Attendance
The two ways to indicate presence
Present & Present and voting
A moderated caucus is...
- formal debate/speeches
- One of the main parts of a MUN conference
- time for delegates to focus the debate on a certain topic
An unmoderated caucus is...
Informal debate that allows delegates to walk around and talk/work with other delegates.
A Point of Order is...
- Used during a mistake in Parli Pro or another delegate’s actions
- Used to correct the mistake or bring the chair's attention to it
Resolutions/Amendments have already been proposed and debated
Present and voting means...
You have to vote when voting for solutions near the end of the conference (You can not abstain).
A Mod is used for a delegate to introduce or expand on...
their solutions and stances
Common objectives of an Unmod are...
- Trying to figure out stances
- Trying to convert people to your stance/bloc
- Writing resolution papers
A Point of Inquiry is...
- Used to ask about Parli Pro or any questions
- May NOT interrupt a speaker and is addressed to the chairs
The 3 types of votes are...
For, Against, Abstain
Present means...
Allows you to vote OR abstain when you are voting for solutions in the future
True or False: Research is crucial for a Mod
True
You can motion for an Unmod by saying...
“Motion for a ____ minute unmod”
A Point of Personal Privilege is...
Used to ask to go to the restroom or other personal issues/concerns
The only people who can abstain during voting are...
People who said "Present" during attendance.
Con of saying Present instead of Present and voting
Usually shows that you do not have a super super super strong stance
You can motion for a Mod by saying...
“Motion for a ____-minute moderated caucus with ____ minute(s)/seconds speaking time on the topic of ____.”
Your bloc is...
The group that you try to write a working/resolution paper with and have a similar country stance to.
True or False: You can interrupt another delegate when raising a Point of Order
True
True or False: Every delegate has to vote for exactly 1 solution - no more and no less.
False - Delegates can vote for every single solution or vote for no solutions if they want.
Pro of saying Present and Voting instead of just Present
- Shows chairs that you have a clear goal
- Shows confidence
The most important part when speaking during a Mod is to...
STAY ON TOPIC!!!
Unmods are important in committees because...
They allow you to discuss with other delegates, form a bloc, write a working paper together, and convert people to your stance/bloc
You can raise a Point of Motion by saying...
"Point of Order/Inquiry/Personal Privilege, (your question)?"
UNLIMITED!! (However, chairs may sometimes set a limit for the number of papers they will accept.)