chemun manual

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CHEMUN

INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL (updated Sep.2010)

CHEMUN Organizing Committee

[email protected]

www.chemun.org

CHENNAI MODEL UNITED NATIONS ________________________________________________________________________

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table of contents section 1- welcome

about CHEMUN 5 introduction 5

section 2- code of conduct

role of CHEMUN participants 7 Authority and role of a Chair 7

Role of the Delegate 7

section 3- conference preparation

country foreign policies 9

Formulating a Position 9

Writing the Policy Statement 9

Sample Foreign Policy Statement 10

The Delegate Opening Speech 10

resolutions 11 Writing a Resolution 11

Making Amendments 13

Preamble and Operative Clauses 13

Sample Resolution 14

formal & informal debate 15

Speeches 15

section 4- conference rules and procedures

rules 17 Delegate Identification 17

Parliamentary Points 17

Objections 18

Basic Responsibilities of Delegates 18

Note Passing 19

Time Limits 19


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conference procedures 19

Roll Call 19

Opening Speeches & Right to Reply 19

Caucusing 20

Resolutions 20

Amendments 21

Informal Debate 21

Voting Procedures 21

section 5- security council

Introduction 23

Procedure 23

Resolutions and Clauses 23

Formal Debate 23

Informal Debate 24

Motions 24

Challenging the Chair 24

Sample SC Resolution 24

section 6- CHEMUN 4

Admin and Chairs 27 Topic List 28

section 7- resources

Resources and Links 31


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section 1

welcome


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section 1- welcome

about CHEMUN

The Chennai Model United Nations (CHEMUN) program was established in October

2004 as part of the American International School Chennai‟s annual UN day celebrations. What

was started as a small conference involving AISC and a local school has now expanded to have

many schools from Chennai and a few from outside Chennai participating in it. Our vision is to

make CHEMUN the premier MUN conference in South India over the next few years.

CHEMUN is the only conference in South India accredited by and affiliated to The

Hague MUN Conference (THIMUN).

introduction

What is Model United Nations?

The Model United Nations is an annual conference for high school students who come

together to caucus, negotiate, debate, support and pass resolutions to solve global issues. It is a

simulation of the United Nations where students play the role of UN delegates representing

countries assigned to them.

How does the CHEMUN conference work?

Each participating student is assigned a specific country he/she will represent and will,

from then on, be referred to as the „delegate‟ of the respective country in a particular forum of

the United Nations. During CHEMUN, we will be having four forums: General Assembly,

Security Council, DISEC, and ECOSOC. Each of these forums deal with specific agenda items -

questions related to political, economic, environmental or other issues.

Delegates have to do thorough research on the countries and topics assigned to them so

that they can faithfully represent their country‟s policies during the conference. For example, a

delegate, representing Russia in the Security Council has to have a good idea of Russia‟s foreign

policy as well as good knowledge about the issues to be debated in the Security Council.

All delegates (Security Council delegates should see SC section in the manual) have to

come prepared with a 1 minute Opening Speech and a Foreign Policy Statement. After the

opening speech, delegates in each committee will caucus/negotiate to formulate their resolutions

on the issues to be debated. During this time, draft resolutions will be written and merged to

come up with one or two final resolutions which will be submitted to Committee Chair. These

resolutions will be debated in the respective forums and voted upon. If the resolution passes, it

becomes a UN resolution that member countries are expected to adhere to.

This is the general structure of a Model United Nations Conference. For further details,

please review this manual, which will facilitate the delegates and advisors on the rights of a

delegate, the required preparation, and other necessary procedures.


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section 2

code of conduct


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section 2- code of conduct

the role of CHEMUN participants

Role and Authority of a Chairs

Each Forum has a Chair and a Co-Chair who run the proceedings according to

established parliamentary procedures based on the Robert‟s Rules of Order. Their primary task is

to maintain the order and the flow of the debate. They will declare opening and closing of each

meeting, conduct discussions, assign the right to speak and put all questions, motions and

resolutions to vote.

The Chair decides on various objections, considerations, penalties for delegates of

misconduct, motions on the floor, and setting the general tone of the debate. They are expected

to be keen observers of the dynamics of the meetings, and enforce the rules and procedures with

impartiality. Delegates are permitted to appeal against a Chair‟s decision, only on either a

general consensus, or with a two-thirds majority vote in the committee. The Chair/Co-Chair has

the authority to change any rules and/or procedures after consultation with the Secretary General

or Deputy Secretary General.

Role of Delegates

Each and every delegate is expected to come completely prepared for the conference, in

proper, formal attire, and follow the conference code of conduct. The delegates have to

thoroughly research each issue and the country assigned to them. They should be well prepared

on the policies of their country. The delegates are expected to be updated with the current events

and develop an understanding of issues beyond their assigned field. The delegates should have a

broad knowledge and specific expertise in the committee assigned. The delegates are to work in

a friendly and open manner to reach a consensus on contentious issues. It is the delegate‟s

responsibility to act professional and diplomatic.


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section 3

conference preparation


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section 3 - conference preparation

country foreign policies Formulation a Position

Formulating a position is an integral part of the Model United Nations because delegates are

expected to follow these positions based the policies of each individual country. In order to

formulate a position on an issue, a delegate needs to:

1. Research on the political, economic and social conditions of each individual country

2. Research on the neighbors and a country‟s relations with its neighbors, economic or

military alliances, and other major treaties signed by individual country‟s governments

3. Research on a brief history of the country and retain background information on the

country, and major domestic and international issues involving your country, and its

stance on the respective issue

4. Research and retain key points, opinions and other important information from speeches

and interviews of their country‟s leaders to use as references during the course of the

conference.

Each country has a definite foreign policy on issues that affect it. Only if a delegate has

researched efficiently and sufficiently on the country and its positions on various issues, he/she

will be able to write, debate and defend the country, and pass resolutions that would solve the

issues at hand.

Foreign Policy Statement

What is a Foreign Policy Statement?

A Foreign Policy Statement is a sheet of factual and analytical information collected and

written by the delegates, which sketches a country‟s position over a certain issue of the

respective committee. Each delegate is recommended to write a Foreign Policy Statement. Each

FPS should not be more than a page and not over one minute long.

Why write a Foreign Policy Statement?

Writing a policy statement serves three primary purposes. Firstly, it allows the delegate

an excellent opportunity to think about his/her policy further in depth. Secondly, if a delegate is

thorough on two of the four issues, but is asked on his/her country‟s policy on the third issue, the

FPS will remain as a reference guide. Additionally, it acts as an outline for each delegate‟s

Opening Speech and for the resolution. Delegates are encouraged to write one FPS for each

issue, totaling four FPS. However, one FPS that touches upon all four issues is also acceptable.

Please remember that an FPS is different from an Opening Speech.

How to write a Foreign Policy Statement?

An FPS should include


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1. Your country‟s policies with respect to the issue and your countries justification for these

policies;

2. Quotes from your country‟s leaders about the issue;

3. Statistics to back up your country‟s position on the issue;

4. Actions taken by your government with regard to the issue;

5. UN Conventions and resolutions that your country has signed or ratified;

6. UN actions that your country supported or opposed;

7. What your country would like to accomplish in the committee‟s resolution.

It is important that delegates write an FPS properly, as any delegate without a FPS will be poorly

prepared to fully participate in the conference.

Sample Policy Statement Delegation: United States of America

Committee: First Committee

Question of: Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction

“Any outlaw regime that has ties to terrorist groups or seeks to posses weapons of mass

destruction is a grave danger to the civilized world and will be confronted,” said George W. Bush, the

former President of the USA. The United States has always worked for global peace and security. Even

recently, we as a Member State strongly supported The United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism

Strategy, a resolution that was successfully passed on 8th September 2006. We rigorously maintain our

stockpile under tight security, under the joint responsibility of the Department of Defense (DOD) and the

National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), and keep a detailed inventory of our stockpile. The

United States has always been a pioneer in the war against terrorism, and will continue to be so. The USA

will continue to maintain tight security over our WMDs, and continue to keep a meticulous inventory. We

will continue to guide the world to fight against terrorist threats, and will support any and all actions taken

towards the alleviation of terrorism.

Delegate Opening Speech

What is an Opening speech?

An Opening Speech is a speech made by a delegate stating on their country‟s policy. It is

based on the FPS.

Why write an Opening speech? An Opening Speech allows other delegates to comprehend your country and its stance

better. This speech cannot be more than a minute long. (Security Council varies) All

committees are assigned four different issues to be debated during the three day conference. The

Opening Speech may concentrate on one issue that is of the most importance to the country or

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While making a speech, it is important that the delegates:

1. Refer and acknowledge the Chair, Co-Chair, Secretary and Deputy Secretary-

General and fellow delegates Examples: Esteemed Chairs and Honorable Delegates

Respected Chairs and Fellow Delegates

2. Speak clearly and loudly

3. Enunciate

4. Maintain constant eye contact with the delegates

5. Stay on topic

6. Refrain from using personal pronouns;

Examples: “The delegate would like to approach the Chair” instead of “I would

like to approach you”

7. Never call another country by its direct name

Examples: Instead of saying “France did not sign it”, one should say, “The

delegation of France has not signed it.”

8. Please do not use a high tone with any member of the forum.

It is important for all delegates to understand and follow these, as this is the basic diplomatic

behavior expected off all members in the conference.

resolutions

What is a Resolution?

A Resolution is the principal element of a MUN Conference, as it forms the basis of the debate.

Resolutions are solutions written by delegates themselves on various issues.

Delegates are encouraged to bring in pre-made draft resolutions. Resolutions should not be

plagiarized from past conferences or actual UN resolutions. Please follow proper resolution

format, including proper punctuation. You are expected to come up with creative solutions for

the issues on the agenda during the conference caucusing session.

The Structure -This does not apply for the Security Council

A resolution has one or two main submitters to the maximum. Main submitters are the

delegates that contribute the most towards the formation of the resolution. These main submitters

are responsible for persuading other delegates and proving to other delegations and delegates that

their resolution will be the most effective in resolving an issue.

Each resolution submitted must have a certain minimum amount of co-submitters. Co-

Submitters are delegates who have read and are willing to support the resolution at hand. These

delegates are supposed to prepare speeches for the resolution and will support and defend it.

During the course of the debate, a Co-submitter may not vote against a resolution; however,

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Once a resolution is completed and edited completely, they have to be turned in to either the

Chair or CO-Chair of the respective committee, who will then review it or accept it in the form it

is, if appropriate and correct. It is important that resolutions are written in the correct format with

correct phrases and punctuations. Remember that resolutions will mostly be considered in order

of submission except in certain exceptional circumstances.

A delegation may submit or Co-Submit only one resolution on a particular issue; the same

delegation cannot be part of another resolution on the same topic. Please be clear on these rules

and restrictions for the submission of a resolution.

There are three main steps in the development of a good resolution. First, the delegates must

recognize and investigate the need for action. Second, they should attempt to find a solution.

Third, delegates must be able to justify their proposed solution.

Resolution Format (Refer to the sample resolution provided on page 12)

A resolution is only ONE long sentence that has two main sections: the Preambulatory

Clauses and the Operative Clauses. Before the clauses, please note the appropriate heading at the

top of every resolution.

1) On the top left hand corner, at the very top, the committee;

2) Then the question of or the issue at hand should be provided;

3) The delegation of the Main Submitter(s) nation;

4) The delegation of the Co-Submitters nations.

-The Preambulatory Clauses:

These are the clauses that provide the reasoning and justification for the proposed action that will

follow later in the resolution. Each clause constitutes a sentence fragment followed by a comma.

Each preambulatory clause begins by using a present or past participle (suggestions and

examples for clause openings are provided with the sample resolutions on page 11). Refer to the

list on the following page for a few examples. Each introductory word in each point is underlined

and indented.

- The Operative Clauses:

The operative clauses are the statements of plan of action, recommendations, or statements of

concern or condemnation. Each clause is numbered and indented. Each introductory word is

underlined. Each clause ends with a semicolon. Introductory words are usually verbs

(suggestions and examples for clause openings are provided with the sample resolutions on page

11).

The sub-clauses begin with a), b), c), etc.; sub-sub-clauses begin with i), ii), iii), etc.

Points to remember:

Resolutions should be word processed (at least when being debated); (delegates

will have access to computers for printing)


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Accurate in reflecting the views and policies of the country they represent;

Clear and concise, using language that is direct and easily comprehended by all

delegates.

Lines are NOT numbered. (excludes Security Council)

amendments

Once a resolution is being debated on the floor, any and all delegates are permitted to make

amendments to the resolution at hand. These amendments can include

a) the inclusion of a new clause or sub-clause

b) the omission of an already existing clause or sub-clause

c) the addition of a new word, phrase or sentence to a clause or sub-clause

d) the deletion of a word, phrase or sentence from a clause or sub-clause

e) proposing an amendment to the amendment

All delegates will be supplied with a CHEMUN notepad, which has a special provision for

amendments to be submitted.

Sample preambulatory phrases:

Acknowledging

Affirming

Alarmed by

Approving

Aware of

Believing

Bearing in mind

Concerned

Condemns

Confident

Congratulating

Considering

Contemplating

Convinced

Declaring

Deeply concerned

Deeply conscious

Deeply convinced

Deeply disturbed

Deeply regretting

Desiring

sample operative clauses

Accepts

Adopts

Affirms

Approves

Guided by

Having…

Keeping in mind

Noting

Noting with…

Observing

Reaffirming

Realizing

Recalling

Recognizing

Regretting

Seeking

Stressing

Taking note

Viewing with…

Welcoming

Emphasizing

Expecting

Expressing…

Fulfilling


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Appeals

Authorizes

Calls

Calls upon

Condemns

Congratulates

Concurs

Declares accordingly

Deplores

Designates

Directs

Draws the attention

Emphasizes

Encourages

Endorses

Further

Invites

Reaffirms

Recommends

Regrets

Reminds

Requests

Solemnly affirms

Strongly condemns

Supports

Trusts

Takes notes of

Transmits

Urges

sample resolution

FORUM: GENERAL ASSEMBLY

QUESTION OF: “Strengthening UN Coordination of humanitarian assistance in complex

emergencies”

SUBMITTED BY: United States of America and Austria

CO-SUBMITTED BY: Greece, Italy, Tajikistan, Japan, Canada, Mali, Netherlands, Gabon,

Israel, Ghana, UK, Hungary, France, Belize, Indonesia

The General Assembly,

Reminding all nations of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of

Human Rights, which recognizes the inherent dignity, equality and inalienable rights of all global citizens,

Reaffirming its Resolution 33/1996 of 25 July 1996, which encourages Governments to work

with UN bodies aimed at improving the coordination and effectiveness of humanitarian assistance,

Noting with satisfaction the past efforts of various relevant UN bodies and nongovernmental

organizations,

Stressing the fact that the United Nations faces significant financial obstacles and is in need of

reform, particularly in the humanitarian realm,

1. Encourages all relevant agencies of the United Nations to collaborate more closely with

countries at the grassroots level to enhance the carrying out of relief efforts;

2. Urges member states to comply with the goals of the UN Department of Humanitarian Affairs

to streamline efforts of humanitarian aid;

3. Requests that all nations develop rapid deployment forces to better enhance the coordination of

relief efforts of humanitarian assistance in complex emergencies;


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4. Calls for the development of a United Nations Trust Fund that encourages voluntary donations

from the private transnational sector to aid in funding the implementation of rapid deployment

forces;

5. Stresses the continuing need for impartial and objective information on the political, economic

and social situations and events of all countries;

6. Calls upon states to respond quickly and generously to consolidated appeals for humanitarian

assistance; and

7. Requests the expansion of preventive actions and assurance of post-conflict assistance through

reconstruction and development achieved by including to but not limited to:

a) Infrastructure such as schools and roads

b) Basic human necessities etc.

------------------------------ Sample resolution adopted from UNAUSA.org

formal and informal debate

speeches

During the course of the conference, delegates will have to encounter various types of

speeches. There are three principal types of speeches

types of speeches

1) Opening Speeches: Opening speech is a speech that is given by each delegate stating

his/her country‟s policy on any of the issues. These speeches could address one of the

four issues or all of them. All delegates have strictly one minute to make this speech.

After the speech, the delegates will yield the floor back to the Chair;

2) Procedural or Formal Speeches: Procedural speeches deal with amendments, and

resolutions. This speech is given by anyone, who, during formal debate, wishes to make a

speech for or against a resolution or amendment. After a delegate gives this speech, he or

she is subject to points of information. After the speech, the delegates will yield the floor

back to the Chair;

3) Substantive or Informal Speeches: Substantive speeches are speeches given after the

time for formal debate has elapsed. This speech is given in order to speak for or against a

resolution only, without being subject to any points of information. After the speech, the

delegates will yield the floor back to the Chair. Informal debate may not always take

place and can be called at the Chair/vice Chair‟s discretion.


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section 4

rules and procedures


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section 4- conference rules and procedures

Rules

Delegates must review the rules before the conference and obey those rules. Rules not

only help carry out effective debates but also provide each country with respect. Failure to follow

the rules will result in consequences, including suspension and eventually dismissal from the

conference.

delegate identification: Throughout the duration of the conference, delegates are expected to display their

delegate badges provided by CHEMUN. By this, it will help other delegates to identify each

other by the committee and countries, and can enter and move around the school campus without

any difficulty.

parliamentary points:

A point may be asked through the following procedure. When a delegate raises his or her

placard the Chair will ask, “Delegate of -----, to what point do you rise?” The delegate will

answer with either point of information, order, etc. Then the Chair will decide whether to

entertain the point or not.

Point of Personal Privilege

Point of personal privilege refers to personal comfort. All delegates have the right to

request this point if they cannot, either hear another delegate or the chair, cannot read the

amendments on the display board. This point may not deliberately be used to interrupt another

delegate‟s speech. If a delegate feels the need for this point, he or she may raise their placard at

any time of the conference; however, he/she may not speak until recognized by the Chair. Any

points such as bathroom break or water break requests must be requested through a note to the

Chair.

Point of Order

A delegate may only utilize this if he or she feels that another delegate or the Chair has

violated a rule or is not following a procedure of the CHEMUN conference. The delegate may

stand and speak without being recognized by the Chair.

Point of Parliamentary Procedure

A delegate may use this point if he or she has a doubt regarding the procedure or the rules

of the conference. The delegates are not allowed to interrupt a speaker if they have a concern


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regarding this point. A delegate may rise to this point only after the floor has been yielded to the

Chair.

Point of Information

All delegates are allowed to question another delegate regarding a statement made earlier

on by them, or by another primary member of the delegation; however, relating to the topic at

hand or the resolution and amendment at hand. For example, after a delegate has made a speech

for or against a resolution or amendment, and is open to one or multiple points of information,

delegates may ask points of information by raising their placards; however, no delegate is

permitted to speak until and unless recognized by the Chairs. All points of information have to

be asked in the form of a question. For example,

“Does or does not the delegate agree that child prostitution is a violation of the human

rights?”

“What does the delegate have to say about clause 6, sub-clause a?”

“Could the delegate please elaborate on this clause?”

objections

Delegates can object themselves before any motion during the conference when they feel

unnecessary and do not agree with procedure. Objections will usually be used for „directly going

to voting procedure‟ and „extending debate time‟. Any other circumstances when the Chair feels

appropriate, objections will be granted. A delegate may not object motions such as „motions

made in the interest of time‟, „motions regarding voting procedures,‟ and „speeches by

delegates‟.

basic responsibilities of delegates during debate

All delegates are expected to demonstrate respect towards other delegates, Chair and co-

chairs. All delegates are also expected to dress up in formal attire. Clothing such as jeans,

sneakers, t-shirts or caps will NOT be allowed.

When a delegate wishes to speak, they must raise their placards to be recognized by the

chairs. Delegates are to make speeches and ask questions only when granted permission by the

Chair. Failure to speak before being recognized after warning will result in dismissal from the

forum. The delegates are expected to use formal language throughout the conference. Delegates

are also expected to refer to themselves with the third person any time they make speeches or ask

questions, since delegates are not individuals but representatives of the country

Example: “I support this resolution because it effectively covers the issue

and offers the immediate solution as well as long term solution.” – This is

unacceptable

As a gesture and sign of respect, all delegates must stand while speaking.

Under any circumstances, there will not be any direct conversation between two

delegates. The delegates must speak through the chair. Delegates are not to speak against their


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country‟s policies. The Chair is allowed to intervene and correct the situation if they notice a

delegate acting against his country‟s foreign policies. All delegates are expected to research

efficiently and should be able to defend their country.

When delegates wish to share opinions on the issue, delegates are permitted to pass notes

to other delegates through the note passers present in the conference.

note passing

Note passers, who are part of the organization team, will be present in the conference hall

in order to pass notes to and from other delegates. Be sure that these notes contain appropriate

information, queries, opinions or something related to the conference. Please note that all of

these notes are read before being passed on and any inappropriate or irrelevant notes will be

passed on to the chair and the respective delegates will be warned. Note passing will be halted

during all voting procedures.

time limits

The conference takes place in three day duration and therefore, time limits are required

for all procedures.

All debate times are set by the Chair and vice-Chair, depending on the issue at hand.

Usually, debate time for each topic is approximately two hours long. The time limit for

amendments is 10-15 minutes.

CHEMUN conference procedures

Roll Call

At the beginning of each day and after any breaks during the conference, the chair or co-

chair will take roll calls to check the presence of the delegates. When present, delegates are

expected to lift their placards and say, “Present and voting.” If, for any reason, a delegate fails

to answer or be present on time for the conference, they are expected to meet the Chair before

taking their seats.

Opening Speeches & Right to Reply

On the first day of the conference, after the opening ceremony, the committees will start

their sessions. The Chair and co-chairs of each committee will commence roll call and begin the

session with opening speeches of the delegates.

The delegates will make their opening speeches in alphabetical order of their respective

country. The Chair will call out the names of five countries together (does not apply to SC). The

first one will start first, whereas the other four will wait behind the podium for their turn, in the


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respective orders. All delegates need to make sure that their speeches last for no more than one

minute, as after the time has elapsed, the delegate may not speak further. After the five speeches

have been made, any delegate who wishes to make a right to reply may raise their placards and

do so only upon being recognized. Right to reply is a brief, 20-30 seconds speech, comment or

opinion made by another delegate on one of the five speeches made by any of the delegates;

however, it has to relate to the opening speeches. No delegate is permitted to raise a point of

information in this case.

caucusing

During the first day of the conference, after the opening speeches are given, delegates

will be asked to get together and formulate a draft resolution on the issue at hand. Based on these

opening speeches, delegates are required to formulate a group with other allies. They should be

faithful to their country‟s foreign policy all the time. At this point, delegates should discuss

clauses and give and share opinions, and come up with an effective resolution. At the end of the

caucusing time, this resolution should be approved by Chair for grammar check and format. This

does not apply to Security Council Delegates.

resolutions

What is the procedure of submitting a resolution to the Chair?

During the first day of the conference, after the opening speeches, all delegates should be

familiar with the policies of other countries. Therefore, this should facilitate the delegates in

supporting and merging resolutions written during the caucusing session. During this time, all

delegates must format, write their resolutions or find co-submitters, or help others do the same.

This time is for delegates to plan with ally countries about defending or submitting the

resolution. The AISC Library and Computer Lab computers will be available for use.

Once the delegates feel that their resolutions are in the expected form and ready for

submission, they should either give it to the Chair or vice-Chair, who will in turn, read and

suggest structural or format changes only. This does not include changing the ideas expressed in

the resolution. Then the delegates are expected to edit them electronically and then re-submit

them. Then the Chair or vice-Chair will collect it. There will be only three resolutions that will

be collected on the same issue. They will be collected and debated in the order they are

submitted in. The Chair reserves the right to not debating a resolution due to time-constraints.

The actual debate will begin on the second day of the conference. All delegates will be

given a copy of the resolution at hand. The time for the resolution will be set and the house will

come to order. The Chair will call out one of the main submitters to obtain the floor and read the

operative clauses of the resolution. After that, the submitter who is reading it may either yield

the floor to another delegate, or make a 2 minute speech for the resolution. No delegate is

allowed to yield the floor to another delegate more than once at a time. The delegate, who made

the speech for the resolution, will be asked whether he or she is open to any points of

information. If yes, then all delegates may ask a limited amount of points of information;


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however, if not, then the delegate may yield the floor back to the chair. After this, other delegates

may seek the floor to speak for or against the resolution.

Amendments

All delegates are permitted to submit written amendments to the resolution at hand. If a

delegate wishes to do so, he or she may write it on the amendment sheet provided, and may

submit it to the chair. When the chair receives it, the delegate may raise their placard and rise to

a point to propose an amendment and obtain the floor. Upon being recognized, he or she may

obtain the floor and make the amendment, and make a speech reasoning and explaining the

amendment.

If a delegate wishes to make an amendment to an amendment, he or she should follow the

same procedures. Please be sure that an amendment to an amendment will only be permitted by

the Chair, if they feel the need to. Upon voting on the amendment to the amendment, the actual

amendment will be voted upon. Please be aware that no delegate is permitted to abstain from

voting on amendments. (Further details on page 10) Any speeches for or against the amendment

are encouraged.

Informal debate

When the time for formal debate has elapsed, the chair will yield the floor to „Informal

Debate‟, and any delegate who wishes to make speeches for or against the resolution at hand,

may raise their placards and upon recognition, may rise and do so. However, during the course of

Informal Debate, points of information will not be permitted.

When the allotted debate time for an amendment, an amendment to an amendment, or a

resolution has elapsed, they will be put to vote. At this time, no notes will be passed on, and the

floor is yielded to the chair and all delegates are asked to raise their placards either for the

resolution, against it or to abstain from voting. Delegates may not abstain in case of

amendments; however, they may do so in the case of resolutions. All delegates must be aware

that if they have co-submitted a resolution, they are not allowed to vote against it; however, they

may vote for or abstain from voting.


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section 5

security council


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section 5- security council

introductions

The Security Council (SC) functions as the power house of the UN that makes it different

from the other committees. It is composed of five permanent members and 10 other members.

The five permanent members are China, France, the Russian Federation, United Kingdom and

the United States of America. Non-permanent members include Belgium, Burkina Faso, Costa

Rica, Croatia, Indonesia, Italy, Libya, Panama, South Africa, and Vietnam.

procedure

After the Chair of the Council calls the house to order, all members will be invited to read

their 90 second opening speeches, stating their policies. This is the formal debate. All delegates

please note that even the SC delegates have to prepare Foreign Policy Statements and Opening

Speeches. (Please refer to the Conference Preparation section –for further help on writing either)

After the delegates state their policies, the caucusing session will begin, where the

delegates are expected to lobby and merge clauses with one another. Please be aware that this

session will be very brief (about 20 min) for the delegates to gather opinions and support for

their resolutions. The Chair will then call back the meeting, after a recess to begin informal

debate. Once there are clauses at hand, the main submitters are required to read out the clauses.

Each clause will be voted upon individually, and then, the resolution will be formed and voted

upon as a whole. It is up to the Chair to decide if formal or informal debate is necessary. These

clauses will be open for any amendments.

resolutions and clauses

It is suggested that all SC delegates bring in a few clauses to merge with other delegates,

as the lobbying session will be very brief. After the caucusing session, all delegates have to turn

in their clauses, if any, to the Chair. Members can submit amendments and/or new clauses after

the debate has begun during informal debate. No draft resolution will be permitted.

In order for each clause and resolution to pass, a majority of nine votes are required. A

vote against by a permanent members counts as a veto for voting on the resolution or the clause.

Any clause or resolution can be vetoed, but permanent members CANNOT veto procedure

rulings, amendments, or events leading up to the vote on a clause or resolution. If a permanent

member is not happy or displays disapproval of a certain clause, the clause either should be

amended or struck out.

formal debate

During formal debates, there will be no points of information permitted. All delegates

will state their positions through giving a position or opening speech. After this, the chair may or

may not invite rights of replies. This decision is solely left to the chair. These rights of replies

must be used only to comment, state an opinion or rebut another speech, provided that no

speaker is interrupted.


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informal debate

The informal debate takes after the formal debate has been completed. During this,

clauses at hand will be debated. The main submitters may obtain the floor to read their clauses,

and give a speech for the clauses, followed by points of information. Then the flow of the debate

is the same as the other committees. Informal debate time is used to defend their policies and

compromise on issues between members.

motions

Procedural Motions:

These are motions made to alter the activities and their order in the council. These

motions require a minimum of 8 votes (simple majority) in favor of the motion in order to pass.

Substantive Motions:

These are inclusive of everything else and are subject to veto. Motion to define the

property of another motion as procedural or substantive is itself a substantive motion and is

subject to veto (double veto). These motions require a minimum of nine votes in order to pass,

with none of the five permanent members voting against the motion. These motions are

considered in the order they are submitted in, until and unless the council decides to proceed to a

particular motion first.

challenging the Chairs

The Chair may only be challenged on a judgment or an order coming from the Chair

himself, which is not based on the rules. This is not debatable. A ruling challenge is considered

as a procedural motion requiring nine votes to pass. A challenge to the Chairs‟ ruling that would

have a major effect on the committee‟s proceedings would have to be approved by the Secretary

or Deputy Secretary-General before being enforced.

sample security council resolution Main Submitter:

Co-Submitters:

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolution 1617 (2005) requesting increased cooperation between the International Criminal Police

Organization (Interpol) and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) (the “1267 Committee”),

Recalling also the cooperation agreement of 8 July 1997 between the United Nations and Interpol, and the exchange

of letters of 8 December 2005 and 5 January 2006 supplementing the agreement,


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Welcoming the constructive role that Interpol has played to help the 1267 Committee fulfil its mandate, inter alia,

through the creation of the Interpol-United Nations Security Council Special Notices,

Noting that such cooperation with Interpol could also benefit the other sanctions committees established by the

Security Council (the “Committees”), further noting that each committee might come up with its own conclusion in

this regard,

Stressing that Security Council sanctions measures are often implemented under national law, including criminal

law where applicable, and that enhanced cooperation between the United Nations and Interpol would enhance

States‟ enforcement of those laws,

Emphasizing the obligations placed upon all Member States to implement, in

full, the mandatory measures adopted by the Security Council,

1. Requests the Secretary-General to take the necessary steps to increase cooperation between the United Nations

and Interpol in order to provide the Committees with better tools, to fulfil their mandates more effectively, and to

give Member States better optional tools to implement those measures adopted by the

Security Council and monitored by the Committees, as well as similar measures that may be adopted by the Security

Council in the future, particularly the freezing of assets, travel bans, and arms embargoes;

2. Encourages Member States to use the tools offered by Interpol, particularly the I-24/7 global police

communications system, to reinforce the

implementation of such measures and similar measures that may be adopted by the

Security Council in the future;

3. Decides to remain seized of the matter.


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section 6

CHEMUN IV

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admin and chairs

Admin:

Divya Prabhakar (AISC) Secretary General

[email protected]

Grade: 12

Experience: CHEMUN 1, delegate of Iraq GA

Woodstock MUN, delegate of D.R. Congo UNEP

CHEMUN 2, delegate of USA Security

Council

SPIMUN, delegate of USA Human Rights

CHEMUN 3, Security Council chair

Sujata Mahtaney (AISC) Conference Manager

[email protected]

Grade: 12

Experience: CHEMUN 1, delegate of Cuba ECOSOC

Woodstock MUN, delegate of UK

ECOSOC

CHEMUN 2, delegate of USA ECOSOC

SPIMUN, delegate of USA ECOSOC

CHEMUN 3, ECOSOC Chair

Krishna Raja (AISC) Deputy Secretary General

[email protected]

Grade: 12

Experience: CHEMUN 2, delegate of Israel GA

SPIMUN, delegate of Bolivia Environmenal

CHEMUN 3, GA chair

THIMUN, delegate of Luxembourg DISEC

Shweta Patwardhan (AISC) Deputy Conference Manager

[email protected]

Grade: 11

Experience: CHEMUN 2, delegate of Afghanistan DISEC

SPIMUN, delegate of Nicaragua HRC

CHEMUN 3, GA chair

Chairs:

Ajay Raghunath (AISC) Chair - Security Council

[email protected]

Grade: 12

Maynica Sachdev (Woodstock) Chair - Security Council

[email protected]

Grade: 12

Hi Su Kim (AISC) Chair - General Assembly

[email protected]

Grade: 12

Prashanth Sriharan (AISC) Chair - General Assembly

[email protected]

Grade: 11

Anurag Padmakumar (Sri

Sankara) Chair - General Assembly

[email protected]

Grade: 12

Harshini Krishnan (AISC) Chair - ECOSOC

[email protected]

Grade: 10

S.P.M. Deepak (MCC) Chair - ECOSOC

[email protected]

Grade: 11

Harish Raja (AISC) Chair - DISEC

[email protected]

Grade: 11

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Sasha Bhatnagar (Delhi Public

School) Chair - DISEC

[email protected]

Grade: 11

Sanjay Dasari (AISC) Chair - HRC

[email protected]

Grade: 12

Pranshnu Maheshwari (Sishya) Chair - HRC

[email protected]

Grade: 12

Samvitha Ram (AISC) Chair - Environment Committee

[email protected]

Grade: 10

Anuraag Bhal (AES) Chair - Environment Committee

[email protected]

Grade: 11

topics

Security Council

Topic 1: Security Council Reform

Topic 2: The Question of Tibet

Topic 3: Nuclear Proliferation and Disarmament in North Korea

Topic 4: The Situation in Afghanistan

General Assembly

Topic 1: Establishment of a Nuclear-Free Zone in Asia

Topic 2: Combating and Alleviating the Problem of Child Soldiers in War-Stricken Zones

Topic 3: Maintenance of Peace and Stability in the Middle East

Topic 4: Access, Protection, and Freedom of Journalists in Military and Combative Zones

ECOSOC

Topic 1: The Question of Promoting Microcredit Schemes as a means of Combating the

World Poverty/Global Financial Crisis

Topic 2: International Cooperation in Combating the Spread of Epidemics

Topic 3: Employment for Youth in Developing Countries

Topic 4: The Impact of Bio Fuels/ Bio-energy on Environment

DISEC

Topic 1: The question of nuclear facilities in Iran






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Topic 2: Measures to prevent terrorists from obtaining weapons of mass destruction

Topic 3: The question of cyber war by nation states

Topic 4: Reviewing the implementation of global ban on the use of cluster bombs and

landmines

Human Rights Council

Topic 1: Combating human trafficking and improving coordination of efforts against

ggggggggg trafficking

Topic 2: Eliminating the stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS

Topic 3: Question of Human rights violations in conflict-stricken countries

Topic 4: Preventing and eliminating domestic violence against women

Environment Committee

Topic 1: Biodiversity and ecosystem restoration for sustainable development (2010 is

declared the international year of biodiversity)

Topic 2: The question of toxic waste and their disposal

Topic 3: The question of trying to attain more sustainable and efficient forms of producing

energy

Topic 4: The question of threat to human well being from Environmental disasters

http://chemun.maxforum.org/forum/category/disec-topic-2-measures-to-prevent-terrorists-from-obtain/

http://chemun.maxforum.org/forum/category/disec-topic-3-international-regulation-to-ensure-the-pro/

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http://chemun.maxforum.org/forum/category/human-right-topic-1-combating-human-trafficking-and-improving-/

http://chemun.maxforum.org/forum/category/human-right-topic-2-eliminating-the-stigma-and-discrimination-/

http://chemun.maxforum.org/forum/category/human-right-topic-3-addressing-human-rights-situations-in-post/

http://chemun.maxforum.org/forum/category/human-right-topic-4-equitable-representation-of-women-in-legis/

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section 7

resources


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section 7 - resources resources + links

The purpose of this section is to provide the delegates with additional help and support in starting

off and getting information for various issues. We hope that these Internet Sites are helpful.

Below is a list of internet links that are very helpful while conducting research on various issues.

familiarize yourself with the country that you are representing:

A number of standard sources found in documents collections are available for providing the

current information they need.

The Country Profiles provide a very current overview of domestic political and economic

policies for over 160 countries.

http://www.state.gov/www/background_notes/

This site provides an exhaustive source of background information on the social, cultural,

historical, political and economic context in individual countries.

http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html

This site includes all cultural, historical and statistical information on all countries.

http://www.countryreports.org/

Gathering background information on the assigned issues:

The site below is an official United Nations Press Releases and Meeting Coverage

website which includes up-to-date information about the activities of the UN organizations.

http://www.un.org/apps/pressreleases/

http://unbisnet.un.org/

Global Policy Forum An EXCELLENT summary of issues at the United Nations.

www.globalpolicy.org

UN Association of the USA Check out the 'fact sheets' under 'INFORMS'. Summarizes relevant UN resolutions by

issue.

www.unausa.org

Cyberschool Bus (UN website for MUN Prep). Check out the 'briefing papers', for quick facts.

http://www.un.org/cyberschoolbus/

http://www.un.org/News/ News from the UN on current world issues. www.thimun.org-

THIMUN website.

http://www.state.gov/www/background_notes/

http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html

http://www.countryreports.org/

http://www.un.org/apps/pressreleases/

http://www.unausa.org/

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