Simulation Rules

 

I. Jurisdiction and Enforcement of Rules 

1. These rules directly pertain to Freedom Model United Nations Simulation 2015 and may be revised or altered by the Simulation Leadership Team (Secretary Generals, Committee Chairs and Advisors). 

2. During the simulation, these rules will be enforced by the Simulation Leadership Team. 

3. All delegates visiting UNITEC with the intention of attending FMUNS 2015 are required to abide by these rules. 

 

II. Financial Obligations 

1. All delegates and schools must pay the mandatory fees in order to attend the simulation. 

 

III. Diplomatic Representation 

1. Delegates are required to represent the country that is assigned to them by their advisor. 

2. The Simulation Leadership Team has the authority to re-assign delegations if necessary. 

 

IV. Simulation Conduct 

1. Delegates are obliged to wear their identification tag at all times. 

2. Courteous and formal behavior is expected among delegates, chair members and the Simulation Leadership Team. 

3.All delegates and any other person attending FMUNS 2015 are required to follow the dress code at all times during the simulation. 

4. It is necessary for both men and women to wear formal clothing throughout the simulation. 

5. Women shall wear a formal skirt (knee length), dress pants, blouse, a suit and formal shoes. 

6. Men shall wear a suit and formal shoes. Ties are required. 

7. During committee sessions, it is forbidden for delegates to engage in direct contact with each other. All communication must be carried out through notes which will be revised by the Chair. If notes are not pertinent to the topic the chair will dispose of them and the delegate will receive a warning. 

8. During sessions, delegates are not allowed to leave unless it is absolutely necessary and only with explicit permission from the Chair. 

9. Electronic appliances, including phones, music devices or other telecommunications devices should not be on or used during the sessions. Delegates must get permission from the chair to use a laptop. 

10. Eating, drinking or chewing gum during sessions is not allowed. 

11. Alcohol, drugs, tobacco, firearms, and other type of weapons are forbidden on campus. Delegates will be expelled from the simulation if they are found to be under the influence or in possession of any of these objects. 

 

V. Committee Conduct 

1. Order must be maintained among delegates during committee sessions. Disruptive behavior is not acceptable and will be dealt with accordingly. 

2. Delegates have the right to speak when they are given the floor by the chair. Otherwise, they are expected to be silent and respect other delegates while speaking. 

3. Diplomatic behavior is required from delegates throughout the simulation. 

4. Advisors are permitted to contact delegates only through notes that will be revised by the chair.

5. The use of personal pronouns at anytime during a session is prohibited and will be dealt with accordingly.

6.The use of profane and/or undiplomatic language is strictly prohibited at any time during the simulation. 

 

VI. Warnings 

1. During sessions, the chair reserves the right to issue a warning if any of these rules are violated. 

2. A delegate will be asked to leave the session if he/she has received two warnings. If they receive further warnings, delegates will be asked to leave the committee for a time specified by the chair. 

3. Delegates will be asked to leave the simulation depending on how frequently they violate the rules and the gravity of the situation. 

4. Warnings can be issued if a delegate is in violation of the dress code or code of conduct during session.

 

VII. Pages and Notes 

1. Pages will be present in order to pass notes between delegates. 

2. Notes, papers, reference books and other materials that are relevant to the topic may be sent, through pages, to other delegates. 

3. If notes or other materials sent to other delegates are inappropriate or not pertaining to the topic, the delegate will be dealt with accordingly. 

 

VIII. The Chair 

1. The Chair consists of the Director and the Moderator. 

• 1.2.The Chair is responsible for enforcing simulation rules and each member of the chair has a specific jurisdiction. 
   

• 2.3.The Moderator is in charge of leading and moderating the debate. He/she must also maintain order throughout all sessions. The Moderator also has the authority to grant the floor to delegates, supervise procedural votes, give warnings, make procedural motions, signal when the floor is open and indicate when a motion is out of order. 
   

4. The Director has the right to supervise committee voting, give warnings, suggest procedural motions, overrule motions and overrule the Moderator’s decisions. Decisions made by the Director are final and may not be questioned. 

 

IX. Resolutions 

1. According to similar perspectives, delegates will form interest groups during caucuses in order to write a Working Paper. 

2. The delegations that contributed the most to the Working Paper (maximum 5; unless otherwise specified by the Chair) may put their countries’ names under the label “Sponsors”. The rest of the countries will be placed under the label “Signatories”. 

3. One-fifth of the voting members must sign the Working Paper in order for it to be reviewed by the chair. 

4. Working Papers may be sent to the chair through a note, during an unmoderated debate or a recess. 

5. It is the chair’s responsibility to properly label and review the Working Paper. The chair is allowed to make any necessary corrections. Once it has been revised, the Working Paper becomes a Draft Resolution. 

6. The sponsor countries have the right to make a motion to present their Draft Resolution. If the majority of the committee votes are in favor of presenting the resolution, the sponsors may read it and answer any questions. 

7. The Draft Resolution may be amended and be sent to the chair for approval. 

8.A Draft Resolution becomes a Resolution if the majority of the delegates vote in favor of the Draft Resolution. An additional condition applies to the Security Council. All five permanent members must both either in favor or abstain from voting for a draft resolution to become a resolution. In the General Assembly, votes of Draft Resolutions on important issues like peace and security require 2/3 of the countries in favor to pass. Draft Resolutions on other issues require a simple majority to pass. The Director of the General Assembly will decide whether a Draft Resolution requires a simple majority or a 2/3 majority to pass.

9. If a Draft Resolution becomes a Resolution, the topic will be closed. 

10. If a Draft Resolution is rejected, the resolution will be returned to the sponsors. 

 

X. Amendments 

1. Amendments to Draft Resolutions can be submitted to the Chair through a note, during an unmoderated debate or a recess. 

2. Amendments must clearly indicate the line(s) of the Draft Resolution it is changing and the new text of said line(s). 

3. It is the Chair’s responsibility to properly label and review the amendments made to a Draft Resolution. 

4. An amendment becomes a part of the Draft Resolution if it is approved by all the sponsors of the original Draft Resolution. 

5. If the amendment is not approved by all the sponsors of the original Draft Resolution, then the majority of the committee must vote to make it part of the Draft Resolution. Amendments are voted on as soon as they are accepted by the Chair. 

6. Amendments may not be proposed once a Resolution has been passed. 

 

XI. Motions for Resolutions and Amendments 

 

• 1.A.Motion to Vote by Roll Call – A delegate may move to vote on any motion by Roll Call or by simple placard count. Draft Resolutions are only voted on by Roll Call. This motion shall be decided on by a majority vote within the committee. If the motion passes, the committee will move into formal voting procedure. The Chair will call delegations to state their intended position. Delegates may vote in Favor or Against a Draft Resolution, or may decide to Abstain from voting. The Chair will tally the vote and announce the results to the committee.