Points
What is point of personal privilege?
Raised from a matter of personal comfort or safety, such as going to the bathroom, the room is cold, the delegate should speak louder, etc
Motion to adjourn session
"[country's name] makes a motion to suspend/ adjourn debate for [reason]"
Set of rules of conduct and procedure by which MUN debates run.
Parlimentary procedure
What are sponsors?
Authors of a resolution.
What is the speakers' list?
This is the default form of formal debate within MUN. It contains the order of speakers within the committee.
Point of order
Raised when a delegate has a question about how the chair is using their power or regarding the rules of committee.
Motion to Adjourn Meeting
Used at the end of the committee to end the conference as a whole. Ex: "[country's name] motions to adjourn meeting"
What is quorum?
The number of Member States who need to be present for the Chair to open a meeting and for the GA to take decisions.
What are signatories?
Delegates who may or may not like the solutions on the resolution, but may like to see it debated.
Unfriendly Amendment
A change that not all sponsors agree with, and this must be voted upon by the committee.
Point of inquiry
Raised if a delegate has questions or needs clarity about the parliamentary procedure. To the chair
This is the title of the person who coordinates an MUN debate
Moderator
Motion to establish a speakers' list
This motion is made by a delegate before a discussion or debate begins. Chairs will ask the committee who wants to be added to the speakers' list or delegates can send a note to the chairs later. Ex: "[country's name] motions to establish a speakers' list for agenda x."
When is it written?
Written within blocs during unmoderated caucuses.
Name the 5 permanent members of the Security Council.
UK, USA, France, China and Russia
Point of information
Moderated Caucuses
A motion to give delegates speaking time in order to speak their country's thoughts on a topic with a set period of time. Ex: "The nation of [country name] moves for a [time] moderated caucus with a [time] speaking time for the topic of x."
Motion to extend the unmoderated/moderated caucuses
Used when a delegates feels that the committee needs more time within a moderated or unmoderated caucus. Both the extension of the moderated/unmoderated caucus must be shorter or equal to the original duration of the moderated/unmoderated caucus.
All the issues within the committee that provide a general background of the committee topic or agenda. Tip: You should have a pre-ambulatory clause at the beginning of the sentence and ending with a comma.
what is just Present?
When doing roll call at the beginning of each session within a committee, this means that you can abstain, or vote yes or no later within the committee. Recommended for countries who might not have a clear standing regarding the topic.
Right of Reply
Invoked if a delegate feels that their personal integrity is being insulted.
Motion to unmoderated caucuses
When motion is raised, it is to give delegates the chance to collaborate and work with other delegates within the committee to create a resolution. Ex: "The nation of [country name] moves for a [time] un-moderated caucus."
Motion to introduce a draft resolution
Can only be made when a draft resolution has been approved by the Chairs. A draft resolution must be submitted by at least 1/5 of the delegates within the committee, and the sponsor of the resolution will be asked only to read the operative clauses on the resolution. After this, there must be a motion to establish a speakers' list on the draft resolution.
What are operative clauses?
The solutions the bloc wants the committee to pass. It should address the issues mentioned within the pre-ambulatory clauses. Tips: Are numbered, should have a operative clause phrase at the beginning of the sentence and ending with a semicolon. For the last operative clause, end it with a period. (For remembering this, just remember that operative can mean operating something, so you're doing something).
what is Present and Voting?
Made during roll call. Using this, you may only vote yes or no later during voting procedure. Recommended for countries who have a clear standing on the topic.