Resources

Preparation material

Everything a delegate needs to walk into committee prepared. Downloadable files are attached to each guide as they are finalised.

Guides

Core documents

Guides are distributed to delegates with each session's preparation pack.

Rules of Procedure

The procedure followed in DMUN committees, from points and motions to voting.

Position Paper Guide

How to research a country's stance and structure a one-page position paper.

Resolution Writing Guide

Preambulatory and operative clause structure, sponsors, signatories and amendments.

Delegate Handbook

Conference conduct, dress code, awards criteria and committee etiquette.

Glossary of MUN Terms

Key vocabulary used in committee, explained for first-time delegates.

Beginner's Checklist

What to prepare in the weeks before your first session.

Procedure at a glance

The order of business

A committee session generally follows this sequence.

  1. 01Roll call and setting the agenda
  2. 02General Speakers' List
  3. 03Moderated and unmoderated caucus
  4. 04Working papers and draft resolutions
  5. 05Amendments and debate on the draft
  6. 06Voting procedure and adoption