Resolution Proposals & Review

How Proposals Are Reviewed

CCATO’s committee reviews member-township proposals for relevance, feasibility, and impact. Recommendations go to the Fall Conference for a membership vote. Approved resolutions advance to PSATS for consideration and voting at the following year’s PSATS Annual Conference.

Adopted resolutions guide PSATS positions and policies for five years. Formal municipal approval is not required before submitting a proposal.

Resolutions Committee Checklist

The committee considers:

1. Township Responsibilities

   Does the proposal affect township authority or essential functions under the Second-Class Township Code, including land use, public safety, or roads?

2. Laws And Regulations

   Does it address a state or federal law, regulation, or court decision affecting townships?

3. Clear Objectives

   Is the outcome specific and understandable, so PSATS can communicate it to legislators?

4. Actionable And Measurable

   Does it identify concrete steps and a way to measure success?

5. Township Benefits

   Does it benefit townships or protect local democracy?