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KUNA Officer Overview
Each KUNA is led by a team of Presiding Officers, who are Student Y members elected by the Assembly or chosen by their program area to serve for a full year leading up to their Assembly. Presiding Officers “preside” over (lead) a specific program area at KUNA.
*Advisors, please note that your school must attend the conference that your Presiding Officers are serving.
Each program area also has Supporting Officers, who have a specific leadership role within their area.
Presiding Officers
In addition to their leadership at KUNA, Presiding Officers work throughout the year on a variety of tasks and projects. An overview of the year-round responsibilities of our Presiding Officers is available in the Program Area Resources section of the KUNA Resource Page.
KUNA and KYA Presiding Officers attend Spring PO Check-In (HS POs only) and Fall PO Retreat to train and plan with their Presiding Officer teams:
Spring PO Check-In (HS KYA and KUNA POs Only)
Saturday, May 18th, 2024
Virtual | 1:00PM - 3:00PM EST
Fall PO Retreat (HS & MS KYA and KUNA POs)
September 21st - 22nd, 2024
In Person | Camp Horsin' Around - Perryville, KY
In addition to their retreats, Presiding Officers will also attend and lead Supporting Officer Training once all Supporting Officers have been appointed or selected via application.
Supporting Officers
Supporting officer positions are either application-based or appointed (see the chart at the bottom of this page for which positions require applications):
- Application-Based – Must apply, then register for SO Training if selected
- Appointed – Only need to register for SO Training when it opens
To apply for an application-based Supporting Officer position, click the link below. This application is only open for a set period of time:
KUNA SO Application (CURRENTLY CLOSED)
Application Period: November 6th - December 18th, 2024
Selections Announced: January 10th, 2024
Committee Chairs
Committee Chairs are appointed by their delegation. Each delegation can appoint up to 2 Chairs on their KUNA Registration. Chairs will be responsible for Chairing during the Committees. Committee Chairs must be in either 12th or 8th grade and have previous KYA or KUNA conference experience.
Officer and Chair Training Info
Once you have been selected via application or appointed as a Supporting Officer or Committee Chair, you must register for Supporting Officer/Chair Training by clicking the link below:
KUNA SO and Chair Training Registration Link (link coming soon)
All Supporting Officers, along with the Presiding Officers who help lead the training, are required to attend the KUNA SO & Chair Training, while all Committee Chairs can choose between attending either training.
KUNA Supporting Officer & Chair Training
Chair ONLY Training
Virtual | Information coming soon
KUNA Chair ONLY Training
Virtual | Information coming soon
KUNA Chair ONLY Training
Virtual | Information coming soon
KUNA Officer Roles
| Program Area | Presiding Officers | Supporting Officers | Committee Chairs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Assembly HS & MS | Pres. of the UN GA Elected from Candidates | Committee Chairs (Gr. 8/12) Appointed by Delegations | |
| Secretariat HS & MS *HS Only | Secretary General Elected from Candidates Deputy Sec. General* Elected from Candidates | Chief of Staff Appointed by Sec. Gen. Under-Secretary-General* (7) Apply | Exp. Delegates | |
| Security Council HS & MS | Sec. Council President Chosen by Program Area | Director of SC Affairs Apply (HS), Appointed (MS) | Exp. Delegates | |
| Intl. Court of Justice HS Only | ICJ President (2) Chosen by Program Area | ICJ Justices (4) Apply | Exp. Delegates | |
| Media Corps HS Only | Editor-in-Chief Chosen by Program Area | Assistant Editor(s) Apply | Exp. Delegates |