Friday, January 20th to Sunday, January 22nd, 2017 At the University of Florida. Delegate Handbook

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1 Friday, January 20th to Sunday, January 22nd, 2017 At the University of Florida Delegate Handbook

2 Table of Contents 3 Letter from the Secretary-General 5 The Secretariat 8 Honorable Speakers 9 Conference Schedule 10 Committee Room Assignments 12 Maps 17 Delegate Conduct 18 GatorMUN Parliamentary Procedure 24 Useful Phrases 25 Additional Resources 26 Food 2

3 Letter from the Secretary-General Dear Advisors and Delegates, It is my absolute pleasure as Secretary-General to formally invite you all to the fourteenth annual Gator Model United Nations conference, which will be held on January 20th through January 22nd of GatorMUN is one of the largest and most competitive Model United Nations conferences in the South East region, offering new and innovative committees that push boundaries and challenge delegates to think on their feet about the issues facing the world today. In every committee, delegates will have to exercise critical thinking skills, cooperate with other delegates, and ultimately influence their committees to move in the most efficient direction to solve the problems at hand. They will hone their public speaking, writing, diplomacy, and problem solving skills while maintaining a central focus on international issues. While the competition aspect of GatorMUN is central to Model United Nations as a whole, it is our utmost goal to educate delegates on a variety of current, historical, national, and international topics so that every delegate leaves the weekend with a better understanding of the world around us. The theme of this year s conference is Changing Roles, something that I took considerable time contemplating and am excited to share with you. As I took a look at GatorMUN s previous themes, such as Growing People, Shrinking World, Power, and The Changing International System I noticed a focus on masculine forms of international relations theory. In general, they implied that someone was either a winner or a loser, that there was someone on top and someone on bottom, and that in order to rise, someone had to fall. I decided that I wanted to focus on a feminist theory of international relations. I want our delegates to examine the Changing Roles we see throughout history, throughout international relations, and throughout our daily lives. Rather than looking at one country as rising and winning compared to another one falling and losing, I would rather delegates examine the way the roles of people, organizations, states, and institutions change over time to create a balance that is reflected in our lives. Just like the role of the United States changed from a colony of the British to becoming an influential country on the world stage, so too can people go from being a new member in a club to being president by their senior year; or the Women s Rights, Civil Rights, and LGBTQ+ Rights movements have changed the roles of their constituencies all across the world. A room full of leaders one committee session can get nothing done without some leaders changing their role to support or follow others, and the next session those followers may in turn become supporters or leaders. There s a balance to each interaction that should be examined in the way our roles change in relation to one another and the circumstances presented to us, rather than in a strict winner and loser relation, and this is precisely what I want delegates to focus on and explore as the conference begins. This year, we are offering a wide variety of brand new committees never seen at GatorMUN before: a historical general assembly committee that will transport delegates back in time to mid-nineteenth century China, two dual-delegation general assemblies that will reinforce the necessity of cooperation between delegates in committee, and an innovative ad hoc that will push the boundaries 3

4 of delegate expectations. Old favorites also return but with new twists: The United Nations Security Council now operates as a specialized assembly with a set of seven rotating topics, and Press Corps is back and better than ever! Finally, I ve introduced a new requirement for all crisis committees that I hope will remedy the lack of diversity we often see, which is that each committee must now have as close to equality among genders of positions as possible, or leave the gender of the position up to the interpretation of the delegate. My hope for this change is that it will encourage delegates to consider competing in committees they might not have before because they can now see themselves represented as important members of that body. Other notable changes include that the conference will now take place in the brand new, renovated Reitz Union on the University of Florida s campus, providing a more central location for both delegates and advisors as well as a wide variety of options for food and activities! We will also be bringing back the delegate social so that delegates now have an opportunity to meet and network with more people from the conference outside of their committee. Overall, I cannot wait to share with you everything that GatorMUN has to offer come conference weekend. Please keep a lookout for registration dates and background guides which will go up on our website gatormun. org, and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or my Secretariat directly at info@gatormun. org. We re all very excited to see you come Spring for what I m sure will be the best GatorMUN yet! Sincerely, Logan Abbott Secretary General GatorMUN XIV 4

5 The Secretariat Logan Abbott Secretary-General Logan Abbott is a senior at the University of Florida, double majoring in French and Francophone Studies as well as International Studies - Europe, with a minor in European Union Studies. She has participated in Model United Nations for six years and travels consistently with the UF Model United Nations Team, and you may have met her as the previous USG of Finance of GatorMUN XII and the USG of Crisis Committees of GatorMUN XIII. She attributes her love of MUN to her days competing on the high school circuit, and hopes to inspire the same ambition and adoration in the delegates that attend GatorMUN XIV! When Logan isn t working on Model United Nations-related projects, you can find her planning family events for her sorority or working in her residence hall as a Resident Assistant. She can t wait to make GatorMUN XIV the best GatorMUN yet! Alex Mackey Undersecretary General of Logistics Alex is a third year International Studies and French and Francophone Studies with a minor in Sustainability. She has been involved with Model UN since her freshman year of high school, competing in conferences in Washington DC, St. Augustine, Baltimore, Charlottesville, Tallahassee, Fort Myers, Chapel Hill, and Boston. When she isn t researching for her next conference, Alex can be found mapping out her next trip abroad, binge-watching Friends on Netflix, and rereading the Harry Potter novels too many times. She is thrilled to be working on the GatorMUN Secretariat this year and hopes to ensure that the conference runs smoothly and gives delegates a chance to learn and have a great time. Morgan Cook Undersecretary General of Assemblies Morgan Cook is a third year student at the University of Florida, majoring in Economics and International Studies with an African Studies concentration and a minor in Arabic language and literature. This is her sixth year being involved with Model United Nations. She has staffed a number of conferences and was the director of the African Union this past year at Gator MUN XIII. She is ecstatic to serve as the Undersecretary General Assembly Committees of Gator MUN XIV. She is anxious to help organize the most engaging Assembly Committees yet! She is also the President of Generation Action and a College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Ambassador. In her free time she enjoys coaching and playing soccer. Her future aspiration is to become a Professor of Political Science. 5

6 Erin Cooper Undersecretary General of Public Relations Erin Cooper is a third year English major at the University of Florida. GatorMUN XIV will be her sixth GatorMUN, having competed at IX, X, and XI, staffed at XII, and co-directed GRIMM: Department of the Crown with the current USG of Crisis, Nathan Service, at XIII. Erin brings a love of all things media to her role as USG of Public Relations, and looks forward to interacting with you all before, during, and after the conference. When she isn t taking pictures, making social media posts, or creating videos, she s probably playing PlayStation or telling a joke. Nathan Service Undersecretary General of Crisis Committees Nathan is a junior at the University of Florida majoring in Public Relations with a minor in Mass Communication. He has been involved with Model UN since his sophomore year of high school, and even competed at GatorMUN X and XI. Last year at GatorMUN Nathan co-directed GRIMM: Department of the Crown with the current USG of Public Relations, Erin Cooper, and he is ecstatic to be this year s USG of Crisis Committees! When not working on MUN-related or school things, you can find him watching old episodes of Bob s Burgers on Netflix or at his job at the Reitz Union Hotel. Morgan Zwirm Undersecretary General of Finance Morgan is a Sophomore majoring in Political Science and Psychology at the University of Florida. She has been involved in Model UN on both the high school and the collegiate level, and is excited to serve as your Undersecretary General for Finance. Last year, she served as an Assistant Director for the General Assembly First Committee. When she isn t doing MUN related things, she can probably be found watching Rick and Morty, beating her friends at any Nintendo video game, talking about cats, listening to competitive cheer music, or enjoying her beautiful campus. Wes Collier Chief of Staff Wes is a third year Food and Resource Economics major at the University of Florida. He started Model UN his freshman year at UF and has competed for the school at ten different conferences now. He directed the Disarmament and International Security General Assembly at last year s GatorMUN and was the Assistant Director to the Ad-Hoc Crisis Committee the year before that. In his free time he likes to hike, travel, and watch way too many movies. He is excited to be a part of the best GatorMUN yet! 6

7 Anna Hall Undersecretary General of Recruitment and Advisor Relations Anna is a senior majoring in Physics with minors in UFTeach and mathematics. This is her fourth year with Model UN. Anna also loves dancing, especially with her student dance company on campus. She also likes reading any books that come her way. She is excited to be on secretariat for a second year to continue making GatorMUN a success! 7

8 Honorable Speakers Dr. Kent Fuchs President, University of Florida Dr. Fuchs began serving as the President of the University of Florida in January of He has dedicated his life to education, working as an Electrical and Computer engineering professor at the University of Illinois, Head of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue Univeristy, and Dean of Engineering and later provost of Cornell University before beginning his role as the Univeristy of Florida s President. He has won multiple awards for his research and teaching, and is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the American Association of the Advancement of Science, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and the Association for Computing Machinery. Dr. Fuchs earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Duke University, a Masters in Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Chicago, and a Doctorate in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois. He is married to Linda Moskeland Fuchs, an art historian, and has four children and two grandchildren. Patricia J. Khan Director, Radiant Hands Inc. In 2005, Patrican J. Khan became the Treasurer of Radiant Hands Inc after getting the charity established as an official nonprofit organization. As Treasurer, she managed the organization s financial needs, writing checks, submitting annual reports to the IRS, and reviewing applications for assistance with bills. In addition to those duties, Patricia was responsible for keeping all licensing for the charity up-to-date, maintaing the Radiant Hands Inc website, and maintaining the database history of clients. As time went on and members and volunteers moved out of Gainesville, Patricia became responsible for all operations and activities, including making decisions regarding assistance applications for North Central Florida. One of the assistance programs she was in charge of is Radiant Works, a scholarship fund established in 2011 to assist women trying to improve their education. She now handles all expenditures relative to North Central Florida, as well as works to collect donations and share Radiant Hands mission with members of the North Central Florida community. One of the ways she does this is by organizing a booth at the Fall Arts Festival each year. Patricia s work has ensured that Radiant Hands has been part of the University of Florida Campaign for Charity since 2008, and annual donations to Radiant Hands typically come in between $22,000 and $25,000 every year, with an administrative expense of less than 5%. In 2014, Radiant Hands expanded to include the Tampa, Florida area, and the administrative offices were moved there. However, since the Gainesville office continued running, Patricia became a Director for the North Central Florida region. She continues to handle all of the financial records relative to the area, maintaints the databast of clients, creates financial reports, and works with a committee for approving applications for assistance. 8

9 Conference Schedule Friday, Jan. 20th, 2017: 3:00pm-5:45pm: Registration (Reitz Union NW Breezeway) 5:30pm-6:30pm: Opening Ceremonies (University Auditorium) 7:00pm-10:00pm: Committee Session 1 7:30pm: Advisor Meeting Saturday, Jan. 21st, 2017: 8:30am-12:00pm: Committee Session 2 9:00am: Advisor Meeting 12:00pm-1:30pm: Lunch 1:30pm-5:00pm: Committee Session 3 2:00pm: Advisor Meeting 5:00pm- 5:30pm: Break 5:30pm-7:30pm: Committee Session 4 6:15pm: Advisor Meeting 7:30pm-9:30pm: Dinner Break 9:30pm-11:30pm: Delegate Dance Sunday, Jan. 22nd, 2017: 8:30am- 11:00am Committee Session 5 9:30 am: Advisor Meeting 11:00am-12:30pm Lunch 12:30pm- 2:00pm Committee Session 6 2:30pm- 4:00pm Closing Ceremonies (University Auditorium) 9

10 Committee Room Assignments General Assemblies 1954 National People s Congress of the People s Republic of China (NPCPRC) Reitz Union 2355 Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) Friday: See Handout Saturday and Sunday: Reitz Union Grand Ballroom Salon A The European Parliament Friday: See Handout Saturday and Sunday: Reitz Union Grand Ballroom Salon E General Assembly First Disarmament and International Security (DISEC) Reitz Union Chamber North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Friday: See Handout Saturday and Sunday: Reitz Union 2365 United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Friday: See Handout Saturday and Sunday: Reitz Union Grand Ballroom Salon H United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Friday: See Handout Saturday and Sunday: Reitz Union Grand Ballroom Salon D United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Reitz Union 2345 World Health Organization (WHO) Friday: See Handout Saturday and Sunday: Reitz Union Grand Ballroom Salon B World Trade Organization (WTO) Friday: See Handout Saturday and Sunday: Reitz Union Grand Ballroom Salon F 10

11 Crisis Committees Ad Hoc: London Underground Reitz Union G315 The Alliance of Twelve Reitz Union 3320 The American Civil Rights Movement Reitz Union 2335 The Court of Casimir IV Reitz Union Matthews Suite The Fate of the Republic Reitz Union 2340 The Five Eyes Reitz Union 3315 The Internal Managers of the Wyndham Space Station Friday: See Handout Saturday and Sunday: Reitz Union G310 Jefferson Davis Confederate States of America Friday: See Handout Saturday and Sunday: Reitz Union G330 St. Domingue Reitz Union 2360 Summun Britannia: The Ministry of Anti-British Affairs Reitz Union G320 United Nations Press Corps Reitz Union

12 Maps Retiz Union Ground Level 12

13 Retiz Union First Level 13

14 Retiz Union Second Level 14

15 Retiz Union Third Level 15

16 Retiz Union Fourth Level 16

17 Delegate Conduct Cell Phone and Laptop Use Delegates are prohibited from laptop use during committee sessions, except during unmoderated caucuses. In Dual Delegation Assemblies, the use of laptops will be allowed during formal debate at the discretion of the Director, so long as it occurs outside of the committee room. Any delegate seen using his or her laptop inappropriately or for non-gatormun-related work will be required to close it for the remainder of the conference. Cell phone use during committee sessions is also prohibited except in a case of emergency. Delegates are free to use laptops and cell phones during lunch and dinner breaks. Dress Code Delegates shall dress in western business attire for the GatorMUN conference. For young men, dress pants, a collared shirt, a tie, dress shoes and dress socks is appropriate attire. A suit jacket is preferable, though not required. For young women, a woman s suit, dress pants, a dress, or a dress skirt; a nice blouse or button up shirt; and dress shoes is appropriate. Skirts must reach the knee. Undergarments, the chest, and the shoulders must be appropriately covered. No jeans or sneakers will be permitted, except on the last day of the conference, when a delegate can wear jeans so long as they are wearing a purchased GatorMUN XIV t-shirt and closed-toed and closed-heeled shoes.. If any delegate is unable to meet the standards for western business attire for socioeconomic reasons, the delegate s adviser must contact the Secretariat immediately. Otherwise, any delegate not dressed in western business attire shall not be allowed to participate in committee session until dressed appropriately. For delegates participating in themed crisis committees who choose to wear a costume or elements of a costume, western business attire must be worn underneath. Committee themed hats, wigs, fake appendages, and fake animals are allowed. NO WEAPONS OF ANY KIND (EVEN PLASTIC SWORDS) SHALL BE ALLOWED AS PART OF A COSTUME. At GatorMUN XIV, the only committee that will allow costumes is The Fate of the Republic, and costumes may only be worn on the first day of the conference. If delegates have specific concerns regarding the dress policy, they should contact the Secretariat at gatormun@gmail.com. Diplomatic Courtesy The primary principle of diplomatic protocol is courtesy or decorum. Any delegate or visitor that persists in an attempt to divert the conference from its educational purposes shall be subject to action from the Secretariat and may have his/her credentials revoked by the Secretary-General. Harassment of any kind is explicitly prohibited at GatorMUN, and any delegate who engages in harassing others may be removed from committee at discretion of the Secretary-General. Alcohol and Illicit Drug Use Alcohol and illicit drugs are not permitted at any GatorMUN event. If you are seen possessing and/ or using alcohol/drugs during any part of the weekend, your credentials will be revoked, and your advisor will be notified so that the appropriate disciplinary actions can be taken by your school. 17

18 GatorMUN Parliamentary Procedure 1. The Rules of Procedure The guidelines found in the following clauses constitute the official Rules of Procedure of the GatorMUN XII conference. 2. Officers The Secretary-General appoints all officers for the duration of the conference. 3. Language English shall be the official working language of the conference. The use of other languages is permitted if both of the following conditions are met: - The Secretariat is given prior notice, and - An approved translation into English is made readily available. 4. Credentials The Secretariat will approve the credentials of accredited representatives. The Secretary-General has the right to revoke the credentials of any delegate at any time during the conference. 5. Official Observer Status Delegates from groups with Observer status will be allowed access to any offered committee except the Security Council. The secretariat has the right to revoke the credentials of Official Observers at any time during the conference. 6. Diplomatic Courtesy The primary principle of diplomatic protocol is courtesy or decorum. Any delegate or visitor that persists in an attempt to divert the conference from its educational purposes shall be subject to action from the Secretariat and may have his/her credentials revoked by the Secretary-General. 7. Quorum A majority of voting members answering to the roll at each day s first meeting shall constitute a quorum for that day. This means that half plus one of all voting members are physically present. Quorum will be assumed consistent unless questioned through a Point of Order. Delegates may request to be noted as Present or Present and Voting. See Rule 30 for further clarification. Delegates can also motion to reestablish quorum. 8. Order of Consideration Each committee shall establish the order of consideration of Agenda Topics. Amendments to the Order of Consideration of Topics are permissible and require a two-thirds vote of the committee. This motion may be made from the floor. Debate on Amendments to the Order of Consideration of Topics is limited to one speaker for and one speaker against. 18

19 9. Powers of the Committee Director In addition to exercising the powers, which are stated elsewhere in these Rules of Procedure, the Director shall: - Declare sessions opened and closed, - Direct all discussions in the body, - Ensure observance of the Rules of Procedure and provide interpretations of the Rules, - Repeat questions and announce decisions to the Committee, - Rule on Points of Order and have control over all proceedings to ensure the smooth functioning of the body - Limit the number of speakers and the time allotted to each speaker, - Limit the number of times each representative may speak on a question, and - Declare necessary recesses. 10. Speakers List The Committee Director shall keep a Speakers List for setting the Agenda and for each Topic (not each resolution or amendment). Resolutions will be debated simultaneously using a singular Speakers List. If delegates are absent when they are called upon to speak, they will lose their position on the Speakers List and must be recognized by the Director to be placed on it again. A delegate may only be present on the list once, but may re-enter after he/she has spoken. A delegate may re- enter the Speaker s List by notifying the Director in writing of his/her request. The Director may request of the body that delegates wishing to enter the Speaker s List raise their placards to be added. Speaker s Lists must be established by way of a Motion to Open a Speaker s List. At the discretion of the Committee Director, a Speakers List may not be used if the committee has too few members. 11. Motion to Close the Speaker s List The Speakers List may be closed upon a motion from the floor. Permission to speak shall be accorded to one speaker for and one against. A two-thirds majority is required for passage. The vote will be by placard. The Committee Director may refuse to entertain a motion of closing the Speakers List at their discretion. 12. Yields If a delegate completes a speech within the pre- designated Speaking Time limit, the remaining time may be yielded to another delegation, to comments on his/her speech from other delegates, or to questioning by other delegates. When a delegate yields to questioning, the remaining Speaking Time begins to elapse only when he/she responds to the question posed. A delegate yielding to another delegate must inform the latter of his or her intentions. There will be no yields when a time limit has not been set. A delegate who yields Speaking Time to the committee director also yields all automatic questioning time and comments. Yields apply only to substantive matters and remaining time may only be yielded once. 13. Motion to Set Speaking Time This motion from the floor must indicate speaking Time before any members of the body may speak on the Speaker s List. This motion must also accompany any motion for a Moderated Caucus. In a Motion to Set Speaking Time for the formal Speaker s List, a delegate may also specify a number of questions or comments to automatically affix to the Speaking Time. These designated questions or comments may also have Speaking Time or Response Time (in the case of a question) limits, but these are not required. The Director may rule any Motion to Set Speaking Time dilatory. This motion requires a simple majority. Any delegate may make this motion between formal speakers in an effort to change the Speaking Time. 19

20 14. Motion to Suspend the Rules for the Purpose of a Moderated Caucus This motion must include four specifications: -Duration of the Suspension, - Speaking time, - Moderator, and -Reason for the Caucus. During a moderated caucus, delegates will be called on to speak by the Committee Director or other Moderator. Delegates will raise their placards to be recognized. Delegates must maintain the same degree of decorum throughout a Moderated Caucus as in formal debate. This motion requires a simple majority to pass. 15. Motion to Suspend the Rules for the Purpose of an Unmoderated Caucus This motion must include three specifications: - Duration of the Suspension, and - Reason for the Caucus. During an unmoderated caucus, delegates may get up from their seats and talk amongst themselves. All discussion must be germane to the Topic being considered in formal debate. This motion requires a simple majority to pass. 16. Motion to Table the Topic If a delegate believes that the flow of debate has become stagnant, he/she may make this motion. To Table the Topic is to halt debate on the present Topic, save the speakers list and all draft resolutions, and move on to the next Topic on the Agenda. The delegate making this motion may also choose to specify a previously tabled Topic. This motion requires a two-thirds vote to pass. The Topic may be returned to at any time by tabling the present Topic and adding the phrase for the purpose of returning to Tabled Topic, to this motion. If no Topics have been previously tabled, debate must follow the established Agenda. This motion is to be used sparingly. 17. Motion to Suspend the Meeting This motion is in order if there is a scheduled break in debate to be observed (i.e. Lunch!). This motion requires a simple majority vote. The Committee Director may refuse to entertain this motion at their discretion. 18. Motion to Adjourn the Meeting This motion is in order at the end of the last committee session. It signifies the closing of the committee until next year s conference. 19. Motion to Close Debate If a delegate believes that no further debate is necessary to achieve a reasonable solution to the current Topic of debate, he/she may make this motion. To Close Debate is to immediately cease all debate on a Topic and move into voting procedures. This motion requires two speakers for, two speakers against, and a two-thirds vote. Upon passing this motion, no more Draft Resolutions may be introduced, and no more debate will be entertained. 20. Points of Order Points of Order will only be recognized for the following items: - To complain of errors in voting, tabulation, or procedure, - To question incorrect placement on the Speakers List, or - To question a quorum. A Point of Order may interrupt a speaker if necessary and it is to be used sparingly. 20

21 21. Points of Inquiry When there is no discussion on the floor, a delegate may direct a question to the Committee Director. Any question directed to another delegate may only be asked immediately after the delegate has finished speaking on a substantive matter; delegate that declines to respond to a question after a formal speech forfeits any further questioning time. The question must conform to the following format: Delegate from Country A raises placard to be recognized by the Committee Director. Committee Director: To what point do you rise? Country A: Point of Inquiry. Committee Director: State your Point. Country A: Will the delegate from Country B (who must have just concluded a substantive speech) yield to a question? Committee Director: Will the Delegate Yield? Country B: I will or I will not (if not, return to the next business item) Country A asks their question (it must not be a rhetorical question.) Country B may choose to respond or to decline. If the Delegate from Country B does not yield to or chooses not to answer a question from Country A, then he/she yields all remaining questioning time to the Committee Director. 22. Points of Personal Privilege Points of personal privilege are used to request information or clarification and conduct all other business of the body except Motions or Points specifically mentioned in the Rules of Procedure. **** Please note: The Director may refuse to recognize Points of Order, Points of Inquiry or Points of Personal Privilege if the Committee Director believes the decorum and restraint inherent in the exercise has been violated, or if the point is deemed dilatory in nature. 23. Rights of Reply At the Committee Director s discretion, any member nation or observer may be granted a Right of Reply to answer serious insults directed at the dignity of the delegate present. This procedural motion must be called for immeadiately following the insults. The Director has the ABSOLUTE AUTHORITY to accept or reject Rights of Reply, and the decision IS NOT SUBJECT TO APPEAL. Delegates who feel they are being treated unfairly may take their complaint to any member of the Secretariat. 24. Appealing the Decision of the Committee Director A delegate may appeal any ruling of the Committee Director except: those in regard to the granting of roll-call votes, explanation of votes, rights of reply, and all other decisions specifically exempted elsewhere. The appeal must be submitted to the Director in writing before any motion for the appeal is made on the floor. Once the motion to appeal is made, it is put to an immediate vote. The Director s ruling shall stand unless overruled by a two-thirds vote. Upon passing the appeal, the Director will submit the written appeal submission to any member of the Secretariat, and the Secretariat will make the final decision. Delegates should use extreme caution when appealing the decision of the Committee Director. 25. Working Papers All written ideas, regardless of format, must be referred to in formal debate as Working Papers until they have been submitted and accepted by the Director. 21

22 26. Draft Resolutions Once a Working Paper has been submitted, approved, distributed, and formally introduced to the body, it can and will be referred to as a Draft Resolution. In order for a Working Paper to be submitted to the Committee Director, it must be in correct format and bear the names of a combination of Sponsors and Signatories equal to ten (or the number equivalent to 1/3 of Quorum, whichever is less) confirmed Sponsors and Signatories. - Sponsors are writers of the Working Paper, and agree with it in its entirety. They should be able to vote yes for the paper during voting procedure. - Signatories are interested delegates that are willing to bring the Working Paper to the floor for debate, but do not necessarily agree with its contents. There are no adverse policy ramifications for signatory status on any Working Paper. 27. Friendly Amendments Friendly Amendments are any changes to a formally introduced Draft Resolution that all Sponsors agree to in writing. The Committee Director will have Friendly Amendment forms available to all delegates. The Committee Director must approve the Friendly Amendment and confirm each Sponsor s agreement both verbally and in writing. 28. Unfriendly Amendments Unfriendly Amendments are any substantive changes to a formally introduced Draft Resolution that are not agreed to by all of the Sponsors of the Draft Resolution. The Committee Director will have Unfriendly Amendment forms available to all delegates. In order to introduce an Unfriendly Amendment, the Unfriendly Amendment must have ten (or the number equivalent to 1/3 of Quorum, whichever is less) confirmed signatories. The Committee Director has the authority to discern between substantive and non-substantive Unfriendly amendment proposals. 29. Plagiarism GatorMUN maintains a zero-tolerance policy in regards to plagiarism. Delegates found to have used the ideas of others without properly citing those individuals, organizations, or documents will have their credentials revoked for the duration of the GatorMUN conference. This is a very serious offense. 30. Voting Procedure As mentioned in Rule Number 19, a Motion to Close Debate may only pass with a Two-Thirds Vote. Once this motion passes, and the committee enters Voting Procedure, no occupants of the committee room may exit the Committee Room, and no individual may enter the Committee Room from the outside. A member of the Dias will secure all doors. -No talking, passing notes, or communicating of any kind with be tolerated during voting procedures. - Each Draft Resolution will be read to the body and voted upon in numerical order. Any Proposed Unfriendly Amendments to each Draft Resolution will be read to the body and voted upon before the main body of the Draft Resolution as a whole is put to a vote. -Delegates who requested to be noted as Present and Voting are unable to abstain during voting procedure. Abstentions will not be counted in the tallying of a majority, except in a Security Council committee. For example, 5 yes votes, 4 no votes, and 7 abstentions means that the Draft Resolution passes. -The Committee will adopt draft Resolutions and Unfriendly Amendments to Draft Resolutions if these documents pass with a simple majority. Specialized committees should refer to their background guides or Committee Directors for information concerning specific voting procedures. 22

23 31. Roll Call Voting A counted placard vote will be considered sufficient unless any delegate to the committee motions for a Role Call Vote. If a Role Call Vote is requested, the committee must comply. All delegates must vote: For, Against, Abstain, or Pass. - During a Role Call vote, any delegate may also answer, Pass, which allows this delegate to reserve his/her vote until the Committee Director has exhausted the Role. However, once the Committee Director returns to Passing Delegates, they must vote: For or Against. - Unless otherwise specified by the Secretariat, each Committee may pass as many resolutions as it agrees are necessary to efficiently address the topic. 32. Accepting by Acclamation This motion may be stated when the Committee Director asks for points or motions. If a Roll Call Vote is requested, the motion to Accept by Acclamation is voided. If a delegate believes a draft resolution will pass without opposition, he or she may move to accept the draft resolution by acclamation. The motion passes unless a single delegate shows opposition. An abstention is not considered opposition. 33. Voting with Rights During a Roll Call vote delegates may vote For with Rights or Against with Rights. Delegates will be granted 30 second to explain their reasons for voting for or against a draft resolution. This time will come after the tabulation of votes. - Delegates should use this option sparingly. It is meant for delegates who feel that their vote may seem off policy despite it being correct. The acceptance of rights is up to the director s discretion. If a speaker goes off topic during their allotted time the director will rule their speech dilatory and move to the next motion in order. 23

24 Useful Phrases Preambulatory Clauses Acknowledging... Affirming... Alarmed... Anxious... Approving... Aware... Bearing in mind... Being convinced... Believing... Cognizant... Concerned... Confident... Conscious... Considering... Contemplating... Convinced... Deeply disturbed... Desiring... Determined... Emphasizing... Encouraged... Endorsing... Expressing... appreciation deep appreciation Expecting... Fulfilling... Fully... aware believing bearing in mind Guided by... Having... adopted approved considered examined Further... received reviewed Keeping in mind... Mindful... Noting... further with approval with concern with deep concern with grave concern Observing... Reaffirming... Realizing... Recalling... Recognizing.. Referring... Regretting... Reiterating... Seeking... Stressing... Welcoming... Operative Clauses Accepts... Adopts... Affirms... Appeals... Appreciates... Approves... Authorizes... Calls upon... Commends... Concurs... Condemns... Confirms... Congratulates... Considers... Decides... Declares... Deplores... Designates... Directs... Emphasizes... Encourages... Endorses... Expressing... its appreciation its conviction its regret its sympathy its thanks Further... concurs invites proclaims reminds recommends requests resolves Instructs... Invites... Notes... with appreciation with approval Reaffirms... its belief Recognizes... Recommends... Regrets... Reiterates... Renews its appeal... Repeats... Suggests... Strongly... Supports... Urges... Welcomes... 24

25 Additional Resources Voting Procedures Flow Chart Dividing the Question Flow Chart 25

26 Food The following restaurants will be open in the Reitz Union: Saturday: Freshens/POD Panda Express Papa John s Starbucks Subway Wendy s 11:00am 8:00pm 11:00am 2:00pm 11:00am 2:00pm 10:00am 6:00pm 8:00am 10:30pm 11:00am 8:00pm Sunday: Freshens/POD Panda Express Papa John s Starbucks Subway Wendy s 12:00pm 8:00pm 11:00am 2:00pm 11:00am 2:00pm 10:00am 6:00pm 8:00am 10:30pm 11:00am 8:00pm Catered Lunches If you purchased a catered lunch prior to your arrival at the conference, your advisor will have picked it up for you at the start of the lunch break. Off-Campus Dining Since the breaks for lunch are only 90-minutes long, it is suggested that diners eating off-campus try to select a location within walking distance of the University. There are a variety of restaurants on West University Avenue, located just north of campus, that are approximately a 15 minute walk away from the Reitz Student Union. 26

27 Thank you for attending GatorMUN XIV! It s delegates like you that make our conference possible, and the Secretariat, Directors, and Staff are very grateful for your enthusiasm and participation in our event! We work hard to make sure you all can have the best GatorMUN possible, and we hope that this weekend is everything you could have hoped for and more! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for exciting updates and pictures during and after the conference! Don t forget to use #gatormun on any photos you take or posts you make about the conference, and be sure to get a snap with our cool GatorMUN XIV geofilter while you re here! 27

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