RULE 24 – Resolutions

A. Resolutions with Prior Notice

Any proposed resolution shall be submitted in writing to the Chairman of the Republican Party of Florida at least 15 days before the meeting of the Executive Board or State Executive Committee at which the resolution is to be considered. The proposed resolution shall be referred to the Constitution and Rules Committee for a review of its form based on its clarity, understandability, and use of plain language. Upon a two-thirds vote of the Constitution and Rules Committee, the proposed resolution shall be referred to the Legislative Affairs Committee for a review of its content and subject matter. Upon a two-thirds vote of the Legislative Affairs Committee, the proposed resolution shall be placed on the agenda for the next meeting of the Executive Board or State Executive Committee, as appropriate.

B. Untimely Resolutions

Any proposed resolution not timely submitted under paragraph (A) may only be considered under emergency or extraordinary circumstances and if it is received at least 24 hours before the Executive Board or State Committee meeting. The determination of emergency or extraordinary circumstances shall be in discretion of the Chairman of the Republican Party of Florida or a two-thirds vote of the Constitution and Rules Committee. If approved for consideration by the Constitution and Rules Committee, it shall be subject to the same process described in paragraph (A) for Resolutions with Prior Notice.

C. Required Vote for Passage

Passage of any proposed resolution by the Executive Board or State Executive Committee shall require a two-thirds vote of a quorum present.

D. Committee Consideration of Proposed Resolutions

Meetings of the Constitution and Rules Committee and Legislative Affairs Committee at which proposed resolutions are to be considered shall be scheduled to convene after the regularly scheduled meeting of the Caucus of County Chairmen, the Caucus of State Committeemen and State Committeewomen, and the Caucus of Appointees but before the next scheduled meeting of the Executive Board or State Executive Committee.