COBIS MUN Rules of Procedure

Plagiarism is strictly prohibited and delegates must not use clauses or phrases copied from the Internet or any other platform.

Amendments While a resolution is being debated, delegates may submit proposed amendments to operative clauses, by clearly indicating how they would like the respective clause to be amended. The options available: add, delete or change an operative clause. This can be done using the Amendment Sheet included in the Conference Pack. Chair will entertain speeches in favour and against the amendment, followed by a vote.

Amendments to the second degree are permitted within this conference; i.e. delegates may move to amend an amendment under debate.

Note-passing Delegates may use the “Official Note Paper” provided in their COBISMUN pack in order to exchange opinions pertaining to the main topic being debated, form alliances, or to initiate general conversation between delegates. Notes may also be passed to the Chair (often to seek clarification either on the topic at hand or regarding procedures). However, the Chair may choose to suspend note-passing, if needed.

Special Procedures as pertaining to the Security Council (UNSC) The rules that govern the proceedings of the Security Council are provided in a separate sheet for delegates and members of the Security Council only.

Approval Panel The Approval Panel will be comprised of MUN Directors from the various schools. The directors, who will volunteer on a rota basis, will have experience with the appropriate format, structure and syntax of MUN resolutions. All approved resolutions will be corrected by the Approval Panel before voting procedures. The approval Panel will check resolutions and make corrections to ensure that all approved resolutions adhere to the recommended format.

Note that the Security Council will only submit passed resolutions to the Approval Panel.

In extreme cases (such as major inconsistencies, or plagiarism) the Approval Panel may reject draft resolutions.