IMI MUN Guidelines

1. For all the first timers, there is a dress code which needs to be adhered in every MUN
conference which is formal wear (for both men and women) or if feasible to arrange,
the ethnic wear of the country that the delegate is representing can also be worn.
2. You can bring your own print outs, Notes, Laptops, Mobile devices etc. to the
conference but the usage of internet on your laptops or phones is completely up to the
discretion of the chair of your respective committee. Hence, we strongly recommend
you download some resources on your laptop/phones etc. so that there is no
possibility of you being caught off guard when the conference begins.

3. We abide by the letter and spirit of UN4MUN as a procedure, which emphasizes

utmost respect between delegates, conference officials, organizing committee
members and the like. You are bound by a certain code of conduct and you are
expected to abide by behaviour that is befitting the status of a diplomat.
4. The focus is on building consensus and debates here mean healthy discussions.
Please refrain from indulging in shouting or any such behaviour.
5. Judgements will be based on a cumulative assessment of all the skills of the
delegates such as foreign policy, research, diplomacy and the like. Also, please note
that the judgements made by the Chair will be final and binding.
6. Procedure will be explained in detail before we begin the committee. Especially, if
you are a first timer, do not worry about making mistakes in the procedure.
Procedure can always be corrected and explained, and we would be happy to help.
7. Depending on the size of the committee, there may be recognition issues, i.e., it is
likely that you may not be recognized to speak as often as you like. The Bureau must
consider a lot of factors when it comes to recognition. We mention this because it
may seem unfair, but it is merely by circumstance and not by intention. Kindly do not
hold it against us.
8. Please do not stick merely to the study guide. The study guide was built to be a
framework at best. Read widely and diligently. There exists enough literature out
there that will help you and would make your research very productive. It is up to
you to develop it further and tailor it according to your own needs as far as your own
state is concerned.
9. Be punctual.
10. The diplomatic chits are sacrosanct and protected by codes of diplomatic conduct.
Such communication between states are not subject to scrutiny by the bureau, the
secretariat or by the International Press without the express consent of the
delegation(s) that are party to the communication. This rule may not apply to cases
of sexual harassment.
11. The rules established here are non-negotiable. Entry to the committee would imply
that you have read and understood the rules established through this document.