Delegate Code of Conduct
Note: Covid-19 guidelines, including masking and vaccination, will be updated as the public health landscape becomes clearer closer to the conference date. That being said, &MUN hopes to significantly scale back our restrictions to build an even stronger experience for our delegates!
&MUN Code of Conduct
As a matter of upholding the decorum and professionalism of the conference, delegates are expected to adhere to the guidelines explained below in the Code of Conduct.
Please be sure to read this code of conduct, as all delegates will be expected to adhere to it for the duration of the conference. Failure to adhere to the Code of Conduct may result in dismissal from the conference and/or disqualification from conference events or awards.
Delegates are expected to conduct themselves professionally at all times. Delegates found to be disruptive or over-intoxicated will be asked to leave the conference and will not qualify for awards. &MUN secretariat reserves the right to ask delegates to leave &MUN events if they are too drunk or disallow delegates into &MUN transportation if they are over-intoxicated.
&MUN has a zero-tolerance policy towards the illegal use of drugs and alcohol. The Commonwealth of Virginia and the College of William & Mary have identical policies regarding the consumption of alcohol by persons under the age of 21: it is strictly prohibited. Any infraction of this drug and alcohol policy will be immediately reported to the Head Delegate of the school and Williamsburg Police.
&MUN and College Policies prohibit smoking inside all buildings and within 25 feet of any building. Please respect the Woodlands smoking policies for individual rooms.
By signing up to attend &MUN delegates are agreeing to be photographed by &MUN staffers to be used for future &MUN conferences and promotional material. If a delegate would not like pictures of them to be taken and used they can inform the Director of Media of their preference.
The dress code for delegates is Western business attire. Delegates are expected to dress in an appropriate and professional manner and those not abiding by the dress code may be asked to leave.
Any form of harassment will not be tolerated and any offenders will be dealt with immediately and strictly. Racism, sexism, or other offenses that hinder the inclusivity of all delegates will not be tolerated. Delegates engaging in any of these activities inside or outside of committee will be disqualified from awards and reported to their Head Delegate. Any and all bigotry will be brought to the attention of the Under-Secretary-General and significantly impact awards potential, both on the individual and delegation levels.
Any sort of sexual harassment or violence is prohibited. Any infraction will be brought immediately to the attention of the Head Delegate and any delegates committing these acts to be immediately disqualified from awards and dismissed from &MUN.
The Secretariat reserves the right to immediately expel delegates from the conference for unacceptable behavior including, but not limited to, vulgar language, suggestive remarks, obscene gestures or body language, violent physical outbursts, inappropriate actions or derogatory comments or notes made either in or out of committee.
In order to enhance and maintain a productive committee atmosphere, all cell phones should be silent before the start of committee. Electronic devices may be used outside the committee room if necessary. If a delegate has a medical or family emergency and has a reason to receive a call during committee, please inform the committee director before the session begins. The Secretariat will grant exceptions to this policy if informed of any necessary accommodations prior to conference weekend. The dais reserves the right to have committees be paperless and utilize technology.
Delegates must be mindful of the noise curfew at the Woodlands and remember to be courteous to other guests staying at the hotel who are not affiliated with the conference. After 11:00 PM, there should not be delegates congregating in the halls.
The Woodlands Hotel and Suites reserves the right to ask delegates to leave the hotel for unacceptable and prohibited behavior. All damages to the hotel are the responsibility of the student and their delegation and/or Head Delegate.
Delegates are bound at all times to act in accordance with good sportsmanship and in respect for fair play.
Delegates will be bound by the College of William & Mary Honor Code which reads:
As a Member of the William & Mary community, I pledge, on my Honor, not to lie, cheat, or steal in either my academic or personal life. I understand that such acts violate the Honor Code and undermine the community of trust of which we are all stewards.
Delegates are also bound by the policies of their respective schools and sponsors.