Last major update: 6 April 2022
Comprehensive information on DPCA resolutions for 2022
https://democratsabroad.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/6959792343/Text guide to resolutions 2022.pdf?api=v2 - Text instructions for the process to submit a resolution and to the process of adopting resolutions
https://democratsabroad.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/6992527579/Resolutions%20Education%202022%2020mar2022.pdf?api=v2 - Slides from first educational session, 20 March 2022
Educational sessions in March 2022 - Recording of the video educational session, 22 March 2022
Number one best advice
Contact resolutions@democratsabroad.org to get personalized advice and help from a member of the Resolutions Committee. Only DPCA members may submit resolutions for a DPCA Global Meeting but the committee can help other DA members navigate the process.
Resources to consult as you consider whether to draft a resolution
Past instructions for the resolutions process: Until the new comprehensive instructions are available, these are useful. We don’t expect any major changes to the process, aside from some additional information required of those submitting resolutions, so that the Resolutions Committee can keep DA leaders informed of new submissions.
A list of all archived DPCA resolutions: While no past resolution is a perfect model, you should use this archive to get a sense for the style and substance of resolutions passed by the DPCA in past years.
DA Mission: The actions proposed by a resolution should be compatible with, and preferably reinforce, the central mission of Democrats Abroad. The “Whereas” clauses of a resolution may directly refer to elements of the mission.
DA 2020 Platform (if policy-related): This is the current and authoritative statement of DA’s position on policies that directly affect Americans abroad as well as those that may not. New resolutions that propose policy positions must make clear the changes or additions relative to the DA 2020 Platform. You may find that your preferred position is already in it!
DA Charter (if governance-related): A resolution that affects internal governance must be compatible with the DA Charter. (Amendments to the DA Charter are handled by the DPCA Bylaws Committee.
/wiki/spaces/OrgLeaders/pages/3595370633: The Resolutions Committee strongly recommends you contact any relevant global groups that may be working on issues or policies related to those of your resolution.
Advice for each type of resolution, including format
Please consult this document, published by the DPCA Resolutions Committee on 2 March 2022. You can download the PDF document using this link.