2026 Southeast Model African Union Conference

• English is the official language of all sessions.
• Delegations may speak other languages only if translation is provided.
• Each Member State participates in the Assembly and is assigned to one of the following bodies:
  
  • Executive Council
    Committee on Democracy, Governance, and Human Rights
  • Committee on Economic Matters
  • Committee on Social Matters
  • Committee on Peace and Security
  • Committee on Environment and Climate Change
• Seating is arranged in alphabetical order.
• Additional bodies may be created with Assembly approval.

• Appointed by the Secretariat to support all delegates
• Assist chairs and ensure sessions run smoothly
• Do not vote or participate in debate
• Help maintain fairness, preparation standards, and conference integrity

• Appointed by the SEMAU Directors
• Must attend orientations and fulfill assigned duties
• Work with faculty and the Secretariat to manage proceedings
• Committee and Council officers may temporarily step down to speak as delegates
• Assembly officers may not represent delegations in Assembly debate

• Committees consider only assigned topics
• Each committee produces one consolidated resolution
• The Executive Council focuses on crisis response
• The Assembly:
  • Reviews committee resolutions
  • Adopts final outcomes
  • Does not debate the Executive Council report

• Delegates must be recognized by the Chair to speak
• Remarks must remain relevant to the topic
• Points of Order may interrupt speakers; other points may not
• Motions (e.g., suspend session, adjourn, close debate) follow established precedence
• Caucuses (moderated and unmoderated) are permitted under time limits

• Each Member State has one vote per body
• Committee decisions: Simple majority
• Executive Council decisions: Two-thirds majority
• Assembly decisions: Two-thirds majority (no abstentions)
• Voting is typically by placard unless a roll call is requested

• Delegations may sponsor draft resolutions on assigned topics
• Amendments must be relevant and follow procedural rules
• Friendly amendments require full sponsor agreement
• Committees debate and vote before forwarding resolutions to the Assembly

• Committee resolutions are automatically introduced
• Limited debate occurs on amendments and final adoption
• Delegations must vote yes or no (no abstentions)
• Motions to reconsider or alter procedure are restricted

• A Home Government (faculty-led) provides guidance and crisis updates
• Delegations must follow Home Government instructions
• The Executive Council leads crisis response coordination

Awards are presented in several categories, including:

• Outstanding Delegate (Committee level)
• Honorable Mention Delegate
• Outstanding Delegation
• Chair Awards (including Eustace Palmer Award)
• SEMAU Director’s Service Award

All delegates receive certificates of participation.

Rules not covered here will follow Robert’s Rules of Order (Revised).