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DELEGATE HANDBOOK RIMUN 2013

Table of Contents
1. The Role of a Delegate................... 2. Preparing for RIMUN 2013...........
Topics and Committees........................ Country and Topic Research............... Position Papers.................................... Draft Resolution...................................

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3. During the Conference...................


Dress Code.......................................... Codes of Conduct................................ Parliamentary Procedure..................... Motions.................................................

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4. RIMUN 2013 Logistics..................


Secretariat............................................ Student Officers................................... Admin Staff......................................... Press Corps..........................................

1. THE ROLE OF A DELEGATE


A delegate is the representative of either a State or Non-State actor (NGO, lobby, etc.). Delegates will have to research the country they represent and the countrys official stance on a given topic. They will then have to prepare a position paper stating the countrys official position and proposals on a given topic. Through formal and informal (lobbying) debate, they will attempt to cooperate with others to see their ideas put on paper and incorporated into the draft resolution that will be debated by the committee. Resolutions become final once the committee votes on them. Resolutions having passed the General Assembly become formal documents released by the United Nations.

GA-3: Disarmament and International Security - Maintaining the Sina Desert a weapons free zone - Trading weapons for stability: towards a gunfree Libya Not seated at the General Assembly: The UN Security Council - The Question of the Syrian Civil War - Ad Hoc topic The African Union - Preemptive action towards putting an end to the North/South Sudan conflict - On the road to reconciliation: bridging ethnic divide in South-East Kenya Crisis Committee on Lebanon EU ECON - Towards a Banking and Budgetary Union EU CULT&SOC - Developing a European Culture through Social Cohesion and Policy EU EDUC - Educating our Youth, Enhancing Confidence in the Union and Promoting Solidarity EU FORPOL - Strengthening the Unions International Standing: Foreign Policy in All its Forms

2. PREPARING FOR RIMUN 2013


Topics and Committees
Seated at the General Assembly: GA-1: Social Humanitarian and Health - Providing relief at the overcrowded SyrianTurkish border - Containing the rapid spread of the Ebola virus in DR. Congo GA-2: Economic and Social - Nuclear Power: Reconciling Industry, Energy, and Environmental Ethics - Improving International Responses to a Volatile Natural Environment

Countries and Topic Research


The best and most convenient resource for researching a country is the Internet. Most countries have their own websites on which you may find basic information about the country.

In addition, the CIA World Factbook and The Economist provide detailed information on all countries, as do the CNN and the BBC website.
www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-worldfactbook/ www.economist.com news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/country_profiles news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles

In this paper, you must first present the topic that has been given to you, then clearly state the stance of your country on the given issue(s). It is recommended to include references to international legal documents and UN resolutions. The last part of your statement should be your own proposals to solve the issue (in line of course with your countrys policy). This will be used during lobbying and in the first hour of debates during opening speeches in order to present your countrys official position, lay the ground for your draft clauses, and let the other delegates know where you stand. Please be diligent, and come prepare. NB: You are expected to send your position papers to the head scriptwriter, Timothy Poirson (timothy.poirson@sciences-po.org) by March 10th, 2013 at the very latest. Please find below a good example to help you in your work:
Delegation: United Kingdom Commission: G20 Issues: The World Economic Crisis and Climate Change Honorable chairs, distinguished delegates, The United Kingdom has for long been one of the major economic forces in the world. In those times of severe economic crisis, it is more than important to cooperate in order to set up viable and efficient policies, that is to say different ones from the reflationary policies that were implemented in 2016 and 2019 and proved inefficient. After going through the 2008-2010 economic crisis, it is fair to say that we now have a more distinct perception of how such a crisis should be dealt with. The previous debt crisis was wrongly
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You should aim to know all the basic facts about a countrys geography, history, economy, language, culture, and current political structure (institutions, defense, economy, etc.). It is important that you follow international news to understand the direction in which your country is gearing its policy on the given issues. You can also find general news articles on the issues stated above. Delegates on the Crisis Committee should aim to know as much about Lebanon, the Lebanese society and political landscape, and the current upheavals as possible. Briefing sheets will be provided, but please do research your position to the fullest extent.

Position Papers
Position papers are an integral part of preparing for MUN, as it helps both the delegate and the committee clearly understand a countrys position on a given topic. Brevity and clarity are appreciated (approximately 250-300 words in length).

handled and we now know that stimulus packages failed at the time because they required too much cooperation and involvement on the part of other countries. The government of the UK proposes both to implement austerity plans, i.e. cuts in government budget and preservation of consumers economic power to a certain extent, and to put into action financial regulation policies to mobility of capital. Obviously, free trade is an option we favor, especially with our traditional partners of the Commonwealth and the European Union. The issue of climate change has become a major concern for the international community over the past decades. It is today clear that the need for a solution has become vital, and we cannot afford to stand idly by as our planet is in danger. In the past, various attempts have been made to deal with climate change: the Kyoto protocol, the Copenhagen summit, or the Durban conference... All aimed at changing our behavior but failed for lack of unity and agreement among participating countries. Yet, we believe that climate change is an issue that involves each and everyone, and has become too urgent to be ignored or postponed. The United Kingdom is therefore deeply committed to fighting global warming alongside its partners, and believes that if a solution can be found, it will come from a consensus of the entire international community. We would therefore like to propose a strengthening of international cooperation and a closer tie between countries on the matter of climate change in order to reduce carbon emissions and develop new sources of energy. The delegation of the UK yields the floor back to the chair.

merging and constructing more than one whole draft resolution easier. It is indeed ideal for a good debate to have more than one draft resolution on the same topic, so as to have different policy perspectives. 4 elements for a resolutions to be complete: - The Heading plain and simply details the Forum, the Question addressed, the main submitter of the resolution, and the cosubmitters. - The Address is basically the committee to which the resolution is aimed at being presented to. - Preambulatory clauses introduce the topic by describing what the situation is, what the facts are, what previous UN resolutions and/ or previous international actions that have been taken regarding the issues, etc. These clauses have a specific vocabulary of description and do not take any concrete actions. - Operative clauses are the key clauses of the resolution as they are the only ones able to take action. They detail and explain what has been decided as a course of action by the countries who submitted the resolution. It is possible at times to further elaborate on a course of action through the use of sub clauses. Please find below words with which to start your preambulatory (left) and operative (right) clauses.

Draft Resolutions
As part of your preparatory work before the conference, you are expected to come with at least 4 draft preambulatory clauses and 5 draft operative clauses. This is crucial as it will facilitate the lobbying sessions and make
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what you shoud come prepared with as an individual delegate:


Special Conference Question of: Ensuring the solely peaceful usage of applications and technology in outer-space Recalling the 1967 Outer-Space Treaty stating that outer-space should be used for peaceful purposes Reminding the signatories of the Treaty that one of the Treaty's main principals is "outer space shall be free for exploration and use by all States" Acknowledging the flaws in this 41 year old Treaty Alarmed by the three month old action taken by the USA to destroy a rogue satellite in outer-space The Delegate of The Russian Federation 1) Deplores the USA's use of force against an outer-space object 2) Proposes to update the Outer-Space Treaty by adding as one of its main principals:

a) No State is allowed to use force against any outer-space object without consent of the UN b) No State is allowed to threaten any outer-space object
c) No State is allowed to place any kind of weapon in outer-space 3) Suggests the beginning of outer-space should be anything outside the atmosphere of the Earth 4) Calls for UN sanctions if one of the new principals be violated such as but not limited to: a) Diplomatic sanctions b) Economic sanctions c) An embargo and a ban on military importation/production 5) Calls upon all states not having signed this Treaty to do so.

Please note however that an operative clause beginning with Condemns must be used with caution according to the committee in which you are. It is custom that only the UN Security Council have the weight and ability to condemn a specific actor or group of actors in a resolution. Also, choose your main submitter carefully as this will be the first delegate called upon by the Chair to defend the resolution. Afterwards, the debate will be launched and anyone can take the floor. In the absence of speakers, the Chair will call upon the co-submitters in the order listed on the resolution. Below is a sample resolution of

3. DURING THE CONFERENCE


Dress Code
The Secretariat, the Student Officers and the Admin Staff will enforce the following professional dress code: Men: Men will be expected to wear a complete suit with discrete colors, a long sleeved shirt, a tie, and discretely-colored dress shoes. Jackets and ties are mandatory when delegates stand up to take the floor. Hats are not permitted in the committee. Women: Women may wear trousers or appropriatelength skirts that do not go too far above the knees. Blouses must be of sober colors and should not have inappropriate openings. Discrete accessories are permitted so long as they complement the dress.

4. All delegates must respect all other participants of the Conference and maintain an atmosphere of mutual respect, including the use of respectful language and manner in address. 5. Alcohol and drug use is strictly prohibited during the conference. Any violation to the term above is subject to immediate expulsion. 6. Smoking is only permitted outside of the buildings, and all delegates must dispose of their cigarettes in the ashtrays. 7. Any damage to the installations of the conference site or the property of RIMUN is the participants responsibility. 8. The use of mobile phones or any other form of electronic communications is allowed during recess and lunch. If these are used inside the Committee, the delegate will be warned. 9. The use of laptops and technology is permitted and encouraged during the conference, but not while committees are in session. 10. All participants must strictly observe the dress code 11. Computers and cell phones are permitted during lobbying, but are forbidden during debates. Cell phones must be in silent mode during the whole conference. 12. The possession of any form of weapon during the conference is strictly prohibited. 13. Any form of plagiarism or malpractice in a working paper, position paper or opening speech that can be proven by the Chair and/or the Secretary General is subject to the immediate dismissal of the conference. 14. All delegates are responsible for their own possessions and valuables. Any other faults not included in the Code, determined by the Chair, and approved by the Secretary, will be sanctioned and corrected accordingly. Disciplinary Measures Delegates who violate the Code of Conduct or
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Codes of Conduct
The Code of Conduct below applies to all members of the RIMUN 2012 Conference at all times.
1. English and French are the official languages of the conference. The language of the delegates choice can be used during the informal lobbying sessions, but debates when the committee is in session can only be held in English. 2. During lunch and recess, delegates are encouraged to stay on or near campus. 3. Delegates must arrive promptly to Committee sessions. The Chair will call out latecomers.

perform incorrect parliamentary procedure will receive a warning. Warnings are cumulative for all three days that the Committee is in session and will have consequences according to their number. Delegates with three warnings will receive a 10 minute expulsion from the committee. Delegates with six warnings will receive a 20 minute expulsion. Delegates with eight warnings will receive permanent expulsion.

they wish to use a point of relevance, point of order, point of personal privilege, and points of information to the Chair or the speaker. Speeches Opening Speeches: Once the agenda is determined, each delegation will have 1 minute to expose briefly his/her countrys position towards the themes discussed in the committee. Speaker List: Once the motions to open the speakers list and to set the speakers time were made, the chair will make a list of delegations that wish to speak. If during the debate a delegation wishes to be added to the speakers list, it may send a note through floor messaging to the chair, or raise its placard. Delegations cant be more than once in the same list, but may add itself to the list as it progresses. The remaining time after every intervention may be given either to the Chair, left open to points of information, or given to another delegate. Being recognized by the Chair The Chair has the highest authority in the Committee. If the Chair does not recognize a delegate, any inappropriate conduct from a delegate following the non-recognition may result in a warning. The inappropriate use of different points or rights will also result in a warning (3 warnings - 10 minute expulsion from the committee, 6 warnings - 20 minute expulsion from the committee, 8 warnings permanent expulsion). Being added to the speakers list: The Chair will ask delegations that wish to be added to the list to raise their placards in order to recognize them. If the Chair does not recognize a delegation, the latter must resolve to the others means of being added to the list. Right of reply: If a delegation has been explicitly offended by another delegation, it
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Parliamentary Procedure
Voting Roll Call: At the beginning of each session and after breaks all delegations will be called and have the option to answer the following: Present or Present and Voting. Voting procedures: Every Member State of a Committee has a right to vote. During voting on draft resolutions (substantive); delegations that are Present and Voting do not have a right to abstention. When voting on procedural matters, that is, all votes not concerning the substance of a draft resolution, every delegation has to vote. A simple majority is needed for most of the decisions to pass in Committees. Abstentions are not considered; therefore there must be a simple majority of Yes over No votes. A motion to close the debate requires a twothirds majority. Substantive voting may be done by raising placards or by roll call. During a roll call vote, delegations have to speak their answer: either Yes, No, or Abstention. Raising your placard Delegations raise their placards to be recognized by the Chair. The Chair will usually ask the delegations to please raise their placards when he/she wishes to entertain motions, add speakers to the list, entertain the vote, etc. Delegations may raise their placards at these times or anytime when

may request a right of reply. All rights of reply have to be sent in writing to the chair. If the right of reply is considered pertinent, the chair will allow one minute to the delegate to explain why it feels offended. The accused delegate will have one minute to apologize for the offense, or defend its position. A right of reply cannot be made against another right of reply. Point of Relevance: A delegate may use a PoR when another delegation is referring to an aspect that has no relation to the topic. Point of Order: A delegate may use a PoO when a delegation is not following the procedure. The chair must respond immediately, by either enforcing the procedure or declaring it out of order if it is inadequate or impertinent. Point of Personal Privilege: A delegate may use the PoPP when he feels that his ability to participate in the debate is compromised (heat, hearing, etc.) Point of information to the Chair: A delegate may use this point to ask the chair about the correct use of procedure or protocol, not about personal situations of the delegate or about the content of the topic. This point is not interruptible. Point of information to the speaker: If the speaker has decided to open to PoI, other delegates may ask questions. Questions must be directly related to the speech. The chair will choose the delegations that can ask the questions.

motion. The chair will then decide whether or not to entertain it. Motions can be seconded and/or objected to. Here is a list of the motions available at RIMUN 2013:
Motion to suspend session Used to end the debates for the day, used at the end of each day of the conference Motion to suspend debate Suspends the debate for an allocated period of time (used for lunch breaks, etc.) Motion to extend debate time Used to extend debate time in case the delegate feels the need for more time to make a case Motion to move into informal debating Moves back into lobbying for a given amount of time Motion to move into voting procedure Used to pass directly into voting procedures on the outcome of the debate at hand (amendment, clause, resolution) Motion to move in time in favor/against Used to ask to move debating time directly in time for or against the issue being debated Motion to adopt an amendment by acclamation The amendment to the resolution/clause currently being debated is incorporated in the draft resolution if there are no objections without a vote. Motion to table the resolution Suspends debate on specific resolution for time being, moves onto another one Motion to table the issue Moves the debate onto another issue Motion to divide the house Delegates must stand on either side of the chair to express their vote for or against a resolution, no abstentions. Motion to make friendly amendment Used when needed to correct small detail (grammar, syntax, fact) on an clause/ amendment/resolution being debated.

Motions
Motions can be made at any time during the conference provided they are not interrupting any speakers. To make a motion, a delegate needs to raise his/her placard and state the
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4. RIMUN 2013 LOGISTICS


Secretariat
Secretary General Alessandra Pozzi Rocco Holds the maximum authority of the conference. Any rules and protocol that is subject to change must be approved and clarified ONLY by her. The SG must clarify any doubts that are presented, related to procedure, contents or protocol for the different committees. Deputy Secretary General Pierre Verlyck Replace the SG and ease the work of the conference in case the SG runs absent. He also back the Secretary General up in the various administrative tasks.

GA-2 Camille Barre - Nour Tekaya GA-3 Timothy Poirson - Alice Mugnier The African Union Benjamin Gilet - Hugo Fargeas Crisis Committee on Lebanon Paul Lau EU ECON Eva Ritte - Eleonore Thenot EU CULT&SOC Camille Bigot - Yassine Benjelloun EU EDUC Benjamin Alt - Morgane Lerville EU FORPOL Alessandra Pozzi Rocco - Pierre Verlyck

Student Officers
President of the General Assembly Timothy Poirson Chairs Hold the maximum authority inside their committee. Their duties are to moderate debates and direct the committee towards the successful voting of one or more resolutions. The Chair must be an example of active participation, investigation, and punctuality to the conference. They are responsible for reporting any disciplinary or academic issue to the Secretariat.
Security Council Maria Feodorow - Jasmine Samantar GA-1 Howon Lee - Emilia Blancarte
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Admin Staff
Ensure the basic administrative tasks (photocopies, paperwork, etc.) are correctly performed, and also back up the staff with regards to logistics. Admins are also present in every committee in order to monitor notepassing between the various delegates and committees.

Press Corps
This position holds the responsibility to inform the participants about the development of the conference. They will publish a daily newspaper and prepare different materials such as videos on elements related to the conference: committee life, crises, etc.

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