CODE OF CONDUCT

SRI LANKA MODEL UNITED NATIONS

The Disciplinary Panel of Sri Lanka Model United Nations has the right to dismiss any
participant from conference due to infringement of any regulation stated below.
SLMUN will strictly make obligatory the following code of conduct:
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
It is compulsory that delegates abide by the instructions and advice given by any faculty advisor
or conference staff member.
Delegates who do not comply with the directions given will be subjected to suspension or
permanent expulsion from conference given the gravity of the offence.
ID CARDS
ID cards which will be issued to all delegates on the first day of the conference. Each delegate
is expected to wear it visibly throughout the 3 days of conference.
Keep in mind that this is the only form of identification which will be accepted by the
conference staff, the building officials and the building security.
Tight security measures will be implemented during the days of the conference. Delegates who
do not act in accordance with the security measures will be removed from the conference
premises.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Delegates are not allowed to use laptops, mobile phones and PDAs while committee sessions
are in order.
If any delegate is caught using an electronic device by the co nference staff, it will be
confiscated till the adjournment of committee sessions and cause the delegate to be
suspended from session for a time span decided by the head table.
Please be notified that SLMUN is not responsible for any lost, damaged or stolen property.
PREWRITTEN RESOLUTIONS
Delegates are not allowed to carry with them or use any clauses from prewritten resolutions
by the United Nations, affiliated UN Organizations or products of any other Model United
Nations conference conducted prior to the session in discussion.
If any delegate is observed with any kind of resolution mentioned above by the conference
staff, the said documents will be confiscated at that instance.
Proven plagiarism and attempts for plagiarism will not be entertained by any chairing panel
within the conference. Delegates will be penalized strictly, if found.

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PERSONAL HYGIENE, GARBAGE DISPOSAL AND VANDALISM

Delegates are responsible for their own trash. After adjournment of committee sessions, each
delegate must clean his/her area before leaving the committee room even after lunch and
caucusing.
Individuals will be held responsible for noted vandalism and damage that occurs to their rooms
and property they use.
Delegates are encouraged to take measures to maintain ones personal hygiene during the 3
days of conference and to not subject to any discomfiture any other deleg ates around you by
your habits and practices.
We believe that being clean and proper reflects the strength of a delegates personality and
hence encourages the same.

SEXUAL ANNOYANCE AND PHYSICAL CONTACT

Sexual annoyance is strictly prohibited at any point during the practice debates and
conference. The Disciplinary Panel of SLMUN defines sexual annoyance as:

Unnecessary sexually motivated acts that may take the form of unsuitable sexual or
indicative comments, sounds, jokes and unwanted touching or contact

Such behavior that has the intention or effect of i rrationally interfering with an i ndividuals
performance or of creating a threatening, aggressive or unpleasant educational, social, living
or working background would not be tolerated.
In the event of one experiencing any form of sexual annoyance, it should be instantaneously
reported to a faculty advisor or a conference staff member without delay.
Furthermore, please be aware that delegates are not permitted to maintain any form of
physical contact with delegates in your own committee or other committees, conference staff
members or executive committee members. This rule applies to physical contact w ith both
peers of the opposite sex and the same sex.

SMOKING, ALCOHOL AND DRUGS

Cigarettes, alcohol and illicit drugs are banned in the conference premises at all times. Any
delegate caught in possession of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs will be barred from the
conference immediately without any further questioning following which necessary legal
action will be taken with regard to the guilty parties.

PHOTOGRAPHY
Delegates will be photographed during committee sessions for the purpose of maintaining
records of conference. No delegate is permitted to leave committee session at odd hours to
take photographs with ones peers. If found, the delegate will be penalized for irresponsible
behavior.

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CONFERENCE DRESS CODE

All delegates attending Sri Lanka Model United Nations must adhere to the following dress
code.
As a common role, delegates must be dressed in Western business attire.
Delegates who are not adequately dressed to meet the set standards of the conference, will
be dismissed from it.
SUITS
A suit always looks professional and is the best option. Be sure to keep suits clean and
wrinkle free.

SHIRTS AND TOPS

Men and boys must wear a collared button down shirt that should be tucked in at all times.
Ladies may wear a blouse, sweater or button down shirt. Dresses are also appropriate as long
as they are not above ones knee-length.

SAREE AND THE NATIONAL DRESS

If delegates wish to, they may wear the Sri Lankan National Dress or the national dress of the
country which they are representing on the third day of conference.
However, delegates must keep in mind that what you wear also represents the culture that
you have been brought up in. If the national dress of the country you are representing does
not particularly agree with your own culture by birth or views of your nation for legitimate
reasons, please refrain from wearing such attire to the conference.
Ladies may wear a sari in an appropriate and decent manner. Sleeveless and transparent saree
jackets with deep neck lines are not permitted to be worn within conference premises.

PANTS AND BOTTOMS

Slacks and suit pants are acceptable, preferably in dark colors.
Ladies may wear skirts as long as they are knee -length. No jeans or shorts can be worn for
practice debates or conference .

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SHOES
Ladies may wear stilettos provided that they are comfortable to be worn the entire day . Open
toe shoes must be professional.
Men and boys should wear dress shoes.
Comfortable footwear is advised as the conference venue is very large and may require a
significant amount of walking to get through.
Sneakers, sandals or flip flops (commonly known as slippers) are not permitted to be worn
within conference premises.

HAIR
Keep hair looking professional at all times; hairstyle should not distract from your overall
appearance. Delegates should refrain from dying their hair in artificial colors (i.e. Pink, blue
etc.) in the weeks prior to the conference.
Men are expected to shave before conference in order to maintain the decorum that should
be maintained at a high school con ference.

JEWELLERY, PIERCING AND BODY INK

If a delegate has facial piercings that are not for cultural purposes, and not on the ears, please
refrain from wearing rings or studs during the conference for a professional appearance.
Delegates who have tattoos are urged to wear clothes that cover them during conference.
Men are advised against wearing bracelets, friendship bands and other forms of jewelry that
distract oneself from the professional composure one should have.

PUNCTUALITY AND CONSISTENCY

Delegates are advised to be punctual when it comes to all activities set by the agenda of the
practice debates and conference. Arriving late, constantly being out of place and unaware of
proceedings will lead to the negative marking of the delegate. It is mandatory that a diplomat
works on time.
Faculty Advisors and Delegates must be informed that consistency is a key factor that will be
taken into consideration when issuing certificates for participants. It is mandatory that a
delegate attends a minimum of 5 out of 6 sessions on conference dates. Any student failing to
do so will not receive a certification of participation. Such a delegate will not be eligible for
awards. No requests for exceptions will be entertained to maintain fairne ss in conference
administration.

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CULTURAL SENSITIVITY
Delegates must keep in mind that all conference participants hail from diverse cultures and
societies and thus, may have different perspectives of their own.
We request that you keep an open mind throughout conference, appreciate diversity and show
due respect to all other participants in every way possible.

OTHER
All delegates are expected to maintain diplomacy even when passing notes and interacting
with other delegates during committee session. The conference staff reserves the right to spo t
check all notes at all times during session.
Inappropriate conduct of this nature during sessions may result in temporary suspension or
disqualification of the delegation from awards at the conference.

Sri Lanka Model United Nations will recognize delegates and delegations that perform
exceptionally well in every aspect of the conference. But in order to be ac knowledged those
delegates and delegations must maintain decorum at all times and be true diplomat s by word
and deed.

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