Resolution writing

Resolution writing

By Y.Tan

introduction

• PurposePasses an international form of legislation

• ConditionNon-binding except for those passed under Chapter VII of the Security Council

*Resolution 82 demanded North Korea to halt its invasion of the South and retreat to the 38th Parallel

*Resolution 1973 authorised military intervention in Libya, leading to the implementation of a no-fly zone and a freeze in all assets owned by the authorities

• Naming Code -For example, A/64/1 = General Assembly, 64th session, document no. 1 -What are the council abbreviations?

-More complicated ones also indicate subsidiary organs and the nature of the document

what’s in a reso? [apo]1) Administrative Lines• Topic

• Main-submitter -Delegate who has drafted the bulk of the reso, and will be in charge of reading it at the podium

• Co-Submitters-Accompanying writers -Front line of defense

• Signatories/sponsors-Delegates in favour of debating the resolution -It does not indicate support or opposition

• Alarmed by • Aware of • Believing • Deeply disturbed • Desiring • Emphasizing • Recalling • Guided by

• Having studied • Noting with regret • Noting with satisfaction • Observing • Referring • Taking into account • Taking note • Welcoming

2) Preambulatory Clauses -What makes the issue a cause for concern in the first place? -Have there been previous resolutions/conventions on this? [what is the purpose of this?]

• Affirms • Authorizes • Calls for • Condemns • Congratulates • Considers • Declares accordingly • Deplores

• Draws attention • Encourages • Expresses its appreciation • Further invites • Further recommends• Takes note of • Urges

3) Operative Clauses -Lays out specific action to bring the issue to a closure -In replacement of colloquial language like “We will do….” or “We pledge to…”

RECAPModerated Caucus: For you to zoom in onto a specific aspect of the issue.

Un-Moderated Caucus: 2 purposes. (1) Resolve and clarify countries’ stance, should the views in

council be complex, multi faceted and cannot be clarified within debate.

(2) Resolution Writing

Resolution Writing (Un-moderated Caucus)

2 ways to use your time during un-moderated caucus for the purpose of writing a resolution:

• Combine resolutions with your allies. This will make your resolution more comprehensive and resolute.

• Gather names on your signatory list. Most MUN councils require 1/3 of the countries present to be on the signatory list for the reso to be debated and considered in council.

Some steps to do this: a) Show/tell another delegate about your resolution. b) Ask: “Is the delegate of XXX in favour of debating this reso in council?” c) If yes, add the name to the signatory/sponsor list. If no, move on.

WRITING A GOOD RESO [CSEC]1) Countries’ Stance

2) Support -What are the viewpoints of others? [formation of blocs] -How may I make compromises?

3) Effectiveness--Is it practical, realistic and/or sustainable?

4) Comprehensiveness-“A resolution is like a mini-skirt: Short and yet provides enough coverage”- Be as specific as possible.

HOW IS A RESO PASSED?1) Reading of Resolution

2) General Debate -For-Against

3) Amendments -Friendly-Non-friendly-Voting

4) Actual Voting Procedures-For-Against -Abstain-With Rights-Security Council veto

1) Support of NGOs

2) Conditional aid v.s. Non-conditional aid -Specific monetary figures are NOT allowed

3) When do we start writing resolutions?

WHAT ELSE TO TAKE NOTE OF

SUMMARY1) Purpose of a Resolution

2) Naming Code

3) APO format

4) CSEC

~THANKS~

Y. Tan