2. THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
MODEL UNITED NATIONS
Together for a better world

3. MMXV
CONFLUENCE
n
1. a merging or flowing together
2. a gathering together, especially of people
At UBCMUN 2015, we hope to be the source in which different ideas
and people come together, practicing not only global diplomacy but also
connecting people.
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4. Secretary General
Director General
International Press Corps Director
Chief of Staff
Director of Volunteers
Under Secretary General, Conference Services
Director of Recruitment & Delegate Affairs
Under Secretary General, External
Director of Finance
Director of Public Relations
Director of Events
Director of Design
Security Council Director
Assistant Director
General Assembly Director
Assistant Director
Chair
UNDP Executive Board Director
Assistant Director
ESCWA Director
Assistant Director:
CCPCJ Director
Assistant Director:
SECRETERIAT
& STAFF
Geena Lee
Valerie Ziegler
Chris Seo
Beckie Che
Dhrti Chander
Emma Saddy
Jade Scrymgeour
Julia Zhou
Nick Sigouin
Tiago de Souza Jensen
Elisa Hicks
Travis Tong
Ariane Larouche
Jennine Punzalan
Thejasvi Ramu
Khaled Nassra
Angela Tien
Lena Raxter
Zainah Merani
Pat Mehigan
Milena Khalil
Verna Yam
Ayesha Mehmood
ACADEMIC SERVICES
HUMAN RESOURCES
CONFERENCE SERVICES
EXTERNAL
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
Registration at Hotel
Optional Rule Briefing
Opening Ceremonies
Lunch
First Committee Session
Dinner Break
Second Committee Session
Head Delegate Meeting
Late Registration
Third Committee Session
Lunch Break
Fourth Committee Session
Press Conference
Fifth Committee Session
Head Delegate Meeting
Dinner Break
Evening Social Event
Sixth Committee Session
Lunch
Seventh Committee Session
Closing Ceremonies
8:30 - 10:30
10:00 - 10:45
11:00 - 12:00
12:00 - 1:30
1:30 - 4:30
4:30 - 6:30
6:30 - 9:30
9:30 - 10:00
8:30-9:00
9:00-12:00
12:00-1:30
1:30-3:20
3:30-4:30
4:30-7:30
7:30-8:00
7:30-9:00
9:00 – xx:xx
9:00-12:00
12:00-1:00
1:00-2:30
3:15-4:00
CONFERNECE
ITINERARY

5. Dear Delegates,
It is my honour to welcome you all to the 23rd
annual University of British Columbia Model
United Nations (UBCMUN). I am absolutely
thrilled and excited that you have chosen to
attend UBCMUN as part of your MUN journey
and I am confident that this weekend will begin
the New Year off on a high note!
The Secretariat and Staff have worked diligently
this whole year in organizing this year’s
UBCMUN and I am extremely proud of the
level of dedication and creativity my team has
displayed. Our new venue this year, the stunning
Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre in the heart of
downtown Vancouver is just one of the many
ways we have continued the UBCMUN tradition
of innovation. Other features of this year’s
UBCMUN include the launching of our newly
designed website, a vibrant PR campaign, and
vigorous hiring and training of some of the best
MUN enthusiasts to lead our committees as dais
members.
Over the next three days, there will be intense
discussion and debate on your committee
topics. These topics are challenging, complex,
and at times, may result in frustration when
you and your fellow delegates try to arrive at a
resolution. However, I encourage you to push
yourselves to negotiate passionatelyand to work
together to experience the serious challenges
of international diplomacy while also gaining
valuable insight on how to create a better world.
This year, the Secretariat decided on the theme
Confluence to reflect this notion of coming
together despite differences for consensus
on a broader goal. Indeed, international issues
and world peace cannot be addressed without
this sense of unity and I urge you to work
LETTERFROMSECGEN
together this weekend with an open mind and a
willingness to learn.
This marks the sixth year of my own personal
MUN career and I am a firm believer that Model
UN is truly extraordinary for providing a unique
setting in which all participants truly learn and
grow. Whether you are a first time delegate or a
seasoned veteran, I am confident that UBCMUN
2015willbeamemorableconference.Myjourney
with the Secretariat and Staff in preparing this
opportunity for you has been incredible. With
that being said, delegates, your journey begins
now! Take advantage of what this weekend has
to offer by challenging yourself and connecting
with new people. Strive to voice the change that
needs to be made in our world today, and inspire
each other to become the future leaders of this
generation.
I look forward to a productive and fun weekend
with all of you. Best of luck!
Yours truly,
Geena Lee
Secretary-General
UBCMUN 2015
GEENA
LEE

6. BENJAMIN
PERRIN
Benjamin Perrin is anAssociate Professorat the UniversityofBritish
Columbia, Faculty of Law and a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-
Laurier Institute for Public Policy.
Professor Perrin's principal teaching and research interests are
Canadian Criminal Law and International Criminal Law. His
publications include Modern Warfare: Armed Groups, Private
Militaries, Humanitarian Organizations and the Law (UBC Press,
2012) (editor), Human Trafficking: Exploring the International
Nature, Concerns, and Complexities (CRC Press, 2012) (co-editor),
and Invisible Chains: Canada's Underground World of Human
Trafficking (Penguin, 2011), which was named one of the top
books of the year by the Globe and Mail. He is also the author
of numerous law review articles and book chapters, and provides
commentary in the media.
Professor Perrin served as Special Advisor, Legal Affairs and Policy
in the Office of the Prime Minister. In addition to acting as legal
counsel, he was lead policy advisor on all matters related to the
Department of Justice, Public Safety Canada (including the RCMP,
Canada Border Services Agency, Canadian Security Intelligence
Service, Correctional Service of Canada, and Parole Board of
Canada), and Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
Prior to joining UBC, Professor Perrin was a law clerk at the
Supreme Court of Canada, judicial intern at the International
Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia in The Hague, assistant
director of the Special Court for Sierra Leone Legal Clinic (which
assisted the Trial and Appeals Chambers), senior policy advisor
to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigratiotn, and executive
director of a non-governmental organization that combats human
trafficking.
ProfessorPerrin received a BachelorofCommerce (with distinction)
from the University of Calgary in 2001, a Juris Doctor from the
University of Toronto in 2005, and a Master of Laws (with honours)
from McGill University in 2007. He was called to the Bar in Ontario
in 2007 and the Bar in British Columbia in 2010.
OPENINGSPEAKER

7. CODEOFCONDUCT
1) Delegates are expected to be respectful of others. Harassment in
any form will not be tolerated, including racial, ethnic, national, cultural,
religious or gender discrimination. An open forum for discussion and
understanding should exist in which no group or persons are excluded.
2) Delegates must adhere to thte UBCMUN dress code. Those found in
contravention of the dress code will be asked to leave committee session
until they are appropriated dressed.
3) Delegates must wear and carry their provided accreditation while at all
conference functions. Delegates without their nametags or placards will
not be recognized. Delegates who have lost their accreditation may obtain
a replacement from the registration desk at a charge of $5.
4)The legal drinking age in British Columbia is 19 years of age; this extends
to the purchase, possession and consumption of alcohol.
5) The use of illicit drugs will not be tolerated. Delegates found possessing
drugs on conference premises will be required to leave immediately and
may be criminally liable.
7) Individuals will be held responsible for vandalism and/or damage that
occur on any of the conference premises.
8) This Code of Conduct is meant to create a positive environment that
facilitates open discussion and cooperation. Failure to adhere to the
UBCMUN Code of Conduct may result in dismissal from the conference
of the delegate in breach, as well as the dismissal of his or her entire
delegation.
Please keep in mind that the appropriate length for a skirt is no more than
three inches above the knee and nylons are required when wearing skirts.
All delegates wearing inappropriate clothes will be asked to leave their
committee session and return when they are properly dressed. The
following garments are prohibited within the conference sessions: jeans,
short skirts, runners, revealing or tight clothing (including bare legs) and
t-shirts.
Men
Dress pants, suit jacket,
button-up shirt, dress
shoes, or loafers
Women
Dress pants or skirt,
suit jacket, button-up
shirt, dress shoes.

8. Events &
Others
Location
Rule Briefing Jr. Ballroom AB
Opening Ceremony Jr. Ballroom CD
Closing Ceremony Jr. Ballroom CD
Press Conference Jr. Ballroom CD
Head Delegate
Meetings
Port Hardy
Man Staffroom Parksville
Volunteer
Staffroom
Jr. Ballroom B
Level 3 Floor
Level 4 Floor Committees Location
GA Jr. Ballroom CD
SC Port Hardy
UNDPEB Port Alberni
ESCWA Jr. Ballroom A
CCPCJ Port McNeil
IPC Chartroom

9. 1. The role of telecommunications in the context of
international security
2. Preventing non-state actors from accessing
weapons of mass destruction
GA
1. The situation in the Central African Republic
2. Impact of climate change on international security
SC
1. Developing and managing sustainable water resources
2. Addressing youth unemployment in the ESCWA region
To critique, to analyze, and above all, to inform
delegates of developments in committees and in the
rest of the world. In being honest, trustworthy, and
accountable, the journalist has the responsibility to
serve an important role in society that is unmatched
by any other.
ESC
WA
CCP
CJ
IPC
1. Addressing the needs of women in post-conflict regions
2. Improving sustainable land use in developing countries
UND
PEB
1. Combating migrant smuggling
2. Countering maritime policy off the coast of Somalia
GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
SECURITY
COUNCIL
INTERNATIONAL
PRESS CORPS
ECONOMIC &
SOCIAL COUNCIL OF
WESTERN ASIA
COMMISSION FOR
CRIME PREVENTION
& CRIMINAL JUSTICE
UN DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM EXECUTIVE
BOARD

10. Motion Purpose Debate Vote Explanation
Point of Order Correct an error in procedure None None Delegates should cite a rule to correct an error made by the committee staff
only
Point of Information Ask a question regarding procedure
None
None Used to ask the dais about procedural matters
Appeal the Chair Challenge a decision of the chair
None
2/3 This challenges a Chair’s ruling on a point of order
Suspension of the Meeting Recess Meeting
None
Majority Go to caucus or suspend the meeting for lunch or the next day
Adjournment of the Meeting End the meeting
None
Majority Ends the meeting completely; used only on Sunday
Adjournment of Debate End debate without a substantive vote
2 pro/2 con
Majority Tables the topic; requires a roll call vote
Closure of Debate Move to immediate vote on this topic
2 con
2/3 Ends all discussion on current topic and moves committee immediately into
voting
Division of the Question
Consider operate clause(s) separately from rest of
draft resolutions; highlights ismportance of clause.
Part 1. Vote on consideration of the matter
Part 2. Vote on highlighted clause
I. 2 pro/2 con
II. None
1. Majority
2. Majority
Voted on in order of most to least destructive. If Part II passes: operative
clause(s) are passed as an annex to the resolution. If Part II fails: operate
clause(s) discarded completely
*Adopt by Acclamation* Pass a draft resolution without a placard or roll call
vote
None None Chair asks for objections to passage; if no objections, document passes
*Roll Call Vote* Vote by roll call, rather than show of placards None None Automatically granted once requested. Used to highlight and record votes.
Reconsideration Re-open debate on previously tabled topic 2 con 2/3v If passed, un-tables topic. Must be made by a member who voted in favor of
the initial motion for Adjournment of Debate
Close / Reopen the Speakers List No additional speakers added to speakers’ list. None Majority Prevents new speakers from being added to list
Adoption of the Agenda Approval of the agenda order None Majority Determines the order in which the topics will be discussed.
Set (Change) Speaker’s Time Set (Change) speakers’ time limit Set: None
Change: 2 Con
Majority First thing done after opening Speakers List and adjusted as needed
SHORTFORMRULES
Motions that are in asterisks
are the only motions that
made be made during voting
bloc. The order in which the
motions are listed are their
order of precedence.

11. WORKINGPAPERS
Working Papers
Working papers are informal documents that may be proposed by delegates for the
consideration of the committee. Besides formal resolutions, working papers are the only
other means for delegates to propose ideas, in writing, to the committee as a whole. Working
papers are a way of breaking down an issue into more manageable units to help advance
the committee’s work. They can address one or a number of specific aspects of the larger
issue being debated, and should introduce new ideas or approaches to dealing with the
specific aspects or the larger issue (i.e. they should not duplicate ideas that have already
been debated). Working papers must meet the approval of the Committee Directors, and will
undergo several rounds of edits before being adopted as a draft resolution.
Preambular Clauses
Affirming Alarmed by Aware of
Bearing in Mind Believing Cognizant of
Concerned Confident of Contemplating
Convinced Declaring Deeply concerned
Deeply conscious Deeply disturbed Deeply regretting
Deploring Desiring Emphasizing
Expecting Firmly believing Fulfilling
Fully aware Having adopted Having considered
Having examined Having observed Having received
Having studied Keeping in Mind Noting
Noting further Noting with Alarm Noting with Regret
Observing Realizing Recalling
Recognizing Referring Seeking
Taking note of Welcoming
Operative Clauses
Accepts Affirms Approves
Authorizes Calls Calls upon
Condemns Confirms Considers
Designates Draws attention Emphasizes
Encourages Endorses Expresses its hope
Further invites Further proclaims Further recommends
Further resolves Have resolved Further reminds
Further requests Declares accordingly Deplores
Sample Working Paper
Code: GA/1/1
Committee: General Assembly
Subject: Financing of Programs and Mission
The General Assembly
Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions
Reaffirming the committment of Member States under Article 17 of the
Charter of the United Nations to accept expenses of the organization.
1. Requests the Secretary-General, in order to reduce the cost of
staff for the Organization, continue to find qualified persons
at local posts where an organization mission is taking place,
matching the requirements of the Mission;
2. Takes note of the report of the Special Assistant to the
Secretary-General on the financial performance fo the
Organization for th period from 1 July 2001 to 30 Jun 2002;
3. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the General
Assembly at its fifty-eighth session on;
a. The status of possible funding arrangements,
including a financial package to be povided by the
following host countries: Canada; United States of
America: United Kingdom:
b. [...]
4. Decides to continue the consideration of this question at its
fifty-eighth session.
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12. CABANA
LOUNGE
It is a well-known fact that true diplomatic work
happens outside of committee sessions. And
what better way to celebrate two full days of
conference stress than a night out with your
fellow delegates downtown? This year, we’re
thrilled to be able to host the event at Cabana
Lounge on Granville Street. This new nightclub,
inspired by the South Beach nightlife style, is
vibrant and truly unique. Not only does it boast
rich colours and chic cabana draped VIP booths,
but it is also known for it’s gorgeous Acacia tree
in the middle of the dance floor. Cabana has a
fun and sophisticated atmosphere, perfect for
Model UN delegates looking to blow off some
steam.
As this is normally a 25 and older venue on
Saturday evenings, a strict dresscode will be
enforced. Delegates should be well dressed for
the venue.
$10
Entry and a free drink inside.
SATURDAYNIGHTSOCIAL

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