RESOLUTION GUIDELINES

All Resolutions must be submitted in writing and signed by a Convention Delegate.

Resolutions shall contain no "whereas" clauses.

Following the body of the Resolution, there should be an explanatory paragraph (not to exceed 75 words) indicating why and how the diocese should address the issue, what expenses are involved, if any, and a proposal for how the budget should be modified to address that need given the "balanced budget" constraints of the Diocesan Canons.

Resolutions may "request" or "urge" the Bishop to take an action but cannot "direct" the Bishop to take an action which is within his discretion to perform or not.

Resolutions to be considered for action by the Convention shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Convention at 36 Cathedral Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530, or via facsimile to 516-248-1616, or via email to fran@dioceseli.org, no later than midnight, Thursday, October 13.