A Word to Delegates:

This Model United Nations Conference is intended to be just that: a model of the real-life workings of the United Nations. Working for the United Nations is serious business. Delegates have the opportunity to influence world politics in a unique and significant way. With that opportunity comes great responsibility. Similarly, as delegates of Bradley University’s MUN conference, you are expected to be responsible and courteous. Please be prepared for the conference before you arrive. Research your committee’s topics and your country’s positions. If everyone comes well prepared, the conference will run smoothly and each of you will leave with a more rewarding experience. Also, remember that awards will be given out during the Closing Ceremonies. At least one Outstanding Delegate will be named from each committee. An overall Outstanding Delegation as well as Outstanding School will also be named. Typically, those delegates who are the most prepared upon arrival, have the best chance of receiving these awards. As a final note: please keep in mind that while you are attending the conference, you are representing not only yourself, but also your school and Bradley University. Mature, responsible decisions will be expected at all times. This conference is intended to be entertaining and well as educational. Please help us in making it that way!

Code of Conduct:

BUMUN is an educational experience designed to allow young adults the opportunity to explore international diplomacy. In order to ensure a safe environment for all delegates, students must adhere to the following rules of conduct. Unprofessional behavior that is outside the bounds of the conference rules will not be tolerated.

Attendance
Delegates are expected to arrive promptly and attend all committee sessions in order to be considered for an award at the end of the weekend. Roll call will be taken at the beginning of each session.
Curfew
The conference schedule indicates the mandatory delegate curfew for each night. At that time, delegates must be in the rooms to which they are assigned. All delegate rooms must be quiet, and for no reason should delegates be in the hallways past this time. No co-ed rooms or movement between rooms will be tolerated. Only those students participating in official BUMUN activities after curfew, as designated by a member of the conference staff, will be exempted from this provision.

Damage
Any damage to or theft of hotel property will not be tolerated, and individuals will be charged for items that are missing or damaged in the hotel.

Dress Code
Delegates will dress in western business attire during all committee sessions as well as the opening and closing ceremonies. Also we ask that delegates wear western casual business attire during the banquet on Saturday night. Delegates also need to wear their credentials at all times during any conference related events.

Equal Treatment
BUMUN best achieves an educational environment if we offer equal opportunity and access to all delegates. Instances of discrimination based upon race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, or disability will not be tolerated. If you feel disadvantaged because of any of these reasons please speak with any of the Secretariat members or staff.

Faculty Advisors
It is the responsibility of the faculty advisor to monitor their students to ensure compliance with the code of conduct. They may make additional rules for the students for whom they are responsible. However, faculty advisors may not exempt any of their students from the standards outlined above. If any infractions occur, the faculty advisors are expected to aid the BUMUN Staff.

Hotel Decorum
Delegates must remember that they are guests of both the hotel and Bradley University. All delegates are expected to be quiet and professional in the hotel premises. BUMUN participants are not the sole occupants of the hotel, and therefore, we must respect the other guests. This includes all elevators, hallways, and stairwells, and lobbies.

Placards
All delegates will be given a placard at the beginning of each session. These placards should be left in the committee room at the end of each session to be collected by the chair. All delegates will be seated in alphabetical order. At the beginning of each committee session, the chair will reverse the order of the placards, to ensure equal time in the front and the back of the classroom for all delegates.

Prohibited Substances
All delegates are required to adhere to the legal drinking age in the State of Illinois. Therefore, no delegate may buy, possess, or consume any alcoholic beverages. Any violations of this rule will be taken very seriously and the participant's faculty advisor, as well as the BUMUN Secretariat, will be notified.
The use and/or possession of narcotic drugs and other illegal substances is strictly prohibited under federal and state law. Therefore, no delegate may buy, possess or use any illegal substance. Any violation to this policy will be taken very seriously and will be referred to both the delegate's faculty advisor and the BUMUN Secretariat.

Enforcement
All conference personnel will act to uphold these rules of conduct. BUMUN staff members will address any infringement directly or refer the case to the BUMUN Secretariat. Serious violations of policy will be referred to the Secretaries-General, along with the faculty advisor(s).
BUMUN reserves the right to address any violation of the aforementioned Code of Conduct by removing the offender(s) from the Conference, suspending the sponsoring school from participation in BUMUN I, and/or prohibiting the school from future involvement in BUMUN.
The conference staff will make every effort to resolve violations of this code with efficiency and discretion; however, if incidents involve hotel security personnel, Bradley University, or Peoria police officials, BUMUN will cooperate fully with the authorities.