WRITING RESOLUTIONS
Writing resolutions
Each resolution is a single sentence, the different sections are separated by placing commas
and semicolons. The subject of the sentence is the official body: in this case the Model
European Parliament
STRUCTURE
Committee……………….. submits the following resolution to the Model European Parliament
Resolution about .....
The Model European Parliament....
1
sources of INFORMATION: referring to:
publications, conventions, treaties, agreements, brochures,
statements, guidelines + numbers + dates
2
which ARGUMENTS are used = (Introductory clauses)
letters:
A. B. C. etc
- considering that
- asssuming that
- emphasizing that
- alarmed by
- aware of
- believing that
- noting
- etc. see following list (page 6)
3
actual QUESTIONS and PROPOSALS = (Operative clauses)
numbers:
1. 2. 3. etc
- asks
- requests
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urges
draws the attention
proposes
considers necessary
demands
recommends
etc. see following list
It is important that the committees use the above structure in the drafts of the
resolutions.
RESOLUTIONS
Introductory clauses
Affirming
Alarmed by
Approving
Aware of
Believing
Bearing in mind
Confident
Contemplating
Convinced
Declaring
Deeply concerned
Deeply conscious
Deeply convinced
Deeply disturbed
Deeply regretting
Desiring
Emphasizing
Expecting
Expressing its appreciation
Expressing its satisfaction
Fulfilling
Fully aware
Fully alarmed
Fully believing
Further deploring
Further recalling
Operative clauses
Accepts
Affirms
Approves
Authorizes
Calls
Calls upon
Condemns
Congratulates
Confirms
Considers
Declares accordingly
Deplores
Draws the attention
Designates
Emphasizes
Encourages
Endorses
Expresses its appreciation
Expresses its hope
Further invites
Guided by
Having adopted
Having considered
Having considered further
Having devoted attention
Having examined
Having studied
Having heard
Having received
Keeping in mind
Noting with regret
Noting with satisfaction
Noting with deep concern
Noting further
Noting with approval
Observing
Realizing
Reaffirming
Recalling
Recognizing
Referring
Seeking
Taking into account
Taking into consideration
Taking note
Viewing with appreciation
Welcoming
Further proclaims
Further reminds
Further recommends
Further resolves
Further requests
Have resolved
Notes
Proclaims
Reaffirms
Recommends
Reminds
Regrets
Requests
Solemnly affirms
Strongly condemns
Supports
Trusts
Takes note of
Transmits
Urges
The Political Committee submits the following resolution to the Model European Parliament.
Resolution about the effects of the Gulf War on European cooperation.
The Model European Parliament
A.
Recognizing the need for the European Community and its individual member states
to review their policies as a result of the Gulf War,
B.
Deeply regretting the use of force and all casualties, especially civilian casualties,
caused by the Gulf Crisis,
C.
Alarmed by the fact that much of the Iraqi arsenal was supplied by Western nations,
especially by EC member states,
D.
Concerned that the EC's attempt at a peaceful solution of the conflict contradicted
declared NATO policy in fulfilling the UN resolutions,
E.
Fully recognizing the damage inflicted by the war effort on the infrastructure and the
environment of the Gulf region,
1.
Affirms that the consequences of the Gulf Crisis commit all member states to
upholding international laws and the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights,
both inside and outside the EC;
2.
Calls for the creation of a common and coordinated European Defence Policy;
3.
Resolves accordingly to establish a permanent common European Defense Council
(EDC), which is to be constituted equally of representatives of all the EC member
states and which will be accountable to the Council of Foreign Ministers;
4.
Recommends that the European Defense Council coordinate individual European
armies with the prospect of creating a common European Security System, including
the
possibility of a European Defence force;
5.
Insists that member states of the EC are not bound to follow or participate in the
military consequences of decisions of individual EDC countries;
6.
Argues however that member states (particularly neutral ones such as Denmark and
Ireland) disagreeing with declared EC decisions in this area of policy must remain
neutral and under no circumstances actively oppose the policy;
7. Instructs the President to forward the resolution to the European Parliament, the
European Commission and the Council of Ministers.
AMENDMENTS
Amendments are modifications to the text of a motion for a resolution.
Amendments mean to change any part of a text by deleting, adding or substituting words or
figures.
An amendment should be presented by its author before the debate.
The president of the General Assembly decides if the amendment shall be put to the vote.
Amendments shall have priority over the text to which they relate and shall be put to the
vote before that text.
Amendments have to be written on the appropriate amendment sheets.
MODEL EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
Amendment to resolution:
Proposed by delegate (name of committee):
Amendment co-signed by delegates:
Concerning Clause No:
We propose to
a) a) delete the entire clause
b) b) substitute the clause by a new clause which reads as follows:
c) c) add the following word(s):
Signed:
Co-signed:
TEXTUAL CHANGE
Textual changes to the text of a resolution can only be proposed by members of the committee
involved.
Textual changes have to be written on the appropriate textual change sheets. (page 11).
All members of the committee should sign the paper for textual changes.
Also the textual changes should be presented to the presidency of the General Assembly before
the discussion of a resolution. Textual changes are always taken into consideration, there is no
voting procedure.
TEXTUAL CHANGE
Resolution of the Committee on ………………………………………………………………..
Proposed by:
(you must be a member of the above mentioned committee)
Concerning Clause No:
Proposed change:
Signature of ALL members of the committee is mandatory
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