Conference Policies

Fees + Timeline

28 Sep 2023 - 15 Nov 2023 (11:59 PM) - Priority Registration
16 Nov 2023 - 12 Jan 2024 (11:59 PM) - Regular Registration24
24 Jan 2024 (11:59 PM) is the deadline to adjust delegation size for refunds.

Delegate Fee:
$50.00 per student for Priority Registration
$55.00 per student for Regular Registration

Schedule

Day 1: February 1, 2024 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Day 2: February 2, 2024 3:30 PM - 9:30 PM
*Diner & snacks will be provided.
*Each delegation is responsbile for transportation to/from BCA as a group.

Payment

A per-delegate registration fee* will be required to participate in AMUN XXV. Payment can be processed through CommunityPass (credit card) or via Purchase Order (see details below).

*$55 if registered between 28/9/2023 - 15/11/2023, $50 if registered between 16/11/2023-12/01/2024. Delegations notifying AMUN of reductions in delegation size after January 25 will NOT be issued refunds.

Payment through CommunityPass/Credit Card (for Schools & Individuals): https://register.capturepoint.com/reg/cat_program_list_detail.cfm?season_id=23385&program_id=2155541

It is expected that delegates who opt to pay via Community Pass pay immediately after registration.

Payment through Purchase Order/Check (Schools Only):
Invoices are available upon request
Checks payable to “Bergen County Technical Schools” (“Academy Model UN” on the Memo Line (if applicable))

Please remit to:
Bergen County Academies
c/o Mark Kramer
200 Hackensack Ave
Hackensack, NJ 07601

Email [email protected] AND [email protected] with payment questions.

Position Papers

Positions Papers are required for most committees at AMUN XXV, and will be considered in the determination of awards. They are due at the beginning of the first committee session to chairs. Delegates should write a position paper on each topic in their committee's guide, unless otherwise noted. For AMUN XXV, we require position papers for ALL COMMITTEES (including Spec). Position papers are not required of delegates in any Crisis Committee. Please consult the delegate guide below for guidelines.

Please submit your SINGLE SPACED, Times New Roman SIze 12 Position Papers by emailing the Chair of your Committee with a subject line in the format:
Committee Name - Your Country - Your Name - Position Paper

Committee Legislation + Plagiarism

Pre-written documents, including draft resolutions, clauses and directives, are strictly prohibited. This includes any language written before the beginning of the first committee session at AMUN XXV. Research and careful planning is, of course, encouraged before the conference, but entering committee with completed legislation is unfair to other delegates and undermines the spirit of collaboration we strive for. Plagiarism, verbatim or near-verbatim copying of another individual's work (including work produced by AI), is also strictly prohibited. It is expected that every piece of committee legislation produced during the conference is the authentic work of the delegate(s) behind it. Accordingly, any delegates found to be plagiarizing work or bringing pre-written documents into committee will be disqualified from receiving awards, and their delegations from receiving delegation awards.

Awards

AMUN strives to provide delegates with an educational and enjoyable experience. We seek to help students debate issues of international significance in a welcoming and respectful setting. Although we do not promote an overly competitive environment, we want to recognize delegates who exceed expectations with their leadership ability and positive contributions to committee. Successful delegates will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of their committee's topics, show strong public speaking ability, remain in line with their country's policies, and engage diplomatically with their committee through comprise and negotiation. Finally, AMUN XXV will offer the following delegation awards to recognize schools who demonstrate excellence across committees:

*Small: Size TBD

*Large: Size TBD

Best Small Delegation
Outstanding Small Delegation

Best Large Delegation
Outstanding Large Delegation

*Subject to change based on the number of delegations and delegates per delegation in any given year.