ATNI Resolutions

Dedicated to Promoting Tribal Self Determination & Sovereignty

ATNI Resolution Process

WHEREAS, the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI) are representatives of and advocates for national, regional, and specific tribal concerns; and
WHEREAS, ATNI is a regional organization comprised of American
Indians/Alaska Natives and tribes in the states of Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Nevada, and Northern California, and Alaska; and
WHEREAS, the health, safety, welfare, education, economic, employment opportunity; and preservation of cultural and natural resources are primary goals and objectives of the ATNI;
ATNI Resolution Table

RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED PRIOR TO CONVENTION
Resolutions are due into the ATNI office two weeks prior to the convention. ATNI staff will notify Committee Chairs of deadline for submission at least 1 month prior which includes access to the forms. All resolutions submitted on time will be sent to the appropriate committee during the convention.
1. Resolutions submitted electronically with Submission Form two weeks before convention
to ATNI
2. ATNI will verify resolution is formatted and submitted by member in good standing.

RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED AT CONVENTION
1. An individual member in good standing presents a properly formatted resolution to
appropriate committee.
2. Committee Chair will present the resolution to the workroom, along with
Submission/Action Form, Flash Drive, and Hard Copy.
3. Workroom staff reviews with Committee Chair the resolution format for
acceptability.
4. The resolution is assigned a number and logged in on the Resolution index form.

PROPER SUBMISSION OF RESOLUTIONS
A resolution is the policy mechanism utilized by ATNI to shape and identify the organizational positions on any federal, state, local, or/or tribal legislation, litigation, policy, or issues that affect the welfare and rights of American Indian and Alaska Native governments or communities. These issues include sovereignty, treaty rights, trust responsibilities, health, housing, education, and other physical, spiritual, traditional, cultural customs and practices of American Indian and Native Alaskan.
According to ATNI By-laws, in order to submit a resolution you must be a member in good standing. To be a member in good standing, you must have paid your membership dues for the year and be registered at this convention.
Deadline for resolutions is 7:00 p.m. Tuesday of the convention. Committee reports are due by 6:00 p.m. Wednesday.
Resolutions must be in proper format. Language should clearly identify what position or actions that you want ATNI to take. Comparatively a resolution should be a brief paragraph of position or action you want ATNI to take. The “Therefore” is your conclusion while each “Whereas” must include only one objective that supports your conclusion.

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION PACKET INCLUDES
Flash drive that includes:

  • ATNI/NCAI Template, ATNI/NCAI Submission/Action Form,
  • Committee Report template
  • Attendance Sign In Sheet (include contact information)
  • Resolution Submission Process

COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES

Per the By-laws Article III each standing or ad hoc committee chairman shall provide a report of the issues addressed and actions taken by the committee.

  • Picking up packets
  • Ensuring Attendance Sheet are completed for each day (column for each day)
  • Completion and submission of Committee Report and Minutes
  • Reviewing submitted Resolutions for action
  • Ensure that resolutions prepared for submission are formatted correctly for ATNI/NCAI consideration.