Recreation Nova Scotia will hold its Annual General Meeting this October at the Holiday Inn in Sydney, Cape Breton. All members in good standing can recommend issues for consideration by the Board of Directors and have the opportunity to shape the direction and priorities of the organization through the presentation of resolutions. Resolutions are formal expressions of views that identify an issue and contain a directive for action.
Policies Regarding the Presentation of Resolutions
- Resolutions are welcome from any RNS member in good standing.
- pdf 2025 Resolution Form(177 KB)
- Each recommendation must be addressed separately and accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation and implementation recommendations.
- “Whereas” clauses should be used to outline the principal points supporting or explaining the resolution.
- Resolutions should be accompanied by a concise summary of background information and supporting documentation.
- The resolutions will first be considered by the Resolutions Committee, which will make a recommendation to the Board of Directors before the AGM.
- Resolutions will be included on the agenda of the Annual General Meeting.
Resolutions will be accepted until October 21, 2025, at 5:00 pm. Given that the Resolutions Committee will not have adequate time to research resolutions received within 3 weeks of the AGM, the resolution mover and seconder are responsible for providing adequate, detailed background information so that a resolution can be considered at the AGM.
Submission Timelines
If a resolution concerns a by-law change, it must be submitted to the Board by August 23, 2025. The Board is then required to communicate the resolution to the membership at least 30 days before the AGM. Due to time constraints, resolutions not addressed at the AGM will be dealt with at the next scheduled RNS Board meeting.
How to Submit
Resolutions may be submitted email to the Recreation Nova Scotia office, Attention: Resolutions Committee Chairperson, Graham Mounsey:
The Process after the AGM
The RNS Board places the approved resolutions on the agenda for their first meeting. At that time, the Board determines whether it has all the necessary information to proceed with action on the resolution or if additional information or Board education is required. This will also involve considering any implications for RNS. As in the past, any items that need to be brought before the RNS membership will be presented.