Resolutions Committee

Many of AzPHA's public health priorities are guided by resolutions approved by our members. AzPHA has adopted dozens of resolutions dating back to the 1930s, reflecting AzPHA's longstanding commitment to addressing imprtant public health issues in Arizona and beyond.

Historical resolutions have addressed issues such as food safety regulations, tuberculosis control, family planning, and other public health priorities of their time. More recent resolutions have focused on issues including the opioid epidemic, certification of community health workers, and electronic cigarettes.

Our resolutions are important because they establish and document AzPHA’s public health advocacy priorities and provide a foundation for the Association’s work on emerging and ongoing public health issues.

How AzPHA Resolutions Work

Once approved, an AzPHA resolution remains in effect unless and until members vote to amend, update, or rescind it.

AzPHA members can also propose new resolutions. The process is designed to give members an opportunity to identify important public health issues and help shape the Association’s advocacy priorities.

Developing a Resolution

1. A member develops a proposed resolution.
   AzPHA members may develop resolutions addressing issues that are important to public health and the Association.

2. The Board reviews the proposed resolution.
   Proposed resolutions are forwarded to the AzPHA Board of Directors for review. The Board determines whether to forward the resolution to the membership for a vote.

3. Members vote on the resolution.
   Proposed resolutions may be presented to members for an electronic vote before the Annual Meeting or for a vote in person at the Annual Meeting.

4. Approved resolutions become part of AzPHA’s advocacy priorities.
   Once approved by the membership, the final resolution is posted on the Members-Only portion of the AzPHA website and becomes part of the Association’s official public health priorities.

Historical Resolutions

AzPHA’s resolutions provide a unique record of the public health issues that have shaped our Association and our state over the decades.

Members can explore the collection of historical and current AzPHA resolutions on the Members-Only website.

If you have an idea for a new resolution or have questions about the resolution process, please contact the AzPHA office or a member of the Resolutions Committee.