RAFFLES MODEL UNITED NATIONS 2023

CODE OF
CONDUCT
FOR ALL ATTENDEES

TEMPORA MUTANTUR
 RMUN 2023 Code of Conduct

Scope and Purpose

The Code of Conduct (referred to as ‘the Code’ thereafter) serves to codify the standards and
expectations of behaviour by all conference attendees in order to maintain a safe and conducive
environment for all participants throughout the conference. The Secretariat reserves the right to
interpret the Code in line with standards of professional conduct, and arbitrate any disputes that may
arise during the conference. The Code applies to all conference attendees, including Delegates,
Chairpersons, Secretariat members and conference staff.

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Attendance

All conference attendees are expected to be punctual for council sessions in order for debate to start on
time. Delegates are required to attend at least 5 out of 7 council sessions to receive an official Certificate
of Participation. Delegates who will have to miss parts of council sessions (arrive late/ leave early) are
expected to inform their council Chairpersons ahead of time by emailing them.

Attire

Lanyards will be provided to all conference attendees on the first day as a means of identification. All
conference attendees, including Delegates, Chairpersons, Secretariat members and Internal Staff are
required to wear their lanyards throughout the conference. Failure to do so could result in removal
from the conference. If Delegates were to lose their lanyards, they are to inform their Chairs as soon as
possible.

The dress code for the conference is western business attire. This includes, but is not limited to:
● Blazers
● Business shirts
● Business pants
● Business skirts
● Formal dresses
● Dress shoes/ court shoes/ heels for ladies
● Ties are not compulsory, but highly encouraged
● School Delegates are allowed to wear their formal school uniform with their school blazers

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Participants may refer to the following pictures for examples of western business attire:

As a rule of thumb, all skirts and dresses should not be shorter than ¾ of the thigh. In line with the
professional standards of the conference, all participants are reminded to dress modestly and
appropriately. This includes the Socials event on Day 3 of the conference.

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Decorum and Respect

All conference attendees are expected to treat everyone, including conference staff, teachers and
delegates, with the utmost respect. Inappropriate behaviours include, but are not limited to:
1. Cross-talking during council sessions, except during unmoderated caucuses
2. Verbal abuse (the use of profanities and obscenities)
3. Discrimination, harassment, or bullying based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation,
disability, or any other personal characteristic
4. Physical and/ or verbal intimidation, including threats of violence
5. Sexual misconduct (flashing, voyeurism, sexual harassment in all mediums and forms, outrage
of modesty)
6. Any action disrupting the flow of the conference or council debate

Depending on the severity of the act, breaches of decorum and respect will result in consequences
ranging from a verbal warning from the Secretariat to suspension from the conference.

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Academic Integrity

All delegates are expected to uphold the highest standards of academic honesty in their work. Acts of
academic dishonesty will be dealt with severely. Such acts include, but are not limited to:
1. Submitting plagiarised work
2. Fabrication
3. Tampering with the work of other delegates
4. Using assisted-writing software
Delegates must cite all unoriginal evidence, arguments and resources using the format of the American
Psychological Association (APA). Any delegate caught using assisted-writing tools such as ChatGPT
for speech writing, position paper writing and in any other way that may unfairly advantage them
during the conference will be disqualified from awards consideration.

Any delegate who has evidence of individuals committing acts of academic dishonesty should email the
Secretariat immediately at secretariat.rmun@gmail.com.

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Conflicts of Interest

Conflicts of interest are defined as any relationship (eg. friendships, familial ties) between Delegates
and Chairpersons/ Secretariat members that may place Delegates at an unfair advantage/ disadvantage
for awards consideration. All council Chairpersons will be required to declare their conflicts of interest
prior to the commencement of the first council session.

If necessary, if Delegates notice participants being placed at an advantage/ disadvantage owing to

personal relations between them and their council Chairpersons, may report such conflicts of interest
to their respective Academics Director, or the Secretariat by emailing secretariat.rmun@gmail.com. In a
similar vein, delegates are strictly not allowed to lobby their Chairpersons or utilise their personal
connections in a manner that may increase their standing for awards. If caught, they will be disqualified
from awards consideration.