DistrictMUN Advisor Policies

DistrictMUN Advisor Code of Conduct

Violations listed below will be handled by DistrictMUN Secretariat and Staff;

failure to abide by these guidelines could result in expulsion from the conference.

  1. Advisors are expected to ensure that their delegates adhere to the Delegate Code of Conduct.

  2. Advisors are expected to wear professional attire while committees are in session.

  3. Advisors will not harass or disrupt any participants or Georgetown students, faculty, or visitors.

  4. Conference ID badges must be worn visibly at all times while on Georgetown’s Campus.

  5. Advisors are expected to be respectful and mindful of all participants.

  6. Advisors are expected to comply with instructions of DistrictMUN Staff who are charged with enforcement of these codes.

  7. Advisors are expected to be reachable via the cellular number provided during registration in the case of an emergency situation during the conference.

  8. It is the responsibility of all conference participants to avoid leaving valuables unattended during the conference. Neither DistrictMUN nor Georgetown are responsible for items left/lost/stolen during the conference or on Campus grounds. 

  9. Advisors are responsible for ensuring that their delegation abides by all DistrictMUN policies, including all those regarding COVID-19 that Georgetown University and the District of Columbia have in place as of April 2nd, 2022.

  10. Sexual Harassment and Discrimination are not permitted - DistrictMUN will not tolerate any instances of discrimination based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual identity, national origin, religion, age, socioeconomic status, and/or ability. If any delegate or advisor believes they have encountered discrimination, which has resulted in a hostile working environment, they should bring it to the attention of the DistrictMUN Secretariat. They may also bring it to the attention of any member of DistrictMUN Staff. DistrictMUN will involve the appropriate personnel, which may include advisors, and will take appropriate action which may include:

    1. Suspension from committee,

    2. Disqualification from individual awards,

    3. Expulsion from DistrictMUN without refund,

    4. Ban the individual or delegation from attending DistrictMUN in the future, and/or

    5. Any other action deemed necessary and appropriate.

Advisor-Delegation Requirements

  • At least one advisor present per each delegation

  • At least one advisor for every 20 delegates (e.g. a delegation of 15 students requires 1 advisor; a delegation of 25 students requires 2 advisors)

  • Advisors do not necessarily need to be teachers; in the past, NAIMUN advisors have included parents or other staff members from a school.

Campus Guidelines

Any infringement of the campus guidelines may be referred to Georgetown University staff members or, at their request, the Georgetown University Police Department, for investigation and adjudication. Violations of these regulations may also result in action by the DistrictMUN Secretariat or Staff.

  1. Use of any non-conference related space on Georgetown’s campus is prohibited.

  2. Smoking inside of any university buildings is not permitted.

  3. Throwing objects out of campus windows is prohibited.

  4. Propping open of doors that are required to be closed to comply with fire regulations is not permitted.

  5. Burning of incense, candles, or other substances on university property is not allowed.

  6. It is expected that advisors and participants will abide by requests of any Georgetown University affiliated staff members regarding the use of University space. 

District of Columbia Law

Any suspected violations of District of Columbia Law will be referred to the Georgetown University Police Department and/or the Metropolitan Police Department for investigation and adjudication. Violations of these regulations may also result in action by the DistrictMUN Secretariat

  1. Theft, assault, battery, or other crimes against persons or property is against DC Law.

  2. No object may be used in a dangerous manner.

  3. Possession, purchase, storage, sale and/or consumption of any illegal substance by any DistrictMUN participant or advisor is prohibited.

Accompaniment Policy

Advisors and chaperones are always permitted to accompany delegates to committee sessions and programming opportunities as designated by their school policy. However, if they choose not to chaperone their delegates at any point during the Conference, the DistrictMUN Staff will act in good faith to fulfill their duties but will not assume chaperone responsibility.

Photo Policy

All delegates and advisors may be documented, either in photographic or video form, at points throughout the conference by DistrictMUN Staff, and/or outside press. If you would not like to be photographed/videoed, make a note below and all available efforts will be made to keep staff/Press Corps/press out of relevant areas.

Programming Policy

All advisors participating in programming are doing so at their own risk. The Advisor Code of Conduct is expected to be followed while participating in programming. DistrictMUN, Georgetown University, and the Georgetown International Relations Association (GIRA) do not take responsibility for any theft, accident, or emergency that occurs while participating in programming.

Advisor Responsibilities Relating to DistrictMUN COVID Policy

Advisors shall encourage delegates to submit their COVID-19 policy form as quickly possible once it is available. They will ensure that delegates submit their form on or before the deadline of March 18th. 

Advisors will remind their delegates that they must be vaccinated in order to attend DistrictMUN, that exemptions to the vaccine mandate must be requested before March 11th, and that DistrictMUN reserves the right to deny any request for exemption. Should a request for exemption be denied, the delegate would either need to get vaccinated or not attend DistrictMUN.

Advisors will also remind their delegates that they must receive a test prior to coming to Georgetown’s campus. This test must be administered no earlier than March 30th. DistrictMUN will offer non-exhaustive guidance about testing opportunities in the DMV area. 

Advisors will confirm that their delegates do not exhibit symptoms of COVID-19 prior to arriving at Georgetown’s campus. The day of the conference, advisors will submit a COVID-19 Symptom Attestation Form, the link to which will be provided to advisors before the conference. Advisors shall ask all of their delegates if they are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19. Advisors will attest that all delegates either have no symptoms, or that any delegates with symptoms will not be attending the conference. 

If a delegate demonstrates symptoms of COVID-19 during the conference, advisors should alert the DistrictMUN Secretariat. The DistrictMUN Secretariat will evaluate the concern and then instruct the delegate if they must isolate themselves from the committee and programming. If delegates require quarantining, DistrictMUN will make best effort to provide adequate accommodations but cannot promise quarantine space. If DistrictMUN finds the delegate to be a public health concern and does not have quarantine space, we reserve the right to ask the delegate to leave campus. Advisors will be responsible for chaperoning delegates that must leave the conference early, finding alternative chaperones, or coordinating their transportation. 

Finally, advisors must make it clear to delegates that they will be required to wear a mask  during all indoor programming.

CODES OF CONDUCT AND Release FORMS

The Advisor Code of Conduct must be submitted to each advisor before the conference. All forms must be submitted by March 24th, 2025. DistrictMUN requires all participants to sign and abide by this Code to guarantee a respectful and positive learning environment.