The Dais
What is the main job of all of the Dais?
Make sure everything runs smoothly
Who does roll call?
Rapporteur
90 seconds
What do country's need to do to be able to speak?
Raise placards to speak
Chair, Director, Rapporteur, Staff
How do you show that your country is present?
Standup and say "Delegation from _____ is present"
How do countries motion to open the Speaker’s List?
By saying, “Honorable Chair, ______ moves to open the Speaker’s List with a speaking time of 90 seconds.”
True or False: Country's speak in alphabetical during a Moderated Caucus
False (they speak in any order)
Which dai keeps track of time?
Rapporteur
What is a motion?
A formal proposal made by delegates to direct debate in a certain direction
True or False: At the very end of the conference, the speaker's list consists of closing speeches
False (at the BEGINNING the speaker's list is opening speeches)
In general, what can you do if you don't use the time?
You can yield your time
By taking notes
Which dai approves or rejects motions?
Chair
How would Canada motion to move into a Speaker's List?
Honorable Chair, Canada moves to open the Speaker's List with a speaking time of 90 seconds.
What is a country's point of view called during their opening speech?
Their position
To the Chair, to questions (Points of Information), to another delegation
Which dai will help you to write resolutions?
Director
How would the country of Nigeria motion to move into a Moderated Caucus where each delegation speaks for 45 seconds for 10 minutes?
"Honorable Chair, Nigeria moves to suspend debate for the purpose of a Moderated Caucus with a total time of 10 minutes and a speaking time of 45s"
The order the country's signed up in by raising their placards
Why would you want to yield your time to another delegation?
So they can support your position on the topic