Unlike regular United Nations simulations, where delegates know exactly what they will discuss for the entire conference, the Crisis Committee has no fixed agenda. The debate is driven by ‘Crisis Updates’, which are emergencies created as a consequence of a broader context, the Great Depression. Representing real-life persons from 1930 with different roles, delegates’ main objective is to react quickly to the economic collapse, protect their own interests, and work with (or against) other delegates to shape resolutions.

While we still use standard MUN procedures (like Moderated and Unmoderated Caucuses) to structure the discussion, the way delegates take action is completely different. Instead of spending days writing a massive Final Resolution, the committee solves problems by passing Public Directives.

A Directive is a concise, straightforward, and numbered action plan using the same layout and formatting as working papers. It is used to pass immediate laws, like setting a new tax, creating a trade agreement, or bailing out a bank. In general, delegates put their agreements into action, where they will work to solve a crisis.

This committee strictly operates as a "Frontroom-Only" environment, in contrast to many typical MUN crisis simulations. Delegates are unable to submit confidential Crisis Notes, and there is no Backroom. Actions must be made public during formal debate or documented in Public Directives in order to guarantee an equitable and highly participatory discussion.

Because delegates represent specific historical figures, your influence is tied directly to your Portfolio Powers. You cannot spend money you do not have, and you cannot pass laws in a country you do not lead. Therefore, the committee is divided into different spheres of roles: