2006 NTUMUN Rules of Procedures

Term Explanations Roll call Roll call Motion Motion Agenda Agenda Caucus Caucus Point Point Working Paper Working Paper Draft Resolution Draft Resolution Amendment Amendment

Setting Agenda Motion  put the topic area (which is prior to another)on the agenda, and this motion requires a second Motion  put the topic area (which is prior to another)on the agenda, and this motion requires a second What about another topic? What about another topic? A speaker ’ s list will be established for or against the motion A speaker ’ s list will be established for or against the motion

Setting Agenda Closure of the debate  Closure of the debate  Two for, two against (technical against) Two for, two against (technical against) A two-thirds vote will be required to close the debate on the agenda A two-thirds vote will be required to close the debate on the agenda Voting  majority vote (pass or fail) Voting  majority vote (pass or fail)

General Debate Speaker ’ s list will be established, until be interrupted by motions, amendments or introduction of a resolution Speaker ’ s list will be established, until be interrupted by motions, amendments or introduction of a resolution Speech (time limits), and listen carefully Speech (time limits), and listen carefully If delegate want to speak again? If delegate want to speak again? (notes by usher) (notes by usher)

General Debate Yield remaining time  Yield remaining time  a. chair a. chair b. another delegate b. another delegate c. questions (for all delegate, asking time & response time) c. questions (for all delegate, asking time & response time) (without saying  yield to chair ) (without saying  yield to chair ) No yield after yield!!! No yield after yield!!!

Moderated Caucus Interrupt general speaker ’ s list Interrupt general speaker ’ s list The Director may rule the motion out of order. The Director may rule the motion out of order. Briefly explain the purpose Briefly explain the purpose (Motion for a moderated caucus to discuss … ) Specify the total time limit (can not exceed 20 minutes) and time limits of every individual Specify the total time limit (can not exceed 20 minutes) and time limits of every individual

Moderated Caucus No yield No yield Once raised, the motion will be immediately voted, with a majority vote Once raised, the motion will be immediately voted, with a majority vote Delegates who want to speak just raise placards Delegates who want to speak just raise placards and wait for chair ’ s call and wait for chair ’ s call When will the Mod. Caucus close ? When will the Mod. Caucus close ?  When the time is over (expired)  When the time is over (expired)

Points of Personal Privilege Discomfort that makes it difficult for a delegate to participate Discomfort that makes it difficult for a delegate to participate Too hot/cold? Too hot/cold? I can ’ t hear him/her!! I can ’ t hear him/her!! Raise the Points of Personal Privilege (even if it interrupts the speaker) Raise the Points of Personal Privilege (even if it interrupts the speaker)

Unmoderated Caucus The director may rule the motion out of order The director may rule the motion out of order Briefly explain the purpose Briefly explain the purpose The total time limits(not to exceed 20 minutes) The total time limits(not to exceed 20 minutes) Once raised, the motion will be immediately voted, with a majority vote Once raised, the motion will be immediately voted, with a majority vote Close when it is expired Close when it is expired

Points of Order Improper parliamentary procedure Improper parliamentary procedure The speaker isn ’ t following the parliamentary procedure!! The speaker isn ’ t following the parliamentary procedure!! Raise the Points of Order (can interrupt a speaker only if the speech is out of order) Raise the Points of Order (can interrupt a speaker only if the speech is out of order)

Point of Parliamentary Inquiry Questions about the rules of procedure Questions about the rules of procedure Honorable Chair, may I ask … ? Honorable Chair, may I ask … ? Raise Point of Parliamentary Inquiry (can NOT interrupt a speaker) Raise Point of Parliamentary Inquiry (can NOT interrupt a speaker)

Introduction of Draft Resolution Well, it ’ s show time! Well, it ’ s show time! Participants in the writing of a Draft Resolution could stand in front of the whole committee, presenting their own contributions Participants in the writing of a Draft Resolution could stand in front of the whole committee, presenting their own contributions Can only read the following details on DR (can skip preambles ) Can only read the following details on DR (can skip preambles )

Amendments Purpose: To amend any resolution which has been introduced. Purpose: To amend any resolution which has been introduced. Requires the signature of the Director and 1/8 of the number of delegations present Requires the signature of the Director and 1/8 of the number of delegations present Amendments to amendments? Amendments to amendments?

Amendments Motion to Introduce the Amendment → New Speaker ’ s List Created (for and against) → Motion to Close the Debate → Vote (simple majority) Motion to Introduce the Amendment → New Speaker ’ s List Created (for and against) → Motion to Close the Debate → Vote (simple majority)

Closure of Debate After the Draft Resolutions and the Amendments have been submitted After the Draft Resolutions and the Amendments have been submitted To close the General Debate and move to Voting of the Draft Resolutions To close the General Debate and move to Voting of the Draft Resolutions

Closure of Debate The Director recognizes up to 2 speakers against this motion (technical against can be used) The Director recognizes up to 2 speakers against this motion (technical against can be used) Closure of Debate at any time requires a 2/3 majority to pass Closure of Debate at any time requires a 2/3 majority to pass

Voting on Resolution Each country has one vote. Each country has one vote. Each vote will be a “ Yes ”, “ No ” or “ Abstain ” Each vote will be a “ Yes ”, “ No ” or “ Abstain ” Simple Majority required; ties fail Simple Majority required; ties fail Will be voting by placards, except for Will be voting by placards, except for Roll Call Voting Roll Call Voting

Voting on Resolution-- Roll Call Voting Any delegate can Motion for a Roll Call Voting after debate is closed on any resolutions. Any delegate can Motion for a Roll Call Voting after debate is closed on any resolutions. Countries will be called by the Director in Countries will be called by the Director in alphabetical order. alphabetical order. Delegates may vote “ Yes ”, “ No ”, “ Abstain ” Delegates may vote “ Yes ”, “ No ”, “ Abstain ” or “ Pass ”. Delegates who pass in the first round must vote in the second round. or “ Pass ”. Delegates who pass in the first round must vote in the second round.

Voting on Resolution-- Roll Call Voting Delegates may vote “ Yes ”, “ No ”, “ Abstain ” Delegates may vote “ Yes ”, “ No ”, “ Abstain ” or “ Pass ”. Delegates who pass in the first round must vote in the second round. or “ Pass ”. Delegates who pass in the first round must vote in the second round.

Let ’ s review ……..:D Let ’ s review ……..:D

Motions Closure of a debate (2/3) Closure of a debate (2/3) Suspension or Adjournment of the Meeting (SP, not debatable) Suspension or Adjournment of the Meeting (SP, not debatable) Moderated Caucus (SP) Moderated Caucus (SP) Un-moderated Caucus (Purpose also needed. SP) Un-moderated Caucus (Purpose also needed. SP) Introduce a Draft Resolution Introduce a Draft Resolution Amendments Amendments Reordering Resolutions Reordering Resolutions Roll-Call Vote Roll-Call Vote

Setting Agenda A motion: put topic area on the agenda A motion: put topic area on the agenda A second A second A speaker ’ s list: for or against A speaker ’ s list: for or against A motion to close debate: A motion to close debate: –When “ For ” =2 and “ Against ” =2 A 2/3 vote to close debate A 2/3 vote to close debate

General Debate Going through the Speaker ’ s list except Going through the Speaker ’ s list except –Motions –Amendments –Introduction of a resolution “ Yield ” time to chair, another delegate, or questions “ Yield ” time to chair, another delegate, or questions

Moderated Caucus Motion for a moderated caucus! ” Motion for a moderated caucus! ” Purpose Purpose Total time limit (<20 mins) Total time limit (<20 mins) Speaker ’ s time limit Speaker ’ s time limit

Unmoderated Caucus “ Motion for an unmoderated caucus! ” “ Motion for an unmoderated caucus! ” Purpose Purpose Total time limit (<20 mins) Total time limit (<20 mins)