Delegate Handbook

Message from the Organizing Committee:

We are pleased to invite you to our second Inter-school session of
SANVIMUN 2015 to be held on the 8th & 9th of October, 2015 at our school
premises.

The Model United Nations is an effort to educate and give students a broader
perspective of the role of the UN in today’s turbulent world. Students will
hold in-depth debates and discus on issues that are of global and universal
concern in a formal manner. The two day conference will test the skills of
the delegates and their understanding of the countries they represent in the
international forum of UN. It will also give them the chance to sharpen their
skills in research and public speaking. The Organizing Committee has
worked really hard to put together SANVIMUN 2015. We hope this provides
everyone a good MUNing experience, we welcome you, sincerely

THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

SANVIMUN 2015

Message from the Secretary General

Fellow delegates participating in this conference,
I take great pride and privilege in welcoming you all to the second
edition of Sankara Vidyashramam Model United Nations. I strongly
believe that this is one of those platforms wherein student
delegates not only learn diplomacy, sophistication and the ability to
frame rational solutions for the pressing problems the world is
currently facing but also greatly strengthen their debating and
negotiating skills. I extend a warm welcome to all the student
delegates, teacher co-ordinators and especially our school
management for letting us conduct this event and provide the
participants with the quintessential MUNing experience. I look
forward to meeting you all. I’d like to sign off by wishing you all the
best of luck and may the best delegate win!
PRATIKSHA EASWAR
SECRETARY GENERAL
SANVIMUN 2015

ABOUT THE EXECUTIVE BOARD:

DISEC:
Sai Sundaram: Chairperson
With a tally of more than 25 conferences and winning an astonishing 16 of
them makes his presence in the Chennai MUN circuit to almost a legendary
status. From Moscow to Beijing, you name it. He has been there and won that.
The moment he enters the committee, an eerie silence, marks his presence
followed by him tearing apart each and every delegate in the room with his
way of words. You can find him listening to Daft Punk in the corner of the
room or breezing through a copy of the UN Charter. But, if you do manage
look through his smile, this chair is not one to be messing around with. So,
delegates make sure your research is in-depth and your arguments
constructive, cause as the quote he believes in says "The best way to predict
the future is to create it".
Sundar Sripada: Chairperson
He is an aspiring automobile engineer with zero knowledge of automobiles.
You can trust him with your life as he will take your darkest and most sinister
secrets to the grave. He makes aspects of your personality which you can
never imagine yourself to have come to the surface. Don’t be intimidated by
his “vertical limits” because a two minutes conversation is enough. So,
delegates make sure
CTC
Pratiksha Easwar: Chair
An amazing friend and the undisputed School Pupil Leader, she might seem
nice and friendly outside the committee but once when she enters the room,
things change drastically. So delegates, make sure your research is in-depth
and meticulously detailed because this Nirvana fan won’t cease to question
the inaccuracies in your statements.
A.S Kailasam: Guest Chair
Introducing the guest chair of the Counter Terrorism Committee. Well
formally known as The Scintillator of Scintillations 2015, Kailasam or more
preferably “Kailu” as his friends call him has attended 12 MUNs and won
awards in 8 of them. Having also successfully placed second in four winner
events, handling pressure is second in nature to him. His strong character
and confident oration make him a very influential presence in the committee
and with his kinky sense of humour the delegates are granted a laugh or two
when things get too heated up in committee. An avid video gamer and loves
blowing things out. He has perfected the nuances of debate and diplomacy
over the years and he is definitely looking forward to SANVIMUN 2015.

COUNCIL ON CYBER SECURITY

Ilanthirain: Chairperson
A bold and daring person who never takes ‘no’ for an answer. He may look
calm and silent, but delegates often mistake it for it is only the silence he
exhibits before he launches his storm of questions. He is a person with an
ability to get out of any sticky situation using his wit of words. A word of
caution delegates, he is one chair you have to watch out for!
Ashwin Senthil Kumar: Guest Chairperson
Introducing the vice president of council on Cyber Security, Ashwin Senthil
Kumar formally known as the Secretary General of CVMUN 2015, Ashwin has
attended a total of 12MUNs winning more than 9 of them including his
expertise of being a chair person, not once but twice. His unparalleled
knowledge of American politics and special organizations often leave
delegates during session. Knowing the rules of procedure and the UN Charter
at the back of his hand. As his description says, the thing about Ashwin is that
he certainly doesn’t look like much. However once you get to know him, he still
doesn’t seem like much and therein lays his power. When he is not
tyrannically imposing his orders on autonomous organization, Ashwin can be
seen reading up on Donald Trump’s presidential campaign or Yuri Milner’s
search for aliens. So, delegates and representatives of United Nations Council
on Cyber security, gear up, because Ashwin is here none to fear.

HRC
Thanuja Sekar: Chairperson
She treads the road not taken so often that it would make Robert Frost proud.
To describe her as the leader would be a massive understatement.
Sowmeya Anandan: Co-Chairperson
She is known as the nightingale of SSV. She is one who shoots for the moon
always and has no qualms about encouraging others to do the same.
Savithra Chandrasekaran: Moderator
She sets the badminton court on fire and melts a person’s heart with her
singing .Want to win her over? A piece of dark chocolate is all you need.
SPECIAL SUMMIT ON ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRADE
Reshma Bhanukumar: Chairperson
She is a very dedicated soul, she can care for you and the motherly instincts
lying dormant will kick in times of adversity and complete chaos. She was the
President for the Interact Club of SSV last year. So delegates can always
approach and get an answer.
Dhivyanka: Vice Chair
She is easy to identify in any crowd as she stands out. Her company is always
welcomed and not a moment is boring with her presence. She can make you
forget your worries and dreams of your future. A trustworthy friend who’ll
always stand by your side, good or bad .She is one of a kind.
Shwetha :Moderator
There is more to her than what meets the eye .She has an easy confidence
and stands up for what she believes in .she is an optimist with a friendly
nature.

HEAD OF WORLD PRESS

Jayashree Suresh:
A calm, collected person and a polyglot. For those of you who don’t
know, she knows many languages proving that she is indeed the
head of world press. Timid in person, but dynamic in words. Her
world revolves around the 64squares of black and white, chess
addict, as some may call. A fierce lover of Dan Brown and a “singer”
get into her bad books, and she plays with your life. And here is the
funny part “she does all of this with words”.

Deputy Head of World Press

Anusha Ashok:
Meet Anusha Ashok, The Bomb. Or perhaps the Head of World Press of
SANVIMUN this year. With her precision and observational skills, she becomes
a liability to all those delegates who try to slip a yawn or two. An avid reader
and an extrinsic fan girl, she is someone you find a lot in common with and
she is also incredibly friendly. She is also very studious and aspires to
become a writer someday. So make sure you don’t get trolled by her in her
novels. Just kidding, she won’t do that or would she….?

HEADS OF ADMINSTRATION:

Priya Ganeshan:
When it seems like the world is against you, you can be
assured that she’ll be by your side before you can even gasp
in fear. Positive vibes are sure to be felt when she is around.
She loves moving her body to the tunes of the classical raga.
A very jovial person who can set things right for any person,
any time.

Thugitha Jaganathan:
She is as sweet as the chocolates she loves. If there is beauty in simplicity
she would be the most beautiful person. She is bundles of fun in a humanoid
form with the power to paint the town red and make you her partners in
crime. Her soul smiles through her heart and heart smiles through her eyes
and her most cherished souvenirs are the smiles she bring to people with her
mere presence.
DIRECTORS OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Ajith Srinivasan:
A person who looks at the world differently and vice versa. A cricket player in
the TNCA League with a photographic memory and an aspiring poet. His every
word oozes sarcasm and he wants to be one successful person in life.
Preethi Srikanth:
She totally makes the nerd glasses work. She is a living embodiment of the
proverb-A picture speaks a thousand words. When you’re with her you tend to
shed all your inhibitions and you can be the person who you really are.

HEAD OF IT:
G. Anirudh Vigneshwar :
The head of IT of this year’s Sankara Vidhyashramam Model United Nations
has big shoes to fill in, literally. It is none other than “Gadget Freak” Anirudh
Vigneshwar. If you ask him a pen, he’ll give you a pen drive. Ask him a
notebook, he gives you a macbook. In short, he doesn’t live in the present or
the past but in the future. He may look rough on the outside, but quite the
contrary, he is sweet on the inside. Being the school pupil leader, leadership
comes synonymous by name to him. Anything regarding technology, he will be
there.

Rules of Procedure
Administrative Rules:
Scope: These rules apply to all sessions of SANVIMUN 2015, unless otherwise
stated by the Secretary General
Language: The proceedings of the house will take place in English only.

Attire: It is compulsory for all delegates to wear formal attire. (No casual
wear, sports shoes, jeans and t-shirt etc.)
Electronic Devices: Delegates are allowed to bring laptops, PDAs and other
electronic devices. However, the delegates will not be allowed to use the
internet during the conference. The delegates must keep their mobile
phones on silent at all times and cannot attend any calls during the
proceedings. Any delegate found doing so will face charges of showing
contempt to the rules of the house, and maybe expelled.
Quorum: The quorum is compulsory for the houses to function. A quorum will
be half the member delegates in attendance.
Majority: Majority will mean simple majority, (i.e. not more than half the
members present and voting). If during vote, the house is evenly divided,
then re-voting will take place. However, when procedural questions are put
to vote, the chair may choose to cast a deciding vote.
Diplomatic Courtesy: All delegates are required to accord diplomatic courtesy
to other members of the house and members of the secretarial staff at all
points during the conference. Delegates are required to address the chair
at all times, and always speak in third person.
Speeches: A General Speakers List will be opened at the time of start of
debate on the agenda, and will remain open until closure of debates on the
said agenda. Once recognized, a delegate on the list may address the House
for the set time, following which; she/he may yield the floor to points of
information from other delegates, or to the chair.
Voting: Each delegate is given one vote on a particular matter. The delegates
may vote:
□ Yes
□ No
□ Yes with rights
□ No with rights
□ Abstain

For procedural matters, all delegates must either vote either “Yes” or “No”
only. Delegates, who choose to vote with rights, will be given a chance to
state their rights after voting is complete.
Points
A delegate may raise a point during the conference by raising her/his
placard and stating it once they are recognized. A point is raised, as the
name suggests, when the delegate has a point to make to the house. All
members of the house are entitled to raise the following points:
Point of Order: During the discussion of any matter, a Representative may
raise a Point of Order if she/he believes that the recognized member is
misstating facts or diverging from her/his foreign policy. A point of order
may be raised at any time and may even interrupt a speech.
Point of parliamentary Inquiry: A point of parliamentary enquiry is raised to the
Chair if a Representative wishes to obtain a clarification of procedure or a
statement of the matters before the Committee/Council. A point of
parliamentary inquiry may also be submitted in writing, to the executive
board. At no point of time, should a Point of Parliamentary Inquiry interrupt
a speaker.
Point of Information: During substantive debate, a Representative may question
a speaker by rising to Point of Information only after the speaker has
concluded his/her remarks, and he/she has yielded the floor. A point of
Information cannot be raised when another member has been recognized
and is speaking.
Point of Personal Privileges: If a representative’s ability to participate in the
committee/council’s deliberations is impaired for any reason, the
Representative may be immediately recognized. The organizing committee
will take all measures possible to correct the problem.
Preparation
Preparation for the session covers several areas:

The study of the United Nations:

The assigned country, the issues of the agenda, the position of the assigned
country on those issues, and the relationship of the assigned country to
other countries in this bloc or geographic region. It includes using the rules
of procedure, properly negotiating and caucusing. In addition, delegates are
required to collectively produce a country profile and individually, one
statement of foreign policy for the issues in their committee. Delegates
should come adequately prepared in all the substantive and procedural
areas prior to the conference. Working collusively as a delegation is helpful
during preparation and is essential at the SANVIMUN conference.

A study of the country's foreign policy and the activities at the UN are a
must. Early in the student's research, they should receive the salient
features of country's topography, agriculture, industry economy, language,
customs, culture, religions, political system and history depending upon the
topic each has received.

It is crucial to have a clear and complete knowledge of the country. This

includes an understanding of the Government structure, geography,
economy, history, culture and foreign policy and relations. While acquiring
knowledge of a country, delegates should develop a feel for how the
selected nations view its neighbours, allies, enemies and the world in
general. It is recommended that time be set aside periodically so that
delegates can share new information about their country and discuss
various background aspects that will affect their representation of the
country. The research efforts of the delegates should result in a
comprehensive profile of the selected country.

Each delegation must have a country profile for reference. Delegates should
become adequately skilled in the substantive and procedural areas prior to
the conference by developing a preparation program that combines
research with practice. The following suggestions may be helpful in
constructing an outline for your program. To familiarize delegates with what
is to be expected of them, the three major areas that require preparation
are presented separately. The first area concerns the basics in which every
SANVIMUN participant should be well versed:
➢ The Structure,
➢ The Purpose, and
➢ The History of the United Nations.

The other two areas correspond to responsibilities delegates have towards

their delegation and the specific committee to which they are assigned.

Preparing as a Delegation

Working cohesively as a delegation is helpful during preparation and is

essential at the SANVIMUN conference. Regular weekly/biweekly meetings
should be arranged. The focus of each meeting should be determined
beforehand to both save time and maintain interest. In developing the
preparation program, faculty advisors and delegation chairs should take
into consideration the particular needs of their delegation. The value of
meeting during the preliminary stages of research is in the constant
exchange of information and research tips. Each delegate might be assigned
the responsibility of keeping up-to-date on a particular news source and
reporting to this capacity at each subsequent meeting.

Studying the Assigned Country

Study of a country may begin with the summary treatment offered by any
encyclopaedia. THE DELEGATES CANNOT REFER TO/ USE WIKIPEDIA AS
SUBSTANTIVE PROOF. Good references are almanacs, Facts on File, Political
Handbook of the worlds and statesman's yearbook. Keepings and Deadline
Date on World Affairs among others. Foreign embassies and newspapers
are also important source on current national and international problems
that affect a nation's stand on specific issues in the United Nations and its
relationships with other nations. The more a delegate knows about a
nation’s policies, whether political, economic, or cultural in nature, the
easier it will be for him/her to represent that nation.

FOREIGN POLICY
In an effort to expand upon the high quality of debate at the SANVIMUN
conference, delegates are required to submit their foreign policies prior to
the conference for each of the agenda items to their respective chairs.
Position papers allow delegates to organize their ideas and aid in formatting
and representing a country’s policy. The position papers will also aid
delegates in creating their speeches. Each position paper should relate to
the topic on the agenda of the particular committee and define the
relationship of the topic to the country’s national interests. It should also
answer the “Questions to Consider” that are provided in the background
guides in the website.

LENGTH:-
Position Papers should be typed (Font: Times New Roman, Size-14pts), and
must not exceed an A4 sheet. The delegates may insert their nation’s flag if
he/she wants to. The foreign policy should contain the following as given in
the conference guide:-
• Name of the delegate and school
• Name of the country
• Name of the committee
• Name of the agenda

CONTENT:-
The foreign policy should include a brief introduction and a comprehensive
breakdown of the country’s position on the topics being discussed in the
committee. A foreign policy includes:
1. What the country has done in the past to support/condemn question
1.

2. What the country is doing to support condemn question 1.

3. What is the country doing to support/condemn question 1.

The foreign policy should highlight the following points as answers under its
respective questions:
•Political and foreign policy
 •Action taken by the government in relation to the topic

•Resolutions, conventions and declaration that the country supports

•Quotes taken from speeches made by Heads of Government

•Statistics regarding the issue

•The country’s recommendation for a resolution for the topic.

SAMPLE FOREIGN POLICY

Name of Delegate: David
School: The UK School of Science
Committee: ECOSOC
Delegation: The Kingdom of Denmark
Question 1: Violence against Women
1. Does the Kingdom of Denmark support/ condemn question 1?

No, The Kingdom of Denmark does not support the violence against women.

2. What has the Kingdom of Denmark done to support/condemn

question 1?
In 2002, the Danish Government launched an extensive action plan to
combat domestic violence against women. The plan includes measures to
help treat abused women, identify and prosecute the perpetrators and
incorporate professional, medical and psychological staff into the
rehabilitation process. The action plan currently reaches out to both
governmental and non-governmental groups on the local level throughout
the nation. The Danish centre for Human Rights in Copenhagen, Denmark’s
foremost national Human Rights institution, also promotes and protects
Human Rights. Based on the Centre’s research, Denmark’s parliament can
promote Human Rights-based legislation and education/awareness
programs throughout the nation. The Centre also addresses the UN
commission on Human Rights annually regarding human rights
developments in Denmark and internationally. Denmark has no record of
committing major human rights violations, most importantly any targeted at
women. In its 2003 Annual Report, Amnesty International also found no
human rights violations against Danish women
Women are invaluable to Denmark’s society and have achieved significant
economic and social gains in the 20th century. Currently, 75% of medical
students in Denmark are women.
3. What is the Kingdom of Denmark doing to support/condemn
question 1?
I n Denmark, we have worked hard to change attitudes to violence within
relationships. And the results are clear: from being perceived as a domestic
matter and thus a private issue, violence against women is no longer a
taboo but has become a public issue. However, we have not achieved our
aim. A survey from 2012, conducted by the National Institute of Public
Health, showed that 7.4% of the young women and 4.8% of the young men
had been exposed to physical, psychological or sexual violence by their
partner. Young women who have experienced violence within relationships,
said they felt uncertain as to when violence is violence and perceived
violence as a normal part of their relationship and thus had not told others
about it. The appalling rape cases in recent months in India and South
Africa, and the attempted murder of the Pakistani school girl,
MalalaYousafzai, clearly shows that there is need for a global change of
attitude.
Violence in any shape or form can never be accepted or justified. In
Denmark we make constant efforts to prevent violence and help the
survivors of violence. Denmark also has a special obligation to help ensure
women’s and men’s rights globally, and to take a leading role in promoting
gender equality. In this respect, we use the knowledge and experience we
have acquired to create new initiatives in our development and cooperation
with partner countries. For example, by providing support to crisis centres
for women in Arab and African countries, by supporting women’s sexual and
reproductive health rights in many countries in Africa, and through targeted
efforts to mitigate sexual violence against women and girls in conflict-
afflicted countries such as Afghanistan and Zimbabwe.
4. What is the Kingdom of Denmark planning to do to support/
condemn Question 1?
Denmark is confident that this Commission can bring about an end to
violence against women without compromising the sovereignty of member
states. Education remains perhaps the most useful tool in protecting victims
of gender-based violence. Governments, UN agencies and non-governmental
organizations [NGO’s] can plan a co-ordinated campaign that educates
national population on the various ways women are violently targeted.
Similarly, harmful traditions, honour killings

FOREIGN POLICY SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Given below is the list of e-mail ids to which the foreign policy are to be
sent:-

Only two committees will be having Foreign Policy Statements:

HRC
sanvihrc2k15@gmail.com
IWT
sanviiwt2k15@gmail.com
But, queries can also be addressed to other committees through:
DISEC

sanvidisec2k15@gmail.com

CTC

sanvictc2k15@gmail.com

CC

sanvicc2k15@gmail.com

NOTE: The last date for the submission of the foreign policy is 00:00, 3rd
October 2015. The foreign policies that are received after the deadline will
not be considered for the Best Foreign Policy Award.

PHRASE USED IN A RESOLUTION

PREAMBULATORY CLAUSES

Acknowledges Having received

Having heard Affirming

Acknowledges with deep gratitude Looking forward

Alarmed and concerned Basing itself

Mindful Noting with satisfaction


Noting
Noting also
Appreciating highly
Having considered
Noting with appreciation
Having examined
Noting with concern

Also bearing in mind

Realizing

Noting with gratitude
Guided Commending

Bearing in mind Recalling

Paying tribute Concerned

Behaving Recalling further

Profoundly concerned Reconfirming

Calling attention Considering

Reaffirming

Cognizant
Re-emphasizing Regretting

Continuing to take the view Convince


Reiterating its appreciation

Deeply alarmed
Reiterating its conviction Deeply concerned

Deeply appreciative Seriously concerned

Reiterating its dismay Deeply conscious

Solemnly proclaims Taking note with satisfaction

Deeply disturbed Expressing its particular concern

Stressing Underlining

Desirous Expressing its satisfaction

Welcoming

Expressing its support

Taking into consideration
Welcoming also
Expressing its appreciation
Firmly convinced
Taking note
Wishing
Expressing its mounting concern
Gravely concerned
Taking note also

Expressing its regret

Stresses its desire Strongly emphasizes

Determined
Dismayed Supporting fully

Strongly supporting Expressing concern

Distressed Taking into account

Supporting Expressing deep concern

Encouraged
OPERATIVE CLAUSES

Accepts with deep appreciation Adopts

Express its profound concerns Express its satisfaction

Acknowledges with appreciation Affirms

and unequivocal condemnation
Express the desirability Places on special record

Affirms its confidence Calls for

Fully supports Proclaims

Again express its special alarm Calls upon

Highly appreciates Reaffirms

Again urges Calls one more upon

Invites Reaffirming its deep concern

Agrees Categorically condemns

Insists Recalls

Also welcomes Commends

Notes Recommends

Appeals Also commends

Also notes Rejects

Appoints Commends and encourages

Notes with appreciation Reiterates

Appreciates deeply Concurs

Notes with interest Reiterates its appeal

Approves Condemns

Notes with satisfaction Reiterates its call

Authorizes Congratulates

Once again urges Reiterates its firm support

Calls Considers
Reminds Suggests

Decides Emphasizes

Renews its appeal Supports

Declares Emphasizing

Renews its invitation Takes note

Declares firm opposition Encourages

Renews its request Takes note with appreciation

Declares its solidarity Endorses

Requests Takes note with satisfaction

Demands Expresses concern

Also request Thanks

Demands once more Expresses grave concern

Further requests Underlines

Denounces Express its appreciation

Shares the concern Urgently appeals

Deplores Also express its appreciation

Stresses Urges

Determines Express its conviction

Also stresses Welcomes

Drawing attention Express its full support

Strongly condemns Also welcomes

Draws the attention Express its gratitude

 Welcomes with satisfaction

SAMPLE RESOLUTION

Committee: General Assembly

Agenda:
Establishment of a nuclear weapon free zone in the Middle East.
Main Submitter: France
Co-Submitters: United States & Syria
Signatories: Russia, China, Japan, India,
North Korea.

Pre-ambulatory Clauses:

Reaffirming its conviction that a nuclear weapons free zone can make a
sizeable contribution to the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and
complete disarmament in the Middle East.

Recalling the recommendations for the establishment of such a zone in the

Middle East consistent with paragraphs 60 to 63, and in particular
paragraph 63(d), of the final Document of the Tenth Special session of the
General Assembly.

Emphasizing the basic provisions of the above mentioned resolutions, which

call upon all parties directly concerned to consider taking the practical and
urgent steps required for the implementation of the proposal to establish a
nuclear weapons free zone in the region of Middle East and pending and
during the establishment of a such a zone, to declare solemnly that they will
refrain, on a reciprocal basis, from producing, acquiring or in any way
possessing nuclear weapons and nuclear explosive devices and from
permitting the stationing of nuclear weapons on their nuclear facilities under
their support for the establishment of the zone and deposit such
declarations with the security council for consideration, as appropriate.

Operative Clauses:

Calls Upon all countries of the region that have not done so, pending the
establishment of the zone in the region of the Middle East, to agree to placer
all their nuclear activities under International Atomic Energy Agency
Safeguards.

Proposes the region of the Middle East as defined by Israel, Egypt, Bahrain,
Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, United
Arab Emirates, Yemen Arab Republic and Yemen P.D.R as a nuclear weapons
free zone according to the definition of such a zone as set out in resolution
34/72-71.

Expresses the hope that the nations names in the operative clause #2 will
work together to bring about a nuclear weapons free zone treaty which
would be acceptable to all parties involved.
NOTE: Although only three pre-ambulatory clauses and three operative
clauses have been given in the sample resolution, the resolutions that are
made during the conference must have at least 4 pre-ambulatory clauses
and 8 operative clauses.

If a resolution has less than 3 pre-ambulatory clauses and 5 operative

clauses, it will not be considered.
Caucus

A caucus is an informal meeting. A motion to caucus is in order at any time

when the floor is open. The delegate making the motion must briefly explain
its purpose and suggest the duration of the caucus, not to exceed fifteen
minutes, unless ruled out by the chair ( such a ruling cannot be appealed),
will be put to an immediate vote and a majority of member voting and
present is necessary for its passage.

Moderated caucus

The purpose of moderated caucus is to facilitate substantive debate at

critical juncture in the discussion. A motion for a moderated caucus, such a
ruling would be unappeasable. However, if it is ruled in order, it is put to a
vote and follows the same procedure as in ordinary caucus. During a
Moderated caucus, the Moderator will temporarily suspend the speaker's list
and call on delegates to speak at his\her own discretion. Speaking time at
first can be assigned by the Moderator, and is subject to change upon a
simple procedural vote.

Submission of Resolution on the Agenda

Resolution, while produced by individual states or group states, are
proposals of basic Assembly policy. They form the basis of discussion
substantive debate on the agenda. Thus, specific guidelines must be followed
as to their form, time of submission, nature of distribution, and type of
considerations.
Resolutions are drafted by committee members and should be typed or
legibly printed or handwritten for submission to the chair. The chair
specifies the time during which the resolutions are to be accepted on the
given agenda. Resolutions are submitted to the substantive office who will
check them for proper form. If accepted, the resolutions will be numbered
and will be sent to be typed. The resolutions will be typed out before
substantive debate, at which time they will be formally introduced.

Distribution of Resolutions on the Agenda

Since this MUN is a green MUN, we will not be printing copies of the
resolutions. Instead, it will be typed out and displayed on screen.

Substantive Debate on First Agenda Item

Substantive debate involves discussion on the carious draft resolutions and
amendments before the committee. It is an effort to formulate specific
policy articulations. Substantive debate occurs on all resolutions and
amendments simultaneously and as a unit; each proposal is not debated
separately. During this period resolutions and amendments are formally
introduced. Speakers shall offer states view on all or some of the
resolutions or amendments, noting their strengths and weakness. Authors of
substantive proposals may defend their drafts and critique others. Debate
proceeds in the same manner as described for general debate discussed
above. It may not begin until all resolutions submitted on the item have been
typed out.

Amendments to Resolutions
Amendments are additions, deletions, or changes to an existing draft
resolution. Amendments must be typed or legibly printed and submitted to
the substantive officer prior to its introduction. All amendments must be
formally introduced. An amendment may, however, be submitted for
numbering and typing at any time prior to its formal introduction including
the time of resolution submission. Early submission is highly recommended
since the chair may, at his\her discretion, not permit discussion without it
being typed. The proposer of an amendment should thus reserve a space
early in substantive debate to ensure introduction and discussion of the
amendment. If the proposer fails to do this, the speaker on the list may be
asked by the proposer to yield time to the proposer for that purpose.
If the amendment is of a procedural nature (i.e. correcting spelling, style or
typing) or a short substantive proposal, it can be sent by chit for correction.
If all sponsor(s) of a resolution do not object to an amendment to that
resolution, the amendment to that resolution, the amendment is considered
a friendly amendment and is added to the resolution without a VOTE. A
Sponsor may not amend his/her own resolutions. An amendment may not be
amended.
States may add or withdraw sponsorship to resolutions and amendments at
any time up to the close of substantive debate. Resolutions adopted in the
committee will not bear the sponsors names as they are the statements of
the committee and not of the individual states. If all sponsors of a
resolutions or amendments withdraw sponsorship prior to the beginning of
voting, other states will be offered a chance to co-sponsor. If none respond,
the resolution or amendment will not be put to a vote.

Determination of the Order of Resolution

If two or more resolutions relate to the same agenda item, the committee
shall, unless it decide otherwise, vote on the resolutions in the order in
which they have been numbered by the secretariat.
Proposals for reordering of resolution shall be voted on in the order in which
they are proposed. Once voting on these reordering proposals has begun, no
additional motions to reorder will be accepted. The first proposal to receive
a majority vote becomes the new order of the resolutions. If none receives a
majority, the secretariat’s order will stand as originally ordered. Proposals
to be reordered are ordered after substantive debate on the topic has been
concluded and before voting on any resolutions has begun.
The assembly may, after a vote on a resolution, decide whether to vote on
the next resolution. Decisions whether to vote on additional resolution must
be made individually for each resolution and not collectively.

Voting on the Resolutions and Amendments

Each member of the committee shall have one vote. No representative may
cast a vote on behalf of another member. Each resolution and amendments
is adopted by a three step process. The first step is voting on amendments in
the order numbered by the chair on the first ordered resolution.
Amendments may not be reordered or divided and require a simple majority
for adoption. If the adoption of one amendment necessarily implies the
rejection of another amendment, the lamer amendment shall not be put to a
vote.
After all resolution have been voted on, second step is the division of the
resolution. A motion for divisions is in order only immediately prior to voting
on the substantive proposal or substantive proposal as amended. The motion
must include direction on how the proposer wants the resolution divided.
Only operative clauses may be divided; Perambulatory clauses may not be
divide.
The chair will accept all motions for divisions. If there is no objection to a
motion for division, the motion will be adopted. If an objection is made, the
motion will be put to a vote. Debate on the floor will consist one speaker, one
proposer, in favour and one against. The President may limit the time for the
speakers. A motion for division must receive a two third majority to be
adopted.
"Those parts of the resolution remaining after amendments and divisions
shall be voted on a whole. Step three is voting on the resolution as it stands
after the first two steps. The committee then proceeds in the same manner
with the next resolution.

Conduct of the Vote

Voting shall normally take place by delegates raising their placard and voting
either" for,' 'against', or 'abstaining'. Abstentions do not figure in the
calculations of the vote.
A tie vote is considered to be rejection of the proposal. Once voting has
begun, it may not be interrupted by any statement or motion, except a point
of order concerning the manner in which the vote is being conducted.
On any substantive proposal, any delegate may request a roll call vote. The
request must be made before the vote has begun. This request is a
procedural motion requiring a majority vote.The roll call vote will be called
beginning with a state drawn by lot. A delegate will vote "yes”, “no",
"abstention", "yes with rights”, or "no with rights". Then the chair will call
for any changes of votes. The chair shall ask delegates who voted "yes or no
with rights" to explain their vote.Formal votes are required on all
substantive proposals. Procedural motions may be adopted without a vote by
utilizing the phrase “seeing no objections".

“There is no real ending; it’s just the place where you stop the story.” –
Frank Herbert

The Executive Board along with the Secretariat would like to formally
welcome you to this year’s Sankara Vidyashramam Model United Nations
conference. It might be the end of the Delegate Handbook, but the beginning
of a whole new chapter of Model UN.