Attendance

Delegates are expected to arrive promptly and attend all committee sessions in order to be considered for an award at the end of the conference. Roll call will be taken at the beginning of each session. Delegates who are late to committee should submit a note to the chair instead of announcing their presence to the room.

 

Computing

No laptops or other electronic devices shall be allowed in the committee rooms, except those of the conference staff. Electronic and pre-typed resolutions, working papers, and other documents will be rejected by the dais. Furthermore, cell phones and other electronic devices are not allowed in committee session; please leave them in your bag or with your advisor.

 

Credentials

All conference participants will be issued identification badges. They should be worn at all times. Lost credentials need to be replaced immediately and can only be requested by advisors. The following colors will be used for identification:
White: Delegates; Green: Staff; Blue: Advisors; Gold: Secretariat

 

Committee Rules

A background of the policies and procedures for Rules of Procedure can be found in the Official Handbook. However, all chairs reserve the right to adjust the rules to suit their preferences. Chairs are expected to inform you of a change from regular BBAMUN procedure at the beginning of the first committee session.

 

Damage

Any damage to or theft of school property will not be tolerated, and individuals will be held responsible for items that are missing or damaged in the school.

 

Equal Treatment

BBAMUN best achieves an educational environment if we offer equal opportunity and access to all delegates. Instances of discrimination based upon race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, or disability will not be tolerated. If you feel disadvantaged because of any of these reasons please speak with any of the secretariat members or staff.

 

Dress Code

The dress code for opening ceremonies and all committee sessions of BBAMUN is western business attire. This indicates a shirt and tie for male delegates, with appropriate slacks or pants. Women are expected to wear dresses, skirts of appropriate length, or dress slacks with blouses or sweaters. Jackets are strongly recommended for both men and women. Neither jeans nor sneakers will be permitted.

 

Faculty Advisors

It is the responsibility of the faculty advisor to monitor his or her students to ensure compliance with the code of conduct. He or she may make additional rules for the students for whom they are responsible. However, faculty advisors may not exempt any of their students from the standards outlined here. If any infractions occur, the faculty advisors are expected to assist the BBAMUN staff in rectifying the situation appropriately.

 

Prohibited Substances

All delegates are required to adhere to the legal drinking age in the Commonwealth of Vermont. Therefore, no delegate may buy, possess, or consume any alcoholic beverages. Any violations of this rule will be taken very seriously and the BBAMUN secretariat will notify the delegate’s faculty advisor. The use and/or possession of narcotic drugs and other illegal substances is strictly prohibited under federal and state law. Therefore, no delegate may buy, possess or use any illegal substance. Any violation to this policy will be taken very seriously and the BBAMUN secretariat will notify the delegate’s faculty advisor.

 

Enforcement

All conference personnel will act to uphold these rules of conduct. BBAMUN staff members will address any infringement directly or refer the case to the BBAMUN secretariat. Serious violations of policy will be referred to the Secretary-General, who will inform the relevant faculty advisor(s) and take other appropriate action to resolve the situation. BBAMUN reserves the right to address any violation of the aforementioned Code of Conduct by removing the offender(s) from the Conference, suspending the sponsoring school from participation in BBAMUN, and/or prohibiting the school from future involvement in BBAMUN. The conference staff will make every effort to resolve violations of this code with efficiency and discretion; however, if incidents necessitate the involvement of Manchester law enforcement or other authorities, BBAMUN will cooperate fully with said authorities.