1. Get Your Paws on the Clause

2. Resolutions! (A Refresher)
The centerpiece of Model UN
The goal of the committee
Made up of two parts:
Preambulatory Clauses
Operative Clauses
Organized in blocs
Sponsors: authors
Signatories: people who want to see it discussed

3. How to Head a Resolution
At the top of a draft resolution (one which has yet to be passed), delegates should write “Sponsors:”, and then list all of the sponsors. A sponsor is a delegate who helped to write the resolution. Sponsors must be named by country.
Under the sponsors write “Signatories:” and then list all of the signatories. A signatory is a country that would like to see the resolution debated in committee; signatories need not necessarily support the resolution’s content.
Under the list of signatories, write the topic that is being debated, and under the topic write your committee’s name, then a comma. Now you are ready to begin the preambulatory clauses.

4. Preambulatory Clauses
The preamble of a draft resolution states the reasons for which the committee is addressing the topic and highlights past international action on the issue.
Each clause begins with a present participle (called a preambulatory phrase) and ends with a comma. Preambulatory clauses can include:
“Recognizing the efforts of past bodies to correct the issue,”

5. Preambulatory Clauses
Here’s an example of a preambulatory clause:
“Bearing in mind that African countries have primary responsibility for their own economic and social development and that the role of national policies and development strategies cannot be overemphasized, and bearing in mind also the need for their development efforts to be supported by an enabling international economic environment, and in this regard recalling the support given by the International Conference on Financing for Development to the New Partnership,”
Example Introductory Phrases
Affirming, Alarmed by, Approving, Aware of, Bearing in mind, Confident, Declaring, Emphasizing, Recalling, Recognizing, Reaffirming
The Rest are located here.

6. OPERATIVE CLAUSES
Clauses that offers solutions to issues that the committee is addressing
Action oriented clauses:
Underlined verb at start
Followed by a proposed solution
Clauses are numbered
Subclauses are (a, b, c, and sub sub clauses are i, ii, iii,...)
Do not alphabetize a subclause if there is only subclause.
Clauses end in a semicolon
Clauses should support one another in building your overall solution.
Fine details are a must if you want a good clause.

7. OPERATIVE CLAUSES (cont…)
Start by identifying key problems facing the committee and develop solutions to them.
Know your position before writing and supporting a clause.
Build on existing policies and agencies to solve problems.
NGOs are your friend.
Detail!
“Pre-written Clauses”

8. OPERATIVE CLAUSES (cont…)
Things to do in clauses:
Create a body (money and red tape)
Change International Laws
Create a Program
Call upon outside actors (NGO)
Advocate for Change
Community Engagement
Call on Countries (incentivize and help internationally)

9. Clause Example 1
5. Encourages the implementation of alternative punitive measures for drug offenses, in compliance with the three UN drug control conventions, specifically:
Avoiding prosecution of individuals addicted to illicit narcotics specifically when they are seeking emergency medical treatment or long-term anti-addiction therapy programs, where relevant,
The establishment of alternative rehabilitation programs for incarcerated individuals addicted to narcotics, where:
Good-behavior convicts will have the opportunity to undergo anti-addiction therapy in exchange for reduced sentences,
Programs will utilize known effective methods, such as psychosocial counseling and substitution programs,
The goal of these rehabilitation programs will be to reduce narcotic dependence and thus overall demand, while promoting health and social reintegration,

10. Clause Example 1: Past policy use
5. Encourages the implementation of alternative punitive measures for drug offenses, in compliance with the three UN drug control conventions, specifically:
Avoiding prosecution of individuals addicted to illicit narcotics specifically when they are seeking emergency medical treatment or long-term anti-addiction therapy programs, where relevant,
The establishment of alternative rehabilitation programs for incarcerated individuals addicted to narcotics, where:
Good-behavior convicts will have the opportunity to undergo anti-addiction therapy in exchange for reduced sentences,
Programs will utilize known effective methods, such as psychosocial counseling and substitution programs,
The goal of these rehabilitation programs will be to reduce narcotic dependence and thus overall demand, while promoting health and social reintegration,
Great use of previous UN body/actions to build on.

11. Clause Example 1: Good Specific Details
5. Encourages the implementation of alternative punitive measures for drug offenses, in compliance with the three UN drug control conventions, specifically:
Avoiding prosecution of individuals addicted to illicit narcotics specifically when they are seeking emergency medical treatment or long-term anti-addiction therapy programs, where relevant,
The establishment of alternative rehabilitation programs for incarcerated individuals addicted to narcotics, where:
Good-behavior convicts will have the opportunity to undergo anti-addiction therapy in exchange for reduced sentences,
Programs will utilize known effective methods, such as psychosocial counseling and substitution programs,
The goal of these rehabilitation programs will be to reduce narcotic dependence and thus overall demand, while promoting health and social reintegration,
Great extra detail to really strengthen the clauses and show off expertise on a topic. Great subclauses that really build on the overall goal of the claue.

12. Clause Example 2: Establishing an Entity
3. Recommends the establishment of an International Drug Observatory (IDO), in which;
a. IDO plays a vital role in basic framework for research and data collection
i. regularly assesses the drug situation within the international community
ii. provides research, such as surveys, that accurately reflects patterns and trends
in drug abuse and the impact of prevention programs
iii. provides timely data for advising of adjustment of international policies and
Programs
b. IDO is composed of key experts as appointed by member states
c. forms a cooperative network in which IDO collaborates with a wide range of
researchers and institutions to conduct empirical studies in critical areas of concern
d. IDO’s work is open and available to all interested actors and entities
i. by posting online to website established in connection to IDO
ii. by providing research and studies by specific request

13. Clause Example 2: Good Detail
3. Recommends the establishment of an International Drug Observatory (IDO), in which;
a. IDO plays a vital role in basic framework for research and data collection
i. regularly assesses the drug situation within the international community
ii. provides research, such as surveys, that accurately reflects patterns and trends
in drug abuse and the impact of prevention programs
iii. provides timely data for advising of adjustment of international policies and
Programs
b. IDO is composed of key experts as appointed by member states
c. forms a cooperative network in which IDO collaborates with a wide range of
researchers and institutions to conduct empirical studies in critical areas of concern
d. IDO’s work is open and available to all interested actors and entities
i. by posting online to website established in connection to IDO
ii. by providing research and studies by specific request
Great detail in this to really give a framework and direction for the new body being created.

14. Clause Example 2: Respecting Sovereignty
3. Recommends the establishment of an International Drug Observatory (IDO), in which;
a. IDO plays a vital role in basic framework for research and data collection
i. regularly assesses the drug situation within the international community
ii. provides research, such as surveys, that accurately reflects patterns and trends
in drug abuse and the impact of prevention programs
iii. provides timely data for advising of adjustment of international policies and
Programs
b. IDO is composed of key experts as appointed by member states
c. forms a cooperative network in which IDO collaborates with a wide range of
researchers and institutions to conduct empirical studies in critical areas of concern
d. IDO’s work is open and available to all interested actors and entities
i. by posting online to website established in connection to IDO
ii. by providing research and studies by specific request
Good job respecting sovereignty in this clause by leaving up control to the coutries.

15. Clause Example 2: Where is the Money for this?
3. Recommends the establishment of an International Drug Observatory (IDO), in which;
a. IDO plays a vital role in basic framework for research and data collection
i. regularly assesses the drug situation within the international community
ii. provides research, such as surveys, that accurately reflects patterns and trends
in drug abuse and the impact of prevention programs
iii. provides timely data for advising of adjustment of international policies and
Programs
b. IDO is composed of key experts as appointed by member states
c. forms a cooperative network in which IDO collaborates with a wide range of
researchers and institutions to conduct empirical studies in critical areas of concern
d. IDO’s work is open and available to all interested actors and entities
i. by posting online to website established in connection to IDO
ii. by providing research and studies by specific request
No need for a finance clause because the UN 5th committee, Budgetary and Finance are responsible for how to pay for programs.

16. Activity: Multi-Week Challenge
Get into groups of 5. No two same color of hat are allowed in the same group.
No Groups of all beginners and no groups of all returners.
I will give you a topic and then in your group you will write 1-3 clauses each.
Matt, Hanna, and I will be hovering around to help.
Have at least 1 preambulatory clause.
Next week we will take our resolutions and go through Q&A sessions with it.
Following that we will merge.
Put your names on your paper and title your paper then hand them to me when the meeting is over.
Take a picture of your resolution to help remember what the clauses are.

17. The Year is 2022 and Mexico has Collapsed
A recent historic financial crash in Mexico has resulted in a mass exodus across the Rio Grande into Southern Texas.
The Governor of Texas, Jerry Jones, has declared a state of emergency to help the refugees.
President Elizabeth Warren has dispatched the National Guard to aid Texas and the refugees.
Refugees are congregating around the border near McAllen, Texas on the US side.
30,000 refugees are already in the US and more are coming over the river every day.
You will act as Texan and Federal Administrators tasked with solving this issue.
Short Term Goals:
Create Housing for the Refugees
Security of the Housing
Security of the Border
Safety of the refugees coming over the river
General refugee camp worries
Long Term Goals:
Naturalization vs Deportation
Job creation
Education systems
Aiding Mexico’s Economy