2025 AGM - Resolutions
The BCWF process for resolutions is extremely democratic. Regions, committees, members, clubs and the Board can submit a resolution to be debated and voted on at the AGM. The Resolutions Committee’s role is to ensure the proper process has been followed, but has no input in terms of the content.
To become BCWF policy resolutions must be passed through a vote by the delegates at the AGM.
If you have feedback or comments about 2025 Resolutions please engage your club executive or your regional president so they can share your thoughts and vote accordingly at the convention.
As a member-driven organization your input is extremely important. Please make sure your voice is heard!
The B.C. Wildlife Federation asks that you send forth your resolutions for review. Resolutions to be considered for debate at the 2025 AGM & Convention must be passed by the Region and be received by the BCWF Office or Resolutions Committee Chair no later than 11:59 pm, December 31, 2024. Minutes of the Region meeting noting the Resolutions were passed will need to be submitted along with the Resolutions themselves.
Late Resolutions, unless deemed Emergency Resolutions, will be held over until the following year. Allowances will be made for unusual circumstances, mail strikes etc., but this is at the discretion of the Resolutions Committee. Email, fax, or hardcopy are acceptable. There is no appeal on a lateness decision. The Resolutions Committee will review the Resolutions which are submitted before the deadline, judge as to admissibility (i.e. must deal with provincial, national or international matters, not regional issues), and re-draft as required. Sponsors whose resolutions are modified or rejected will be advised in writing.
To ensure the resolutions originating from your Club/Region are eligible for consideration, please ensure that they meet the following requirements:
1. Was the Resolution submitted by the stated deadline (with proof of minutes from Regional Submissions)?
2. Does it deal with provincial, national, and international issues?
3. Was it first directed to the appropriate BCWF committee for action before being submitted as a resolution (Confirm with Committee Chair or Co-chairs)?
4. Is the subject matter included in the BCWF Constitution or By-laws (Then it should be a Special Resolution)?
5. Is it clear and factual to what is being sought in the text of the Resolution?
6. Are all the words clearly articulated ensuring there are no abbreviations?
7. Is the wording of the resolution appropriate?
8. Does the BCWF have the ability to undertake the action(s)?
9. Is the information of the supporting brief factual?
10. Has the same resolution been passed previously?
11. Does the resolution cover two different topics? If so, please ensure it is separated into two distinct resolutions.
12. During the last 3-year period, has a similar resolution or the subject matter of the resolution been defeated?
To ensure your resolution(s) reaches the Resolution Committee in a timely manner, please ensure that you email them to resolutions@bcwf.bc.ca, OR fax them to 604-882-9933 OR mail a hard copy to:
ATTN: Resolutions Committee Chair
B.C. Wildlife Federation
101 – 9706 188th St
Surrey, BC V4N 3M2
Resolutions Committee - Contact Information
Should you have any questions regarding how to format or submit a resolution for consideration, please contact Mark McDonald, Resolutions Committee Chair, at resolutions@bcwf.bc.ca for more information.
