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Model United Nations 2013
Delegates,

It’s that time of year again! Join us as we embark on the fifth edition of CVMUN summit. This year,
CVMUN hopes to outdo its previous conferences with the addition of new houses of the UN, expansion
in terms of scale of the conference, and addressing issues such as tackling racism and management of
nuclear wastes that need to be tackled as efficiently as possible.

Why MUN?

We, the organizing committee of the MUN, find it befitting that we let students debate on issues that
concern our world today, for the simple reason because, we, the youth of today, are the leaders of
tomorrow. And what better way to prepare ourselves than discuss the issues at hand and come up with
viable and effective solutions to tackle these, and forthcoming obstacles? Through a MUN, students are
required to research, discuss, and debate extensively on the agendas at hand, thus creating a sense of
awareness among our future leaders.

We sincerely hope that CVMUN 2013 proves to be an enriching experience to all its participants.

GOOD LUCK!!

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 Table of Contents
 Committees /councils and Agendas…………………………………………………………………………………….4

 Country Profile…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6
 Content
 Dates for submission
 Presentation

 Position Paper……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..8
 Format
 Dates for Submission
 Sample FPS

 Resolutions………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..11
 Format
 Sample resolution

 General MUN procedure……………………………………………………………………………………………………16

 Conduct of business…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..18

 Parliamentary points ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….19

 Motions……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..20

 Code of conduct…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………21

 Contact Details………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….23

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 Committees /councils and Agendas

 Disarmament and Security council(DISEC)

1) Elucidating the concerns mustered by mutual distrust between countries thus evoking marked up
procreation of WMDS and transgression of disarmament treaties.
2) The security concerns regarding arms transfers, with conflict states and non-state actors, with
special reference to Nuclear Proliferation.

 Economic and Social Committee(ECOSOC)

1) Mainstreaming a gender perspective into all policies and programmes in the system.

2) Prevention of Money Laundering and Illicit Transfer of Funds.

 Environment Committee(UNEP)
1) Addressing the urgent need to diversify and enhance the availability of clean energy with core
attention on increasing the efficiency of Government machinery.
2) Addressing the need for efficient and effective post disaster/damage cleanup technologies and
steps toward reviving deteriorated environments( disaster preparedness, oil spill cleanup,
certification of such technologies and maintaining gene banks/ artificial backup populations of
endangered species)

 Human Rights Council(HRC)

1) Combatting the issue of human rights violations by supreme authorities with special reference to
i. The situation in Iran
ii. The situation in Syria
2) Establishing and protecting the rights of unaccompanied migrant children.

 Security Council(SEC)
1)The issue regarding post-conflict stabilization and reconstruction with inclusion of DDR (Disarmament,
Demobilization and Reintegration) and SSR (Security sector reform)
2) The question regarding the secession movement in the world leading to the demands of new countries
with special emphasis on ethnic conflicts

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 World Health Organisation(WHO)
1) Concerns over the escalating arsenic content in food, water and other articles of consumption and
its implications. 

2)Production of generic drugs in all nations with or without patenting.

Country Profile

What should it include?

 Conventional Long Form Country Name
 Government Type
 Chief Of State
 Head of Government
 Language(s) (note which, if any, are official)
 Population (include year data compiled)
 Major religions (include %)

History

 Describe this nation’s independence (how, when, from whom etc)

 Has your country ever controlled colonies? (If so, where and for how long?)
 What is your relationship with former colonies?
 Was your nation ever a colonial possession or occupied territory?
 If so, in whose sphere of influence and for how long?

Geography

 Size (in sq. miles or sq. km)

 Border countries
 Capital
 Major cities
 Major ports
 Major waterways
 Climate

Standard of Living

 Annual income

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  Literacy rate of total population (include year and definition)
 Birth Rate (include year)
 Death Rate
 Sex Ratio (include year)
 Infant mortality rate (include year)
 Unemployment rate (include year)
 Major ethnic or cultural issues
 Current refugee/IDP concerns

Politics

 Political allies/blocs
 Conflicts: past and present
 Do citizens freely participate in the political process (vote, hold office?Etc)? At what age?
 Is there freedom of speech and of the press in this country?
 Does this nation regularly hold national elections?
 What are the active political parties, and is more than one party tolerated?

Economy

 GDP and Growth rate (include year)

 Major trade partners
 Major exports and total amount (include year)
 Major imports and total amount (include year)
 Amount of Overseas Development Aid (ODA) given (include year)
 Amount of ODA received (include year)
 Agricultural products
 Industries
 Natural Resources
 Energy Resources (include % and year)

Military

 Military expenditures (% Gross National Product (GNP) spent on defense; include year)
 Major weapons, arsenal, nuclear capability, etc.
 Is this nation threatened by neighboring nations? Do these border nations have nuclear weapons?

UN Relations

 Date admitted to UN
 UN dues payment status
 Has this nation signed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
 Has the UN ever had to intervene in any conflict involving this nation? If so, what conflict(s)?

To be submitted when?
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 Each delegation must hand over their Country Profile on day one of the Conference i.e., the 20 th
of July, 2013.

Presentation
Delegates are requested to be as creative as possible with their country profiles
withoutdetracting attention from the content. So, bring out your inner Van Gogh, just refrain
from the Mickey Mouse stickers!

Position Paper
A position paper is essentially a summary of a country’s position on a topic, written by a delegate before
a Model UN conference. Before attending the conference, it is necessary to have a clear understanding
about the workings of your country, as well as its positions on the issues that are being discussed.
Position papers should contain your country’s relation to the topic, as well as its suggestions for how to
solve the issues discussed.

How do I write a position paper?

Writing a position paper might appear to be a daunting task, especially for new delegates. But with
enough research, you will find that writing a position paper will be easy and useful.

Position papers are usually one to one side of an A4. Your position paper should include a brief
introduction followed by a comprehensive breakdown of your country’s position on the topics that are
being discussed by the committee.

A good position paper will include:

 A brief introduction to your country and its history concerning the topic and committee;
 How the issue affects your country;
 Your country’s policies with respect to the issue and your country’s justification for these
policies;
 Statistics to back up your country’s position on the issue;
 Actions taken by your Government with regard to the issue;
 Conventions and resolutions that your country has signed or ratified;
 UN actions that your country supported or opposed;
 What your country beliefs should be done to address the issue;
 What your country would like to accomplish in the committee’s resolution; and;
 How the positions of other countries affect your country’s position

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When do I turn it in?
Delegates are required to mail their position papers to their respective executive board(mail id’s given at
the end of the file) on or before Saturday, the 6th of July by 15:00 hrs, failing which, position papers from
the delegation will not be accepted.

I’ve gone through the literature, but I’m not quite sure what my

Position paper should look like!

That’s okay, don’t get overwhelmed, just check out the sample position paper we’ve included
below:

Sample Position Paper

Committee: Commission on Human Rights
Topic: Violence against Women
Country: The Kingdom of Denmark
Delegate:XYZ, (name of your institution)

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights states, no one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment

or punishment. Although this doctrine was adopted in 1948, the world has fallen quite short of this goal. Violence against women

pervades all states and it is the duty of the international community to ensure that all persons are afforded equality and respect.

Despite cooperative efforts at combating gross human rights abuses, such as the adoption of the Declaration on the Elimination of

Violence against Women, the United Nations has not been able to alleviate the injustice women worldwide experience daily.

The Kingdom of Denmark believes that in order to end violence against women, nations must look to empower women in all aspects

of society. This includes promoting equal gender roles in government, civil society, education and business. However, Denmark also

recognizes the need to combat human rights abuses against women as they occur, and no nation is immune to gender violence.

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 nongovernmental

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

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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 percent of medical students in Denmark are women.

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 nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) can plan a coordinated campaign that educates national

populations on the various ways women are violently targeted. Similarly, harmful traditions, such as honor killings and female genital

mutilation, must be stopped by reforming traditional views of women in society. Children of both sexes need to be taught at an early

age to value the rights of women in order to prevent such violence in their generation.

Another way to stop gender violence would be to reproach member states that consistently violate treaties such as the Convention

on Political Rights of Women (1952), the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (1979), and

the Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women (1993). Although this Committee cannot impose sanctions, it can

pass resolutions verbally condemning states that commit human rights violations. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

can also meet with representatives of governments that violate the above treaties to discuss possible solutions.In order to prevent

gender violence, nations must work together to build a culture of support, equality and community. As such, the Kingdom of

Denmark looks forward to offering its support, in whatever form possible, to nations firmly committed to ending violence against

women in all its forms.

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 Resolutions
The final results of discussion, writing and negotiation are resolutions-written suggestions for addressing
a specific problem or issue. Resolutions, which are drafted by delegates and voted on by the committee,
normally require a simple majority to pass. Only Security Council resolutions can compel nations to
takeaction. All other UN bodies use resolutions to make recommendations or suggestions for future
action.

Draft Resolutions

Draft resolutions are all resolutions that have not yet been voted on. Delegates write draft resolutions
alone or with other countries. There are three main parts to a draft resolution: the heading, the
preamble and the operative section.The heading shows the committee and topic along with the
resolution number.

It also lists the draft resolution’s Main Submitters and signatories. Each draft resolution is one long
sentence with sections separated by commas and semicolons. The subject of the sentence is the body
making the statement (e.g., the General assembly, or Security Council). The preamble and operative
sections then describe the current situation and actions that the committee will take. The first word in
each clause should be underlined. All operative clauses end with a semicolon except the final clause,
which ends with a period.

Bringing a Resolution to the Floor for Debate

A draft resolution must always gain the support of a certain number of member states in the committee
before the main submitters (the delegates who created the resolution) may submit it to the chair. A staff
member will read the draft resolution to ensure that it is relevant and in proper format. Only when the
chair formally accepts the document and assigns it a number can it be referred to in formal debate.

The basic structure of a draft resolution will look like this:

(HEADING)

Committee: i.e. the committee or organ in which the resolution is introduced

Topic: the topic of the resolution.

Main submitters: list of sponsoring countries.

Signatories: list of countries that have signed the draft.

(PREAMBLE)

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The preamble of a draft resolution states the reason for which the committee is addressing the topic and
highlights past international action on the issue. Each clause begins with a present participle (called a
perambulatory phrase) and ends with a comma.

 References to the UN Charter,

 Citations of past UN resolutions or treaties on the topic under discussion;
 Mentions of statements made by the Secretary-General or a relevant UN body or agency;
 Recognition of the efforts of regional or nongovernmental organizations in dealing with the
issue; and
 General statements on the topic, its significance and its impact.

Operative Clauses

Operative clauses identify the actions or recommendations made in a resolution. Each operative clause
begins with a verb (called an operative phrase) and ends with a semicolon. Operative clauses should be
organized in a logical progression, with each containing a single idea or proposal, and are always
numbered. If a clause requires further explanation, bulleted lists set off by letters or roman numerals
can also be used. After the last operative clause, the resolution ends in a period.

Okay, I honestly can’t figure out how to word it

Fear not first time MUNers, we know the feeling. All you have to do is go through this sample
resolution,understand the format, and you’re good to go.

General Assembly Third Committee

Main submitters: United States, Austria and Italy

Signatories: Greece, Tajikistan, Japan, Canada, Mali, the Netherlands and Gabon
Topic: “Strengthening UN coordination of humanitarian assistance in complex emergencies”

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, [use commas to separate preambulatory clauses]

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,

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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; [use semicolons to
separate operative clauses]

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;

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. [end resolutions with a period]

AMENDMENTS, I don’t quite agree with part of this resolution, what do I do?

Approved draft resolutions are modified through amendments. An amendment is a written statement
that adds, deletes or revises an operative clause in a draft resolution. The amendment process is used
to strengthen consensus on a resolution by allowing delegates to change certain sections. There are two
types of amendments:

A friendly amendment is a change to the draft resolution that all sponsors agree with. After the
amendment is signed by all of the draft resolution’s sponsors and approved by the committee director
or president, it will be automatically incorporated into the resolution.

An unfriendly amendment is a change that some or all of the draft resolution’s sponsors do not support
and must be voted upon by the committee. The author(s) of the amendment will need to obtain a
required number of signatories in order to introduce it (usually 20 percent of the committee). Prior to
voting on the draft resolution, the committee votes on all unfriendly amendments.

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Ultimately, resolutions passed by a committee represent a great deal of debate and compromise. They
are the tangible results of hours if not days of Model UN debate. As a result, it is important to become
familiar with the resolution process and practice drafting resolutions using the proper structure and
wording.

SAMPLE OF AN AMENDMENT
Committee: General Assembly

Subject: Strengthening U.N. Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance

Main submitters: France, Romania and Poland

Signatories: Togo, Australia, Fiji, Brazil, Pakistan and Argentina

Add as the final operative clause…

Requests the expansion of preventive actions and assurance of post conflict assistance through
reconstruction and development.

Opening Phrases;

These phrases are to be used at the beginning of your clauses to stress the nature of the clause.

Sample Preambulatory Phrases

Affirming Expecting Having studied

Alarmed by Expressing its appreciation Keeping in mind
Approving Expressing its satisfaction Noting with regret
Aware of Fulfilling Noting with deep concern
Bearing in mind Fully alarmed Noting with satisfaction
Believing Fully aware Noting further
Confident Fully believing Noting with approval
Contemplating Further deploring Observing
Convinced Further recalling Reaffirming
Declaring Guided by Realizing
Deeply concerned Having adopted Recalling
Deeply conscious Having considered Recognizing
Deeply convinced Having considered further Referring
Deeply disturbed Having devoted attention Seeking
Deeply regretting Having examined Taking into account
Desiring Having heard Taking into consideration
Emphasizing Having received Taking note
Viewing with appreciation

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 Welcoming

Sample Operative Phrases

Accepts Encourages Further recommends

Affirms Endorses Further requests
Approves Expresses its appreciation Further resolves
Authorizes Expresses its hope Has resolved
Calls Further invites Notes
Calls upon Deplores Proclaims
Condemns Designates Reaffirms
Confirms Draws the attention Recommends
Congratulates Emphasizes Regrets
Considers Encourages Reminds
Declares accordingly Endorses Requests
Deplores Expresses its appreciation Solemnly affirms
Designates Expresses its hope Strongly condemns
Draws the attention Further invites Supports
Emphasizes Further proclaims Takes note of
Further reminds Transmits
Trusts

General MUN procedure

How to go about the MUN

It is sometimes helpful to think of a Model UN conference as if it were a play in which delegates are the
actors and Secretariat members are the directors. The storyline of a stage show is similar to what Model
UNers call the “flow of debate” – the order in which events proceed during a Model UN conference. Just
like scenes in a theatrical performance, debate unfolds in several different parts. The chart below shows
the various stages of debate that take place during a Model UN simulation. Being familiar with how the
action will proceed, from the first “scene” to the last, is an important way to prepare yourself for a
Model UN conference.

Roll Call

The Chairperson will announce each country’s name. After delegates hear their country, they should
answer "present." Delegates must specify whether “present and voting”, implying that they must
participate in voting procedures either for or against the resolution/clause/amendment. Delegates
indicating “present and voting” will be suspended from session if they do not vote during the
procedures. Delegates who wish to abstain from voting must simply confirm their presence for session.

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Setting the Agenda

When Model UN committees have more than one topic available, the body must set the agenda to begin
working on one of these issues. At this time a delegate typically makes a motion, stating "The country of
[name] moves to place [topic A] first on the agenda, followed by [topic B] and then [topic C]." Once the
motion has been made, three delegations must speak in favor of the motion, and three other
delegations will speak against it. These speeches should alternate between those in favor and those
opposed. Once these six speeches have been given, a vote is taken. Setting the agenda requires a simple
majority vote.

Debate

Formal Debate: Formal debate revolves around a
speakers list. The Chair begins by asking all
delegates interested in addressing the other
members to raise their placards. The Chair then
chooses delegates to be placed on the speakers list.
A country may only be on the speakers list once,
but delegates may add their country to the end of
the list after their speech.
Informal Debate: Informal debate involves
discussion outside of the speakers list. During
moderated caucuses, the Chair calls on
delegates one-by-one so that each can address
the committee in short speeches. During
unmoderated caucuses, the committee breaks
for a temporary recess so that delegates may
meet with each other and discuss ideas.

1. When the session begins, speeches focus on 1. After several countries state their positions,
stating country positions and offering the committee breaks for caucuses (often in
recommendations for action. blocs) to develop regional positions.

2. After blocs have met, speeches focus on 2. Writing begins as countries work together to
describing bloc positions to the entire body. compose draft resolutions.

3. Delegates now make statements describing their 3. Countries and groups meet to gather support
draft resolutions to the committee. for specific draft resolutions.

4. Delegates try to garner more support through 4. Delegates finalize draft resolutions.
formal speeches and invite others to offer their
ideas.

5. Delegates make statements supporting or 5. Draft-resolution sponsors build greater

disagreeing with specific draft resolutions. support for their resolution and look to
incorporate others’ ideas through friendly
amendments.

6. Delegates present any amendments they have

created.

Close of Debate

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Once the speakers list is exhausted, the committee automatically moves to voting. Also, once a delegate
feels that his or her country’s position is clear to others and that there are enough draft resolutions on
the floor, he or she may make a motion to proceed into voting procedure by moving for the closure of
debate.

Voting Procedures

Once a motion to close debate has been approved, the committee moves into voting procedure.
Amendments are voted on first, then resolutions. Once all of the resolutions are voted on, the
committee moves to the next topic on the agenda.

Conduct of business
I’ve figured out what I have to do at the conference, how exactly does the whole thing start?

Speakers List
The Chair shall open the speakers list for each topic to be discussed at the request of a delegate. Any
Delegate wishing to be added to the speakers list shall indicate so when asked by the Chair or shall submit such a
request in writing to the dais.

Limitation of Speaking Time

The Chair may limit the time allotted to each speaker. However, delegates can motion to increase or
decrease the speaking time, which will be voted upon by the committee or council. When a delegate
exceeds his or her allotted time, the Chair may call the speaker to order without delay.

Speeches
No delegate may address the body without the previously obtained permission of the Chair. The Chair may call a
speaker to order if his/her remarks are not relevant to the subject under discussion. The Chair shall enforce the
time limit.

Yielding Time

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The delegate, who has been recognized by the Chair to address the body on a substantive issue, may yieldany time
following their remarks after their speech. Yields may be made in three ways: to another delegate,to points of
information (questions), or to the Chair.
 Yield to another delegate. His/her remaining time shall be given to another delegate.
 Yield to questions. Delegates shall be selected by the Chair to ask one question per speech. The
Chair has the right to call order to any delegate whose question is, in the opinion of the Chair,
> not designed to elicit information. Answers to questions are limited to the time remaining in a
Delegate’s speech.
 Yield to the Chair. Such a yield should be made if the delegate does not wish his/her speech to be subject
to comments. The Chair shall then move on to the next speaker. Once a delegate yields his/her time, the
second delegate (the one who has been yielded to) may not yield any remaining time.

Right of Reply
The Chair may recognize the Right of Reply only in instances of a grave personal insult. Rights of Reply
must be submitted in writing to the Chair, and may only be granted after a speech is completed. The Chair shall
inform the Secretary-General of the circumstances surrounding the Right of Reply. No ruling on this matter is
subject to appeal.

Appeal to the Chair’s Decision

An appeal is made when a delegate feels that the Chair has made an incorrect ruling. The delegate formally
challenges the Chair in writing by sending a note to the dais, moving to appeal the Chair's decision. The appeal will
be taken to the Deputy-Secretary General who will decide if the appeal will be considered. Once the motion is
acknowledged, the Deputy-Secretary General will hear from both the delegate and the Chair before making a
decision.

Parliamentary points
How to get yourself heard amid the chaos

Point Of Personal Privilege

During the discussion of any matter, a delegate may raise a Point of Personal Privilege, and the Chair shall
immediately address the point. A Point of Personal Privilege must refer to a matter of personal comfort, safety
and/or well being of the members of the committee. The Chair may refuse to recognize a Point of Personal
Privilege if the delegate has not shown proper restraint and decorum, or if the point is dilatory in nature.

Point Of Order
During the discussion of any matter, a delegate may raise a Point of Order and the Chair shall immediately consider
the request. A Point of Order must relate to the observance of the rules of the committee or to the way the Chair is
exercising his or her power. A delegate raising a Point of Order may not speak on the substance of the matter
under discussion. The Chair may refuse to recognize a Point of Order if the delegate has not shown proper restraint
and decorum governing the use of such a right, or if the point is dilatory in nature.

Point of Information (question to other delegates)

After a delegate gives a speech, and if the delegate yields their time to Points of Information, one Point of
Information (a question) can be raised by delegates from the floor. The speaker will be allotted the
remainder of his or her speaking time to address Points of Information. Points of Information are directed to the
speaker and allow other delegations to ask questions in relation to speeches and resolutions.

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Point Of Inquiry
If there is no discussion on the floor, a delegate may raise a Point of Inquiry to request clarification of the
present procedural status of a meeting. A Point of Inquiry may never interrupt a speaker.

Motions
Let’s get on with the session already!!

Suspend Debate (Motion to Caucus)

Upon the recommendation of the Chair or any delegate, the committee may consider a motion to SuspendDebate
for the purpose of a moderated or un-moderated caucus. This motion requires a majority vote.
Moderated Caucus: The recommendation for a moderated caucus must include a time limit for
Delegate remarks and a time limit for the entire caucus (e.g. "The nation of [country name] moves for
a five minute moderated caucus with a 30 second speaking time."). During moderated caucus, the
Chair shall recognize delegates for remarks without the use of a speakers list and yields shall be out
of order.
Un-moderated Caucus:The recommendation for an un-moderated caucus requires a time limit to be
made (e.g. "The nation of [country name] moves for a ten minute un-moderated caucus."). Unmoderated
caucuses allow delegates to have informal discussions.

Motion to Table Debate

During the discussion of any matter, the committee may consider a motion to table debate on the item
underdiscussion at the recommendation of the Chair or any delegate. If the motion is seconded, two
representatives may speak in favor of and two against the motion. Then, the motion shall immediately be putto a
vote. A two-thirds majority is required for passage. If a motion to table debate is passed, the topic isconsidered
tabled and no further actions or votes will be taken on it. A topic may be reintroduced to the

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committee so that debate can resume through the same process. The motion to resume debate on a tabledtopic
shall also require a two-thirds majority for passage.

Closure of Debate
A delegate may at any time move for the closure of debate on the item under discussion, after which debatewill
end and all draft resolutions and amendments will be put to an immediate vote. Permission to speak onthe closure
of debate shall be accorded only to two speakers opposing the closure, after which the motionshall be immediately
put to a vote. This motion requires a two-thirds majority decision. Upon passage of thismotion the Chair shall
declare the closure of debate and immediately move into voting procedure on thesubstantive proposals
introduced and pending before the committee. The committee shall also close debateand move into voting
procedure when the speakers list has been exhausted.

Adjournment of the Meeting

During the discussion of any matter, a delegate may move for the adjournment of the meeting. Such a
motion shall not be debated but shall be immediately put to a vote. After adjournment, the committee shall
reconvene at its next regularly scheduled meeting time; adjournment of the final meeting shall adjourn the
session.
Order of Procedural Motions
The motions below shall have precedence in the following order over all other proposals or motionsbefore the
committee:
a. Point of Personal Privilege
b. Point of Order
c. Point of Inquiry
d. Point of Information
e. Introduction of a Draft Resolution
f. Motion to Suspend Debate
g. Motion to Table Debate
h. Motion for Closure of Debate
i. Motion to Adjourn the Meeting

Code of conduct
Language

All proceedings of the house will take place in English. Delegates must refrain from usage of any other
language while in session.

Attire

Delegates are to dress in Western /Indian formals. Denims, open-toed shoes (floaters, flip flops),
sneakers, round-neck collars, etc are strictly prohibited.

Diplomatic Courtesy

All delegates are required to accord diplomatic courtesy to the panel and other members of the house
at all times.

Speeches

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When in session, delegates must address fellow delegates in third person. The use of personal pronouns
such as “I”, “me” etc is strictly prohibited during session. Delegates are to refer to themselves as “The
delegate of XYZ (country)” at all times. Delegates are requested to restrict their usage of “umm”, “but”,
“like” etc. this will affect the panel’s opinion of the delegate

Usage of Electronic Devices

The use of electronic devices will be restricted to the use of laptops; however, use of the internet while
in session is strictly banned.

Note

The organizing committee of CVMUN is not responsible for delegates’ personal belongings.

Contact Details

 MUN convener:

Mrs.JayashreeMadhukar

Mrs.Bhuvana

 Studentcoordinators:
Secretary General:DeepikaEaswaran
Deputy-Secretary General:AditiPrakash
Conference Manager: SenuNizar
Deputy Conference Manager: Caleb Dean

 Human Rights Council:

Chair: SivaguruSelvam 9677093571
Guest Chair: Harsh Khara

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 Moderator:KishenDas7299978700

Email- cvmunhrc@gmail.com

 Security Council:
Chair:Surya Dev Singh
Co-Chair:JayanthDeshmukh9600097130
Moderator: Sanjay Sujatha

Email- cvmunsc@gmail.com

 Environment Committee:
Chair:EshwarSubramaniam9176667589
Guest Chair:Akshat Jain
Moderator: VishweshSundar

Email-cvmununep@gmail.com

 Economic and Social Committee:

Chair:AnjaneiDayalan
Co-Chair:Abhay Bhatia
Guest Chair: Syed Hashir Mehdi9003281199
Moderator:Aruna S Laxmy
Email-  cvmunecosoc2013@gmail.com

 DISEC:
Guest Chair:AbijitHariharan
Co-Chair: GaneshramRajagopalan 9790484676
Moderator:Ramit Kumar

Email- cvmundisec@gmail.com

 WHO
Chair: VidhiMaheshwari 9791066212
Co-Chair: AdvaidhNelakanttan9962023322
Moderator:  Niharika Kumar 8939690655
Email- cvmun.who@gmail.com

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We sincerely hope this delegate manual has been of adequate help to all the participants of
CVMUN 2013.

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