Rules
What should you do if you want to be called on?
Raise your placard
How many pages should a position paper be?
1
How many sentences long should a resolution be?
How should you be dressed at the conference?
Formal business attire
How often are MUN meetings for conference attendants?
Every week
What is the first motion in every conference?
Motion to open debate
What is the point of position paper?
To propose solutions and give insights on a delegate’s position
What is a signatory?
A person who signs your resolution
How do you refer to yourself within committee?
In third-person (as the country/group/person you represent)
When is PACMUN?
Saturday, November 22 — Sunday, November 23
What are the two types of caucuses?
Moderated & Unmoderated
To whom do you email your position papers?
Your committee dias: committeename@pacificmun.com
What is a sponsor?
One of five important delegates who wrote the resolution
How do you talk to other delegates at the conference?
By passing notes
When are position papers due?
November 9
How do you vote by placard?
Standard voting procedure; all in favor will raise their placards
What are the two parts of the introduction paragraph?
Context and why the issue requires urgent action
What are the two types of amendments, and how do they differ?
Friendly - sponsors approve of amendment and add it to resolution
Unfriendly - Sponsors don’t approve of proposed amendment
How do you ask to use the bathroom?
Point of Personal Privilege
What is the dias?
The leaders and judges of the committee
How do you motion for a moderated caucus?
“Motion for a _-minute moderated caucus with a _ speaking time, on the topic of ___”
How should a position paper be formatted? List font, font size, and spacing
Times New Roman, 12-pt, single-spaced
How many committee members must be signatories on a draft resolution?
At least 1/3 of delegates
What’s the difference between crisis and normal committees?
Crisis committees have one issue that everyone solves and regular committees have delegates debating against each other
What are the four kinds of committees?
Principle, ECOSOC, Regional, Specialized