Working papers

Working papers serve mainly as a means by which delegates can inform one another of their views in respect of the topic under discussion and the basis from which resolutions are formulated. They are generally short, one page proposals on one or more aspects of the problem under discussion and once approved by the Director, are distributed so that the committee’s delegates can learn about the positions and interests of other delegates. There is no minimum number of signatories required for a working paper.

Delegates on the general speakers list may speak in support of one or more working papers on the floor. Votes are never taken on working papers.

As the committee’s work progresses, new points and ideas should be put into new working papers. Once there are a significant and varied number of working papers on the floor, these should be amalgamated to one or more concise & comprehensive resolutions.

Delegates may wish to bring draft working papers with them to the conference to facilitate discussions. Sample working papers from previous AMUNCs have been attached to the right.