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Security Council Delegate Guidelines

Each delegate to the Security Council must submit a policy statement on each of the topics to be debated, at least 15 days prior to the simulation (no later than January 26, 2001). Only students who have submitted all policy statements in a timely fashion will receive Security Council credentials necessary to participate in debate.

A policy statement is a formal statement of your country's official position on a particular topic, using a specific format. The purpose of requiring policy statements is to ensure that each delegate adequately understands his/her country's stance on the issues to be debated, and accurately portrays that country's official position during debate.

Each delegate to the Security Council should come to the simulation prepared to discuss the three agenda items and participate in the crisis scenario. In addition, delegates must read the background articles and updates required for the Security Council crisis scenario. The background articles and updates are available from the M.C.C. Secretariat and on the Internet at http://members.aol.com/mccmun98.

Delegates should also be aware of the basic structure of the Security Council, including the veto power of the permanent members. The Security Council is responsible for maintaining global peace and security. Delegates to the Security Council should always keep this principle in mind during their efforts to resolve both the agenda items, and the crisis scenario. Security Council sessions can become intense, but delegates must maintain a diplomatic disposition at all times.

The purpose of a Model U.N. simulation is to provide students an opportunity to role‑play political roles without the consequences of real world action. The principle features of our simulation are communication and interaction among and between delegates. The formal Council meeting is the central stage where students act out their roles as diplomats. Informal group activity (caucusing) is also an important aspect of diplomacy that facilitates the process of reaching group consensus.

Debate in the Model U.N. simulation is between nations. While a delegate adds his/her personality, s/he is a representative of a nation. Protocol requires that delegates address or refer to other delegates as “the distinguished representative of “ or “the delegate from .” Policy criticism is addressed to the nation, not the delegate. Derogatory remarks directed to a delegate are unacceptable behavior for a diplomat.

Delegates are asked to wear appropriate apparel ‑‑ no shorts, cut‑offs, tank tops, etc. You might want to check with your teacher and get her/his recommendation on what to wear.

We encourage you to come to the simulation well prepared ‑‑ having done sufficient research, formulated your country's policy into well‑written and practiced speeches and with a good knowledge of rules of debate. We will be selecting a Distinguished Delegate from the General Assembly and one from the Security Council based on the following criteria:

· Quality of written work submitted prior to the simulation;

· Knowledge of the rules;

· Accurate representation of country's position;

· Leadership shown in caucus; and

· Diplomatic representation.

We look forward to having you join us in February for the simulation. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your advisor or M.C.C.'s academic advisors Brian Dille (bdille@mail.mc.maricopa.edu) at 461‑7065.