SEMAU Program 2015 - Middle Georgia State University

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19th Annual Southeast Model
African Union (SEMAU)
Conference
November 5-7, 2015
African Union
Building a United and Strong Africa
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MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Macon Campus
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19th Annual SEMAU Conference Invitation
Dear Delegates and Faculty Advisors,
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It is our distinct pleasure to cordially invite you to the 19 Annual Southeast Model African Union
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(SEMAU) Conference, which will be held from November 5 through November 7 , 2015 at the Macon
campus of Middle Georgia State University.
This event will give students an opportunity to learn about diplomacy, leadership and governmental
organization through a unique simulation experience. The experience is designed to enrich and enhance
students’ understanding of the political, economic and cultural dimensions of different African countries
and their relationship to each other and the rest of the world as members of the African Union.
Experience has shown that this mode of learning is very empowering. When the student delegates take
on the character of their selected countries and develop an understanding of African issues from an
African perspective, they gain knowledge that is rewarding to them in their collegiate and community
endeavors.
The Model African Union is a two-fold educational experience. The first phase of learning begins in the
classroom or study sessions where the participant gathers information, does research, and learns about
issues relating to a specific country. The second phase takes place in the simulated meetings of the
actual commissions of the African Union, which will be held in the Teacher Education Building (TEB) at
Middle Georgia State University’s Macon campus. Because both phases of the educational experience
are important and necessary for the success of the conference, preparation of delegates is extremely
important. Faculty advisors must, therefore, share a big responsibility of preparing their delegations
adequately for the conference.
Faculty advisors must demand that their delegates accurately develop and maintain the character of their
selected country. Delegates must learn how to accept diverse interests among African countries.
Accepting and appreciating diversity will enable the delegates to become more open-minded in their
debates and deliberations.
The links on the MGA website provide information about the Conference, conference rules, regulations,
and other procedural information. Please feel free to print and distribute copies to your delegates.
The University System Africa Council (USAC) is indeed happy to have the opportunity to meet and work
with you. We look forward to your participation. We ask that you register early so we can plan accordingly.
If you need more information about Conference registration or the Conference in general, please contact
the following:
Ms. Teresa Lorick, Administrative Assistant, at (478) 934-3063 ([email protected])
Dr. Peter Makaya, Co-Director, at 478-471-2492 ([email protected])
Dr. Mary Mears, Co-Director, at 478-471 5717 ([email protected])
Assistant Professor Grace Adams-Square, Co-Director, at (478) 274-7931
([email protected])
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You’re invited to
the 19th Annual
SEMAU Conference
Dr. Peter Makaya
Co-Director
Assistant Professor Grace Adams-Square
Co-Director
Dr. Mary Mears
Co-Director
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CONFERENCE HANDBOOK
Message from the Chancellor of the University System
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Welcome Message: President of Middle Georgia State University
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Mr. Robert Reichert, Honorable Mayor, Macon-Bibb
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Ms. Seraphine Manirambona, Policy Officer
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His Excellency Jeremiah Sulunteh
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The History of SEMAU
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Conference Schedule/Program
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Agenda Topics
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SEMAU Rules of Procedure-Short Form
SEMAU Rules of Procedure – Long Form
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Perambulatory Clauses (“Basis” Statements)
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Operative Clauses (“Action” Statements)
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SEMAU Awards
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SEMAU Policies
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Country Assignment & Delegations to SEMAU-2015
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Constitutive Act of the African Union
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African Union Anthem
Student Delegates
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Delegations
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Faculty Advisors
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Acknowledgements
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History of the Southeast Model African Union
(SEMAU)
By Dr. Saba Jallow
REVISED by Dr. Peter B. Makaya and Dr. Mary Mears: 06/22/2015
SEMAU was established by the Regents’ Advisory Council on Africa (RACA) in the
1990s. RACA is the forerunner of the University System Africa Council (USAC), which is one
of the five USG’s regional councils operating under the auspices of the USG System Council
on International Education (SCIE). The main purpose was to bring Africa as close to the
students as possible by simulating the activities of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia, given the lack of adequate resources to enable many students to participate in
study- abroad programs on Africa. The SEMAU simulation is, therefore, the closest program
that students will have to a study-abroad program. Students will have an opportunity to meet
ambassadors from African Union member states, and discuss major issues and problems
facing the African continent. Students will also serve as “ambassadors” of African countries
and will be charged with debating African issues and passing draft resolutions.
The first SEMAU simulation conference was held in Macon in November, 1997 at what
was then Macon State College, now Middle Georgia State University. Dr. Mary Mears,
Professor of English, became the first SEMAU Conference Director, under the guidance of two
Georgia Southern University Professors: Dr. Saba Jallow and Dr. Alfred Young. Professors
Jallow and Young had served as faculty advisors at the National Model African Union
Conference sponsored and hosted by Professor Michael Nwanze at Howard University,
Washington, D.C. The Regents’ Advisory Council on Africa selected Macon for its first
SEMAU conference because of its central location. RACA members also agreed to hold
subsequent SEMAU conferences, for at least five years, in Macon to have a sense of history
and establish a tradition. Once that objective was achieved and SEMAU earned its name
recognition and significance, USAC decided that schools should be given the opportunity to
submit bids in order to host SEMAU. Thus, USG institutions were able to host SEMAU by
providing conference venues and subsidizing conference costs. Overall, this experiential
model of learning has benefited hundreds of students since the inception of SEMAU in 1997.
The University System of Georgia professors who have served as SEMAU Directors include
Professors Mary Mears (Middle Georgia State University, then Macon State College-1997);
Saba Jallow (Georgia Southern University-1998,2006);Lovett Elango, (Kennesaw State
University, 1999); James Kahiga (Georgia Perimeter College, 2002, 2007); Florence WakokoStudstill (Fort Valley State University, 2000); Florence Wakoko-Studstill and John Studstill
(Columbus State University,2005,2013); Eustace Palmer and Funke Fontenot (Georgia
College and State University,2004), Chester Fontenot (Mercer University, 2009); Nuru
Akinyemi (Kennesaw State University,2008); Akinloye Ojo (University of Georgia, 2003);
Angela R. Bratton and Augustine Hammond (Georgia Regents University, then Augusta State
University,2010); Stephen Agyekum, (Armstrong State University, 2006, co-hosted with
Savannah State and Georgia Southern); Professor Augustine Ayuk (Clayton State
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University,2014); Professor Emmanuel Naniuzeyi (Savannah State University, 2011, 2012)
and Co-directors: Peter B. Makaya, Mary Mears and Grace Adams-Square (Middle Georgia
State University, 2015).
The Southeast Model African Union would not have been a successful teaching tool
without the commitment and dedication of the following faculty and administrators:
Professors Lovett Elango, Saba Jallow, Eustace Palmer, Nuru Akinyemi (all former Chairs of
USAC), Funke Fontenot (current Chair of USAC), James Kahiga (webmaster), Alfred Young,
Ken Eke, Ife Williams,Diane Napier, Lioba Moshi, Mary Mears, Doyin Kolo, Florence
Wakoko-Studstill, John Studstill, Charles Ubah, Victoria Paisley, Patricia Campbell, Alethia
Livingston, Funke Fontenot, Chester Fontenot, David Hunter, Akinloye Ojo, Karim Traore,
Mary Jo Fayoin, David Smith, Christain Horton, George Vargis, Sally Vargis, Angela R.
Bratton, Augustine Hammond, Emmanuel Konde, Claudia Jones,Shiroya Okete, Stephen
Agyekum, Augustine Ayuk, Peter Makaya, Grace Adams-Square, Gerald McIntosh, Crispen
Matsika and last but not least, Richard Sutton, Director, System Council on International
Education (SCIE) and Jennifer A. Lund, SCIE Special Projects Coordinator and Africa
Council liaison.
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Southeast Model African Union Conference
Middle Georgia State University
Schedule of Events
November 5-7, 2015
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4th, 2015
MAYOR’S OFFICE
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Reception
hosted by Macon-Bibb County Mayor Reichert (Mayor’s Executive Office)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5th
PROFESSIONAL SCIENCES AND CONFERENCE CENTER (PSC)
9:00 – 11:00 Delegate Registration
9:00 – 11:00 Poster Session- African displays
11:00 - Deadline to submit draft resolutions to the Secretariat
(All participating institutions: Please print 50 copies of each of your Committee’s draft resolutions and
bring them with you to the Conference. Also save these copies to a USB Flash/Jump Drive and bring
the drives with you).
11:00 – 2:00 Convening of the Model African Union: PSC
*Singing of the African Union Anthem lead by Dr. Christian Horton”
* Roll Call of Delegations: Dr. Peter B. Makaya, SEMAU Co-Director
* Introductions: Assistant Professor Grace Adams-Square, SEMAU Co-Director
- MGA President: Dr. Christopher Blake
- MGA Provost: Dr. Marti Venn
* Introductions: Dr. Mary Mears, SEMAU Co-Director
- University System Africa Council Chair: Dr. Funke Fontenot
* Introductions: Assistant Professor Grace Adams-Square, SEMAU Co-Director
- Mayor Robert Reichert (Macon-Bibb County)
- SGA President, Mr. Miguel Carmona
* Introductions: Dr. Mary Mears, SEMAU Co-Director
Ms. Seraphine Manirambona, Policy Officer, AU Mission to the USA
Keynote Speaker: His Excellency Jeremiah C. Sulunteh”
* Closing Remarks: Dr. Mary Mears, SEMAU Co-Director
Dr. Michael Nwanze, Professor, Howard University and Founder of Model AU
11:00 – 2:00 Lunch (provided by MGA): PSC
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2:05 – 2:25 Faculty Meeting: Teacher Education Bldg (TEB-215)
2:30 –6:00 Executive Council and Committee Sessions:
TEB/Teacher Education Building
* Chair Convenes Meeting
* Each committee assigns Resolutions to Agenda Topics
* Each committee establishes the Order of Consideration for Agenda Topics
* Introduction of Resolutions, Consolidation of Draft Resolutions
* Debate, Amendment, and Decision on Consolidated Resolutions
* Executive Council Begins Crisis Resolution
SECRETARIAT
COMMITTEE ON DEMOCRACY,
GOVERNANCE AND HUMAN RIGHTS
TEB 215
TEB 205
ECONOMIC MATTERS
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
SOCIAL MATTERS
PEACE AND SECURITY COMMITTEE
TEB 202
TEB 222
TEB 203
TEB 204
COMMITTEE ON REGIONAL
ECONOMIC COMMUNITIES (RECs)
TEB 208
6:30-8:00
PIZZA AT THE COMFORT INN & SUITES
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6th
TEB/ Education Building
9:00 – 12:30 Chairs Convene Council and Committee Meetings
DEMOCRACY, GOVERNANCE AND
HUMAN RIGHTS
ECONOMIC MATTERS
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
SOCIAL MATTERS
PEACE AND SECURITY COMMITTEE
REGIONAL ECONOMIC COMMUNITIES (RECs)
TEB 205
TEB 202
TEB 222
TEB 203
TEB 204
TEB 208
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12:30 – 2:00 LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
2:10 – 2:20 OFFICERS’ MEETING TEB 215
2:30 – 6:00 CONCLUSION OF SESSIONS
SECRETARIAT
DEMOCRACY, GOVERNANCE AND HUMAN
RIGHTS
ECONOMIC MATTERS
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
SOCIAL MATTERS
PEACE AND SECURITY COMMITTEE
REGIONAL ECONOMIC COMMUNITIES
(RECs)
TEB 215
TEB 205
TEB 202
TEB 222
TEB 203
TEB 204
TEB 208
6:15 – 7:00 MEETING OF FACULTY ADVISORS & SECRETARIAT
■ Election of officers for the Assembly of Heads of State and
Government
TEB 222
7:15 – 8:00 MEETING OF SECRETARIAT & OFFICERS
■ Prepare documentation for Assembly of Heads of State and
Government & Discuss Awards
TEB 222
7:30-10:30 AFRICA NIGHT (Dinner, Dance & Music)
PSC
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7th
PROFESSIONAL SCIENCE CENTER (PSC)
9:00 – 12:00 GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT
12:00-1:00 Closing Ceremony
Closing remarks and presentation of awards & certificates of
participation
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AGENDA TOPICS
The following shall be the agenda topics for SEMAU-2015 and ONLY resolutions
related to agenda topics will be considered:
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
(The Assembly of Heads of State and Government will receive a report from the Council on
the resolution of the crisis)
1. Resolution Crisis: Boko Haram.
COMMITTEE ON DEMOCRACY, GOVERNANCE AND HUMAN RIGHTS (The
Committee on Democracy, Governance and Human Rights will submit to the
Assembly of Heads of State and Government one consolidated resolution
on each of the four agenda topics listed below. The consolidated resolution
on each topic will be based on draft resolutions on specific topics previously
submitted and sponsored according to the rules.)
1. Implementation of the 2014 AU Summit Decision on the Protocol for the
African Court of Human and People’s Rights;
2. Transitional Justice in Africa: A Strategic Plan for Africa (see Political
Affairs);
3. The Implementation and Harmonization of Standards and Legislation on
Anti-corruption: A Strategic Plan for Africa (see Political Affairs);
4. Promoting Union Through Civil Society and the Diaspora: A Strategic Plan
for the Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC)
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC MATTERS(The Committee on
Economic Matters will submit to the Assembly of Heads of State and Government
one consolidated resolution on each of the six agenda topics. The consolidated
resolution on each topic will be based on draft resolutions on specific topics
previously submitted and sponsored according to the rules.)
1. Water Resources and Agricultural Development;
2. Management of Mineral Resources;
3. Debt Relief - A Strategy and Consequences for Africa;
4. Energy and Development
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5. Multilateral Trade Negotiations (e.g. Market Access; Commodity Prices; Africa
and WTO Negotiations; the Cairo Roadmap; Africa Growth and Opportunity
Act; African-Asian Strategic Partnership; Intra-African Trade);
6. Food Security.
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL MATTERS (The Committee on Social
Matters will submit to the Assembly of Heads of State and Government one
consolidated resolution on each of the five agenda topics. The consolidated
resolution on each topic will be based on draft resolutions on specific topics
previously submitted and sponsored according to the rules.)
1. Combating Ebola, Malaria, HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria: A Strategic Plan
for Africa;
2. Gender Equality: A Strategic Plan for Africa;
3. Refugees, Displaced Persons and Returnees: A Strategic Plan for Africa
4. Education for Human Development: A Strategic Plan for Africa;
5. Information and Technology: A Strategic Plan for Africa.
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ON REGIONAL ECONOMIC COMMUNITIES (RECs)
(The Committee on Regional Economic Communities will submit to the Assembly of
Heads of State and Government one consolidated resolution on each subsection of each agenda topic, that is resolutions on each of 1A through 1E
and one consolidated resolution on topic 2. The consolidated resolution on
each topic will be based on draft resolutions on specific topics previously
submitted and sponsored according to the rules.)
1. Strengthening Political and Economic Integration within RECs: A Strategic
Plan:
A. COMESA--Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
B. EAC-- The East African Community
C. ECOWAS-- The Economic Community of West African States
D. SADC--Southern African Development Community
E. UMA-- The Arab Maghreb Union
2. Promoting African Unity Through Political and Economic Integration
among RECs: A Strategic Plan
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PEACE AND SECURITY COMMITTEE (The Peace and Security Committee will
submit to the Assembly of Heads of State and Government one consolidated
resolution on agenda topics 1 and 3 and one resolution on each sub-topic of
item 2, that is a resolution for each of 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, and
2E. The consolidated resolution on each topic and sub-topic will be based on
draft resolutions previously submitted and sponsored according to the rules.)
1. African Standby Force
2. Conflict Management and Resolution in:
A. Egypt
B. Darfur, Sudan
C. South Sudan
D. Somalia
E. The Situation in Mali
F. The Situation in Nigeria--Boko Haram (BH)
G. Libya
3. Western Sahara
ASSEMBLY OF HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT
1. Receive Report of the Executive Council on Crisis Resolution
2. Debate and Adoption of Resolutions from Committees
3. Closing Ceremony (presentation of awards and certificates) and Adjournment
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SEMAU Rules of Procedure- Short Form
Motion
Purpose
Debate
Vote
Correct an error in procedure
None
None
Challenge chair’s decision
None
2/3
Recess Meeting
None
Majority
End Meeting
None
Majority
End debate without a
substantive vote
2 pro/2 con
2/3
Move to an immediate
2 con
2/3
Vote to consider section
separately
2 pro/2 con
Majority
Accept draft resolution
None
No opposition
Vote by roll call
None
None
Re-open debate on issue
2 con
2/3
Set or change speaker’s time
limit
2 pro/2 con
Majority
Set Speakers Time
Close/Reopen Speaker’s List
No additional speakers
added to list
None
Majority
Approval of Agenda Order
None
Majority
Point of Order
Appeal Chair’s decision
Suspension of the meeting
Adjournment of the meeting
Adjournment of Debate
Closure of Debate
Division of the question (1st
vote)
Accept by Acclamation
Roll Call Vote
Reconsideration
Adoption of Agenda
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SEMAU RULES OF PROCEDURE – LONG FORM
The motions below are listed in order of precedence. Any motion can be introduced if it is higher
on the chart than the pending motion.
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PURPOSE:
YOU SAY:
INTERRUPT?
2ND?
DEBATE?
AMEND?
VOTE?
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Close meeting
I move to
adjourn
No
Yes
No
No
Majority
§20
Take break
I move to
recess for ...
No
Yes
No
Yes
Majority
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Register
complaint
I rise to a
question of
privilege
Yes
No
No
No
None
§18
Make follow
agenda
I call for the
orders of the
day
Yes
No
No
No
None
§17
Lay aside
temporarily
I move to lay
the question
on the table
No
Yes
No
No
Majority
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Close debate
I move the
previous
question
No
Yes
No
No
2/3
§15
Limit or extend
debate
I move that
debate be
limited to ...
No
Yes
No
Yes
2/3
§14
Postpone to a
certain time
I move to
postpone the
motion to ...
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Majority
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§13
Refer to
committee
I move to
refer the
motion to ...
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Majority
§12
Modify
wording of
motion
I move to
amend the
motion by ...
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Majority
§11
Kill main
motion
I move that
the motion be
postponed
indefinitely
No
Yes
Yes
No
Majority
§10
Bring business
before
assembly (a
main motion)
I move that
[or "to"] ...
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Majority
Incidental Motions - no order of precedence. Arise incidentally and decided immediately.
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PURPOSE:
YOU SAY:
INTERRUPT?
2ND?
DEBATE?
AMEND?
VOTE?
§23
Enforce rules
Point of Order
Yes
No
No
No
None
§24
Submit matter
to assembly
I appeal from
the decision of
the chair
Yes
Yes
Varies
No
Majority
§25
Suspend rules
I move to
suspend the
rules
No
Yes
No
No
2/3
§26
Avoid main
motion
altogether
I object to the
consideration
of the question
Yes
No
No
No
2/3
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§27
Divide motion
I move to
divide the
question
No
Yes
No
Yes
Majority
§29
Demand a
rising vote
I move for a
rising vote
Yes
No
No
No
None
§33
Parliamentary
law question
Parliamentary
inquiry
Yes
No
No
No
None
§33
Request for
information
Point of
information
Yes
No
No
No
None
Motions That Bring a Question Again Before the Assembly - no order of precedence.
Introduce only when nothing else pending.
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PURPOSE:
YOU SAY:
INTERRUPT?
2ND?
DEBATE?
AMEND?
VOTE?
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Take matter
from table
I move to take
from the table
...
No
Yes
No
No
Majority
§35
Cancel
previous
action
I move to
rescind ...
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
2/3 or
Majority
with
notice
§37
Reconsider
motion
I move to
reconsider ...
No
Yes
Varies
No
Majority
Ref: Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised (10th Edition
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Preambulatory Clauses (“Basis” Statements)
The preambulatory clause of a draft resolution states the reasons for which the
committee is addressing the topic and highlights past international action on the issue.
Each clause begins with a present participle (called a perambulatory phrase) and
ends with a comma.
Preambulatory Clauses can include:
● References to the African Union or UN Charter;
● Citations of past AU & UN resolutions or treaties on the topic under
discussions;
● Recognition of the efforts of regional or nongovernmental
organizations in dealing with the issue; and
● General statements on the topic, its significance and its impact.
Sample Preambulatory Phrases
Affirming
Alarmed by
Approving
Aware of
Bearing in mind
Believing
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 Alarmed
Fully aware
Fully believing
Further deploring
Further recalling
Guided by
Having adopted
Having considered
Having considered further
Having devoted attention
Having examined
Having heard
Having received
Having studied
Keeping in mind
Noting with regret
Noting with deep concern
Noting with satisfaction
Noting further
Noting with approval
Observing
Reaffirming
Realizing
Recalling
Recognizing
Referring
Seeking
Taking into account
Taking into consideration
Taking note
Viewing with appreciation
Welcoming
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Operative Clauses (“Action” Statements)
Operative clauses identify the actions or recommendation made in a resolution. Each
operative clause begins with a verb (called an operative phrase) and ends with a
semicolon. Operative clauses should be organized in a logical progression, with each
containing a single ideal or proposal, and are always numbered. If a clause requires
further explanation, bulleted lists set off by letters or numerals can also be used. After
the last operative clause, the resolution ends in a period.
Sample Operative Phrases
Accepts
Affirms
Approves
Authorizes
Endorses
Further requests
Expresses its appreciation
Expresses its hope
Further invites
Further resolves
Has resolved
Notes
Calls
Deplores
Proclaims
Calls upon
Condemns
Confirms
Congratulates
Designates
Draws the attention
Emphasizes
Encourages
Reaffirms
Recommends
Regrets
Reminds
Considers
Endorses
Requests
Declares accordingly
Deplores
Expresses its appreciation
Expresses its hope
Designates
Further invites
Solemnly affirms
Strongly
condemns
Supports
Draws the attention
Further proclaims
Takes note of
Emphasizes
Encourages
Further reminds
Further recommends
Transmits
Trusts
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SEMAU Awards
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Outstanding Delegate: Leadership-in-Committee Award (2 per
committee/council)
● The top two individual delegates with most votes in each
committee/council
Honorable Mention: Leadership-in-Committee Award (3 per
committee/council)
● The next three individuals with the most votes in each
committee/council
Best Delegation Award (3)
● The top three delegations with the most awards from all the
committees/councils combined
Honorable Mention: Best Delegation Award (2)
● The next two delegations with the most awards in all
committees/councils combined
Outstanding Chair Award (1)
Honorable Mention: Chair Award (2)
Faculty Service Award (1)
Outstanding Delegate Leadership and Honorable Mention Delegate Awards: To be
determined by a vote of delegates in in each committee, one vote per country delegation, not
by school. Each delegation shall cast a vote for two individual delegates. The criteria: the
individual delegate who has over the course of the conference, contributed the most
substantively, and facilitated a collegial, collaborative, and consensus-building and resultoriented process, while maintaining the diplomatic character of his/her country. The votes shall
be tallied by the officers in each committee and reported to the Chair of the Awards
Committee. The two top vote getters shall be selected for the “Outstanding Delegate” awards
and the next three top vote getters shall be selected for the “Honorable Mention” awards.
Best Delegation and Honorable Mention Delegation Awards: The top three delegations
with the most Leadership in Committee awards shall be selected for the “Best Delegation”
awards. The next two delegations with most awards shall be selected for the “Honorable
Mention” delegation awards.
Outstanding Chair Award: To be determined by a vote of faculty advisors after conclusion of
the final council and committee meetings. Although assigned to specific committees/councils,
each faculty advisor should visit all the committees/councils. Faculty advisors are strongly
encouraged to maintain a neutral stance and resist the temptation to advocate or campaign for
their own students. An “outstanding chair” will be obvious to most and does not need his/her
advisor’s special advocacy.
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Honorable Mention Chair: To be determined by a vote of faculty advisors, following the
same criteria above for Outstanding Chair Award.
Faculty Service Award: The award is to recognize the faculty advisor who has contributed
the most to facilitate the smooth running of the model. This is also the SEMAU Director’s
Award.
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SEMAU Policies
Policies
Middle Georgia State University has high expectations that students govern their
behavior, actions, and practices responsibly, civilly, and accordingly. Students are,
therefore, expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the objectives and
standards of conduct established by Middle Georgia State University.
General Standards of Conduct
Middle Georgia State University prohibits the unlawful possession, manufacture,
distribution, dispensation, and use of illicit drugs and alcohol on the institutional
premises in accordance with the Drug-Free Communities and Schools Act
Amendments of 1989 (Public Law 101226) and the Georgia Drug-Free
Postsecondary Act of 1990.
Cellular Phone, Personal Digital Assistants & Pagers
Cellular phones and PDAs are often times important means to communicate. These
devices, however, can be disruptive for the user and others when activated in meeting
rooms, classrooms, and in certain other public areas. The University asks students
and others to be mindful of this and to operate cellular phones and PDAs accordingly.
Civil Language
Middle Georgia State University is a marketplace for ideas, conversations, and
opinions. The University has high expectations that students will engage in critical
discourse on a wide range of topics in conversations that take place during formal and
informal discussions. Also, the University has high expectations that students will
engage in civil discourse. The use of profanity, indecent, and lewd language has
no place in a University environment. The University recognizes that students have a
constitutional right to express themselves. However, civil language is expected among
a community of learners.
Dressing for Success
As a member of the University community, it is expected that every student will have
the opportunity to experience success inside and outside of the classroom and to learn
in a safe and academically enriching environment. As such, students are encouraged
to dress appropriately on the campus and will be denied admission to various
functions if their manner of dress is inappropriate to the occasion.
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Delegations to SEMAU 2015: NOVEMBER 5-7
Algeria
Libya
Georgia Southern University
Angola
Kennesaw State University
Madagascar
Benin
Georgia Southwestern
University
Malawi
Middle Georgia State
University
Botswana
Georgia Perimeter College
(Newton Campus)
Mali
Burkina Faso
Mauritania
Burundi
Mauritius
Cameroon
Clayton State University
Morocco
Cape Verde
Fort Valley State University
Mozambique
Kennesaw State University
Central African Republic
Namibia
Chad (Republic)
Savannah State University
Niger
Comoros
Nigeria
Georgia College & State
University
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Congo (DRC)
Rwanda
Congo (People’s
Republic)
Georgia State University
Sao Tome and Principe
Cote d’Ivoire
Senegal
Djibouti
Seychelles
Egypt
Clark Atlanta University
Sierra Leone
Equatorial Guinea
Somalia
University of Georgia
Eritrea
South Africa
Georgia College & State
University
Ethiopia
Sudan
Gabon
Swaziland
Gambia
Tanzania
Savannah State University
Ghana
Albany State University
Togo
Guinea-Bissau
Georgia State University
Tunisia
Georgia Perimeter College
(Decatur Campus)
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Guinea
Georgia Southern
University
Uganda
Kenya
Kennesaw State University
Zambia
Middle Georgia State
University
Lesotho
Zimbabwe
Middle Georgia State
University
Liberia
Middle Georgia State
University
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CONSTITUTIVE ACT OF THE AFRICAN UNION
We, Heads of State and Government of the Member States of the Organization of
African Unity (OAU):
INSPIRED: by the noble ideals which guided the founding fathers of our Continental
Organization and generations of Pan-Africanists in their determination to promote unity,
solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States.
CONSIDERING the principles and objectives stated in the Charter of the Organization
of African Unity and the Treaty establishing the African Economic Community;
RECALLING the heroic struggles by our peoples and our countries for political
independence, human dignity and economic emancipation;
CONSIDERING that since its inception, the Organization of African Unity has played a
determining and invaluable role in the liberation of the continent, the affirmation of a
common identity and the process of attainment of the unity of our continent and has
provided a unique framework for our collective action in Africa and our relations with the
rest of the world;
DETERMINED to take up the multifaceted challenges that confront our continent and
peoples in the light of the social, economic and political changes taking places in the
world;
CONVINCED of the need to accelerate the process of implementing the Treaty
establishing the African Economic Community in order to promote the socio-economic
development of Africa and to face more effectively the challenges posed by
globalization;
GUIDED by our common vision of a united and strong Africa and by the need to build a
partnership between governments and all segments of civil society, in particular women,
youth and the private sector, in order to strengthen solidarity and cohesion among our
peoples;
CONSCIOUS of the fact that the scourge of conflicts in Africa constitutes a major
impediment to the socio-economic development of the continent and of the need to
promote peace, security and stability as a prerequisite for the implementation of our
development and integration agenda;
DETERMINED to promote and protect human and peoples' rights, consolidate
democratic institutions and culture, and to ensure good governance and the rule of law;
FURTHER DETERMINED to take all necessary measures to strengthen our common
institutions and provide them with the necessary powers and resources to enable them
discharge their respective mandates effectively;
RECALLING the Declaration which we adopted at the Fourth Extraordinary Session of
our Assembly in Sirte, the great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, on 9.9 99, in
which we decided to establish an African Union, in conformity with the ultimate
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objectives of the Charter of our Continental Organization and the Treaty establishing the
African Economic Community;
HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
Definitions
In this Constitutive Act:
"Act" means the present Constitutive Act;
"AEC" means the African Economic Community;
"Assembly" means the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Union;
"Charter" means the Charter of the OAU;
"Commission" means the Secretariat of the Union;
"Committee" means a Specialized Technical committee of the Union;
"Council" means the Economic, Social and Cultural Council of the Union;
"Court" means the Court of Justice of the Union;
"Executive Council" means the "Executive Council of the Union;
"Member State" means Member State of the Union:
"OAU" means the Organization of African Unity;
"Parliament" means the Pan-African Parliament of the Union;
"Union" means the African Union established by the present Constitutive Act.
Article 2
Establishment
The African Union is hereby established in accordance with provisions of this Act.
Article 3
Objectives
The objectives of the Union shall be to:
(a) achieve greater unity and solidarity between the African countries and the
peoples of Africa;
(b) defend the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of its Member
states;
(c) accelerate the political and socio-economic integration of the continent;
(d) promote and defend African common positions on issues of interest to the
continent and its peoples;
(e) encourage international cooperation, taking due account of the charter of the
United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights;
(f) promote peace, security and stability on the continent;
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(g) promote democratic principles and institutions, popular participation and good
governance;
(h) promote and protect human and people's rights in accordance with the African
Charter on Human and People's rights and other relevant human rights
instruments;
(i) establish the necessary conditions which enable the continent to play its rightful
role in the global economy and in international negotiations;
(j) promote development at the economic, social and cultural levels as well as the
integration of African economies;
(k) promote co-operation in all fields of human activity to raise the living standards
of African peoples;
(l) coordinate and harmonize the policies between the existing and future Regional
Economic Communities for the gradual attainment of the objectives of the
Union;
(m) advance the development of the continent by promoting research in all fields, in
particular in science and technology;
(n) work with relevant international partners in the eradication of preventable
diseases and the promotion of good health on the continent.
Article 4
Principles
The Union shall function in accordance with the following principles:
(a) sovereign equality and interdependence among Member States of the Union;
(b) respect of borders existing on achievement of independence;
(c) participation of the African peoples in the activities of the Union;
(d) establishment of a common defense for the African Continent;
(e) peaceful resolution of conflicts among Member States of the Union through
such appropriate means as may be decided upon by the Assembly;
(f) prohibition of the use of force or threat to use force among Member States of the
Union;
(g) non-interference by any member States and their right to live in peace and
security;
(h) the right of the Union to intervene in a Member State pursuant to a decision of
the Assembly in respect of grave circumstances, namely: war crimes, genocide
and crimes against humanity;
(i) peaceful co-existence of Member States and their right to live in peace and
security;
(j) the right of member States to request intervention from the Union in order to
restore peace and security
(k) promotion of self reliance within the framework of the Union;
(l) promotion of gender equality
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(m) respect for democratic principles, human rights, the rule of law and good
governance;
(n) promotion of social justice to ensure balanced economic development;
(o) respect for the sanctity of human life, condemnation and rejection of impunity
and political assassination, acts of terrorism and subversive;
(p) condemnation and rejection of unconstitutional changes of governments.
Article 5
Organs of the Union
1. The organs of the Union shall be:
(a) The Assembly of the Union:
(b) The Executive Council;
(c) The Pan-African Parliament;
(d) The Court of Justice;
(e) The Commission;
(f) The Permanent Representatives Committee;
(g) The Specialized Technical Committee;
(h) The economic, Social and Cultural Council;
(i) The Financial Institutions;
2. Other organs that the Assembly may decide to establish.
Article 6
The Assembly
1. the Assembly shall be composed of Heads of States and Government or their duly
accredited representatives.
2. The Assembly shall be the supreme organ of the Union.
3. The Assembly shall meet at least once a year in ordinary session. At the request of any
member State and on approval by a two-thirds majority of the member states, the
Assembly shall meet extraordinary session
4. The office of the Chairman of the Assembly shall be held for a period of one year by a
Head of State or Government elected after consultations among the Member States.
Article 7
Decisions of the Assembly
1. The Assembly shall take its decisions by consensus or, failing which, by a two-thirds
majority of the Member States of the Union. However, procedural matters, including
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the question of whether a matter is one of procedure or not, shall be decided by a
simple majority.
2. Two-thirds of the total membership of the Union shall form of quorum at any meeting of
the Assembly.
Article 8
Rules of Procedure of the Assembly
The Assembly shall adopt its own Rules of Procedure.
Article 9
Powers and Functions of the Assembly
1. The functions of the Assembly shall be to:
(a) determine the common policies of the Union;
(b) receive, consider and take decisions on reports and recommendations from the
other organs of the Union;
(c) consider requests for Membership of the Union;
(d) establish any organ of the Union;
(e) monitor the implementation of policies and decision of the Union as well ensure
compliance by all Member States:
(f) adopt the budget of the Union;
(g) give directives to the Executive Council on the management of conflicts, war and
other emergency situations and the restoration of peace;
(h) appoint and terminate the appointment of the judges of the Court of Justice;
(i) appoint the Chairman of the Commission and his or her deputy or deputies and
Commissioners of the Commission and determine their functions and terms of
office.
2. The Assembly may delegate any of its powers and functions to any organ of the Union.
Article 10
The Executive Council
1. The Executive Council shall be composed of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs or such
other Ministers or Authorities as are designated by the Governments of Member
States.
2. The Executive Council shall meet at least twice a year in ordinary session. It shall also
meet in an extra-ordinary session at the request of any Member State and upon
approval by two-thirds of all Member States.
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Article 11
Decisions of the Executive Council
1. The Executive Council shall take its decisions by consensus or, failing which, by a twothirds majority of the Member States. However, procedural matters, including the
question of whether a matter is one of procedure or not, shall be decided by a simple
majority.
2. Two-thirds of the total membership of the Union shall form a quorum at any meeting of
the Executive Council.
Article 12
Rules of Procedure of the Executive Council
The Executive Council shall adopt its own Rules of Procedure.
Article 13
Functions of the Executive Council
1. The Executive Council shall coordinate and take decisions on policies in areas of
common interest to the Member States, including the following:
(a) foreign trade;
(b) energy, industry and mineral resources;
(c) food, agricultural and animal resources, livestock production and forestry;
(d) water resources and irrigation;
(e) environmental protection, humanitarian action and disaster response and relief;
(f) transport and communications;
(g) insurance;
(h) education, culture, health and human resources development;
(i) science and technology;
(j) nationality, residency and immigration matters;
(k) social security, including the formulation of mother and child care policies, as well
as policies relating to the disabled and the handicapped;
(l) establishment of a system of African awards, medals and prizes.
2. The Executive Council shall be responsible to the Assembly. It shall consider issues
referred to it and monitor the implementation of policies formulated by the Assembly.
3. The Executive Council may delegate any of its powers and functions mentioned in
paragraph 1 of this article to the Specialized Technical Committees established under
Article 14 of this Act.
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Article 14
The Specialized Technical Committees
Establishment and Composition
1. There is hereby established the following Specialized Technical Committees, which
shall be responsible to the Executive Council:
(a) The Committee on Rural economy and Agricultural Matters;
(b) The Committee on Monetary and Financial Affairs;
(c) The Committee on Trade, Customs, and Immigration Matters;
(d) The Committee on Industry, Science and Technology, Energy, Natural Resources
and Environment;
(e) The Committee on Transport, Communications and Tourism;
(f) The Committee on Health, Labour and Social Affairs; and
(g) The Committee on education, Culture and Human Resources.
2. The Assembly shall, whenever it deems appropriate, restructure the existing Committee
or establish other Committees.
3. The Specialized technical Committees shall be composed of Ministers or senior officials
responsible for sectors falling within their respective areas of competence.
Article 15
Functions of the Specialized Technical Committees
Each Committee shall within its field of competence:
(a) prepare projects and programmes of the Union and submit it to the Executive
Council;
(b) ensure the supervision, follow-up and the evaluation of the implementation of he
decisions taken by the organs of the Union;
(c) ensure the coordination and harmonization of projects and programmes of the
Union;
(d) submit to the Executive Council either on its own initiative or at the request of the
Executive Council, reports and recommendations on the provisions of this Act; and
(e) carry out any other functions assigned to it for the purpose of ensuring the
implementation of the provisions of this Act.
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Article 16
Meetings
Subject to any directives given by the Executive Council, each Committee shall meet as
often as necessary and shall prepare its Rules of Procedure and submit them to the
Executive Council for approval.
Article 17
The Pan-African Parliament
1. In order to ensure the full participation of African peoples in the development and
economic integration of the continent, a Pan-African Parliament shall be established.
2. The composition , powers, functions and organization of the Pan-African Parliament
shall be defined in a protocol relating thereto.
Article 18
The Court of Justice
1. A Court of Justice of the Union shall be established;
2. The statute, composition and functions of the Court of Justice shall be defined in a
protocol relating thereto.
Article 19
The Financial Institutions
The Union shall have the following financial institutions whose rules and regulations
shall be defined in protocols relating thereto:
(a) The African Central Bank;
(b) The African Monetary Fund;
(c) The African Investment Bank.
Article 20
The Commission
1. There shall be established a Commission of the Union, which shall be the Secretariat of
the Union.
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2. The Commission shall be composed of the Chairman, his or her deputy or deputies and
the commissioners. They shall be assisted by the necessary staff for the smooth
functioning of the Commission.
3. The structure, functions and regulations of the Commission shall be determined by the
Assembly.
Article 21
The Permanent Representatives Committee
1. There shall be established a Permanent Representatives Committee. It shall be
composed of Permanent Representatives to the Union and other Plenipotentiaries of
Member States.
2. The Permanent Representatives Committee shall be charged with the responsibility of
preparing the work of the Executive Council and acting on the Executive Council's
instructions. It may set up such sub-committees, or working groups as it may deem
necessary.
Article 22
The Economic, Social and Cultural Council
1. The Economic, Social and Cultural Council shall be an advisory organ composed of
different social and professional groups of the Member States of the Union.
2. The functions, powers, composition and organization of the Economic, Social and
Cultural Council shall be determined by the Assembly.
Article 23
Imposition of Sanctions
1. The Assembly shall determine the appropriate sanctions to be imposed on any member
state that defaults in the payment of its contributions to the budget of the Union in the
following manner: denial of the right to speak at meetings, to vote, to present
candidates for any positions or post within the Union or to benefit from any activity or
commitments, therefrom;
2. Furthermore, any Member State that fails to comply with the decisions and policies of
the Union may be subjected to other sanctions, such as the denial of transport and
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communications links with other Member States, and other measures of a political and
economic nature to be determined by the Assembly.
Article 24
The Headquarters of the Union
1. The headquarters of the Union shall be in Addis Ababa in the Federal Democratic
Republic of Ethiopia.
2. There may be established such offices of the Union as the Assembly may on the
recommendation of the Executive Council determine.
Article 25
Working Languages
The working languages of the Union and all its institutions shall be, if possible, African
Languages, Arabic, English, French and Portuguese.
Article 26
Interpretation
The Court shall be seized with matters of interpretation arising from the application or
implementation of this Act. Pending its establishment, such matters shall be submitted
to the Assembly of the Union, which shall decide by a two-thirds majority.
Article 27
Signature, Ratification and Accession
1. This Act shall be open to signature, ratification and accession by the Member States of
the AU in accordance with the their respective constitutional procedures.
2. The instruments of ratification shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the AU.
3. Any Member State of the AU acceding to this Act after its entry into force shall deposit
the instrument of accession with the Chairman of the Commission.
Article 28
Entry into Force
This Act shall enter into force thirty (30) days after the deposit of the instruments of
ratification by two-thirds of the Member States of the AU.
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Article 29
Admission to Membership
1. Any African State at any time after the entry into force of this Act, notify the Chairman of
the Commission of its intention to accede to this Act and to be admitted as a member
of the Union.
2. The Chairman of the Commission shall upon receipt of such notification, transmit
copies thereof to all Member States Admission shall be decided by a simple majority of
the Member States. The decision of each Member State shall be transmitted to the
Chairman of the Commission who shall, upon receipt of the required number of votes,
communicate the decision to the State concerned.
Article 30
Suspension
Governments which shall come to power through unconstitutional means shall not be
allowed to participate in the activities of the Union.
Article 31
Cessation of Membership
1. Any state which desires to renounce its membership shall forward a written notification
to the Chairman of the Commission, who shall inform Member States thereof. At the
end of one year from the date of such notification, if not withdrawn, the Act shall cease
to apply with respect to the renouncing State, which shall thereby cease to belong to
the Union.
2. During the period of one year referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, any Member
State wishing to withdraw from the Union shall comply with the provisions of this Act
and shall be bound to discharge its obligations under this Act up to the date of its
withdrawal.
Article 32
Amendment and Revision
1. Any Member State may submit proposals for the amendment or revision of this Act.
2. Proposals for amendments or revision shall be submitted to the Chairman of the
Commission who shall transmit same to Member States within thirty (30) days of
receipt thereof.
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3. The Assembly, upon the advice of the Executive Council, shall examine these
proposals within a period of one year following notification of Member States, in
accordance with provisions of paragraph 2 of this Article;
4. Amendments or revisions shall be adopted by the Assembly by consensus or, failing
which by two-thirds majority and submitted for ratification by all Member States in
accordance with their respective constitutional procedures. They shall enter into force
thirty (30) days after the deposit of the instruments of ratification with the Chairman of
the Commission by a two-thirds majority of the Member states.
Article 33
Transitional Arrangements and Final Provisions
1. This Act shall replace the Charter of the Organization of African Unity. However, the
Charter shall remain operative for a transitional period of one year or such further
period as may be determined by the Assembly, following the entry into force of the Act,
for the purpose of enabling the AU/AEC to undertake the necessary measures
regarding the devolution of its assets and liabilities to the Union and all matters relating
thereto.
2. The provisions of this Act shall take precedence over and supersede any inconsistent
or contrary provisions of the Treaty establishing the African Economic Community.
3. Upon the entry into force of this Act, all necessary measures shall be undertaken to
implement its provisions and to ensure the establishment of the organs provided for
under the Act in accordance with any directives or decisions which may be adopted in
this regard by the Parties thereto within the transitional period stipulated above.
4. Pending the establishment of the Commission, the OAU General Secretariat shall be
the interim Secretariat of the Union.
5. This Act, drawn up in four (4) original texts in the Arabic, English, French and
Portuguese languages, all four (4) being equally authentic, shall be deposited with the
Secretary-General of the OAU and, after its entry into force, with the Chairman of the
Commission who shall transmit a certified true copy of the Act to the Government of
each signatory state. The Secretary-General of the OAU and the Chairman of the
Commission shall notify all signatory States of the dates of the deposit of the
instruments of ratification or accession and shall upon entry into force of this Act
register the same with the Secretariat of the United Nations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, WE have adopted this Act.
Done at Lome, Togo, this 11th day of July, 2000
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STUDENT DELEGATES
1. LIBERIA - Middle Georgia State University
a. Markesha Williams
b. Rashod McSwain
c. Sharold Graham
d. Eboni Calhoun
e. Yasmine Moore
f. Joseph Ogendo
g. Cameron Hilton
2. MALAWI - Middle Georgia State University
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Alex Ard-Kelly
Bianca Desai
Ellie Parrish
Queen Girard
James Brantley
Amani Mallory
3. ZAMBIA - Middle Georgia State University
a. Malina Rozar
b. Taylor Carter
c. Willie Inman, Jr.
d. Ashley Bryan
4. ZIMBABWE - Middle Georgia State University
a. Daniel Huff
b. Sean Warren
c. Katie Blackwell
d. Cody Arnold
e. Akin Akintunde
f. Alan Kalinda
5. ANGOLA - Kennesaw State University
a. Maxine Asumadu
b. Bradley Stallings
c. Chidera Nwaubi
d. Osahenrumwen Osagie
e. Haoua Camara
f. Reggie Williams
6. KENYA - Kennesaw State University
a. Onyeka Aniemeka
b. Corey Brown
c. Ogochukwu Orizu
d. Queen Anaeki
e. Elsa Barenga
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7. MOZAMBIQUE - Kennesaw State University
a. Chidebele Anaeki
b. Soprinye Dappa-Fombo
c. Summer Johnson
d. Lisa Smith
e. Emily Barnes
8. NIGERIA - Georgia College & State University
a. Diana Bacallao
b. Darrell Metz
c. Chamblis Thompson
d. Kirk Beckles
e. Sarah Willis
f. Carolina Martinez
g. Nana Opoku-Agyemang
h. Alexa Williams
9. SOUTH AFRICA - Georgia College & State University
a. Bethany Straus
b. Chukwuemeka Ibebuike
c. Alexey Golubkov
d. Cameron Arceneaux
e. Jada Butler
f. Sally Mbye
g. Andre Templeton
h. Emma Holden
10. GHANA - Albany State University
a. O’lyuana Harris
b. Kelly English
c. Amanda Davis
d. Ashanti Breeden
e. Delaney Burnette
f. Dafene Brown
g. Jeremy Brantley
11. SOMALIA: University of Georgia
a. Deborah Topeng
b. Fikrte Abebe
c. Lisa Traore
d. Beatrice Omotosho
e. Tyler Smith
f. Tifara Brown
g. Toni Idowu
h. Charlene Morsh
i. Faisal Gedi
j. Ryan Kelley
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12. CAPE VERDE - Fort Valley State University
a. Mercedes Jackson
b. Derrick Clark
c. Markell Magsby
13. CHAD (Republic) - Savannah State University
14. TANZANIA - Savannah State University
TBA
TBA
15. GUINEA - Georgia Southern University
TBA
16. LIBYA - Georgia Southern University
TBA
17. BENIN - Georgia Southwestern State University
18. CAMEROON - Clayton State University
TBA
TBA
19. BOTSWANA - Georgia Perimeter College (Newton Campus) TBA
20. TUNISIA - Georgia Perimeter College (Decatur Campus)
21. EGYPT - Clark Atlanta University
TBA
TBA
22. CONGO (People’s Republic) - Georgia State University
23. GUINEA-BISSAU - Georgia State University
TBA
24. OBSERVER DELEGATION: - Mercer University
TBA
TBA
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Acknowledgements
We would like to thank the following individuals and
organizations for their support.
SPONSORS
 Middle Georgia State University
 Dr. Marti Venn, Provost
 Dr. Ron Williams, Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences
 Dr. Laura Thomason, Interim Director of International Programs
 Dr. Stephen Svonavec, Director of Dublin Campus, MGA
 Dr. Lisa Burroughs, Executive Director, Human Resources
 Ms. Teresa Lorick, Administrative Assistant (College of Arts &
Sciences)
 Ms. Ashley Evans, Director of MGA campus stores and the
Cochran campus bookstore staff
 MGA Foundation
NON MGA SPONSORS
 Sheriff David Davis, Bibb County Sheriff’s Department
 Mayor Robert Reichert and his office staff
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STUDENT ORGANIZATION AND VOLUNTEERS
 Model African Union- Macon Campus
 Former members of MAU; former students from ENGLISH
2141/2142 ; current MGA students
SEMAU PLANNING COMMITTEE
Dr. Shamani Shikwambi
Dr. Charlotte Miller
Dr. Naomi Robertson
Dr. Christian Horton
Ms. LaQuita Denson
Ms. Teresa Lorick
Mr. Tyler Warren
Dr. Lisa Burroughs