Under the Charter, the Security Council has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. It has 15 Members, and each Member has one vote. Under the Charter, all Member States are obligated to comply with Council decisions.

The Security Council takes the lead in determining the existence of a threat to the peace or act of aggression. It calls upon the parties to a dispute to settle it by peaceful means and recommends methods of adjustment or terms of settlement. In some cases, the Security Council can resort to imposing sanctions or even authorize the use of force to maintain or restore international peace and security.
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The Security Council also recommends to the General Assembly the appointment of the Secretary-General and the admission of new Members to the United Nations. And, together with the General Assembly, it elects the judges of the International Court of Justice (source).

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Meet the Dais

Kaly Glavas '19

CHAIR

​Kaly Glavas is a senior at Boston University Academy, and this will be her second year participating at BUAMUN. Last year, she vice-chaired the United Kingdom in HJCC: Post-Revolution Europe. Outside of MUN, Kaly participates in fencing, philosophy club, student council, and women's empowerment group. In her free time, she likes to read, spend time with friends, and swim at the beach.
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Christopher Glynn '19

Vice chair

Christopher Glynn is a senior at Boston University Academy, and this will be his second year of involvement with BUAMUN. In the conference's previous iteration, he served as a staffer for the general assembly. He looks forward to helping moderate his council as vice-chair for UNSC at BUAMUN 2019. Outside of MUN, he leads BUA's book club, and avidly pursues his career as an organist and composer.
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