Participating in the 41st MOAS for High Schools

41st MOAS DOCUMENTS:
Review all of the information that you will need for the Model:
- Invitation Letter
- Information Bulletin
- MOAS Authorities
- Modus Operandi
- Rules of Procedure
- Agenda of Topics
- Reading material (very useful for drafting resolutions!)
- Schedule of Events
- Code of Conduct
- Working Groups
- Country assignment
- OAS Experts
- Newsletter
- Final Book of Resolutions *NEW*

 

Committee Dynamics: Please note the Virtual MOAS will feature 3 Committees (General Committee (GC), Committee on Juridical and Political Affairs (CAJP), and Committee on Hemispheric Security (CHS).
The Committees are the basic working units of the MOAS. Delegates are divided into three Committees: 1-General Committee, 2-Committee on Juridical and Political Affairs and 3-Committee on Hemispheric Security. Once in their Committees, Delegates deliver their general statements to other delegates during the first sessions of the Committees. To address the Committee topics, delegates are distributed into Working Groups (WGs) where they propose ideas and formulate draft resolutions. Model and Committee Dynamics.

 

OAS experts' participation in the MOAS: One key benefit that sets the MOAS apart from other Models is the relevant and helpful guidance on a wide range of topics provided by OAS specialists. Their participation provides unique added value to the program. After a brief presentation and Q&A session, OAS experts are available to support the process of drafting resolutions. The resolutions issued by each of the Working Groups are discussed with the OAS Expert, before being debated and discussed by other delegates. Once the recommendations and/or changes suggested by the OAS Expert have been incorporated, draft resolutions must be forwarded to the Chairs of each committee.

 

Drafting Resolutions:
A resolution is a written document that addresses an issue that needs to be resolved or acknowledged. Draft resolutions formulated by MOAS participants are the result of research, analysis, negotiation and compromise made by Committee delegates regarding a topic, taking into consideration the interest and policies of the assigned countries. Delegates in Working Groups will draft one resolution with the support of the Committee Chair, Vice Chair or Secretary. This draft resolution must include all the proposals from the delegates, and must have between 4 and 6 operative clauses and corresponding preamble. Guidelines | Resolutions of the OAS General Assembly | Resolutions trajectory

 

Debate and Voting:
Draft resolutions are debated in each Committee. The Committee Chair opens the floor for the intervention of all delegates who can be for or against the resolution. The Chair calls for a vote on proposed amendments when applicable. Check Debate of Resolutions flowchart. Each country delegation has the right to one vote. One of the main goals of the MOAS exercise is for delegates to reach consensus through negotiation and compromise. If this is not possible a vote will be taken by a show of the country placards. Check MOAS Rules of Procedure regarding Debate and Voting. 

 

Election of MOAS Authorities:
The MOAS President, Secretary General, Chairs and Vice Chairs are elected at the previous MOAS session to serve at the next MOAS. Since this MOAS will be virtual, there will be specific instructions for voting. Learn about:            
- Election’s rules
- Voting process         


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