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Part of that business takes the form of considering resolutions. Resolutions deal with issues affecting the lives of members of the Conference, but also the lives of our neighbors.  \nBy passing a resolution, we are able to communicate to the media, and elected leaders the will of the majority of delegates from the churches of the Arkansas Annual Conference.  \nWhat are the parts of a resolution?  \nA resolution has two main parts: a series of “Whereas” statements followed by a series of “Be it resolved” statements. Generally speaking, the “Whereas” statements should establish the factual basis of the resolution, using such sources as Scripture, The Book of Discipline, media reports, and other reference materials. The “Be it resolved” statements, reflecting on the facts established in the “Whereas” statements, say what we should do in response to these facts.  \n“Be it resolved” statements cannot seek to legislate or set policy for the Annual Conference. Resolutions do not amend the rules of the Conference or require specific actions from the various Conference committees or agencies. For instance, a resolution cannot dictate how money in the Conference budget is spent; such a change would have to be proposed as a motion in the Finance report. Resolutions can urge (but not force) members and churches in the Conference to do something, notify elected leaders of the stance of the Conference, etc.  \nWho can submit a resolution?  \nAny clergy member of the Arkansas Annual Conference or lay member of a Conference church, along with church boards, officially recognized committees and Conference boards and agencies, can submit a resolution.  \nResolutions not sponsored by an official organization of the Annual Conference must be signed by at least 10 lay or clergy members of the 2019 Annual Conference.  \nYou must submit your resolution by March 15 as a PDF in order to be printed in the Pre-Conference Journal or available online.  \nIf it is not received by March 15 it is still possible to send 1300 copies for placement in the packets distributed at Annual Conference if received by May 17. At the 2019 Annual Conference a petition can be given to the Conference Secretary at Annual Conference by 3pm the day before the first Business Session. Again the submitter would have to provide 1300 copies.  \nIn order to best assist you in preparing your resolution for voting, you are encouraged to submit a draft as soon as possible. Those who miss the March 15 publication deadline are strongly encouraged to have your petition reviewed before making 1300 copies for distribution. This could save an expense and set you up for greater success as the presenter of a resolution.  \nResolutions should be emailed to [petition.resolution@arumc.org](petition.resolution@arumc.org. For questions or)[. For questions or](petition.resolution@arumc.org. For questions or) concerns, email the Conference Secretary at [aubrietta.jones@arumc.org](aubrietta.jones@arumc.org).  \nHow should I format my resolution?  \nSince your resolution will be included in the Pre-Conference Journal, formatting may be lost or degraded as it’s transferred. Please use the “normal” style in your word processor, and don’t change font, size, or indentation.  \nAcceptable formatting includes bold, italics, superscript, and subscript.  \nTitle: Begin with a bold title that describes your resolution without using the word “resolution.”  \nFactual Basis: Following your title will be the factual basis of your resolution. 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