How to write a policy statement

Each delegate is required to present a policy statement at the Opening Ceremony: 

A Policy Statement should be a short (max. 5 minute) speech that each delegate must prepare before the conference. It should outline the delegate’s country’s policy on the topic that is discussed in the delegate’s committee.

At the beginning of discussions over a specific topic the Chair will call the delegates out in alphabetical order according to country. Delegates will be called out in turn to read their Policy Statement on that particular topic.

Delagates should begin their Policy Statements (like all other formal speaches during the conference) with a phrase such as “Honourable Chairs, Distinguished Delegates”. At the end they should specify whether or not they are open to Points of Information and should then yield the floor to the Chair.