how many DRs can a committee have?
As many as the dais establishes.
Which is the minimum time limit on Speakers List?
10 seconds
What are points used for?
To facilitate procedure
Does Working Papers have a specific format?
NO
How is the order of the Motion to Roll Call voting?
Alphabetical
How is called the motion to establish the agenda?
Motion to set Topix X first in the agenda
YES
If you have a point, can you interrupt a delegate?
NO
How many signatories does a DR needs in order to be discuss in a GA?
20 signatories
Could you abstain on a procedural vote?
NO, only in a substantive one.
How is called the motion that goes after setting the Agenda?
Motion to Open Debate
When does debate returns automatically to speakers list?
When there are no other motions on the floor
Point of Order
If you want your DR to be discuss in committee, which motion would you present?
For what do you need a substantive vote?
Establish a motion for a Consultation of the Whole
"Motion to open a consultation of the whole of 10 minutes to discuss X topic in committee"
How could you yield your time during Speakers List?
To another delegate, to questions or to the chair
20 min UNMOD
NONE
What are the three motions allowed once the debate on the general topic area is closed?
Motion to Divide the Question, Motion to Reorder DR, and Motion for a Roll Call Voting.
If it's time to go into a break, which motion would you propose?
Suspension or adjournment of the meeting
Which motion would you propose if you have just delivered Working Papers?
CoW
15min/45sec
How is the process of Amendments?
1. Motion to introduce Amendment X
2. Chair reads the amendment
3. Simple Majority to pass.
4. Speakers list for and against.
5. After two speakers for and two speakers against a motion to close debate will be in order.
6. Two speakers against the closure of debate.
7. Qualified majority is needed for the closure of debate.
8. Then simple majority is needed for the amendment to pass.
Why would someone propose a Motion to Divide the Question?
To vote some clauses separately because of policy issues.