1. 2017 Resolutions Committee New Member Training
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

2. Why are Resolutions Important?
A resolution is a legislative idea that a state or member would like NGAUS to work on during the next Congressional cycle
NGAUS is a member-based organization
NGAUS annually solicits proposed resolutions from states/territories aimed at enhancing the National Guard
Look to enhance NG equipment, capabilities, and the quality of life for soldiers and their families
This is your opportunity to tell us what you need and what issues/problems are important to your state and to make changes to the standing package

3. Types of Resolutions Three Types of Resolutions:
STANDING - Resolutions previously passed at NGAUS conference
DRAFT - New Resolutions that have not been voted on at a previous NGAUS conference
EMERGENCY - New Resolutions submitted after the July 1st deadline (only accepted under strict circumstances)

4. Draft Resolutions Due by July 1st Passed with 51% or more vote
Divided into three groups – Joint/Army/Air (further broken down by TF)
Draft Resolutions (as well as additions/deletions/changes to Standing Resolutions) are considered at NGAUS Conference and reviewed/voted on by Conference delegates as a whole
All passed changes become Standing Resolutions available at

5. Emergency Resolutions (ER)
Resolutions submitted to NGAUS between July 1st and July 31st
Resolutions submitted AFTER July 31st are not accepted
ER’s are only accepted if:
Directly tied to a change or update to the program
A change in circumstances, such as military assignment of the states resolutions chair
Late resolutions are not accepted as ER’s
ER’s require a 75% vote at the Joint Resolutions Committee meeting in order to be included in the Draft Resolutions package
If accepted, Emergency Resolutions need the usual 51% vote at their respective resolutions committee meetings to pass

6. December October-November January-June September June August July
State associations draft resolutions for the preparation of the federal budget two years out.
October-November
NGAUS uses resolutions to prepare Legislative Objectives booklet for Congress. Task forces prioritize resolutions for NGAUS legislative action plan.
January-June
State associations formally review, approve and submit resolutions.
September
Resolutions committee reviews resolutions an crafts final package for consideration by the full NGAUS general conference.
June
NGAUS Legislative staff receives and consolidates resolutions.
August
States select resolutions delegates to attend conference. NGAUS legislative staff consolidates resolutions package.
July
NGAUS solicits resolutions to NGB and Task Forces for input. Draft resolutions are posted to NGAUS website.

7. Resolutions Process Starts at the State
Ideas and drafting of resolutions begins at the grassroots level
Members submit resolutions to be considered and voted on at state conferences
States consider and vote on their resolutions at state conference
State resolutions chairs/ED’s submit approved resolutions to NGAUS
Delegates attending the resolutions meeting at the NGAUS conference are responsible for:
Reviewing all draft resolutions ahead of time
Voting on draft resolutions at annual conference
Reasons for Rejecting Draft Resolutions:
Draft resolution is already part of a standing resolution
A recommendation that suggests a specific brand
The POC listed is not a National Guard Member (i.e. industry partner)

8. Resolutions Process (cont)
NGAUS Role
Legislative Staff reviews each resolution
Accept or reject a resolution from the state/territory
Prepares Joint/Army/Air packages of resolutions
Requests input on Draft resolutions from the applicable Task Forces and NGB
Lists Draft resolutions on the Resolutions section of
Provide quality control

9. Writing a Resolution
Before writing a resolution view the NGAUS Standing Resolutions Package at
Each resolution in each package refers to a specific topic and each item number refers to the specific capability or policy NGAUS supports.
Reference the standing package to see which resolution refers to the topic you are writing about.
Indicate the resolution number and item number in the standing resolutions package that your topic refers to on the resolutions form
For example, if your resolution refers to anything having to do with A-10 Aircraft, you would refer to ANG resolution #2.
Refer to the item number in that resolution that you would like to change or delete.
If making an addition to the resolution, the item number would be the next sequential number within the resolution.

10. Resolutions Form NGAUS File #: Leave Blank
Date (MM/DD/YY): Date the resolution was written
SME /Phone: Full name, and phone number of Guardsman who can answer questions about the resolution
Input #: Number your resolutions inputs sequentially
Type Draft Resolution: New, Delete Resolution, Change Item, Add Item, Delete Item
Relating To: Short but specific phrase that relates to your resolution, such as “Early Retirement Age”
Category: Category or program that best fits your resolution (ANG, ARNG or Joint). *NGAUS may shift to another program
Resolution #: Resolution # that you wish to change, add or delete. Select ‘new’ if you are proposing a brand new resolution.
Item #: Bullet you wish to change, add or delete
Proposal Statement: What you are asking for? Should be crisp, clear idea that can easily be adapted to a checklist. (Ex: NGAUS urges the Congress of the United States to acquire X,Y,Z)
Recommendation Information: Background information to clarify/strengthen a resolution.

11. Date Written
POC Information
Primary State Sponsor
Specific Type of Draft Resolution
Short phrase relating to the resolution
Bullet in Resolution
What you are asking for
Resolution in Package
Background Information

12. Submitting a Resolution
Draft Resolution forms are located at
Under Issues and Advocacy, click Resolutions
Click the “Draft Resolution Input Form” link
Download form to your computer before filling it out
Each resolution must have its own form
Multiple ideas that fall under a larger umbrella should not use the same form
Put only one idea in the Proposal Statement
Ex. If a Draft Resolution seeks to change two bullets of a Standing Resolution, there must be one form submitted for each change

13. Completed Resolutions Forms
Save form with your state’s initials and the input number
Each State Must:
Submit all resolutions
Submit a signed letter from the resolutions chair, verifying that all resolutions were passed by the state and are ready for the NGAUS conference

14. Coming Soon: Resolutions Database
NGAUS is in the process of developing a database for submission, storage and organization of resolutions
Instead of submitting resolutions via , resolutions will be submitted and stored directly through the NGAUS website
The database will give us a greater ability to organize, edit and keep track of all submitted resolutions
More information will be coming as development continues

15. Other Information
NGAUS Resolutions SOP is available online at:
NGAUS Legislative POCs:
Jack King, Legislative Assistant and Resolutions Manager
Phone: (202)
Mike Hadley, Legislative Director
Matt Pincus, Senior Legislative Programs Manager (Air Programs)
Elle Ross, Esq., Legislative Programs Manager (Army Programs)
Mark Malizia, Legislative Programs Manager (Joint Programs)

16. Questions?