Conduct and Behavior Policies

EmpireMUNC’s Rules

EmpireMUNC XIII’s Directorate and Staff will handle violations of all rules listed below on an individual basis. Failure to abide by these may lead to a disqualification from awards or expulsion from the conference. These will be elaborated on below, feel free to contact us with any questions regarding our policies.

  1. Delegates, for the duration of all committee sessions, must adhere to the dress code. Western Business Attire is required of all delegates while in committee. We do not require WBA for delegates at our delegate dance, during our breaks, or anytime outside of our committee sessions. We also do not require WBA on the Sunday of our conference.

  2. Delegates will not harass or disrupt NYU students or staff nor will excessive noise be allowed.

  3. All delegates must be in their assigned committee rooms throughout committee sessions. Delegates are expected to be on-time to all committee sessions.

  4. Conference identification (IDs, Lanyards, Badges) must be worn visibly at all times while on the NYU Campus, and all should ensure that they are not lost or damaged for the duration of the conference.

  5. Use or possession of alcohol, tobacco products, marijuana products or paraphernalia, and any illegal substances is strictly prohibited for all delegates for the entire duration of the conference.

  6. Delegates are expected to be mindful and respectful of all cultures, both in and out of committee.

  7. Delegates are not permitted to use phones in committee sessions. In emergency cases, please step outside to use your phone.

  8. Delegates will act in accordance with New York City Law and NYU’s Campus Policies.

  9. Delegates are prohibited from prewriting, plagiarism, or use of Artificial Intelligence for all written content throughout the conference.

  10. Delegates are expected to comply with instructions of EmpireMUNC Staff and Directorate in all circumstances to enforce these rules and policies.

Discrimination and Harassment Policy

EmpireMUNC will not tolerate any instances of discrimination based on race/color/sex/gender/gender identity/sexual identity/nationality/religion/age/ethnicity/socioeconomic status, and if any delegate or advisor believes they have encountered discrimination resulting in a hostile environment, they should bring it up to the attention of the Directorate, or relevant Committee Staff. We will involve the appropriate personnel, including advisors, and take any appropriate action. This may include disqualification from awards, temporary suspension from committee, or a removal from the conference.

Any instances of sexual harassment should be immediately brought to the attention of Directorate, and after involving the appropriate personnel and action, will result in an expulsion from the conference.

Social Media & Phone Use Policy

Delegates should not be using their phones in committee sessions at all. Conference staff reserve the right to temporarily confiscate phones for the remainder of that committee session upon multiple violations. Use of social media (incl Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, or any other) during committee is also forbidden. Outside of committee sessions, delegates should practice appropriate behavior on these sites and apps towards other delegates. Inappropriate posts and/or bullying will not be tolerated, and any students found in violation of this may face appropriate disciplinary action.

Photo and Media Policy

All delegates and advisors, in attending this conference, may be documented either in photographic or video form, at all points throughout the conference by EmpireMUNC staff or other advisors. All photos and videos taken by EmpireMUNC staff will be shared to all delegations after the conference. All photos and videos may also be used by EmpireMUNC for marketing or social media purposes.

Advisor Requirements Policy

To ensure delegate safety, we require all delegations follow these advisor/chaperone policies

  • At least 1 advisor present per each delegation

  • An advisor/delegate ratio of no higher than 1 advisor per 25 delegates

  • Advisors do not have to be teachers, they can include other staff members from schools or parents/guardians

Committee Attendance Policy

Committee attendance is required of all delegates unless an advisor has notified us ahead of time. We will conduct roll-call attendance taken at the beginning of each session. It is the role of advisors to ensure all delegates have made it to their respective committee rooms. We will share our attendance spreadsheet to advisors at the beginning of the conference. Please contact us ahead of time if you believe your full delegation will be late/missing a session.

Dress Code Policy

For all committee sessions, delegates are to adhere to an appropriate and professional dress code. Western Business Attire is required of all participants in session. EmpireMUNC staffers reserve the right, at their discretion, to request delegates violating the dress code change their clothes.

WBA will not be required for Sunday, however note that if you win an award, you will be getting your photo taken with your award and your Chair/CD, so we encourage business casual attire, however this is up to your discretion. For our delegate dance and any out-of-committee events, delegates are encouraged to wear casual but appropriate attire - we will leave the specifics of your dress code in those events to your advisor, however you must, at minimum, abide by NYU’s Dress Code.