbs (underlined, regular) End with semicolon

Points to Consider in Writing Draft Resolutions

* In the perambulatory clauses, describe the recent history of the situation and the issue as it currently exists;
Reference past actions and previous resolutions or treaties passed on the topic, when available; In the operative clauses, include actions or recommendations which will solve the problem, not just make a statement; Take into account the points of view of other political parties whenever possible; Write the draft resolution from your partys side of the perspective (think about your interests as a party) Consider whether the substance is within the purview of the Peoples Assembly, and refer relevant parts to other bodies where appropriate; Refer issues which need further discussion to appropriate, existing bodies;

Remember
Single spaced throughout, with double spacing between

clauses; Clauses must begin with proper introductory words/phrases, in italics; Perambulatory clauses end with commas and operative clauses end with semi-colons; Sub-clauses end with a semi-colon; Each operative clause must be numbered and indented; The final operative clause ends with a period; Please do not number lines in the margin of the resolution.

Sponsors and Co-sponsors

You need at least 5 sponsors to submit a draft

resolution Cosponsors Sponsor: Sponsor of a resolution is the political party that has been the initial instigator of the document and is being in agreement with its content. Cosponsors: These are the political parties that may or may not agree with the content of the resolution, but would like to have the resolution discussed on the floor.

Preambles

Affirming Alarmed Fully awareAnxious Approving Aware of Bearing in mind Being convinced Believing Cognizant Concerned Confident Conscious Considering Contemplating Convinced Declaring

Operatives

Accepts Adopts Affirms Appeals Appreciates Approves Further concurs invites proclaims reminds recommends

Concerning the establishment of committees in PA

The parliament may create standing, temporary, and

fact-finding committees. According the Rules of Procedure of the legislature, the number of factfinding committee members may not be less than seven or more than 25 members and are chosen by the Assembly upon the proposal of the parliamentarian The parliament may create an indictment bill (to indict the president)*