committee nouns
placard
A piece of cardstock with a country's name on it that a delegate raises in the air to signal to the Chair that he or she wishes to speak
Moderated caucus (mod)
A form of debate in which delegates raise their placards to speak and have a set time to do so
motion
Action made by delegates to direct the flow of debate
Working paper
A formal list of ideas created by the blocs. It needs approval by the Chair and to be written in the correct format
chair
Seated at the front with a gavel
unmoderated caucus (unmod)
A type of informal caucus in which delegates leave their seats to mingle and speak freely. Frequently used to allow countries to form blocks and begin resolution writing.
point
used to discuss something outside of substantive debate. They are more personal and don't require a vote
sponsors
Delegates who directly help to write draft resolutions
dais
The group of people leading the committee.
Speaker’s list
A list that has the order of speakers in the committee. This is the default format of debate when motions are not on the table
blocs
Different groups that have similar opinions about the topic. They may work to create a draft resolution
quorum
quorum
-the minimum number of delegates needed to be present for a committee to meet
-1/3 needed to begin debate
-majority to pass a resolution
background guide
a guide to a topic being discussed; it is the starting point for any point for any research
round robin
a variation of the moderated caucus, where every delegate in the committee gives a speech in order of chairs around the room.
resolution
a document that contains all the proposed solutions to a topic
Amendment
A revision made to an operative clause of a draft resolution.
delegation
the entire group of people representing a member state in all committees at a MUN confrence
gentlemen's unmod
A period in committee which resembles a typical unmod, but delegates remain in their seats
position paper
strategic document that gives an overview of a delegates country position
Signatories
Delegates who are willing to see the draft resolution debated. It does not necessarily mean that you agree with all the ideas.