The Secretary-General and the Director-General are the only individuals empowered to make exceptions to any of the rules mentioned as a part of all the policies.

General Policies

1. SLCUMUN 2016 is not liable for any promises/exceptions made by other members of the organizing committee regarding fees or policies.
2. The SLCUMUN 2016 Executive board/organizing committee reserves the right to amend the country/council matrix. Additionally, country and council allotments are solely under the discretion of the organizing committee and the Executive Board members.
3. Council policies for every council shall be laid down by the Secretary General along with the Executive Board Members for the respective councils. There will be no motion for censure/motion for impeachment that will be entertained against any Executive board member at SLCUMUN 2016.

Code of Conduct

1. All SLCU Model United Nations delegates are expected to comply with the Code of Conduct to ensure a civil and respectful work environment throughout the conference similar to that of the diplomatic corps at the United Nations. Delegates who do not follow the Code of Conduct will forfeit their privileges to debate and vote. In serious disciplinary cases, delegates may be asked to leave the conference.
2. SLCU Model United Nations delegates must treat other delegates, members of the Secretariat and UN staff with the highest level of courtesy and respect. Please notify any member of the Secretariat if a dispute arises at any time during the Conference.
3. Diversity is a core value of the United Nations. Discrimination based on gender, colour, nationality, age, religion or disabilities is prohibited in the activities of the SLCU MUN conference. Please notify the Conference Secretariat if you believe any of these are being violated.
4. The Executive board/organizing committee reserves the right to immediately expel delegates from both the committee as well as conference premises if the delegate exhibits unacceptable behaviour.
5. The delegates must be professional in their speech, actions and appearance during the conference and display respect for the opinions and ideas of fellow delegates. Please note the dress code is western formal attire. Female delegates who wish to wear skirts, please ensure that the skirts are knee length. Hats and jeans are not allowed.
6. SLCU Model United Nations delegates are required to wear identification badges at all times to obtain access to all conference meetings and activities within the campus. These badges will have your photos and the names of the countries you are representing.
7. SLCU Model United Nations meetings will begin on time as scheduled. All delegates must arrive at their assigned conference rooms at least 10 minutes prior to the start of their meetings. The presence of all delegates at all committee meetings is essential for ensuring productive debate during the Conference and a successful outcome.
8. During plenary and committee meetings, delegates are expected, at all times, to remain in character and represent the interests and policies of the countries to which they are assigned.
9. During plenary and committee meetings, delegates will only be permitted to bring water into the conference room. Eating or drinking other beverages is prohibited.
10. The use of cell phones and other electronic devices will not be permitted during SLCU Model United Nations plenary and committee meetings. Laptops may only be used during both formal and informal sessions, but the internet can only be used during informal sessions but NOT while drafting resolutions.
11. The organisers of the SLCU Model UN Conference are not responsible for delegates’ personal possessions. Delegates are reminded to guard their belongings.
12. The following are BANNED from the campus and the place of accommodation for the duration of the entire conference:
a. Narcotics
b. Psychotropic substances
c. Alcohol

Sexual Harassment Policy

1. Sexual harassment is a violation of the law and of University policy, as is retaliation against any individual who in good faith files a complaint of sexual harassment or cooperates in the investigation of such a complaint. Upon receipt of a complaint of sexual harassment or retaliation, Christ University will undertake a fair and thorough investigation, with due regard for the rights of all parties. Every reasonable effort will be made to protect the confidentiality of the parties during the investigation. After an investigation, any person who is found to have sexually harassed or retaliated against another will be subject to discipline.

2. Definition of Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is defined as sexual advances, requests for sexual favours, and any other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature, whether intentional or unintentional, where:
i. An individual’s submission to or rejection of the conduct is made, either explicitly or implicitly, a term or condition of employment or of status in a course, program or activity, or is used as a basis for an employment or academic decision; or
ii. The conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work performance, academic performance, or educational experience, or of creating an intimidating, hostile, humiliating, or offensive working, educational, or living environment.

3. Examples of Conduct Which May Constitute Sexual Harassment:
It is not possible to list all circumstances that might constitute sexual harassment. In general, sexual harassment encompasses any sexually related conduct which causes others discomfort, embarrassment, or humiliation, and any harassing conduct, sexually related or otherwise, directed toward an individual because of that individual’s sex. Sexual harassment also includes sexual violence, including sexual acts perpetrated against a person’s will or a person incapable of giving consent. All such conduct is subject to this policy whenever it occurs in a context related to the employment or academic environments, or if it is imposed upon an individual by virtue of an employment or academic relationship.

4. A determination of whether conduct constitutes sexual harassment is dependent upon the totality of the circumstances, including the pervasiveness or severity of the conduct. The following are examples of conduct which may constitute sexual harassment:
a. Unwelcome sexual advances—whether they involve physical touching or not;
b. Sexual epithets, jokes, written or oral references to sexual conduct, gossip regarding one’s sex life;
c. Comment on an individual’s body, comment about an individual’s sexual activity, deficiencies, or prowess;
d. Displaying sexually suggestive objects, pictures, or cartoons;
e. Unwelcome leering, whistling, brushing against the body, sexual gestures, or suggestive or insulting comments;
f. Inquiries into one’s sexual experiences; and
g. Discussion of one’s sexual activities.

5. In order to constitute sexual harassment, conduct must be unwelcome. Conduct is unwelcome when the person being harassed does not solicit or invite it and regards it as undesirable or offensive. The fact that a person may accept the conduct does not mean that he or she welcomes it.

6. As a University, Christ University, its employees, and students also must be aware of the need for freedom of inquiry and openness of discussion in its educational and research programs, and must strive to create and maintain an atmosphere of intellectual seriousness and mutual tolerance in which these essential features of academic life can thrive. No university can or should guarantee that every idea expressed in its classrooms or laboratories will be inoffensive to all; pursued seriously, education and scholarship necessarily entail raising questions about received opinions and conventional interpretations. Christ University does guarantee, however, that credible accusations of inappropriate sexual remarks or actions will be investigated promptly, thoroughly, and fairly.

7. Complaints
To file a complaint of sexual harassment, you are strongly encouraged to contact immediately the any of the persons listed below:
i. Ms. Vidya Ann Jacob, Faculty In-charge
ii. Mr. Ilam Paridi and Ms. Medha Rao, Student Conveners, MUNSOC.
iii. Mr. Sarthak Roy, Student Co-convener,MUNSOC

Conference Fees Policies
1. The details of the Conference fees have been published on the website. Delegates will not be allowed to participate in SLCUMUN 2016 unless they have paid the registration fees.
2. There will be no refund in case a delegate backs out of the conference.

WE REQUEST ALL DELEGATES TO CARRY WITH THEM 2 PASSPORT SIZED PHOTOGRAPHS TO BE AFFIXED ON YOUR DELEGATE IDENTIFICATION BADGES.

Looking forward to seeing you in January!
Best,
The Secretariat.
SLCUMUN 2016.