Model United Nations Flow of Debate Points Motions

Model United Nations Flow of Debate, Points & Motions, Procedures

Rules of Procedure: Key Terms o Delegate: A representative of a country in a committee. o Dais: Leads each committee at a MUN conference. Typically consists of Chair, Rapporteur and Director. o Roll Call: Identifies which delegations are present in the committee. o Formal Debate: Delegates make speeches, answer questions, and introduce and debate resolutions. o Informal Debate: Delegates can talk freely among themselves on the topic, forming ideas for solutions and creating resolutions.

o Caucusing: A break in formal debate to facilitate discussion on the topic. Most of the work at a MUN conference is done during a caucus. • Moderated Caucus: Allows delegates to debate in a less formal setting while still addressing the entire committee. • Unmoderated Caucus: Allows delegates to meet informally to discuss and negotiate draft resolutions

Common Motions Second Required? Motion to Set Speaking Time Motion to Suspend Meeting Motion to Close Debate Motion to Adjourn Meeting Yes Vote to Pass What to Say? Simple Majority [Your Country Name] motions Used to set or change the to set the speaking time at [suggest time]. speaking time. Ex. Haiti motions to set the speaking time at one minute. Simple Majority [Your Country Name] motions to suspend the meeting for [purpose] for [length of time]. Ex. Haiti motions to suspend the meeting for an unmoderated caucus for 15 minutes. Motions Used to stop debate on a [Your Country Name] topic and move into motions to close debate voting procedure. on Topic [topic name] Yes Notes Simple Majority Used to end the committee session. [Your Country Name] motions to adjourn the meeting.

Common Points Second Required? Vote to Pass Point of Inquiry No Point of Order No Vote Required Notes What to Say? Raise placard and say Used when a delegate “Point of Inquiry” (Wait has questions regarding until the Chair the procedure of recognizes you, and debate. then you can ask your question). Used when a delegate believes an error in procedure has been made Raise placard and say “Point of Order” (Wait until the Chair recognizes you, and then you can ask your question).

Common Points Second Required? Vote to Pass Point of Information No Point of Personal Privilege No Vote Required Notes What to Say? Used when a delegate needs further information regarding something that has been stated (the meaning of an acronym used in a speech, etc. ) Raise placard and say “Point of Information” (Wait until the Chair recognizes you, and then you can ask your question). Used when a delegate experiences personal discomfort (i. e. can’t hear, too hot/cold, etc. ). Raise placard and say “Point of Personal Privilege” (Wait until the Chair recognizes you, and them make your request).

Flow of Debate Roll Call Debate Formal Debate Informal Debate Opening speeches focus on stating → The committee breaks for caucuses to compose draft resolutions. country positions Delegates make speeches describing → Countries and groups meet to gather support and finalize draft their draft resolutions to garner more resolutions. support Delegates make statements supporting . or disagreeing with specific draft resolutions. Close of Debate Voting Procedures