Cabinet of the United States of America

Cabinet of the
United States of America
Chair (President Obama): Sean Zimmerman
Director (Chief of Staff McDonough): Belal Bahader
Crisis Officer: Conor McDonough

Topics:
1) Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)
2) Washington Consensus

Cabinet Documents:
- Background Guide -

 Description:
The global financial crisis led to the demise of Lehman Brothers, waking up the American public to the reality their economy was weak. Despite United States bailouts, the crisis continued with many states, including their European neighbors, losing confidence in American leadership. Although, President Obama has stabilized the United States economy, support for the United States is dwindling as international momentum to reform the global economy moves forward.
Members:

  • Alan B. Krueger, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers (Observer)
  • Arne Duncan, Secretary of Education
  • Charles T. Hagel, Secretary of Defense
  • Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General
  • Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security
  • John F. Kerry, Secretary of State
  • Joseph R. Biden, Vice President
  • Lisa P. Jackson, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (Observer)
  • Neal S. Wolin, Secretary of Treasury
  • Rebecca Blank, Secretary of Commerce
  • Ron Ronald Kirk, Trade Representative (Observer)
  • Steven Chu, Secretary of Energy
  • Susan Rice, Ambassador to the United Nations (Observer)
  • Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture

Take Note of the following:

"All the committees are present-day. Basically, all events that transpire over the coming months are considered apart of the simulations. Once the conference commences, events transpiring after April 19, 2013 have no bearings on the conference. In turn, delegates will only receive updates from SHUMUN XIV crisis staff."

Tier 1: Cabinets
Recommended for delegates with:

  • 2 years of Model United Nation's experience
  • Seeking to debate in a fast-paced crisis environment

Tier 2: Specialized Committees
Recommended for delegates with:

  • 1 year of Model United Nation's experience
  • Seeking to be introduced to crisis environment

Tier 3: Traditional Committees
Recommended for delegates with:

  • Little or no Model United Nation's experience
  • Seeking to learn Core skills
    (speaking, parliamentary procedure, and resolution writing)

Tier 3 Exception (IMPORTANT):
The United Nations Security Council is recommended for delegates with:

  • Model United Nation's experience
  • Seeking to improve Core skills (speaking, parliamentary procedure, and resolution writing) in a crisis environment