What are the steps in making a resolution with regards to student council?

Question

I want to understand the parts of a Resolution so that i can help my organization.

Answer 1

The resolution must be discussed by the student government and majority of the members must vote for its approval.

Answer 2

A "resolution" is a generic term and it can encompass a lot of different types of documents. I think the best bet for you is to find some old student council resolutions and copy their format, etc.

A security council resolution in the United Nations, for example, starts with a series of preambulatory clauses (that describe the problem they are addressing) and then has a series of operative clauses (that direct what action should be taken). See here: http://daccessdds.un.org/doc/UNDOC/GEN/N07/434/17/PDF/N0743417.pdf?OpenElement (just a recent resolution. Note the preamulatory clauses at the beginning and the operative clauses on page 2 (that start with #1).

The U.S. Congress and other governmental bodies issue resolutions as well. They usually start with a series of "Whereas" clauses. Like the Security Council's preambulatory clauses, the "Whereas" clauses set out the nature of the problem. These resolutions conclude with a "Therefore" clause, which spells out what the resolution is actually doing. See here for a sample resolution from the U.S. House of Representatives: http://globalpublicmedia.com/articles/572

Once you have a resolution, you should look at the student council's rules on how it is adopted. Some may require only a majority vote; others may require more, or may have to be voted on by the entire student body (usually this is not necessary). Some may need to be approved by the principal or teacher-advisor, for example, if the resolution involves spending money. Again, your best bet is to look at the student council's constitution, bylaws, or charter.

Good luck!