Dais Points and Motions Conference Procedures Other Vocabulary

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What is the name of the person who oversees all aspects of the conference

The Chair

What is the name of the person who helps delegates with the resolutions and amendments process?

The Director

What is the name of the person who reads and passes notes for the delegation?

The Helper

What is the name of the person who works on the computer?

Staff

What is the name of the person who is responsible for taking roll call and timing the speeches?

Rappeteur

What does it mean if someone motions to open the speakers list?

They are asking the chair if the conference can move back into formal 90 -second speeches.

This is a point that is used to tell the Chair about a discomfort (for example, the delegate is too hot, too cold, or can’t hear, etc)

Point of Personal Privilege

Point used to tell the Chair that he/she has made an error in the running of the committee

Point of Order

Point used to ask question of a speaker during speakers list

Point of Information

Point used to ask the Chair a question about the rules of procedure of the conference

Point of Inquiry

What percentage of votes are needed for a resolution to pass?

50%

How can delegations communicate with one another during Moderated Caucus?

Write notes, which need to be read and approved by the Helper

How is the order of the speakers list determined?

First delegation on the speakers list is whomever motioned to open the speakers list. After that, the speakers list is in order of whomever raised placard first.

Explain the difference between a sponsor and a signatory of a resolution

Sponsor- Delegations that write a resolution. These countries are the main authors of the resolution. Signatories- Delegations that sign the resolution in support because they would like to see the resolution voted upon by the members of the conference

If you finish your 90 second speech on the speakers list early, you have the chance to YIELD YOUR TIME. What are three options you can yield your time to?

Explain the major difference between a moderated and unmoderated caucus?

Moderated = More formal. Delegates must raise their placards to ask the Honorable Chair to speak and pass notes to speak amongst themselves Unmoderated = Less formal. Delegates can walk around to discuss the topic and write resolutions

What is the name a written statement that proposes to add, delete, or change something in a resolution?

Amendment

Placard

What is the name of the paper card with your country’s name on it, which you must raise in the air to speak during Moderated Caucus?

Placard

When voting on a resolution or amendment, a delegation can vote FOR, AGAINST, OR ABSTAIN. What does it mean if a delegation abstains?

They chose not to vote. This counts as a “NO”