1. The North Koreans are no longer able to attend the Model United Nations.
2. You may all have been waiting fpr the usual memo from the Secretary-General ... it was prepred sometime ago, but there was a delay in dispatch. I am publishing it here for particpants' information.
MUNA Model United Nations 2011 Memo
To: MUNA 2011 Participants - Rotary District 9670:
From: Secretary General
I have attempted to propose some interesting and challenging resolutions for this year’s MUNA, but I encourage all participants to think about proposing a resolution to be considered for inclusion to the following list of resolutions. Note: Our resolution format has been modified and simplified from the strict United Nations format, for ease of reading, so there is no need to be concerned about the format of your proposal. Please submit proposed resolutions to me before MUNA.
• Please address any queries about resolutions to the Secretary General via the comments sections at the end of each blog post . MUNA blog : http://muna9670.blogspot.com/
• Recommended as part of preparation :
a) UN website www.un.org – the news service is particularly useful and couched in accessible language.
b) MUNA website www.un.org/cyberschoolbus/modelun
c) Our own MUNA blog http://muna9670.blogspot.com/
• Here are some guidelines about debating the resolutions at Rotary District 9670 MUNA.
1. RESOLUTIONS
1.1 The order of resolutions for debate is at the discretion of the Secretary- General.
1.2 One topic MAY be compulsory for all member state to speak. This will be finalized and announced at the Friday night briefing.
1.3 Counsellors may send messages in writing to the team to support the discussion, only before and after the debate on a resolution. Messages will not be passed during debate. Communication between counsellors and team members is by note, passed by the assembly staff. Diplomatic messages may be passed between member states via MUNA staff only.
1.4 Each resolution is read out by the Secretary-General. Any nation team may then move the motion. The mover may speak briefly before a seconder is found.
1.5 Additional resolutions may be foreshadowed and presented to the Secretary-General. It will be the Secretary-General’s decision whether to include an additional resolution on the agenda.
1.6 Additional resolutions must be presented to the Secretary General in writing, with a proposer and a seconder identified before a time decided by the Secretary General.
2. RESOLUTION DISCUSSION: The rules for discussion are:
2.1 The mover and the seconder will speak to the motion.
2.2 The next speaker will speak against the motion.
2.3 Following speakers will then alternate between speakers for and against the motion.
2.4 An amendment may be proposed and seconded during the discussion of a resolution. There will be a limit on the number of speakers during an amendment debate – to be decided by the Secretary General.
2.5 Except for the mover (who has the final right of reply), member nations may speak only once to each motion and each amendment.
2.6 If a member wishes to speak a second time, it may request another nation to move to this effect. A seconder is required. The motion is put without discussion. A simple majority is required to pass it.
2.7 The Secretary –General will rule on the time limit for speakers.(usually 1- 3 minutes)
2.8 The last speaker in the discussion of a resolution will be the mover as his/her right of reply after which the motion is then put. A simple majority is required to pass it.
3. BLOC MEETINGS: A bloc meeting (a group of countries with shared interests) may be held to discuss mutual standpoints on issues.
3.1 Prior to discussing a motion, a bloc meeting may be called by the Secretary General or requested by member nations.
3.2 Blocs may request a short meeting time during the assembly to discuss certain positions and motions and/or to determine international alignments and agreements.
3.3 The calling of these bloc meetings is treated as a motion with proper procedures applying. A motion calling a bloc meeting must be passed by two-thirds of the assembly.
3.4 Counsellors may observe bloc meetings and may advise their teams, after the bloc meeting and before the assembly debate resumes.
Other Notes
4. During the course of the Assembly, it will be expected that both members of the team will address the Assembly during resolutions discussions, but it is not compulsory for every team to debate every resolution.
5. Teams are encouraged to use notes appropriately when speaking, but not to be over dependent on notes or read prepared speeches.
6. Teams are encouraged to dress appropriately, representing the member nation. National dress is welcomed enthusiastically.
7. An adjudicating team (not including the Secretary General) will decide on a winning MUNA team, and will also present a Peace Prize if appropriate. The adjudicators’ decision is final.
8. Student teams will be accompanied by an adult “counsellor” (teacher, parent or Rotarian from the sponsoring Rotary club ).
9. Permission will be sought for photographs of MUNA proceedings to be used in media releases.
10. Any participant who engages in inappropriate behaviour will be required to leave MUNA as directed by the secretary general or any person on the organising committee.
Please contact me if you have any concerns or questions about MUNA
Secretary General 2011
Please remember to bring your signed consent form to allow your MUNA photograph to be published in the media.
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