KSUHSMUN

Appendix C

SHORT FORM GUIDE TO KSUHSMUN


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Committee: Organ where resolution is introduced
Subject: Topic of Resolution
Sponsored by: List of Sponsor Nations



 Preambulatory Clauses



 Always begin with passive verbs, and are always followed by a comma:

 Affirming                                                 Deeply disturbed                                         Guided by
 Alarmed by                                             Deeply regretting                                         Having adopted
 Having considered                                   Observing                                                    Having considered further
 Aware of                                                 Emphasizing                                               Realizing
 Believing                                                 Expecting                                                   Having devoted attention
 Bearing in mind                                       Having examined                                         Recalling
 Confident                                                Having studied                                             Recognizing
Contemplating                                         Fulfilling                                                      Having heard
 Convinced                                               Fully aware                                                 Having received
 Declaring                                                Fully alarmed                                              Keeping in mind
 Deeply concerned                                   Fully believing                                              Noting with regret
 Deeply conscious                                    Further deploring                                         Noting with satisfaction
 Deeply convinced                                    Further recalling                                           Noting with deep concern
 Taking note                                            Welcoming                                                  Desiring
 Noting further                                          Seeking                                                      Referring

Operative Clauses


Always begin with active, present tense verbs, and are followed by a semi-colon, with a comma at the end of each, and a period at the end of the last clause.

 Accepts                                                  Declares accordingly                                      Further proclaims
 Affirms                                                    Deplores                                                       Further recommends
 Approves                                                 Draws attention                                             Further reminds
 Authorizes                                               Designates                                                   Further requests
 Calls                                                       Emphasizes                                                 Further resolves
 Calls upon                                               Encourages                                                  Have resolved
 Endorses                                                Notes                                                           Supports
 Confirms                                                 Expresses its hope                                        Reaffirms
 Considers                                               Further invites                                                Recommends
 Reminds                                                 Regrets                                                         Requests
 Resolves                                                 Solemnly affirms                                            Condemns
 Proclaims                                               Takes note of                                                 Urges

Amendments


Are a change in the resolution not supported by any or all of the sponsors. Any change that has the support of all the sponsors is a modification, and not subject to vote. Changes prior to formal introduction, when it is a working paper, can be made freely.

KSUHSMUN Rules Short Form


Rule                            Action                                         Debate                                            Vote


 3                           Time Limit on Speeches                    2 for/2 against*                               Majority
 5                           Closure of Speakers List                   None                                              Majority
 12                         Right of Reply                                  None                                              Chair
 13                         Point of Order                                  None                                              Chair
 14                        Adjournment of Debate                      2 for/2 against                                 Majority
 15                        Adjournment of Meeting                    None                                               Majority
 16                        Suspension of the Meeting                None                                               Majority
 17                        Closure of Debate                            2 against                                          2/3 Majority
 26                        Important Question**                        2 for/2 against                                  Majority
 29                        Roll Call vote                                   Chair's approval                                 Chair
 30                        Division of the Question                    2 for/2 against                                   Majority
 31                        Decision of Competence                   None                                                Majority

 *Subject to the approval of the Chair first

 **General Assembly Plenary only, makes resolution passage subject to 2/3 majority