Motions
This motion is the first made in every debate.
"Motion to open debate"
This point is used to sate individual needs.
"point of personal privilege"
Delegates should say this when they have left over speaking time.
"I yield my time to the chair"
These are the two primary forms of caucuses.
moderated caucus and unmoderated caucus
A resolution can be described as this:
A written solution to the issue at hand
This motion is made when all resolutions have been completed.
"motion to present working papers," "motion to move into voting procedure," etc.
These are three kinds of points.
"point of personal privilege" "point of order" "point of inquiry"
These are the main three yields in Parli Pro.
"I yield my time the chair" "I yield my time to questions" "I yield my time to (delegate)"
When moving for a moderated caucus, delegates must specify these three things:
The topic, total time, and speaking time.
During roll call, delegates may announce their presence in two ways:
"present" or "present and voting"
These are two forms of voting procedure.
Roll call and acclamation.
This point is used when a delegate believes a procedural error has occurred.
Point of order.
"I yield my time to questions" is used for this purpose:
to allow other delegates to ask for clarification about your preceding speech.
When moving for an unmoderated caucus, delegates must specify this:
Total time.
Delegates have this right if they feel another delegation has dissed them.
Right of reply.
This motion is used to direct the discussion onto a certain topic.
"motion to set the agenda on the topic _"
This point is used to seek clarification from the chairs about...literally anything.
Point of inquiry.
"I yield my time to (delegate)" is used for this purpose:
An unmoderated caucus is used for this purpose:
To write resolutions, negotiate, network, get people on your side, do backdoor deals, insider trade, etc.
This is where the committee reverts to if no motions or points are being made.
The Speaker's List.
This motion gives willing delegates a time to deliver opening statements or speeches.
This is the only point that may be used to interrupt a speaker.
point of order
Daily Double!!!
"I yield my time to (delegate)" is most frequently used in this scenario.
When a delegate has a question for another delegate.
After your moderated caucus passes, the chair should ask you this:
Would you like to go first or last?
The flow of debate can be described as this:
Open debate; roll call; speakers list; points and motions; resolution presentation; voting