All New Business Items shall be submitted by noon on the first business day of the annual convention.

Platform:  The Platform shall be defined as a general philosophical belief that serves as a continuing guide to Association policy.

Resolution: A resolution shall be defined as a formal expression of opinion, intent, belief or position of the Association.  It shall set forth general concepts in clear concise language, shall be broad in nature, shall state the position of the Association positively, and shall be consistent with the Goals of the Association. A resolution is more specific than a Platform item, is a request for something attainable, and is more general in nature and timeliness than a New Business Item.

New Business Item:  A New Business Item shall be defined as a statement that relates to the establishment and/or implementation of resolution, policies, or programs for the Association. They should be specific in nature and terminal in application.