Conference Policies

UNISMUNC aims to foster debate, bringing students the opportunity to explore a range of topics and encourage collaboration and teamwork between delegates. Be that as it may, UNIS stresses the importance of respectful language as UNISMUNC will see delegates debating topics that, at times, may be heated or passionate. MUNEX encourages you to remember to stay respectful and mindful of the other students around you. We are so excited about this conference and trust that no issues will arise. The following expectations and policies are designed so that every delegate gets the most out of UNISMUNC.  

Attire:

The Dress Code for UNISMUNC is formal Western business attire, and all delegates are expected to comply with this. Exceptions can be made for character purposes in crisis committees at the discretion of the chair. If you have an idea for an outfit for a crisis committee that does not fall into the parameters of traditional Western business attire, please ask your chair for permission before wearing the outfit.  

Committee Assignments:

Committee assignments will be made on a first-come-first-served basis based on preference as communicated by the delegation’s advisors (or individual delegates in the case of independent delegates), in order of receipt of preference. Before being assigned to a committee, payment must be received. If payment is not submitted in a timely manner, delegations face the risk of not receiving committee assignments of their choice.  

After November 13th, 2024, we will no longer be able to accommodate changes in committee positions after they have been assigned. This means that once your school receives your assigned positions based on your preferences from our logistics team, we will not be able to make any changes to the positions your delegation has been assigned. Moreover, if you wish to reassign delegates within your delegation after November 13, 2024, this will no longer be possible, as it is logistically difficult for us. Exceptions may be made in special circumstances.

Expectations In Committees:

As you engage in debates, we ask that delegates maintain politeness and respect at all times. While we recognize that you are representing your country’s views, it is essential to express these perspectives without crossing the line into disrespectful or confrontational behavior. Please respect one another when delegates are giving speeches. Only one delegate may speak at a time during moderated caucuses. To speak during a moderated caucus, you must raise your placard and wait to be recognized by the chair. During speeches, no ad hominem attacks will be allowed, should they occur, the subject will have the right to reply. Remember to be cognizant of your words and actions, and to listen to everyone’s views and positions. The Committee Chairs and Secretariat members are responsible for determining disruptive behavior. Examples of disrespectful behavior may include but are not limited to:  

  • Speaking without being recognized,

  • Use of cell phones, 

  • Note-passing unrelated to the committee, 

  • Use of technology when not allowed, 

  • Verbal, physical, or sexual harassment of other delegates.

 

The pre-writing of any resolution/directive clauses, crisis notes, or speeches is strictly forbidden and will be penalized. This does not include opening remarks. This does not include any writing during the lunch break, as UNISMUNC committees standardly operate with ‘working lunches’.

UNISMUNC has a zero-tolerance policy for any plagiarism. This includes position papers, speeches, and resolutions. Improper citation of quotes and references may result in disqualification from awards or further disciplinary action at the discretion of the chairs.  

 

Pricing:

Please see the registration section for more information. Details on committee assignments are below.  

Spectators:

Please be aware that UNISMUNC  does not allow unregistered spectators. Student spectators are strictly prohibited. All advisors and delegates must be registered and pay the required fee(s). Non-compliance with this policy will result in exclusion from future invitations. We expect all participating delegations to respect this policy. The Secretariat reserves the right to have any unregistered spectators removed from committee chambers and escorted off of the premises if necessary, as they see fit.  

Technology:

All crisis committees are strictly no-tech. Neither laptops nor cell phones will be permitted during committee sessions in crisis committees. General Assembly (GA) committees allow technology exclusively for the purpose of resolution writing.

Delegates will be permitted to use their laptops to work on resolutions during unmoderated caucuses and outside of the committee chamber when allowed by the chair. It is, however, not permitted to use technology when a fellow delegate is speaking or during committee chambers during moderated caucuses. This includes your own speeches, so please write any notes by hand or have your opening remarks printed before the conference.  

Awards Criteria:

UNISMUNC Chairs, Diases, and, in the case of crisis committees, Crisis Directors will work together to holistically evaluate delegates based on their performance throughout the entire day of debate. This includes:

  • speeches given during moderated caucuses, 

  • performance during unmoderated caucuses (not only making one’s voice heard but also including everyone in the discussion)

  • writing/presenting resolutions/directions, especially those that pass,

  • in crisis committees, as well as the detail and sophistication of crisis arcs.