2. Resolutions The final results of discussion, writing and negotiation are resolutions. Resolutions are drafted by delegates and voted on by the committee. Each council can reach one final resolution per topic Delegates main goal is to include their country’s interests and solutions into this document in order to be adopted by the council and prevent those of their opponents
5. Format There are three main parts to a resolution: the heading the preamble clause the operative clause
6. Heading Contents: 1. The committee name 2. The subject of the resolution (agenda topic) 3. Names of the sponsoring countries. Format
7. Heading Begin with “Forum” indicating the council Continue with “Sponsored by” to indicate who is the main contributor/main speaker of the Resolution Follow this by “Co-Sponsored by” to illustrate those who’ve signed on to the Resolution Use the full official name of the delegations (one gets delegates to sign on during the Lobbying Stage) Address the council (in UPPER CASE), following this, comes the Preambulatory clauses
8. Preambulatory clauses This section include several clauses and basically gives background reasons (Because of these problems.....) what the issue is The history (brief) of the issue State facts about the issue. NOTE: The preamble may not be amended. Format
9. Preambulatory clauses All Preambulatory clauses must end in commas(,) Leave a line between every clause No Clause-Opening words should be repeated in the resolution if you need to reuse it: Use a similar word to it Add “Further” before it like in “Further Noting” Add “with” before it like in “with warning” •All Preambulatory clauses must be underlined and not be numbered All acronyms must be fully written out before appearing in the abbreviated form, (you only need to write them out once)
10. Operative clauses This section contains the actions to be taken The most essential part of a resolution. Please note that successful and strong operative clauses not only explain what can be done, but give possible sub-clauses on how it could be achieved. Format
11. Format All Operative clauses must end in semi-colons (;) All Operative clauses must be underlined and be numbered •Sub Clauses must be lettered { a), b), c), d)…} No Clause-Opening words should be repeated in the resolution
12. Amendments An amendment is a change (addition, removal or adjustment) to a clause or a resolution. It is submitted by delegates during debate and is debated upon in closed debate and is then voted on. Only one amendment per sheet per delegation is allowed.
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So…you are in a discussion debating a certain topic but you have to ask yoursef..why? Why are you debating this topic? Why are you spending your time discussing this?What are you working towards? What do you want to achieve? Whenever you enter an argument or discussion, you should be looking for a solution that satisfies both parties.
A draft resolution must gain the support of a certain number of member states in the committee before the sponsors may submit it to the chairThe director will read the draft resolution to ensure that it is relevant and in proper format. Once accepted, the document is assigned a number and can be referred to in formal debate.
Sponsors of a draft resolution are the authors and agree with its substance. Although it is possible to have only one sponsor, this rarely occurs at the UN, since countries must work together to create widely agreeable language in order for the draft resolution to pass. Sponsors control a draft resolution and only the sponsors can approve immediate changes.Signatories are countries that may or may not agree with the substance of the draft resolution but still wish to see it debated so that they can propose amendments.
The heading shows the committee and topic along with the resolution number. It also lists the draft resolution’s sponsors and signatories The preamble and operative sections then describe the current situation and actions that the committee will take.
