WAMUNCCII

Code of Conduct
Delegates are expected to remain in character at all times during committee sessions by adhering to the policies and interests of their assigned country. This entails displaying respect for the opinions and ideals of fellow delegates, even if these opinions and ideals conflict with their own priorities or the interests of their own assigned country.
 

Decorum
Delegates are expected to maintain decorum by displaying utmost courtesy and professionalism at all times. Delegates are expected to behave as professional adults both in respect for fellow delegates, respect and courtesy toward WAMUN staff, and respect for the facilities at Westlake Academy. In this regard, delegates are responsible for their own trash. After each committee session, each delegate is to clean his/her own area before leaving the room.
 

Note Passing
Note passing is allowed, except during voting procedure. Note passing allows delegates to send formal notes to fellow delegates in order to ask questions, inform another delegate about an opinion or to ask for support for your own resolution, and as such it is an extremely effective tool to network for your resolution. As note passing is intended to support the diplomatic discussion, informal, personal, or notes otherwise deemed inappropriate will be collected by the chair and the delegate may be dismissed from committee immediately, at the discretion of the chair.

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Dress Code
The dress code for the conference is Western business attire: a blazer, dress slacks or skirt, dress shirt (with tie for men), and dress shoes. It is not appropriate for delegates to display national symbols such as flags, pins, crests, etc. on their person during sessions, but UN symbols or pins are acceptable. Delegates whose culture or religion requires that they wear particular articles of clothing such as head-coverings, are welcome to do so; however, Westlake Academy MUN will not tolerate any delegate‘s attempt to portray a character using traditional cultural attire as costume.
 

Awards Philosophy
Awards are not intended to promote a spirit of hostile competition. Rather, they recognize excellence in committee, which is evaluated based upon consideration of the delegate’s participation in all aspects of the committee’s work in formal session and moderated/unmoderated caucuses. The best delegates will be those who stay in character as their assigned country and contribute not simply through giving speeches but also through working alongside other students to negotiate and formulate resolutions in caucuses.
 

There will be awards given for Honorable Mention, Best Delegate, and Outstanding Delegate in each committee.

 

Academic Dishonesty and Other Unauthorized Assistance
Plagiarism will not be tolerated, nor should “pre-written” resolutions be brought to conference. Resolutions should be the product of work at the conference. While advisors and coaches are welcome to attend the sessions as observers if there is space in the committee room, they should NOT interfere with the formal proceedings or participate in caucuses.  Delegates may ask their advisors or coaches questions during a suspension of the meeting, but at no time should advisors or coaches take part in writing or editing the delegates’ resolutions.
 

Electronics Policy
In order to maintain academic honesty and the integrity of the simulation electronics such as Ipads, computers, and phones are not permitted during the course of the conference, including both unmoderated and moderated caucuses. Delegates should come prepared with a research binder and written out speeches (these can be printed), but at no point should they access online research. Internet access will not be available in the conference rooms, nor should delegates use their own internet plans such as 'hotspots' to access the internet. If delegates have questions about resolution content, they are welcome to ask their chairs for guidance.
 

At no time should Delegates be using cell phones during committee. Delegates are encouraged to leave their phones in their bags to eliminate the temptation to send texts or check phones during committee.