Points
What is a Point of Order?
This point is used to correct a factual or procedural error made by the chair or another delegate.
What is the General Speakers List (GSL)?
This is the default speaking list where general discussion on the topic takes place.
Who are Sponsors?
These are the countries that actively wrote the working paper and want to see it introduced
What is Quorum?
This is the minimum number of delegates required to be present for a committee to legally conduct business.
What is a Point of Personal Privilege?
This point is raised when a delegate cannot hear the speaker or experiences another physical discomfort.
What is an Unmoderated Caucus?
This type of caucus allows delegates to leave their seats and talk informally to draft resolutions.
Who are Signatories?
These are countries that wish to see the working paper debated, but do not necessarily support it.
What is Voting by Acclamation (or Consensus)?
A motion to pass a resolution by this method means skipping a formal count because no country objects to the text.
What is a Point of Parliamentary Inquiry?
This point is used to ask the chair a question regarding the rules of procedure
What is a Moderated Caucus?
This type of debate focuses on a specific sub-topic, and speakers are called upon by the chair for a set time limit.
What are Preambulatory Clauses?
These clauses in a resolution explain the history of the issue and why the committee is taking action.
What is a Roll Call Vote?
This type of voting forces the chair to call on each country alphabetically to state their vote out loud.
What is a Point of Information?
This point allows a delegate to ask a question to the speaker after they have finished their speech, if permitted by the chair.
What are POI (or Points of Information)?
When a delegate finishes their speech early on the GSL, they can give their remaining time to another delegate, the chair, or for these.
What are Operative Clauses?
These clauses contain the actual action plan and recommendations of the committee, and they must always start with an underlined or italicized verb.
What is Voting "No with Rights"?
If a delegate votes with this specific qualification, they are voting against their normal policy because they strongly object to a specific part, and they are usually granted time to explain why.
What is a Point of Parliamentary Inquiry (or Point of Order)?
Unlike other points, this specific action cannot interrupt a speaker under any circumstances and must wait until they finish.
What is a Motion to Open the Session (or Establish Quorum)?
his motion is required to officially begin the committee session at the very start of the day.
What is a Friendly Amendment?
This type of amendment is supported by all original sponsors of the resolution and automatically becomes part of the text without a vote.