Ad Hoc Explainer

Hi, delegates!

As a part of Ad Hoc, you will be faced with a set of unique circumstances relative to other committees. Ad Hoc was built on the premise of challenging experienced delegates and providing them with an environment to strengthen their MUN skills.

Ad Hoc's topic will remain undisclosed until conference begins and you will instead be advised to prepare for whatever may be thrown at you. The committee will operate in a state of constant crisis and you will be expected to adapt to these ever-changing situations.

Procedurally, committee will be in perpetually moderated caucus with a set speaking time and will be largely following crisis procedure. (For more information about this, see the crisis procedure section of https://learnbmun.squarespace.com/alternative-procedures/.) Although our committee is different from other crisis committees, much of our procedure will be the same.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

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