The Northern Association of Community Councils (NACC) advocates for the needs of our member communities. To do that, we rely on communities to submit resolutions.
Resolutions identify the major issues in your community. They also provide information for NACC to lobby on your behalf. Every year, members have a chance to vote on resolutions at the Annual Conference.
Submitting a Resolution
Provide as much detail and information as possible in your resolution. The example shows the level of detail needed.
Resolutions must first be passed by your community council. An official/certified copy must be submitted to the NACC office prior to a date, later determined.
Example Resolution
Whereas: the Provincial Highway 5012, 10 kilometers to the south of Junction 2024 accessing the Community of Green Valley has been reduced to one lane due to potholes, overgrown brush and beavers plugging culverts sending water over the road.
And whereas: Green Valley Council is concerned for the safety of their 450 residents with a large population of elderly people with medical issues.
And whereas: Green Valley Council is concerned as this is the communities only access in and out of the community, including emergency services.
And whereas: Green Valley has had 3 motor vehicle accidents resulting in two fatalities.
Be it resolved: Green Valley Council requests NACC to lobby and meet with the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Lisa Naylor to bring forward these issues, to try and find a solution for the community.
If you have photos of the road or accidents, attach them to the resolution.
Review your resolution before submitting it.
Types of Resolutions
For each resolution, the NACC will consider if other organizations are better equipped to deal with the issue raised.
Community Issues
These resolutions have the potential to impact most communities, directly or indirectly. The outcome of these resolutions might not impact all communities immediately, but they have the potential to.
Community issues are presented at the General Assembly. Examples include:
- changes to legislation that governs communities
- changes to direct funding
- indirect changes, such as provincial drainage regulations
Local or Regional Issues
These are resolutions that affect one region or a small number of communities.
Local or regional issues are presented at the August Regional Meetings. Once passed, the NACC can start addressing the issue immediately. They may also be presented to the General Assembly.