Resolutions

A resolution is a document that contains all the issues a committee wants to solve and the proposed solutions to a singular topic. Conferences are written during unmoderated caucuses where delegates are free to roam around the committee to collaborate on ideas ith each other, and sometimes students work outside in hallways as well. Resolution-writing becomes more focused in latter sessions of the committee when different country policies are clear, different ideas have been mentioned, and blocs are formed. The ultimate purpose of a committee session is to pass a resolution. All the speeches, debate, negotiation, and teamwork is supposed to lead up to a resoltuion which contains all the proposed solutions to the issue. There are normally 2-4 resolutions per topic (depending on committee size) and should cover all possible issues and defend itself against cross-examination. After resolutions are written, blocs will present and defend their resolutions while other delegates present POIs (Points of Information). Afterwards, delegates can propose amendments to modify the resolution by adding, deleting, or changing specific clauses. These amendments must be debated and voted on before the main resolution itself is considered for a vote. Should a resolution pass, sponsors will be informally commended for building consensus on good ideas. BSBMUN X allows for multiple resolutions to pass.