AMTA Recommendation Proposal Form

AMTA Recommendation Proposal Form

Date Submitted:

Name of Author(s):

Contact information of Author(s):

Date Authorized by Chapter:

Subject:

Whereas:

Therefore:

Instructions:

·  Read guidelines for “How to Write a Recommendation or Bylaw Amendment Recommendation for the House of Delegates”.

·  The author (or one of the authors) must submit contact information should members have questions.

·  Recommendations must be discussed at a chapter meeting or chapter board meeting. It must be authorized by a majority vote of the chapter or chapter board of directors.

·  The Chapter Delegate must then submit the Recommendation to the following:

o  HODOC Chair Jessica Ferrer:

o  Staff liaison Colleen Leeders:

·  Subject is the matter being considered. Usually the title, which includes the recommendation being made. I.E. “Recommend the Board form a workgroup to look into establishing a 1-800 number for AMTA membership.”

·  Whereas should include the following:

§  Explanation of the agenda item.

§  Why motion is being brought to the BOD

§  What resources are needed.

·  Therefore should include: the objective and what is to be accomplished.