<aside> 💡 The Operative clauses are the most essential part of a resolution. Strong Operative clauses lead to more delegates voting in favour of your resolution. The Operative clauses explain what can be done to resolve an issue. Please note that successful and strong operative clauses not only explain what can be done, but give possible sub-clauses on how it could be achieved.

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Here are some checklists to go through when writing your operative clauses:

• [ ] No operative clause opening should be repeated in the same form.
• [ ] Operative clauses must end in semi-colons (;)
• [ ] All clause starters must be underlined
• [ ] A period only appears at the end of the last operative clause.
• [ ] Sub-clauses should be lettered ( a), b), c), d),…)
• [ ] If a sub clause does not end the clause, their ending punctuation must be a comma (,)
• [ ] Sub-sub clauses should be marked with a lowercase roman number followed by a period.
• [ ] All acronyms must be listed in full before appearing in abbreviation form

<aside> 📌 When writing your preambles, please refer to the following list of clause starters.

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All starters that are in red can only be used by the Security Council (SC).

Accepts

Affirms

Approves

Asks

Authorizes

Calls

Calls for

Calls upon

Condemns

Confirms

Congratulates

Considers

Decides

Declares Accordingly

Demands

Deplores

Designates

Draws the Attention Emphasizes

Encourages

Endorses

Expresses its Appreciation

Expresses its Hope

Has Resolved

Hopes

Invites

Notes

Proclaims

Reaffirms

Recommends

Regrets

Reminds

Resolves

Requests

Sanctions

Solemnly Affirms

Strongly Condemns

Strongly Urges

Supports

Suggests

Takes Note of

Transmits

Trusts

Urges

Wishes

<aside> 💡 Tip: Any of these clause starters can be reused by adding “further” or “strongly” in-front of it. For example: “Requests” can be reused by becoming “Further Requests” or “Asks” can be reused by becoming “Strongly Asks ”

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Sample resolution: operative clauses

1. Urges the use of IAEA and the OPCW in regard to: ← operative clause

   a) Monitoring the Chemical Weaponry of DPR Korea, ← sub-clause

   b) Observing the use of Nuclear Power by DPR Korea,

   c) Examining the Satellites in regard to security and danger;

2. Calls for DPR Korea to terminate all Nuclear and Airborne Missile Activity by a set date, under the decision of the Six Party Talks, with the observance of the IAEA and the Security Council;

3. Invites the Security Council and the Six Party Talks members to discuss the nuclear status of DPR Korea;