Roles
Delegate
Representative of a member state in the UN; speaks/ negotiates for their country at UN meetings
Motion to Open Speaker's List?
Opens up the opportunity for delegates to sign up to speak and make their opening statements.
Position Paper
Outline of delegate country's position, relation, and proposed resolutions to a topic
Forms of Communication
Band & Google Classroom
Chair
Debate moderator, keeps time, and enforces rules
Motion to adjourn debate?
Permananetly end discussion concerning a certain topic or draft resolution; conclude consideration of issue for the remainder of committee.
What does the Chair says... if delegates become too loud or disrepectful
"Decorum Delegates"
Meetings?(Date, Time, Place)
Mondays, 3-4pm, Room 228
Secretary General
Head of the UN, mediates conflicts between delegates and chair
The Chair(default if you do not specify) , Another Delegate, Points of Information (Questions)(Chair chooses questioners)
Simple Majority
Over 50% vote
Conferences?
3-5 Times a Year(ideally)
Rapporteur
Assists Chair: Keeps speaker's list and roll call, counting votes, maintaining flow of debate
Two ways to answer roll call
Present- Voting
Present and Voting- Voting has given up their right to abstain
Placard
Sign indicating a country's name & raised when a delegate participates (speaks, motions, makes a point)
Meeting Types?
Simulations + Informational
The dais consists of...
The Chair, Co-Chair/ Vice-Chair, Rapporteur
Caucase types and differences
Moderated Caucus- Timed, individual speaking on topic
Unmoderated Cacus- Free speaking(typically in groups)
Lists containing speeches that are used to provide a country's position, history, resolution ideas, and relevance to the issues
Speaker's List
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