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20th ANNUAL SOUTHEAST MODEL AFRICAN UNION (SEMAU) Conference

November 3rd – 5th, 2016

THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

The African Studies Institute

Franklin College of Arts & Sciences

The African Studies Institute

20th Annual SEMAU Conference Invitation

Dear Delegations and Esteemed Colleagues:

It is our distinct pleasure to cordially invite your institution to the 20th Annual Southeast Model African Union (SEMAU

2016) Conference, which will be held from November 3 – 5, 2016 at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education,

University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. The annual Southeast Model African Union program is supported by the Georgia

University System African Council (USAC). This educational event gives participating students an opportunity to learn

about diplomacy, leadership and governmental organization through a unique simulation experience. The African Union

(AU) is committed to defining and implementing the African agenda. This planned simulation of the proceedings of the AU

is therefore an experience designed to enrich and enhance your 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.

The two decades of the SEMAU simulation has revealed the tremendous gains of this form of experiential learning for

participating students. 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 at the GA Center for Continuing

Education on the beautiful UGA campus in Athens, Georgia. Because both phases of the educational experience are

important and necessary for the success of the conference, preparation of delegates is extremely important. All delegates

receive a certificate at the end of the simulation. Outstanding teams and delegates also receive recognition and awards.

We are therefore inviting you and/or faculty member(s) affiliated with African/Africana/International programming at your

institution to participate as faculty advisor(s) in the 20th Annual Southeast Model African Union conference. Faculty

advisors, due to their role in advising students, take on the big responsibility of preparing their delegations adequately. We

sincerely hope that you and/or your colleagues will accept our invitation and prepare one or more delegations to represent

your institution at this wonderful educational experience in Athens, Georgia in early November, 2016.

For more information about Conference: registration or in general, please contact the following:

Dr. Karim Traore, Co-Director, at (706) 542- 8123 ([email protected])

Dr. Sandra Whitney, Co-Director at (706) 542-5314 ([email protected])

Prof. Jean Kidula, Co-Director, at (706) 542-2791 ([email protected])

Ms. Teresa Duncan, Administrative Specialist, at (706) 542-0506 ([email protected])

African Studies Institute at (706) 542-9675 ([email protected])

mailto:[email protected]





2016 SEMAU CONFERENCE DIRECTORS

Dr. Karim Traore Co-Director

[email protected] Department of Comparative Literature

Dr. Sandra Whitney Co-Director

[email protected] The African Studies Institute

Dr. Jean Kidula Co-Director

[email protected] Hodgson Hugh School of Music




CONFERENCE HANDBOOK

Message from the Chancellor of the University System 5

Welcome Message: President of the University of Georgia 6

Welcome Message: USAC Chair 7-8

Ms. Nancy Denson, Honorable Mayor, Athens-Clarke County 9

Honorable Cynthia Oremi Jarrett-Thorpe, 10

Honorary Consul of Sierra Leone, Atlanta

The History of SEMAU 11

Conference Schedule/Program 12-15

Agenda Topics 16-17

SEMAU Rules of Procedure-Short Form 18

SEMAU Rules of Procedure – Long Form 19-21

Perambulatory Clauses (“Basis” Statements) 22

Operative Clauses (“Action” Statements) 23

SEMAU Awards 24

SEMAU Policies 25

Country Assignment & Delegations to SEMAU 2016 26-28

Constitutive Act of the African Union 29-39

The African Union Anthem 40

Student Delegates & Faculty Advisors 41-50

Acknowledgements 51-52

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Keynote Speaker: HE Cynthia Jarrett-Thorpe Honorary Consul, Head of Mission, Consulate of Sierra Leone, in Atlanta

Cynthia Jarrett-Thorpe (née Carlton-Carew) is an accomplished business professional,

philanthropist, wife and mother. She was appointed as the Honorary

Consul of Sierra Leone in 2011.

Born in Freetown Sierra Leone, Mrs. Jarrett-Thorpe was the first female

FAA and CAA certified Airline Transport Pilot in sub Saharan Africa. She

is an effective organizer in transcontinental political and social circles, as

she balances her philanthropic and business endeavors. Mrs. Jarrett-

Thorpe is the owner and CEO of four businesses, including an

international Consulting and Development Corporation. Cynthia Oremi is

also the founder and CEO of the Carlton-Carew Ep Foundation, a

nonprofit NGO organization.

Cynthia is also the founder and CEO of the Carlton-Carew Ep Foundation and its associate network,

Friends of Carlton-Carew Ep , named after her parents and paternal grandparents, who were prominent

philanthropists and business professionals. The Carlton-Carew Ep Foundation’s mission is “to advance

the socio-economic development of the people of the African Diaspora and Africa, to celebrate

and promote the history, heritage, language and culture of descendants of enslaved Africans who

were settled in Sierra Leone and other parts of the world.”

In 2011, through the Foundation, Ms. Jarrett-Thorpe coordinated the twin city project of Sapelo Island,

Georgia and Banana Island, Freetown, Sierra Leone, designating them as sister Islands. This was but

one of the many projects of the Foundation, developed under her direction. More information about the

Foundation can be accessed at www.cc-epfoundation.org. With the improved relationship between the

US and Cuba, Ms. Jarrett-Thorpe has added work in Cuba to her work in Sierra Leone. She currently

works with Cubans, with emphasis on Afro-Cuban heritage, in Havana and Santiago the Cuba. Her work

brings together different languages to celebrate and educate each other about their cultures.

Cynthia holds a degree in aviation, including an MBA from Florida Institute of Technology, (FL Tech)

where she also obtained her commercial pilot license

Above all, Ms. Jarrett-Thorpe is the proud wife of Millern Jarrett-Thorpe, a successful and celebrated architect. She is also the mother of their two children: a daughter that is now in Law School, and a son who is a university senior.

http://cc-epfoundation.org./

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The History of the Southeast Model African Union (SEMAU)

By Dr. Saba Jallow

REVISED by Dr. Jean Kidula, Dr. Karim Traore and Dr. Sandra Whitney 10/11/2016

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 Wakoko-Studstill

(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 University,2014); Professor Emmanuel Naniuzeyi (Savannah State

University, 2011, 2012) ; and Peter B. Makaya, Mary Mears and Grace Adams-Square (Middle Georgia State

University, 2015); Karim Traore, Sandra Whitney and Jean Kidula (University of Georgia, 2016).

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, Chester Fontenot, David Hunter,

Akinloye Ojo, Karim Traore, Mary Jo Fayoin, David Smith, Christian 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

The University of Georgia (UGA)

Schedule of Events November 2-5, 2016

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2016

MAYOR’S OFFICE

5.30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception

hosted by Athens-Clarke County Mayor Nancy Denson Lyndon House Arts Center

293 Hoyt Street Athens, GA 30601

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2016

THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA’S CONFERENCE CENTER & HOTEL

“The Georgia Center”

1197 South Lumpkin Street

Athens, GA 30602

9:00 – 11:00 Delegate Registration

10:30am REFRESHMENT BREAK

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. Save these copies to a USB Flash/Jump Drive. Bring the drives with you).

11:30 – 2:00: Convening of the Model African Union- Mahler Auditorium

- Singing of African Union Anthem by the African Students Union - Roll Call of Delegations: Dr. Karim Traore, SEMAU Co-Director

- Introductions: Dr. Jean Kidula, SEMAU Co-Director - UGA President: Dr. Jere Morehead - UGA Provost: Dr. Pamela Whitten

- UGA Vice President for Instruction: Rahul Shrivastav - UGA VP Marketing and Communications: Dr. Karri Hobson-Pape - UGA Associate Provost for Diversity: Dr. Michelle Garfield Cook

- UGA Associate Provost for International Education: Dr. Noel Fallows - UGA Franklin College of Arts & Sciences: Dean Alan Dorsey

- Introductions: Dr. Sandra Whitney, SEMAU Co-Director - Mayor Nancy Denson (Athens Clarke County)

- UGA SEMAU President- Tifara Brown - University System African Council Chair: Dr. Funke Fontenot

- Introductions: Dr. Akinloye Ojo, Director, African Studies Institute - Honorary Consul, Sierra Leone HE Cynthia Jarrett-Thorpe

Closing Remarks: Dr. Michael Nwanze, Professor, Howard University and Founder of Model AU

Announcements: Dr. Jean Kidula, SEMAU Co-Director

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11:30 – 2:00: Lunch

(provided by the African Studies Institute) Mahler Auditorium, Georgia Center for Continuing Education

2:05 – 2:25: Faculty Meeting: ROOM J, THE GEORGIA CENTER

2:30 –6:00: Executive Council and Committee Sessions: Room J

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 ROOM R

DEMOCRACY, GOVERNANCE AND HUMAN RIGHTS ROOM TU

ECONOMIC MATTERS ROOM VW

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL ROOM J

SOCIAL MATTERS ROOM YZ

PEACE AND SECURITY ROOM Q

PAN AFRICANISM AND CONTINENTAL UNITY ROOM E

3:30pm REFRESHMENT BREAK

6:30-8:00

PIZZA AT THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS BALLROOM

513 West Broad Street

Athens, GA 30601

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4th, 2016


“The Georgia Center”

1197 South Lumpkin Street

Athens, GA 30602

9:00 – 12:30 Chairs Convene Council and Committee Meetings

10:30am REFRESHMENT BREAK

SECRETARIAT ROOM R







12:30 – 2:00: Lunch on your own 2:10 – 2:25: Officers’ Meeting Room J 2:30 – 6:00: Conclusion of Sessions

3:30pm REFRESHMENT BREAK

SECRETARIAT ROOM R







6:15 – 7:00: MEETING OF FACULTY ADVISORS & SECRETARIAT Election of officers for the Assembly of Heads of State and Government Room J/The Georgia Center

7:15 – 8:00: MEETING OF SECRETARIAT & OFFICERS

Prepare documentation for Assembly of Heads of State and Government

& Discuss Awards Room J/The Georgia Center

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7:30-10:30: AFRICA NIGHT (Dinner, Dance & Music) In Conjunction with the African Students Union

Memorial Hall Ballroom/Tate Center 101 Sanford Drive Athens, GA 30602

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5th, 2016


1197 South Lumpkin Street Athens, GA 30602

9:00am – 12:00pm: GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT

12:00pm-1:00pm: Closing Ceremony Closing remarks and presentation of awards Certificates of participation

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AGENDA TOPICS

AGENDA FOR THE 20TH SOUTHEAST MODEL AFRICAN UNION

The following shall be the agenda for the Model African Union based on the African Union Document “Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want.” 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)

Resolution of Crisis: BOKO HARAM IN WEST AFRICA

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 two agenda topics. The consolidated resolution on each topic will be based on draft resolutions on specific topics and sub-topics previously submitted and sponsored according to the rules.)

1. Ten-Year Plan of Action Promoting Democracy, Free Elections and Good Governance:

Aspirations and Implementation;

2. Entrenching Universal Principles of Human Rights, Gender Equality, Justice and the Rule of Law: Aspirations and Implementation;

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 two agenda topics. The consolidated resolution on each topic will be based on draft resolutions on specific topics and sub-topics previously submitted and sponsored according to the rules.)

1. Promoting Balanced and Inclusive Economic Growth: Aspirations and Implementation;

2. Promoting Sustainable Development Through a Healthy and Preserved Environment and Ecosystem and Climate Resilient Economies and Communities: Aspirations and Implementation;

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 two agenda topics. The consolidated resolution on each topic will be based on draft resolutions on specific topics and sub-topics previously submitted and sponsored according to the rules.)

1. Empowering the African Woman and Eliminating All Forms of Violence and Discrimination (Social, Economic, Political) Against Women and Girls: Aspirations and Implementation;

2. Eliminating Youth Unemployment and Promoting the Creativity, Energy and Innovation of African

Youth as the Driving Force Behind the Continent’s Transformation: Aspirations and Implementation;

COMMITTEE ON PAN AFRICANISM AND CONTINENTAL UNITY (The Committee on Pan Africanism and Continental Unity may submit to the Assembly of Heads of State and Government one

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consolidated resolution on each of the two 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. Achieving Political Unity Through Promoting the Free Movement of Goods and People, the Establishment of Continental Institutions, and Full Economic Integration: Aspirations and Implementation;

2. Entrenching Pan Africanism Through Promoting the Common History, Destiny, Identity, and Heritage and Respect for the Diversity of African Peoples: Aspirations and Implementation.

COMMITTEE ON PEACE AND SECURITY (The Peace and Security Committee may submit to the Assembly of Heads of State and Government one consolidated resolution on agenda topic 1and one resolution on each sub-topic of item 2, that is a resolution for each of 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D. The consolidated resolution on each topic and sub-topic will be based on draft resolutions previously submitted and sponsored according to the rules):

1. Achieving Freedom from Armed Conflict, Terrorism, Extremism and Intolerance by 2063: Aspirations and Implementation;

2. Conflict Management and Resolution in:

A. Somalia/Al-Shabab and East Africa

B. The Central African Republic

C. Boko Haram/ISIS in the Maghreb

D. The South Sudan

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

Point of Order Correct an error in procedure None None

Appeal Chair’s decision Challenge chair’s decision None 2/3

Suspension of the meeting Recess Meeting None Majority

Adjournment of the meeting End Meeting None Majority

Adjournment of Debate End debate without a

substantive vote

2 pro/2 con 2/3

Closure of Debate Move to an immediate 2 con 2/3

Division of the question (1st

vote)

Vote to consider section

separately

2 pro/2 con Majority

Accept by Acclamation Accept draft resolution None No opposition

Roll Call Vote Vote by roll call None None

Reconsideration Re-open debate on issue 2 con 2/3

Set Speakers Time Set or change speaker’s time

limit

2 pro/2 con Majority

Close/Reopen Speaker’s List No additional speakers

added to list

None Majority

Adoption of Agenda Approval of Agenda Order None Majority

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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.

§ PURPOSE: YOU SAY: INTERRUPT? 2ND? DEBATE? AMEND? VOTE?

§21 Close meeting I move to

adjourn

No Yes No No Majority

§20 Take break I move to recess

for ...

No Yes No Yes Majority

§19 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


§16 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

§13 Refer to

committee

I move to refer

the motion to ...


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§12 Modify

wording of

motion

I move to amend

the motion by ...


§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"] ...


Incidental Motions - no order of precedence. Arise incidentally and decided immediately.


§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

§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

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§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.


§34 Take matter

from table

I move to take

from the table

...


§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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Perambulatory Clauses (“Basis” Statements)

The perambulatory 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.

Perambulatory 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 Perambulatory Phrases

Affirming Expressing its appreciation Noting with regret

Alarmed by Expressing its satisfaction Noting with deep concern

Approving Fulfilling Noting with satisfaction

Aware of Bearing in mind

Fully Alarmed Fully aware

Noting further Noting with approval

Believing Fully believing Observing

Confident Further deploring Reaffirming

Contemplating Convinced

Further recalling Guided by

Realizing Recalling

Declaring Having adopted Recognizing

Deeply concerned Having considered Referring

Deeply conscious Deeply convinced Deeply disturbed Deeply regretting Desiring Emphasizing Expecting

Having considered further Having devoted attention Having examined Having heard Having received Having studied Keeping in mind

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

Endorses

Further requests

Affirms Expresses its appreciation Further resolves

Approves Expresses its hope Has resolved

Authorizes Further invites Notes

Calls

Deplores

Proclaims

Calls upon Designates Reaffirms

Condemns Draws the attention Recommends

Confirms Emphasizes Regrets

Congratulates Encourages Reminds

Considers

Endorses

Requests

Declares accordingly Expresses its appreciation Solemnly affirms

Deplores Expresses its hope Strongly condemns

Designates Further invites Supports

Draws the attention

Further proclaims

Takes note of

Emphasizes Further reminds Transmits

Encourages Further recommends Trusts

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SEMAU Awards

1. Outstanding Delegate: Leadership-in-Committee Award (2 per committee/council)

The top two individual delegates with most votes in each committee/council

2. Honorable Mention: Leadership-in-Committee Award (3 per committee/council)

The next three individuals with the most votes in each committee/council

3. Best Delegation Award (3)

The top three delegations with the most awards from all the committees/councils combined

4. Honorable Mention: Best Delegation Award (2)

The next two delegations with the most awards in all committees/councils combined

5. Outstanding Chair Award (1) 6. Honorable Mention: Chair Award (2)

7. 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 result- oriented 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.

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

The University of Georgia 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 The University of Georgia.

General Standards of Conduct

The University of Georgia 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

The University of Georgia 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 SEMAU 2016: NOVEMBER 3-5

Algeria

Libya

Georgia Southern University

Angola

Madagascar

Benin

Savannah State University

Malawi

Botswana

Mali

Burkina Faso

The University of Georgia

Mauritania

Burundi

Mauritius

Cameroon

Kennesaw State University

Morocco

Albany State University

Cape Verde


Mozambique

Central African Republic

Namibia

Middle Georgia State University

Chad (Republic)

Niger Dean Rusk International Law

Center, UGA The University of Georgia

Comoros

Middle Georgia State Univ.

Nigeria

Georgia College & State University

Congo (DRC)

Rwanda


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Congo (People’s Republic)

Sao Tome and Principe

Cote d’Ivoire

Senegal Georgia Southwestern State University

Djibouti

Seychelles

Egypt

Mercer State University

Sierra Leone

Equatorial Guinea

Somalia

Eritrea

South Africa


Ethiopia


South Sudan


Gabon

Swaziland

Gambia

Tanzania

Clark Atlanta University

Ghana

Clayton State University

Togo


Guinea-Bissau

Tunisia

Guinea

Uganda


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Kenya

Middle Georgia State Univ.

Zambia

Lesotho

Zimbabwe

Liberia

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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 objectives of the Charter of our Continental Organization and the Treaty establishing the African Economic Community;

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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; (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;

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(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 (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;

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(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 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;

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(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.

Article 11

Decisions of the Executive Council

1. The Executive Council shall take its decisions by consensus or, failing which, by a two-thirds 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;

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(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.

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, Labor 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 programs of the Union and submit it to the Executive Council;

(b) ensure the supervision, follow-up and the evaluation of the implementation of the decisions taken by the organs of the Union;

(c) ensure the coordination and harmonization of projects and programs of the Union;

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(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.

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.

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Article 20

The Commission

1. There shall be established a Commission of the Union, which shall be the Secretariat of the Union.

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 communications links with other Member States, and other measures of a political and economic nature to be determined by the Assembly.

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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 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.

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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.

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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African Union Anthem

Let Us All Unite and Celebrate Together

Let us all unite and celebrate together

The victories won for our liberation

Let us dedicate ourselves to rise together

To defend our liberty and unity

O Sons and Daughters of Africa

Flesh of the Sun and Flesh of the Sky

Let us make Africa the Tree of Life

Let us all unite and work together

To uphold the rights and fight the cause of Freedom

Let us dedicate ourselves to work together

To build up our strength in unity and peace

Let us all unite and sing together

To uphold the bonds that frame our destiny

Let us dedicate ourselves to fight together

For lasting peace and justice on earth

Let us all unite and toil together

To give the best we have to Africa

The cradle of mankind and fount of culture

Our pride and hope at break of dawn.

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STUDENT DELEGATES

MOROCCO – Albany State University

Committee on Democracy, Governance & Human Rights Gerryson Englehardt Committee on Pan-Africanism & Continental Unity Trinity White Executive Council Kelly English Peace & Security Kyle Brown Technical Committee on Economic Matters Delaney Burnette Technical Committee on Social Matters Aishat Motolani

TANZANIA – Clark Atlanta University

Committee on Democracy, Governance & Human Rights Adisha Penn Committee on Pan-Africanism & Continental Unity Chakara Smith Executive Council Mahalia Barrow Peace & Security Queen Jonafa’ Tervalon Technical Committee on Economic Matters Tahiera Summerfield Technical Committee on Social Matters Anatanisha Green

GHANA – Clayton State University

Committee on Democracy, Governance & Human Rights Trice Matthew Committee on Democracy, Governance & Human Rights Alexis Shoals Committee on Pan-Africanism & Continental Unity Sasha Benefield Executive Council Krysten Long Peace & Security Eryn Fosters Technical Committee on Economic Matters Jade McDaniel Technical Committee on Social Matters Augusta Shanyce Additional Delegate Ademola Gbadehan

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NIGERIA– Georgia College & State University

Committee on Democracy, Governance & Human Rights Gloria Brust Committee on Pan-Africanism & Continental Unity Jessica Hewing Executive Council Chukwuemeka Ibebuike Peace & Security Alexis Baker Technical Committee on Economic Matters Anna Phillips Technical Committee on Social Matters Carolina Martinez

SOUTH AFRICA – Georgia College & State University

Committee on Democracy, Governance & Human Rights Emily Grgetic Committee on Pan-Africanism & Continental Unity Sally Mbye Executive Council Darrell Metz Peace & Security Tamara May Technical Committee on Economic Matters Tyler Nixon Technical Committee on Social Matters Rachel Waldrop

Libya – Georgia Southern University

Committee on Democracy, Governance & Human Rights Amina Moran Committee on Pan-Africanism & Continental Unity Joshua Crump Executive Council William Akuoko Executive Council Glenda Moore Peace & Security Sidney Stevenson Technical Committee on Economic Matters Jasmine Small Technical Committee on Social Matters Jasmyn Bush

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South Sudan – Georgia Southern University

Committee on Democracy, Governance & Human Rights Shaneka Spikes Committee on Pan-Africanism & Continental Unity Christian Nwankwo Executive Council John Dylan Peace & Security Staci Washington Technical Committee on Economic Matters Brandi Hanna Technical Committee on Social Matters Isha Williams

Senegal – Georgia Southwestern State University

Committee on Democracy, Governance & Human Rights Shaking Damarius Dean Committee on Pan-Africanism & Continental Unity Nicole (Nikki) Musuamba Kadima Executive Council Peace & Security Ariana D Carby Technical Committee on Economic Matters Kordell Q Campbell Technical Committee on Social Matters Hubert O Appiah Kubi

CAMEROON – Kennesaw State University

Committee on Democracy, Governance & Human Rights Sydney Committee on Pan-Africanism & Continental Unity Maya Omere Executive Council Bradley Stallinga Peace & Security Ogo Orizu Technical Committee on Economic Matters - Technical Committee on Social Matters Nicolau Lourenco

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RWANDA – Kennesaw State University

Committee on Democracy, Governance & Human Rights Elsa Barenga Committee on Pan-Africanism & Continental Unity Ofumere Omokhodion Executive Council Haoua Peace & Security Summer Johnson Technical Committee on Economic Matters - Technical Committee on Social Matters Vanessa Godinez

UGANDA – Kennesaw State University

Committee on Democracy, Governance & Human Rights Osa Osagie Committee on Pan-Africanism & Continental Unity Corey Brown Executive Council Ife Mobolaji Peace & Security - Technical Committee on Economic Matters Maxine Technical Committee on Social Matters Lilian Ofilli

EGYPT – Mercer University

Committee on Democracy, Governance & Human Rights Tiffani Alexander Committee on Pan-Africanism & Continental Unity Keyana Boone Executive Council Faith Cheng Peace & Security Katrina Lumban Technical Committee on Economic Matters Mpho Molapo Technical Committee on Social Matters Imani Washington Additional Delegate Tiffany Elise Additional Delegate Ramiyyaj Ciara Tisdale

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COMOROS – Middle Georgia State University

Committee on Democracy, Governance & Human Rights Alex Ard-Kelley Committee on Pan-Africanism & Continental Unity Deja Fambro Executive Council Luke Vargo Peace & Security Mikai Morgan Technical Committee on Economic Matters Christian Mack Technical Committee on Social Matters Erin Reed Technical Committee on Social Matters Willie Inman, Jr.

KENYA – Middle Georgia State University

Committee on Democracy, Governance & Human Rights Tevin Green Committee on Pan-Africanism & Continental Unity Antonio Smith Executive Council Joseph Ogeuydo? Peace & Security Tiera Dewberry Technical Committee on Economic Matters Oyinesha Hill Technical Committee on Social Matters Jy’neeshia Goolsby

NAMIBIA – Middle Georgia State University

Committee on Democracy, Governance & Human Rights Odell Blackmon Committee on Pan-Africanism & Continental Unity Indiya Mallory Executive Council Trevor Pope Peace & Security Alan Kalinda Technical Committee on Economic Matters Adetunji Adeoba Technical Committee on Social Matters Julia Davis

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BENIN – Savannah State University

Committee on Democracy, Governance & Human Rights Travis Nixon Committee on Pan-Africanism & Continental Unity D’Mond Harrison Executive Council Trevor Pope Peace & Security - Technical Committee on Economic Matters Adrian English Technical Committee on Social Matters -

TOGO – Savannah State University

Committee on Democracy, Governance & Human Rights Dartanion Jones Committee on Pan-Africanism & Continental Unity Xavier Mcknight Executive Council Sabastian W Guthrie Peace & Security - Technical Committee on Economic Matters - Technical Committee on Social Matters Jasmine Morris

BURKINA FASO – The University of Georgia

Committee on Democracy, Governance & Human Rights Orobosa Idehen Committee on Democracy, Governance & Human Rights Aaron Cooperman Committee on Pan-Africanism & Continental Unity Cheikh Faye Executive Council Tifara Brown Peace & Security Megan Gillaha Technical Committee on Economic Matters Logan Skidmore Technical Committee on Social Matters Efua Afedzio

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CABO VERDE – The University of Georgia

Committee on Democracy, Governance & Human Tanisha Burwell Committee on Pan-Africanism & Continental Unity Sarah Thompson Executive Council Olivia Adams Peace & Security Kelly Azebell Technical Committee on Economic Matters Mallie Egan Technical Committee on Social Matters Ansley Roberts

ETHIOPIA – The University of Georgia

SUPPORTED BY: THE DEAN OF STUDENTS

Committee on Democracy, Governance & Human Rights Hedaya Weber Committee on Pan-Africanism & Continental Unity Risa Matsumura Executive Council Fikrte Abebe Peace & Security Isabelle Heckler Technical Committee on Economic Matters Adil Jooma Technical Committee on Social Matters Brianna Wallace

NIGER– The University of Georgia

SUPPORTED BY: THE DEAN RUSK INTERNATIONAL LAW CENTER

Committee on Democracy, Governance & Human Rights Amanda Hoefer Committee on Democracy, Governance & Human Rights Shummi Chowdhury Committee on Pan-Africanism & Continental Unity Valerie Mills Executive Council Rebecca Wackym Peace & Security Chanel Chauvet Technical Committee on Economic Matters Johann Ebongon Technical Committee on Social Matters Nelly Ndounteng

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SEMAU 2016 COMMITTEE OFFICERS

1. Executive Council:

a. Chair Tifara Brown, University of Georgia

b. Vice-Chair Mahalia Barrow, Clark Atlanta University

2. Democracy, Governance and Human Rights

a. Chair Adisha Penn, Clark Atlanta University

3. Committee on Economic Matters

a. Chair Bradley Stallings, Kennesaw University

4. Committee on Social Matters

a. Chair Osahenrumwen Osagie, Kennesaw State Univ.

b. Rapporteur Jy’neeshia Goolsby, Middle Georgia State Univ.

5. Committee on Pan-Africanism and Continental Unity

a. Parliamentarian Chakara Smith, Clark Atlanta University

6. Committee on Peace and Security

a. Chair Allan Kalinda, Middle GA State University

b. Rapporteur Queen Jonafa' Tervalon, Clark Atlanta Univ.

c. Parliamentarian Kennesaw State Student – TBA

Important Note:

Each committee is expected to have four officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, Rapporteur and Parliamentarian).

The empty positions in each committee will be appointed during the actual simulation.

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DELEGATIONS

COUNTRY ADVISOR INSTITUTION

Benin Dr. Emmanuel Naniuzeyi, Sr. Dr. Otilia Iancu


Burkina Faso Gabriel Ayoola Dr. Karim Traore


Cape Verde Dr. Akinloye Ojo Felisters Kiprono


Cameroon Dr. Ike Ukeje Dr. Nuru Akinyemi


Comoros Dr. Peter B. Makaya

Middle Georgia State University

Egypt Dr. Chester Fontenot, Jr. Mercer State University

Ethiopia Dr. Akinloye Ojo Tola Akindipe


Ghana Dr. Augustine Ayuk Clayton State University

Kenya Dr. Mary Mears Middle Georgia State University

Libya Dr. Cathy Skidmore-Hess


Morocco Dr. Kwame Dankwa Dr. Nneka Nora Osakwe

Albany State University

Namibia Dr. Peter B. Makaya Middle Georgia State University

Niger Dr. Kathleen Doty Dr. Jean Kidula Dr. Sandra Whitney

Dean Rusk International Law Center, UGA


Nigeria Dr. Charles Ubah Dr. Eustace Palmer


Rwanda Dr. Ike Ukeje Dr. Nuru Akinyemi


Senegal Dr. David Hunter Dr. Susan Bragg

Georgia Southwestern State University

South Africa Dr. Charles Ubah Dr. Eustace Palmer


South Sudan Dr. Sabba Jallow Georgia Southern University

Tanzania Janita Bah, MNM Dr. Henry Elonge

Clark Atlanta University

Togo Dr. Emmanuel Naniuzeyi, Sr. Dr. Otilia Iancu


Uganda Dr. Ike Ukeje Dr. Nuru Akinyemi


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FACULTY ADVISORS

COMMISION ADVISORS INSTITUTION EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Dr. Kwame Dankwa

Dr. Florence Wakoko-Studstill Dr. Emmanuel Naniuzeyi, Sr. Felisters Kiprono

Albany State University Columbus State University Savannah State University The University of Georgia

ECONOMIC MATTERS Dr. Agustine Ayuk Dr. Ike Ukeje Dr. Eustace Palmer Dr. Jean Kidula

Clayton State University Kennesaw State University Georgia College & State Univ. The University of Georgia

SOCIAL MATTERS Dr. Peter Makaya Dr. Otilia Iancu Gabriel Ayoola Dr. Kathleen Doty

Middle Georgia State Univ. Savannah State University The University of Georgia UGA, Dean Rusk School of Law

HUMAN RIGHTS Janita Bah Dr. Charles Ubah Dr. Sandra Whitney Dr. David Hunter

Clark Atlanta University Georgia College & State Univ. The University of Georgia Georgia Southwestern State Univ.

PEACE & SECURITY Dr. Karim Traore Dr. John Studstill Dr. Nneka Nora Osakwe Dr. Cathy Skidmore-Hess

The University of Georgia Columbus State University Albany State University Georgia Southern University

PANAFRICANISM & CONTINENTAL UNITY

Dr. Mary Mears Dr. Chester Fontenot Dr. Henry Elonge Dr. Susan Bragg

Middle Georgia State Univ. Mercer University Clark Atlanta University The University of Georgia

SECRETARIAT Dr. Saba Jallow Dr. Akinloye Ojo Dr. Michael Nwanze Dr. Nuru Akinyemi

Georgia Southern University The University of Georgia Howard University Kennesaw State University

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