Gold Star Resolutions

The Gold Star and Honourable Mention resolution recognition initiative was launched at the 2003 Convention, and is intended to encourage excellence in resolutions drafting and to assist UBCM members in refining their resolutions in preparation for submission to the annual UBCM Convention.

To be awarded Gold Star or Honourable Mention recognition, a resolution must meet the standards of excellence established in the following Gold Star Resolutions Criteria, which are based on the UBCM resolution Drafting and Submission Guidelines.

Gold Star Resolutions Criteria

  1. Resolution must be properly titled.
  2. Resolution must employ clear, simple language.
  3. Resolution must clearly identify problem, reason and solution.
  4. Resolution must have two or fewer recital (WHEREAS) clauses.
  5. Resolution must have a short, clear, stand-alone enactment (THEREFORE) clause.
  6. Resolution must focus on a single subject, must be of local government concern province-wide and must address an issue that constitutes new policy for UBCM.
  7. Resolution must include appropriate references to policy, legislation and regulation.
  8. Resolution must be submitted to relevant Area Association prior to UBCM.

A print-friendly PDF version of the Gold Star Resolutions Criteria is also available:

You can also view Gold Star and Honourable Mention resolutions from past years: