4. Operative Clauses

The operative clauses of a resolution tell the reader what ACTION the committee should take to solve the problem set up in the preamble. The operative clauses should be the strongest part of your resolution, and will certainly be the most debated part.

The first word of the operative clause should technically be a verb, and should show what will follow in the clause. Language and tone will play a very important part in determining the strength of your operative clauses. Each operative clause should be numbered, and should end with a semi-colon (;). The last operative clause should be followed by a period (.).

Some possible initiating phrases for activating or operative clauses:
Accepts Adopts Affirms Appeals Appreciates Approves Authorizes Calls upon Commends Concurs Condemns Confirms Congratulates Considers Decides Declares Deplores Designates Directs Expresses its appreciation conviction its regret sympathy	thanks the belief the hope Further invites proclaims reminds recommends requests resolves Instructs Reaffirms Recognizes Recommends Regrets Reiterates Renews its appeal Repeats Suggests Supports Takes note of Transmits Urges Welcomes

IMPORTANCE OF CORRECT FORM

WRITING THE RESOLUTION
1. Heading
2. Subject
3. Preamble
4. Operative Clauses

EXAMPLE RESOLUTION

SENDING IN RESOLUTIONS

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