CONTENTS

Welcoming Note from Director of SDSLetter from CityUMUN Secretary GeneralLetter from CUSUMUNC Secretary General

About CityUMUNAbout CUSUMUN

CITYUMUN CONFERENCE 2012Conference Schedule, Locations and ServicesOpening and Closing CeremoniesSocial Events

COMMITTEE SESSIONSCommittees and TopicsCountries and DelegatesRules of Procedure

STAFF INFORMATIONCityUMUN Executive CommitteeCityUMUN SecretariatCUSUMUNC Support Team

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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Welcoming Note

CityU has taken one more step in “Internationalization” through this event today and the formation of CityU Model United Nations in 2010. This is an on-going worthy journey with no return and no end. My heartfelt appreciation and congratulations to all who have the fore-sight and fighting spirit to put CityUMUN on the map.

“Awareness of current affairs, international relations and the broaden-ing of our horizons”, laudable aims of MUN, are easier said than done. You need to catch up with what is happening in the world day-in and day-out through newspaper, magazine and other news media. We are all very busy and the media might be biased. Challenge number one: no time.

Then all current affairs happening in the world today are not born out of a vacuum. Historical events through the decades and centuries have shaped and coloured them. Again, we are busy and young. Challenge number two: too much to catch up.

Finally, as the educated elite of our society, we have the obligation to build a better society for our next generation, based on universal and noble values/principles. The analysis of current affairs and the historical context behind will help us to cultivate and consolidate those values, making the world a safer and more satisfying place to live in. Challenge number three: what is right or wrong, good or bad?

Hope the above three challenges can alert us to the magnitude of task of CityUMUN in enhancing “internationalization”. Best wishes for very success with this meeting and the future development of CityUMUN.

Joseph ChanDirectorStudent Development Services

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Letter from CityUMUN Secretary General

On behalf of the Secretariat of CityUMUN Conference 2012, I am hon-oured to welcome all of you coming to City University of Hong Kong Model United Nations Conference 2012 held on 2-4 November 2012.

The conference is organiesd by Model United Nations of City University of Hong Kong (CityUMUN), supported by the Student Union of the Chi-nese University of Hong Kong Model United Nations Club (CUSUMUNC), also, supported and sponsored by the Student Development Services (SDS) of City University of Hong Kong.

The delegates are not only the students from CityU but also the stu-dents from other universities. With all of the support to our club, our secretariat aims to provide you with a quality conference and have an unforgettable Model United Nations experience.

Nowadays, all of us are global citizens in the world which we also call “Global Village”. The pace of globalisation is faster and faster, Model United Nations can arouse the students’ attention and awareness in sustainable development and existing international problems. This plat-form provides students seeing things from different angles and learn-ing from others’ aspects. Through this, we can help ourselves lead to a brighter future for us and for the world.

CityUMUN warmly welcome you and is happy to have you to have a new journey with us. Start your journey, and enjoy!

Sincerely Yours,Sandy ChuSecretary General, CityUMUN Conference 2012 SecretariatPresident, CityU Model United Nations

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Letter from CUSUMUNC Secretary General

Dear Delegates,

On behalf of members of the Student Union of the Chinese University of Hong Kong Model United Nations Club (CUSUMUNC), may I cordially welcome all of you to the City University of Hong Kong Model United Nations Club 2012. This year, we are graceful to work with CityUMUN to organize this wonderful conference.

In the age of modernity, conflicts are no longer confined in certain places and realms but are boundless. Solutions can only be possible if individuals, states and forces become reflexive and co-operate to work out them. In order to become reflexive, instead of being satisfied in the society we are living, we have to go beyond our boundaries and learn about the world. Only if we do this, we are able to free ourselves from our subjectivity, which is delimited by our limited experiences, and finally make this world a better place for everyone.

Model United Nations conference allows us to immerse ourselves in the conflicts that help us to understand these problems. Through this, we hope to nurture all of us to care about the world, and finally lead our future to a better place.

In the past few years, we organized both tertiary and secondary con-ferences on our own. This is our very first time to co-operate with CityUMUN. We have had an unforgettable experience. We hope that together we can bring you the same experience. Enjoy!

Sincerely,KK TsangSecretary General, The Student Union of Chinese University of Hong Kong Model United Nations Club

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About CityU Model United Nations

Established in 2010, Model United Nations of City University of Hong Kong, as known as CityUMUN, aims to raise the awareness of CityU students towards global current issues, international relationship as well as broadening their horizons. CityUMUN provides a platform that students can exchange their ideas on global issues and current affairs in a simulation of United Nations conference.

We promote Model United Nations sprit through sending students to overseas conferences and organising CityUMUN Conference.

We have students participated in Hong Kong Model United Nations Conference 2012 as Ambassadors and delegates and a delegation team of 14 students to World Model United Nations 2012 Vancouver. In the coming year, we will have 6 delegation teams to Asian International Model United Nations, Hong Kong Model United Nations, Korea Model United Nations, London International Model United Nations, Pan-Asia Model United Nations and World Model United Nations.

CityUMUN Conference 2012 has already received more than 100 stu-dents applying for delegates, which is a double of the first conference in 2010. It has been a great success to us. In the future, we aim to send more students to different MUN Conferences in local and overseas to achieve our goal and promise: CityUMUN promises to provide knowl-edge, international exposure and fun.

Besides attending and organising conferences, we frequently organise different activities, workshops or seminars to our members to have a wider horizons since this year The topics are different international issues or about United Nations in order to let students can know more about the world they are living in and lead themselves to a better place as a global citizen.

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About the CUHKSU Model United Nations Club

Established in 2009/2010, the Student Union of the Chinese University of Hong Kong Model United Nations Club (CUSUMUNC) is a student so-ciety registered in the Student Union of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Our club is comprised of students with experience, passion and enthusiasm in promoting Model UN culture and concerns for worldwide pressing issues. Our members have participated and organized differ-ent conferences around the world.

We firmly believe holding a Model United Nations conference on behalf of the Chinese University of Hong Kong would fully realize the signifi-cance of encouraging awareness of pressing international issues among students around the world. In this regard, the Student Union of The Chinese University of Hong Kong Model United Nations Club will organ-ize different tertiary and high school level Model United Nations confer-ences so as to achieve our goals.

Our members have participated in the organization of the following lo-cal MUN conferences:

Hong Kong Model United Nations Conference (2008, 2009, 2010)Hong Kong Secondary School United Nations Conference (2009, 2010)Model G20 of the Global Elites 2009, Roundtable Community (2009)Model Conference of the Parties, Global Elites 2010, Roundtable Community (2010)Model G20, Roundtable Community (2010)The Chinese University of Hong Kong Model United Nations Conference (2011, 2012)The Chinese University of Hong Kong Youth Model United Nations Confer-ence (2011, 2012)

Our members have won the following awards in respective MUN confer-ences as delegates:

Award of Best Delegation, Beijing Model United Nations (2011)Best Delegate, Asia International Model United Nations Conference (2010)Best Delegate and Outstanding Delegate, Tianjin Model United Nations Con-ference for University Students (2012)Best Delegation, Hong Kong Model United Nations Conference (2010)Diplomacy Award, World Model United Nations Conference (2010, 2011)Honourable Mention, Asia-Pacific Model United Nations Conference (2009)

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Conference Schedule

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LocationsRegistration Opening&Closing CeremoniesQuestion and Answer Session

Committee DinnerFarewell Cocktail

Committee Session I-V

Outside LT-401, Amenities Building

SOCHUM: LT-10, AC1ECOSOC: LT-4, AC1CityTop, 8/F, Amenities BuildingMulti-functional Hall A, SRO

LT-401, Amenities Building

Conference Services

Service Desk (Day2)

Registration Desk

Service Desk (Day3)

19:00-20:3009:15-18:4509:15-15:3015:30-16:1517:30-18:00

Outside LT-401, Amenities Building

Outside LT-10, AC1

Outside LT-401, Amenities Building

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Opening Ceremony

The Opening Ceremony is a prestigious celebration of CityU Model United Nations Conference 2012, the CityU delegates, the delegates from other MUN clubs and universities as well as the club. It is a cer-emony to welcome all delegates to “Start from here” by participating CityUMUN Conference 2012.

To honour the continuous support from CityU and Student Development Services (SDS), there will also be the presentation from our keynote speakers, Dr. Chor-yung Cheung, Dean of Students, and Mr. Joseph Chan, Director of SDS.

There will be a highlight activity of the opening ceremony. Keynote speakers will be invited to assemble the animated puzzle of CityUMUN logo on stage to signify the start of the the CityMUN conference 2012.

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Time:

Venue:

2 November 2012 (Friday)

19:00 - 20:30

LT-401, Amenities Building, CityU Campus

Business FormalDress Code:

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Closing Ceremony

Date: 4 November 2012 (Sunday)

Business Formal

LT-401, Amenities Building, CityU Campus

16:00 - 17:30Time:

Venue:

Dress Code:

The Closing Ceremony of CityUMUN Conference 2012 will highlight the achievements of all delegates and participants and feature a speech by Mr. Joseph Chan, Director of SDS. During Closing Ceremony, we will present the awards to the delegates for Best Position Papers, Best Delegate and Hnourable Mentioned.

Special Note:Farewell Cocktail begins one and a half hour after the conclusion of the Closing Ceremony, as such you can have enough time to get changed and go to the venue of Farewell Cocktail. Please follow the dress code of the Ceremony.

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Social Events are not only for fun, but a place for delegates to know more people in a relaxing situation. This year, we have Committee din-ner for delegates to meet each other and discuss different issues, and end the Conference with an amazing Farewell Party together.

Social Event I: Committee Dinner

Date:

Dress Code:

Venue:

Time:

3 November 2012 (Saturday)

19:00 - 21:00

CityTop, 8/F, Amenities Building, CityU

Semi-formal

Committee Dinner is an event for all – Conference Secretariat, Dais Team and delegates – to have opportunities to meet and to talk to each other, the dais team and the Secretariat all at once. It also provides a comfortable and relaxing environment to discuss different global issues.

To create a more relaxing atmosphere after a whole day of work in the conference, a pop-song performance by CityU Choir will take place in the Committee Dinner.

There are two main activities, Photo Sharing Session and Greeting Card Delivery, to let delegates show their happiness online and show the ap-preciation to different people

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Social Event II:

Date:

Dress Code:

Time:

Venue:

4 November 2012 (Sunday)

19:00 - 22:30

Multi-function Hall A, SRO, CityU

Party Attire + Element of Global Village

All good things must come to an end, but not just yet. The Farewell Party is a place for delegates to say goodbye to everyone they meet in the Conference and cooperate in the previous days. The dance floor will be opened up to everyone in second half part of Farewell Cocktail. Two glasses of Mocktail and food will be served in the Party.

Elements of Global Village are the highlight of the Party too for del-egates having the last chance to understand the culture they represent as well as the countries other delegates represent.

Be prepared to end your CityUMUN Conference experience with an ex-citing party!

Farewell Cocktail

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Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee (SOCHUM)

Topic: Child Sex TraffickingChair: Karen MAKVice Chair: KK TSANGRapporteurs: Jael SOH, Vivian YUENConference Room: LT-10, AC1

Children are our hope for the future. Yet, according to the UNICEF, over 1.2 million of children fall victim to child trafficking each year. Many of them are sold across the border against their will for prostitution, producing child pornography and other sexual purposes. On average, these children could not survive more than 4 years after they have been trafficked. Some are murdered, some have worked to death, and some have contracted diseases such as Hepatitis or HIV/AIDS.

The discussion of the committee lies on the detection mechanism for child sex trafficking, the law enforcement of the governments and the building of a protective environment for nurturing the surviving victims to create a climate of hope for them after all the desperation that they have endured.

Meet your Chairs:

Karen MakChair, SOCHUM

Hanna V. TanninenChair, ECOSOC

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Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

Topic: Sustainable TourismChair: Hannamiina V TANNINENVice Chair: Venus WONGRapporteur: Elton LAU, Mary LamConference Room: LT-4, AC1

United Nations defined sustainable development in report called Our Common Future in 1987 as following: "Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromis-ing the ability of future generations to meet their own needs". Based on the very report and definition, the Commission on Sustainable Devel-opment (CSD) and its secretariat Division of Sustainable Development (DSD) were created to help and facilitate the progress of sustainability in the world.

Today, sustainable development of tourism is one of working areas in Division of Sustainable Development of ECOSOC. Hong Kong being the Asia's world city, the tourism industry is one of the key generators of economic activity in this city economy. The effort and emphasis the Hong Kong government has putted to it, clearly indicates that it is a priority in economic development also in the long term. Even though tourism has brought great benefit to Hong Kong economically, as MUN-ers we must be able to look beyond our own borders and understand the tourism as global phenomena with multiple impacts to the society and environment in addition to economic activity.

In the opening global world where increasing number of people will have the possibility to go travelling for leisure, increasing the number of tourists in the world. How to preserve historically and culturally im-portant landmarks but still make them available for everyone to en-joy, promoting cultural understanding and tolerance? How to facilitate increasing number of people’s sanitation and waste management in rural areas? How to keep carbon dioxide emissions under control when creating more transportation facilities?

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Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee (SOCHUM)

Australia: LO Man Yee & HON Ching YungBrazil: LUI Louise Hoi Lam & WANG Ah RonCanada: LAM Chui Kwan & LAM Wing KaChina: CHAN Pui Pui & WONG Chung YiColombia: LI Pui Yan & CHAN Chau PingCzech Republic: LI Tongye & LIU XiaxiaoEthiopia: LI Wang Hung & FUNG SarahFrance: LOK Kei Wing Kate & LAU Wai ChunGermany: CHEN Amanda Jane & YIP ChunGuatemala: KWOK Michelle Ming Sze & LIU WenjingHungary: LAM CaseyIndia: LEUNG Chi Yan & KO Chi KiuIraq: LAU Ka Hei & LAI Ka ManItaly: CHAN Tsz YingJapan: YUE Emily Yanyin & CHUNG Yuen TingKenya: FANG Peiran & WANG YangLiberia: LAI Ming Chun & CHEN Chun YuMalaysia: WAN Shuk Ying & HUI Hang YuMexico: LIANG Chuwen & CHEE Tin YanNigeria: HO Tsz Yeung & CYCAK WeronikaPakistan: CHU Man Yung & LO Tsz ToRussian Federation: HUI Suet YeeRwanda: KAM Cheuk Yee Cherrie & NG Jo YeeSomalia: CHAN Kwan Yi IanSouth Africa: LEE Cho Him & LI Wai YingSpain: WU JintingSudan: CHIANG I-Hui & CHEN ChingThailand: TSANG Tak Him & YIP Wing YanUkraine: LEUNG Yiu Tung & TONG Ka PoUnited Kingdom: LAM Yu Ting & JANG Tsz LingUnited States of America: CHENG Wing Yan & MEINEL JuliaZimbabwe: LUO Man & YU Shuchang

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Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

Australia: KANG Zhili & ALI MaleehahBangladesh: NG Cheuk Lee CherryCanada: MA YueyiChina: SIU Holly Hoi Ling & POON Kathleen Hei TungCuba: LAM Ka Man & WONG Shun WaiDemocratic of People’s Republic of Korea: WONG WilsonEthiopia: ZHOU Shuli & YANG YangFinland: CHAN Hei Tung Eileen & LAU Oi LingFrance: YIU On Ki Angela & KIM JungyeonGermany: FONG Ngai Wa Eva & CHOI Ting YanGhana: CHIU Mei Sze MaizeIraq: NG Chi Kan & CHAN Shiu HangIreland: SHI Yijing & XIAO LingziItaly: LAM Alfred & HO Kai WingJapan: CHIU Kuan Ju & CHEN Chun KaiLibya: TSAI Yu-Hsiang & WU Chun TingQatar: LEUNG Tsz Yan & IP Wing YiuRepublic of Korea: LIN Chun Yen & HSU Tsu ChienRussian Federation: LO Jin Shuen & ARCENAL Alvin Ryan ParondaRwanda: LI Yitong & MENG QiSwitzerland: TANG Ngo Yin & KE Song-qiTurkey: ZHOU Anqi & CHENG Ying Ying AgnesUkraine: CHEUNG Wing Tung & CHAN Yui Ming RaymondUnited Kingdom: CHUNG Ka ManUnited States of America: KOON Sau Yu SukiZambia: FOK Man Kin & CHEUNG Pok Tsam

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The CityUMUN Conference 2012 strives to simulate the actual procedural process of the United Nations. The parliamentary rules are adopted from a variety of resources and have been amended carefully for the conference as to give a clearer depiction of how the United Na-tions works. The rules, albeit complex and lengthy, would be employed as a means of diplomatic maneuvering. A high degree of familiarity of the rules is crucial and leads to a heated discussion over pressing global issues and the achievement of meaning results. Being familiar with the rules can ensure that you will not be distracted by the proce-dural matters.

Should you have any enquires as to the use of rules and procedures, please do not hesitate to ask your Chair of the respective committee.

Some aspects of parliamentary procedure are often misunderstood. They include:

Precedence: Precedence is the hierarchy established between different motions. Thus, after the Chair recognizes a motion from the floor, he or she may ask if there are any other motions on the floor. If, for exam-ple, another delegate makes a different motion, the Chair will act on the motion of higher precedence first.

Quorum: A quorum is the minimum number of delegates who must be present for the committee to conduct business. Unless challenged and shown to be absent, the Chair may permit debate when he or she feels that at least one-quarter of the members are present. To conduct substantive votes (on resolutions or amendments), a majority of the members must be present.

Points: There are three types of points at CityUMUN. A delegate may raise a Point of Personal Privilege. Although they are in order at any time (a delegate may rise to this point even during a speech), del-egates should use caution when employing this point; it should only be used when a delegate experiences extreme discomfort which may prevent him or her from engaging in worthwhile debate (for example, if the delegate cannot hear the speech being given). A delegate may also raise a Point of Order. Used to call attention to an instance of improper parliamentary procedure, this point is in order only when the floor is open unless it interrupts a speech that is itself out of order. Finally, a delegate may raise a Point of Parliamentary Inquiry. This point is used when a delegate is unclear about a specific aspect of parliamentary procedure and is usually phrased as a question. It is not, however, used to obtain substantive information about a topic and may only be raised when the floor is open.

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The rules of Procedure are divided into several sections, described be-low:

“General Rules” includes rules that govern who is entitled to partici-pate in committees, how delegates will interact with the staff of the conference, and under what circumstances and in what ways commit-tee sessions may be held.

“Rules Governing Debate” includes rules that establish how formal debate runs, how the agenda is set, how debate is closed, and how caucuses work.

“Rules Governing Speeches” includes rules on the speakers’ list, speeches, yields, comments, and rights of reply.

“Rules Governing Points” describes the points that can be made during committee session.

“Rules Governing the Path to a Resolution” includes rules on working papers, resolutions, and amendments.

“Rules Governing Voting” describes how procedural votes will be taken and how voting procedure will be conducted.

If you are still not clear about the Rules of Procedure, the committee staff will be able to explain or answer any questions.

GENERAL RULES

RULE #1: SCOPEThese rules are applicable to all committees, except for modifications provided by Secretariat from before the session begins. No other rules of procedure are applicable. If a situation arises which has not been addressed by the rules of Procedure, the Committee Chair will be the final authority on which rule to apply.

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RULE #2: LANGUAGEEnglish will be the official and working language of the conference. Delegates who wish to speak in another language or present a docu-ment written in a language other than English, the delegate will have to provide a translation to the committee staff or a translator, then the committee will distribute the translated version, if in written format, to the rest of committee. The Chair’s decision on this matter will not be subject to appeal.

RULE #3: DELEGATIONSEach Member State will be represented by one or two delegates and one vote on each committee. In the case that two delegates represent a Member State of a Committee, the delegates can present speeches together without formally yielding as long as only one delegate speaks at any given time. Observer states are considered non-members.

RULE #4: CREDENTIALSThe credentials of all delegations have been accepted upon registra-tion. A credential is defined as the permission granted to a delegate or delegates to represent a particular country in a particular committee. Actions relating to the modification of rights, privileges, or credentials of any member may not be initiated without the consent of the Secre-tary General. Any representative whose admission raises an objection by another member will provisionally be seated with the same right as other representatives, pending a decision from the Secretary-General.

RULE #5: PARTICIPATION OF NON-MEMBERSRepresentatives of Accredited Observers will have the same rights as those of full members, except that they may not sign or vote on draft resolutions or amendments, and may not vote on any substantive is-sues.

RULE #6: STATEMENTS BY THE SECRETARIATThe Secretary General or a member of the Secretariat may at any time reserve the right to make either written or oral statements to the Com-mittee.

RULE #7: POWERS OF THE COMMITTEE STAFFThe Committee Dais team consists of the Committee Chair (“Chair”) and one or two Co-Chairs and Assistant Chairs. The Chair will an-nounce the opening and closing in each committee session. The Chair will direct the flow of debate, grant the right to speak, ask questions, announce decisions, rule on points of order, and ensure and enforce the observance to these rules.

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The Chair can choose to temporarily transfer his or her duties to anoth-er member of the Committee Dais team. If necessary and given no ob-jections, the Chair may choose to suspend the rules in order to clarify a certain substantive or procedural issue. The Chair also has the right to interrupt the flow of debate in order to show a presentation, or to bring a guest speaker or an expert witness. Committee Dais team staff may also advise delegations on the possible course of debate. Further, no handouts may be circulated to the committee body without the knowl-edge and explicit approval of the Chair.

In the exercise of these functions, the Committee Dais team will be at all times subject to these rules and responsible to the Secretary Gen-eral.

RULE #8: QUORUMQuorum denotes the minimum number of delegates who need to be present in order to open debate. When Quorum is met, the Chair may declare a Committee opens to proceed debate when at least one-quarter of the members of the Committee, which is as declared at the beginning of the first session, are present. The presence of a simple majority of members must be established to vote on any substantive motion. For double delegation committees, at least one delegate from each pair must be present during substantive voting. A roll call is never required to determine the presence of a quorum. The simple majority in CityUMUN Conference 2012 is 1/2 (half) of the Member States pre-sent in the Committee.

RULE #9: COURTESYDelegates should be courteous and respectful to the Committee staff and to other delegates. The Chair will immediately call to order any delegate who fails to follow this rule. Any delegate who feels being not respected is encouraged to report the incident to the Chair of the com-mittee.

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RULE #10: ELECTRONIC AIDSDelegates are not permitted to use any type of electronic device, including laptops, phones, etc., in the committee room when the com-mittee has been convened. All laptop use must occur outside of the committee room unless otherwise specified by the Chair; however, the Chair may also grant the use of electronic dictionaries at his or her discretion.

RULE #11: DELEGATE CONDUCTSDelegates are warned that CityUMUN has a zero-tolerance policy con-cerning slandering, disparaging, or any other actions that are inflam-matory to other delegates. Neither speeches nor debates with other delegates may contain such remarks. Those delegates who believe that their countries’ policies merit such conduct are advised to consult the chair before taking any action.

RULE #12: ABSENCESIf a delegate is not present during role call, he or she is considered ab-sent until a note is sent to the dais staff. A delegate who is recognized but is not present when called upon yields his or her time to the Chair, and debate shall continue unabated.

RULES GOVERNING DEBATE

RULE #13: AGENDAAs in CityUMUN Conference 2012, only 1 topic is given for each com-mittee, the consideration of the Agenda is not needed to be set at the beginning of the Committee. The topic will automatically be placed first on the Agenda since the Committee is open.

RULE #14: DEBATEA Speakers List, which is new and continuous, will be set up after the Committee is open to begin the general debate. This Speakers list will decide the order of speakers for all debate on the topic, except when superseded by procedural motions, amendments, or the introduction of a draft resolution. Speakers may speak generally on the Topic Area being considered and may address any draft resolution currently on the floor. It is also as known as Formal debate and is important to the com-mittee’s work. Once a draft resolution has been introduced, it remains on the floor and may be debated until it fails.

RULE #15: UNMODERATED CAUCUSA motion for an unmoderated caucus is in order at any time when the floor is open, prior to closure of debate. The delegate making the mo-tion must specify a time limit and a topic of discussion for the caucus,

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not to exceed twenty minutes. A simple majority is required for pas-sage. The Chair may rule the motion out of order, and this decision is not subject to appeal. An unmoderated caucus may be extended only twice.

RULE #16: MODERATED CAUCUSA motion for a moderated caucus is to facilitate substantive debate at critical junctures in the discussion. In a moderated caucus, the Chair will temporarily depart from the Speakers List and call on delegates to speak at his/her discretion. A motion for a moderated caucus is in order at any time when the floor is open, prior to closure of debate. The del-egate making the motion must briefly explain its purpose and specify a time limit, for the caucus, not to exceed twenty minutes, and a time limit for the individual speeches. Once the motion is raised, it will be voted on immediately and needed to be passed with a simple majority of members.

The Chair may rule a motion out of order and his/her decision is not subject to appeal. No motions are in order between speeches during a moderated caucus. A delegate can and will be ruled out of order if the delegate’s speech does not address the topic of the moderated caucus. If no delegate wishes to speak during a moderated caucus, the cau-cus shall immediately end. A moderated caucus may be extended only twice but only after the caucus has ended. There is no yielding of time in moderated caucuses.

RULE #17: CLOSURE OF DEBATEWhen the floor is open, a delegate may move to close debate on the substantive or procedural matter under discussion. Delegates may move to close debate on the general topic, debate on the agenda, or debate on an amendment. The Chair may, subject to appeal, rule such as a motion dilatory. When closure of debate is moved, the Chair may recognize up to two speakers against the motion. No speaker in favor of the motion will be recognized. Closure of debate requires the sup-port of two-thirds of the members present and voting. If there are no speakers against the closing debate, the Committee Chair will ask the

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delegates if there are any objections to voting by acclamation. If there are no objections, the motion to close debate will automatically be adopted and the Committee will move immediately to substantive vot-ing procedure.

RULE #18: SUSPENSION OR ADJOURMENT OF THE MEETINGThe suspension of the meeting means the postponement of all Commit-tee functions until the next meeting. The adjournment of the meeting means the postponement of all Committee functions for the duration of the Conference.

Whenever the floor is open, a delegate may move for the suspension of the meeting or adjournment of the meeting. The Chair may rule such motions out of order; and the decisions shall not be subject to appeal. When in order, such motions will not be debatable but will be immedi-ately voted upon, barring any motions taking precedence, and requiring a simple majority to pass. A motion to adjourn will be out of order prior to the lapse of three-quarters of the time allotted for the last meeting of the Committee.

RULE #19: POSTPONEMENT AND RESUMPTION OF DEBATEWhenever the floor is open, a delegate may move for the postpone-ment of debate on a draft resolution, amendment, or topic currently on the floor. The motion will require a two-third majority to pass and will be debatable to the extent of one speaker in favour and one op-posed. No debate or action will be allowed on any draft resolution, amendment, or topic on which debate has been postponed. A motion to resume debate on an amendment, draft resolution, or topic on which debate has been postponed will require a simple majority to pass and will be debatable to the extent of one speaker in favor and one op-posed. Resumption of debate will cancel the effect of postponement of debate.

RULE #20: RECONSIDERATIONA motion to reconsider is in order when a draft resolution or amend-ment has been adopted or rejected, and must be made by a member who voted with the majority on the substantive proposal. The Chair will recognize two speakers opposing the motion after which the motion will be immediately voted upon. A two-thirds majority of the members pre-sent is required for reconsideration. If the motion passes, the Commit-tee will immediately vote again on the draft resolution or amendment being reconsidered.

RULE #21: APPEALAny decision of the of the Chair, with the exception of those matters

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that are explicitly stated to be unappealable, may be appealed by a delegate. A motion to appeal must be immediately made after the decision of the committee staff is made. The Chair may speak briefly in defense of the ruling. The delegate will be recognized for thirty second to explain his motion. The appeal will then be put to a vote, and the decision of the Chair will stand unless overruled by two-thirds of the total membership. A “Yes” vote indicates support of the Chair’s ruling; a “No” vote indicates opposition to that ruling. The following rules may never be appealed by a delegate:

- Chair’s approval of a draft resolution or amendment. - Chair’s decision to rule a moderated or unmoderated caucus out of order. - Chair’s decision to refuse a right of reply. - Chair’s decision to rule a motion for suspension or adjournment out of order. - Chair’s decision to refuse Clarificatory Points on a draft resolu tion. - Chair’s decision to refuse the use of a language other than Eng lish. - Chair’s decision to rule a motion for a roll call vote out of order.

RULES GOVERNING SPEECHES

RULE #22: SPEAKERS LISTThe Committee shall at all times have an open Speakers List for the Topic Area being discussed. The Chair will either set a one-minute speaking time which is not subject to appeal. Separate Speakers Lists will be established as needed for procedural motions and debate on amendments. A member may add its name to the Speakers List by submitting a request in writing to the Chair, provided that member is not already on the Speakers List, and may remove its name from the Speakers List by submitting a request in writing to the Chair. At any time the Chair may call for members that wish to be added to the Speakers List. The names of the next several members to speak will always be posted for the convenience of the Committee. The Speakers List is the default activity of the Committee. If no motions are on the

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floor, debate automatically returns to the Speakers List. A motion to close any Speakers List is never in order.

RULE #23: SPEECHESNo delegate may address a session without having previously obtained the permission of the Chair. The Chair may call a speaker to order if his/her remarks are not relevant to the subject under discussion, or are offensive to Committee members or staff. Delegates are required to make all speeches from the 3rd person perspective and no speeches should be made from the 1st person unless the approval of the Chair is received.

RULE #24: TIME LIMIT ON SPEECHESThe Chair may limit the time allotted to each speaker. The minimum time limit will be ten seconds. When a delegate exceeds his/her allotted time, the Chair may call the speaker to order without delay.

RULE #25: YIELDSAfter granting the right to speak on a substantive issue, a delegate may yield the remaining time in one of four ways at the conclusion of his/her speech: to another delegate, to questions, to comments or to the Chair. A delegate must declare any yield at the conclusion of his or her speech.

Yield to another delegate. Remaining time will be offered to that delegate. If the delegate accepts the yield, the Chair shall recognize the delegate for the remaining time. The second delegate speaking may not yield back to the original delegate. To turn the floor over to a co-delegate of the same member state is not considered a yield

Yield to questions. A delegate will be selected by the Chair and lim-ited to one question each. The question should be related to the previ-ous speech within thirty seconds. Follow-up questions will be allowed only at the discretion of the Chair. The Chair will have the right to call to order any delegate whose question is, in the opinion of the Chair, rhetorical, leading and/or not designed to elicit information. Only the speaker’s answers to questions will be allowed.

Yield to comments. Two delegates will be selected by the Chair one by one at his or her discretion. Each of them is given thirty seconds to give comments in relation to the speaker’s speech. The Chair may call a speaker to order if delegates’ remarks are irrelevant to the speaker’s speech.

Yield to the Chair. Such a yield should be made if the delegate does

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not wish his or her speech to be subject to questions. The Chair will then move to the next speaker.

Only one yield is allowed per speech. There are no yields allowed if the delegate is speaking on a procedural matter. A delegate must declare any yield by the conclusion of his or her speech. Even if a delegate’s time has elapsed, he/she must still yield. Yields only need to be made when in a Speakers List.

RULE #26: RIGHT OF REPLYA delegate whose personal or national integrity has been impugned by another delegate may submit a Right of Reply only in writing to the Committee staff. The Chair will grant the Right of Reply at his or her discretion; this decision is not appealable. A delegate granted a Right of Reply will not address the Committee except at the request of the Chair. A Right of Reply to a Right of Reply is out of order.

RULES GOVERNING POINTS

RULE #27: POINTS OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGEWhen a delegate experiences personal discomfort, which impairs his/her ability to participate in the proceedings, he/she may rise to a Point of Personal Privilege to request that the discomfort be corrected. If a Point of Personal Privilege may interrupt a speaker, delegates should use this power with the utmost discretion.

RULE #28: POINTS OF ORDERDuring the discussion of any matter, a delegate may rise to a Point of Order to indicate an instance of improper parliamentary procedure. The Point of Order will be immediately decided by the Chair in accordance with these rules of procedure. The Chair may rule out of order those points that are dilatory or improper; such a decision is not appeal-able. A Point of Order may not interrupt a speaker during the speech. The delegate who rises to a Point of Order must wait till the end of the speech.

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RULE #29: POINTS OF PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRYWhen the floor is open, a delegate may rise to a Point of Parliamentary Inquiry to ask the Chair a question regarding the rules of procedure. A Point of Parliamentary Inquiry may never interrupt a speaker. Del-egates who wish to rise to Points of Parliamentary Inquiry should rather approach the Committee staff during caucus or send a note to the dais before rising to Point.

RULES GOVERNING THE PATH TO A DRAFT RESOLUTION

RULE #30: WORKING PAPERSDelegates may propose working papers for the committee’s considera-tion. Working papers are intended to aid discussion and formulation of draft resolutions through presenting ideas in the written form. Working papers are not official documents and may be presented in any format approved by the Chair. Working papers do require the signatories of at least one-tenth of the present delegation before submitting to the Chair. Signing working paper means to bring it into discussion in the committee. The Chair needs to sign before the papers being copied and distributed. Every working paper will be designated a number. Once distributed, delegates may consider that working paper introduced and begin to refer to that working paper by its designated number.

RULE #31: INTRODUCTION OF WORKING PAPERSA procedural vote requiring a simple majority to pass is taken to deter-mine whether the working paper shall be introduced. Without introduc-tion, no document may be referred to as a “working paper” and there cannot be any substantive debate on the working paper.

RULE #32: SIGNATORIES FOR DRAFT RESOLUTIONSA motion to introduce a draft resolution will be in order when it is signed by at least one-third of the present delegations and approved by the Chair. Signing the draft resolution need not indicate support of the draft resolution, and the signatory has no further rights or obligations. Signing a draft resolution only indicates that a delegate wish to discuss the draft resolution in the committee. Signatories should be listed in alphabetical order on every draft resolution.

RULE #33: INTRODUCTION OF DRAFT RESOLUTIONSOnce a draft resolution has obtained the required number of signato-ries and the approval of the Chair, a delegate may move to introduce the draft resolution. The chair, if time permits, shall read the opera-tive clauses of the draft resolution. A procedural vote is then taken to

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determine whether the resolution should be introduced. The introduc-tion requires a simple majority’s votes to pass, then the draft resolution shall be considered introduced and on the floor.

More than one draft resolution may be on the floor at any one time, but only one draft resolution may be passed per Topic Area. A draft resolution will remain on the floor until debate on that specific draft resolution is postponed or a draft resolution on that topic area has been passed. Debate on draft resolutions proceeds according to the General Speakers List on the topic area, and delegates may then begin to refer to that draft resolution by its designated number. No delegate may re-fer to a draft resolution until it is formally introduced.

RULE #34: DRAFT RESOLUTIONSA draft resolution requires a simple majority of members present to pass. Only one draft resolution may be passed per Topic Area.

RULE #35: CLARIFICATORY POINTS ON RESOLUTIONSAt the Chair’s discretion, he or she may recognize a delegate or group of delegates involved in drafting the draft resolution to answer clarifica-tory points on an introduced draft resolution, or the Chair may answer these points him or herself. The Chair’s decision on this matter is not subject to appeal. Any substantive questions will be ruled out of order during this period, and the Chair may end this “clarificatory question and answer session” for any reason, including time constraints. Abso-lutely no separate motions to allow substantive questions will be ac-cepted.

RULE #36: AMENDMENTSDelegates may amend any draft resolution which has been introduced. Delegates can introduce only one amendment at once. The motion to introduce an amendment is considered a procedural motion and the final vote on the amendment is a procedural vote. Preambulatory phrases may not be amended. An amendment must have the approval of the Chair and the signatures of at least 5 members. All amendments must be voted on by the entire committee to be included in the draft

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resolution.

A motion to introduce an approved amendment may be introduced when the floor is open. After this motion, the Chair may read the amendment aloud, time permitting. The motion will pass by a simple majority. General debate will be suspended and a Speakers List will be established for and against the amendment.

A motion to close debate will be in order after the Committee has heard from two speakers for the amendment and at least two speak-ers against the motion to close debate or if the Speakers List has been exhausted. Otherwise, the Chair will recognize at most two speakers against the motion the close debate on the amendment, and a vote of two-third majority is required for closure of debate.

When debate is closed on the amendment, the Committee will move to an immediate procedural vote on whether or not to adopt the amend-ment. Votes on amendments are procedural, so all delegates must vote with no abstentions. A simple majority is required to consider the amendment as part of the draft resolution. After the vote, debate will resume according to the General Speakers List on the topic.

RULES GOVERNING VOTING

RULE #37: PROCEDURAL VOTINGVoting on any matter other than draft resolutions and amendments is considered procedural motions. Each and every member of the com-mittee must vote on all procedural motions, and no abstentions will be allowed. A motion that requires a simple majority needs more than half of the committee members to vote affirmatively. A motion that requires two-thirds to pass requires exactly two-thirds of the committee mem-bers to vote affirmatively. If there is not required number of speakers for or against a motion, the motion will automatically fail or pass.

RULE #38: SUBSTANTIVE VOTINGThe only substantive vote is the vote on draft resolutions. All other votes are procedural votes. After the debate on the general Topic Area has been closed, it will move into substantive voting procedures. At that point of time, the chambers are sealed and no interruptions will be allowed. Then, the only points and motions that will be in order are: Division of the Question, Reordering Draft Resolutions, Motions to Vote by Acclamation, Motion for a Roll Call Vote, Point of Personal Privilege, Point of Parliamentary Inquiry, and Point of Order. If there are no such motions, the Committee will vote on all draft resolutions. The default order will be the order in which the draft resolutions were introduced.

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For substantive voting, each member will have one vote. Each vote may be a “Yes”, “No”, or “Abstain”. All matters will be voted upon by a show of placards, unless a motion for a roll call vote is accepted.

A simple majority requires “Yes” vote from more than half of the mem-bers. Once any Resolution has been passed, the voting procedure is closed, as only Resolution may be passed per Topic Area.

RULE #39: VOTING BY ACCLAMATIONBefore the beginning of the vote on a particular motion, draft resolu-tion or amendment, the Committee Chair has the right to ask his or her members if there are any objections to a vote by acclamation. If no members in the Committee have objections, then the motion will automatically be adopted without the committee going into voting pro-cedure. A single objection to voting by acclamation will mean that the committee will go to normal voting procedure.

RULE #40: DIVISION OF THE QUESTIONAfter debate on any topic has been closed, a delegate may move that the operative clauses parts of a draft resolution be voted on separately. Preambulatory clauses and sub-operative clauses may not be altered by division of the question.

A motion to delete a particular operative clause of the draft resolution will be debated by setting up a for-and-against speakers’ list.

A motion to close debate will be in order after the committee has heard at least two speakers for the separation and at least two against or when the Speaker’s List has been exhausted. The Chair will recognize at most two speakers speaking against the motion to close debate on a particular division, and a vote of two-third majority is required for closure.

When debate is closed, the committee would proceed to an immediate vote to decide if a particular operative clause should be removed. If the division fails, the draft resolution remains intact. Once a division has been passed, requiring a simple majority, the resolution will be divided

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accordingly, and the chair would entertain motions to divide other parts only after the debate and voting on a particular clause has ended.

Parts of the draft resolution that are not subsequently removed will be recombined into a final document. The final documents will be put to a substantive vote as a whole.

RULE #41: REORDERING DRAFT RESOLUTIONSA motion to change the order of voting on draft resolutions will only be in order immediately after entering voting procedure, and before voting has started on any draft resolutions. The delegate raising this motion will indicate the draft resolution desired to be first voted on. The default order will be the order in which the draft resolutions were introduced. There will be no debate on this motion, and the motion requires the simple majority to pass. Only one such motion can pass in each round of voting procedures.

RULE #42: ROLL CALL VOTINGA delegate has the right to request a roll call vote on any draft resolu-tion being considered after debate on a draft resolution is closed. A roll call vote can only be in order for substantive votes. A motion for a roll call vote may be made from the floor and agreed on by the simple majority of the committee.

In a roll call vote, the Chair will call members in alphabetical order starting with a randomly selected member.

In the first sequence, delegates may vote “Yes”, “Yes with Rights”, “No”, “No with Rights”, “Abstain”, or “Pass”. Delegates who vote either “Yes with Rights” or “No with Rights” reserve the right to explain his or her vote only when the delegate is voting against the policy of his or her country. The delegate will only be allowed to explain an af-firmative or negative vote, not an abstention from voting.

A delegate who voted “Pass” during the first sequence of the roll call must vote (i.e. may not abstain or pass) during the second se-quence. The same delegate may not request the right to explain his or her vote.

The Chair shall then call for changes of votes; no delegate may request a right of explanation if he or she did not request on in the pre-vious two sequences. All delegates who had requested the right of ex-planation will be granted time to explain their votes. The speaking time will be set at the discretion of the Chair, not to exceed thirty seconds.

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The Chair will then announce the outcome of the vote.

RULE #43: RECONSIDERATION OF DRAFT RESOLUTIONA motion to reconsider a draft resolution is in order only when no intro-duced draft resolution has been passed. The Chairperson will recognize two speakers opposing the motion, and the motion will then be imme-diately put to a vote. A two-third majority is required for reconsidera-tion. If the motion passes, the committee will immediately vote again on the draft resolution being reconsidered.

PRECEDENCE OF MOTION

Motions will be considered in the following order of preference:1. Point of Personal Privilege (Rule #27)2. Point of Order(Rule #28)3. Point of Parliamentary Inquiry(Rule #29)4. Adjournment of the Meeting (Rule #18)5. Suspension of the Meeting (Rule #18)6. Unmoderated Caucus (Rule #15)7. Moderated Caucus (Rule #16)8. Introduction of a Working Paper (Rule #30)9. Introduction of a Draft Resolution (Rule #33)10. Introduction of an Amendment (Rule #36)11. Postponement of Debate (Rule #19)12. Resumption of Debate (Rule #19)13. Closure of Debate (Rule #17)

At the start of voting procedure, the following points and motions are in order, in the following order of precedence:

1. Point of Personal Privilege (Rule #27)2. Point of Order (Rule #28)3. Point of Parliamentary Inquiry (Rule #29)4. Reordering Draft Resolutions (Rule #41)5. Division of the Question (Rule #40)6. Motion for a Roll Call Vote (Rule #42)

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CHU Bo Yee SandyPresidentAcademic Secretary

English for the Professions (Year 2)

FU Yu SallyInternal Vice President

Translation and Interpretation (Year 2)

WANG Xinyun JillExternal Vice President

Finance (Year 2)

Session 2011-12

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LEE Wai Yin TiffanyMarketing Secretary

Marketing (Year 2)

WANG Jun YolandaLiaison Secretary

Psychology (Year 2)

CHOW Chun TingFinancial Controller

Electronic and Communication Engi-neering (Year 2)

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Core Conference Secretriat

CHU Bo Yee Sandy

Secretary GeneralAlso manages:- Dais Team- Academic Support

WANG XinyunJill

USG Finance- Finance control and supervision

LEE Wai Yin Tiffany

USG Communi-cation and PR

- CPR- Brand ManagementAlso manages:- Production & Design

FU YuSally

USG Liaison- Coordination- Technical Support- Logistics- Quarter Management

TSANG Wing Yan Heiki

USG Volunteers- Volunteers - Human Resources

LEUNG Sze ManFlorence

USG Events- Ceremonies- Social Events

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Sub-Committee of Secretriat

Communication and Public Relations Team

Finance Team

Events Team

Liaison Team

Dais Team from CityU

TANNINEN Hannamiina V. SOH Jia Ling Jael LAU Yan Ting Elton

TSANG Hoi Yee JessicaLEE Nok HinWONG Hoi Ying

MENG Qi

WANG Jun Yolanda

CHAN Wing In WinkieCHENG Yuk King EmilyHUANG Chia Yun DoraLO Tsun Lam Leo TSANG Hoi Yau EmilyTSANG Ka Yee TelesiaYEUNG Ka Hei GaryYU Margaret

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TSANG Ka Ki, KKSecretary General

The University of Hong KongComputer Science, Year 3

WONG Oi Ling VenusDeputy Secretary GeneralAcademic Branch

Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyProfessional Accounting, Year 2

MAK Ka Yee KarenDeputy Secretary GeneralAcademic Branch

The University of Hong KongEducation (Chinese Education), Year 2

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YUEN Wai Ming VivianMember, Academic Branch

The Chinese University of Hong KongGovernment and Public Administration,Year 1

LAM Ching Yin MaryMember, Academic Branch

Hong Kong Baptist UniversityTranslation, Year 2

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Mr. CHAN Kai Nin JosephDr. CHEUNG C.H. TerenceMiss CHUI Yu Lam DorisMiss CHUNG Ka ManMiss CHUNG Shuk Yee RebeccaMr. HO King Hin KevinMiss KWAN Pui KwanMiss KWOK Lai Fan KarenDr. LEUNG Shiu Tong TheseusMr. MA Chun Sing VincentMiss MAK Ka YeeMr. TSE Wing WaMr. WONG Kin EndyMr. YOUNG Maolin

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