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Procedure
Moderator Responsibilities
100


The delegate would like to make a motion to turn on the air conditioning.



point of personal privilege

100

When delegates have finished discussing in the moderated debate and want to move on to the next debate, what should be done?

unmoderate devate

100

What motion is used to decide the order of topics to be discussed in committee?

Motion to set the agenda.

100

Who is responsible for maintaining order and enforcing the rules during committee?

The moderator (chair).

200

Two teams split up and want to work on the resolution paper.


  • The delegate makes a motion to open a unmoderated debate.



200

Two delegates are physically fighting. Who should be called?

Call security and notify the advisors immediately.

200

What point should a delegate raise if they cannot hear the speaker clearly?

Point of Personal Privilege

200

What should a moderator do if delegates start speaking without being recognized?

Call the delegates to order and enforce the rules.

300

A delegate wants to make a motion to debate in committee.

Motion to open a moderated debate.

300

A delegate believes the rules of procedure are not being followed correctly by another delegate. Which point should be raised?

Point of Order.

300

What motion allows delegates to freely move around and negotiate with others?

Motion to open an unmoderated debate.

300

What should moderators do when delegates request a break?

Put the motion to a vote and follow the result.

400

A delegate wants to make a motion for a break.

Motion to adjourn the session.

400

There is a cue for the directors to come on stage as the special speaker is concluding their speech. What should the moderators do at that moment?

        Wait with their delegates to take them to their committee.                                 

400

What point is raised when the chair makes a mistake in procedure?

Point of Order

400

What should moderators do if two delegates begin arguing aggressively?

Intervene immediately and restore order.

500

A delegate wants to make a motion to set the order for delegates to read their position papers.

A delegate makes a motion to set the agenda.

500

The moderator makes a mistake, and a delegate raises a Point...

Point of Order.

500

What motion is used to temporarily suspend the session until the next meeting?

Motion to adjourn the session.

500

What is the moderator’s role during voting procedure?

Explain the voting process, count votes, and announce the results.

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