Conference Policies

Position Papers:
As the Secretariat have decided to alleviate pressure on participating delegates, position papers will be made optional for all delegates in General Assembly (GA), Crisis, and Specialized committees. Should a delegate wish to write a paper, they may be emailed to chairs at the start of the committee for feedback—however this does not influence qualification for awards in any way.. They are highly recommended for research purposes though.

Dress Code:
LFMUNC requires all delegates to dress in modern business attire, or business casual to maintain a formal setting. Delegates may also choose (should they wish) to dress in another way that may abide to their role. Religious coverings are permitted. LFMUNC, however, condemns any dress displaying racially based or sexist stereotypes, and any sort of discriminatory trope.

Technology:
Due to COVID restrictions, LFMUNC permits the usage of technology used to access BBCU links to committees and reception areas. However, in-room research is not permitted, as research should’ve already been prepared beforehand. Delegates found violating this policy will be sent a strict warning.

In BBCU, we ask that delegates mute themselves when not speaking, and lower their hands when not applicable. At chair’s discretion, delegates may or may not have to turn on their camera. Lastly, we ask that participating delegates please do not share committee links with those not participating. Any intruders or instances of “room-bombing” will immediately be reported to the secretariat, and specified intruders will be kicked out by the chair.

It is highly recommended that schools unfamiliar with Blackboard Collaborate watch this video (linked below) prior to the conference's start:

youtu.be/FXJbM12EXSw?t=30

Harassment and Cyberbullying:
LFMUNC hopes to provide a safe environment, and therefore will not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment to other delegates based on (but not limited to) sex, race, sexual orientation, and religion. Those who are found guilty of violating this will face consequences, be that a warning or immediate disqualification.

Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is an immediate offense, and is condemned by LFMUNC which abides by terms that include the reuse of resolutions from prior conferences, presenting work that is not of one’s own, and stealing words and documents from others. Delegates caught plagiarizing will be immediately disqualified from awards, with a strict notice sent to their school.

Changes to Delegation Lineup After Registration:
Registered delegations have until a week after their initial registration to change their delegation line-up. All positions will subsequently be considered final after that week ends. If, in an urgent case, an amendment must be made to a school's lineup, then it is that school's responsibility to contact LFMUNC as soon as possible.

Awards:
The awards offered at LFMUNC are as follows:
Verbal Commendation
Honorable Mention
Outstanding Delegate
Best Delegate
Best Middle School
Best Small School (delegation size 15 and under)
Best Large School (delegation size above 25)

. Certificates will be emailed to club sponsors, and gavels will be available at Longfellow MS (2000 Westmoreland St., 22043, VA) to be picked up at a set date. Should the participating school be out of the area, we will mail it to your school address.

Language:
LFMUNC is open to middle schools across the world and all procedure and committee will be conducted in the English language.

Conference policies