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What is a Chair?

Chairs are the leaders of a UN committee session, and help to ensure the debate progresses well to successfully resolve all topics in the committee.​

What are the responsibilities of a Chair?

  • Write the background guides for their committee within the deadlines and abiding by the structure recommended by the Secretariat

  • Correct all position papers, taking plagiarism into consideration 

  • Motivate and support delegates with positive feedback before, during and after the conference

  • Be knowledgeable of the rules of procedure.

  • Conduct the committee in a fair and professional manner

  • Be neutral towards any institution and/or delegates through the conference

  • Act as judges for deciding which delegates deserve awards

* Chairs are provided lunch, coffee and entrance to social events and do not pay a fee

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