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Rules
of Procedure:
Knowing the
rules and procedures of the MOAS is important to the smooth and
effective functioning of each Committee. The MOAS Rules of Procedure provide
thorough, detailed information on the procedures and operation of the Model.
The rules explain how a Committee operates, the responsibilities of
participating students, how debates are conducted, etc. MOAS authorities and
faculty advisors must be familiar with these rules for a successful
participation.
- Take the quiz on the MOAS Rules of Procedure
Learn
about the OAS:
The OAS Website is the best
research tool to learn about the OAS
mission, its
main bodies,
basic documents,
such as the OAS
Charter and the
Inter-American Democratic Charter, and
key issues in
the Americas. It provides information about its
priority areas,
and specialized bodies of the Inter-American system. Press releases on
current
developments in the Hemisphere, and access to meetings of the Permanent
Council through live
Webcast can be helpful resources. Through the Member States’
Permanent
Missions Section you can access country’s official government websites.
The approved resolutions of past
OAS General
Assemblies and documents produced by the various committees and working
groups of the OAS Permanent Council
are also available.
Multilateral and bilateral Treaties and Agreements may contribute to a
better understanding of a country’s position.
Research
your assigned country:
Follow the
Quick Guide for Participation in the MOAS.
When researching your country’s position on a specific issue, you will first
need to learn about your country (location, political system, political
ideologies, domestic issues, economic trends, etc) so you can address the issues
raised at the Model as a real OAS delegate from that country would. After
reading the reference documents on the MOAS Website analyze all the data gathered
and produce your own ideas and proposals following your country’s stance.
Contact the OAS Permanent Mission:
To better understand the position of your country, you can contact the
Permanent
Mission to ask questions or request a position statement on an issue. You can
also set up a meeting to be held upon your arrival in Washington DC. The contact
information of the representative charged with the MOAS at the Permanent Mission will be provided by the MOAS Coordinator.
Write a Position paper and General Statement:
Write a position paper on the assigned country with regards to the
topic assigned to your committees. This must include your findings, country
position and highlights on your topic.
Guidelines.
Sample of a position
paper. This will serve as the basis
for your opening speech or General Statement. During the Model, each head and alternate
delegates will present a General Statement (1 minute max.) to the other
delegates in the committees, each taking a different approach to the topic and
stating his country’s position and proposal. Position papers must be
uploaded here
before the dates of the Model.
Public speaking:
Public speaking is a skill you will use during the entire Model.
The first opportunity will be when you deliver your general statement. You will
convey your member state's positions in your Committee Sessions, help build
consensus and formulate resolutions in your working groups. The best way to cope
with your fear of speaking in front of a large group is to be well-prepared for
the Model. Watch delegates speak in previous Models through the
MOAS Youtube
account and practice public speaking before coming to the Model.