Heading

The title of the resolution is its

focus/or topic and is usually just 1-4
words.
Title: ______________________________________________ Number: _______
The resolution number is assigned
by the chairs. Delegates should leave
that blank.

Sponsors: ___________________________________________________________
Sponsors are the main authors of the
resolution. They contribute ideas
and/or wording to the resolution.
__________________________________________________________________ They are required to vote in favor of
the resolution. A minimum of 3
sponsors are required at this
conference. No maximum.

Signatories: _________________________________________________________ Signatories are countries that agree

that the resolution should be
presented. They are not required to
___________________________________________________________________ vote in favor of the resolution. A
minimum of 3 sponsors are required
at this conference. No maximum.

Preambulatory Clauses
Preambulatory Clauses are the
introduction to the resolution
and justify why it is important.
1. _________________________________________________________________ They can:
1. Reference past UN
documents (the charter, the
____________________________________________________________________ UDHR, treaties…)
2. Mention statements made
by a UN leader
___________________________________________________________________, 3. Reference past UN or
regional actions already
taken on this issue
4. Reference current facts,
examples, statistics and
2. _________________________________________________________________ ideas that show the
importance and urgency of
the issue
____________________________________________________________________
Preambulary clauses always
begin with a preambulatory
___________________________________________________________________, phrase. A list of common
phrases include:
• Given the
• Aware that
• Acknowledging
• Recalling
3. _________________________________________________________________ •
•
Respecting
Alarmed by
• Confident
____________________________________________________________________ • Deeply regretting
• Guided by
• Reaffirming the
___________________________________________________________________; • Viewing with
appreciation the
• Keeping in mind
• Condemning
(Security Council
only)

Operative Clauses
Operative clauses are the most
important part of the resolution.
1. _________________________________________________________________ This is where delegates suggest
the actions that they believe
should be taken to address the
global issue.
____________________________________________________________________
Add details to your clauses by
answering the following
____________________________________________________________________ questions:
• What action should be
taken to address the issue?
____________________________________________________________________ • By whom? (The UN, a
special committee, specific
countries the international
____________________________________________________________________ community…)
• When will this action it
start/end?
____________________________________________________________________ • How it will be paid for?

You can include this in separate

clauses or sub-clauses.

2. _________________________________________________________________ Like preambulary clauses,

operative clauses should be
numbered.
____________________________________________________________________
Operative clauses always begin
with an operative phrase. A list
____________________________________________________________________ of common phrases include:
• Calls upon
• Designates
____________________________________________________________________ • Encourages
• Expresses its hope/
appreciation
____________________________________________________________________ • Draws the attention
• Further reminds
• Recommends an
____________________________________________________________________ increase/decrease in
• Requests
• Trusts
• Congratulates
• Approves
• Request
•
3. _________________________________________________________________ •
Reminds
Supports efforts to
• Condemns (Security
Council only)
____________________________________________________________________
If operative clauses require
more space, do continue on a
____________________________________________________________________ lined sheet of paper. You may
include more than 3 clauses, this
document is simply a starting
____________________________________________________________________ point.

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

SAMPLE RESOLUTION