Rules of Procedure
When can amendments be entertained?
During open debate on a resolution.
You mistaken debate on an amendment with debate on a resolution.
Say “chair stands corrected” and make sure to keep track of the course of the debate by writing it down in a document or presentation slides.
What is the conference theme of THIMUN SG this year?
Peace, Law and Justice
What is nuclear proliferation?
The spread of nuclear weapons to previously non-nuclear states.
A type of weapon that the UN describes as: “atomic explosive weapons, radioactive material weapons, lethal chemical and biological weapons,” or anything resembling the effects of an atomic bomb.
Weapons of mass destruction.
Who has voting rights? (name 2 groups)
Member states and non-member states (NGOs and UN Organs)
Delegate using a point of information to the chair to attack a resolution.
Remind the delegate that that is out of order and if it occurs often explain the differences between the points.
When was the last time THIMUN SG was hosted in person?
2019
What document defines the rights and obligations of Member States and establishes the principal organs and procedures of the United Nations?
UN Charter.
Which of the following countries is NOT a part of NATO, or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization? (Turkey, Estonia, Ukraine, Bulgaria)
Ukraine.
Name at least 3 things chairs should do during lobbying.
Be encouraging, set up google docs for resolutions, check on progress often, make recommendations to merging, encourage different perspectives on solving the issue, etc. (answers vary)
Delegate suddenly has an emergency (feels sick, family emergency, etc.)
Have the Co-chair/admin accompany the delegate to call their family/go to the nurse then Inform the respective Executive Team Member in charge of the committee.
Name all the committees in THIMUN SG 2024. (11)
GA1, GA2, GA3, GA4, GA6, ECOSOC, SC, SPC, HYC, HRC, SDC
Which country is the only state to voluntarily dismantle its nuclear weapons program?
South Africa.
What is the term that refers to reforms that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has traditionally required recipient states to adopt in order to receive funds?
Structural adjustment policies.
What are the three types of chairs and what responsibilities do they hold? (name at least 1 for each)
Chair 1: Main Chair
Answering any Points, entertaining motions/speakers, timing the speeches
Calculating time for/against
Counting votes from the participants list
Chair 2: Logistics Chair
Maintains the tick sheet and coordinates with Chair 1
Keep track of good and disruptive delegates. This way you can boost the debate when necessary and also point out which delegations stood out (positively as well as negatively).
Replies to messages - “notes to the Chair”
Keeps track of the participants list.
Chair 3: Expert Chair
Overlooks the submission and approval of amendments
It is your responsibility to coordinate all the amendments, read through them, and evaluate them so the person that is chairing at the moment can have an idea of what delegations to choose for the floor. Coordinate the amendments by merit and fairness.
Edits the resolution directly on the web app in light of the passed and proposed amendments Remember to use a different text colour (i.e red) when inserting amendments to distinguish between the amendment and the original resolution.
Communicates with Chair 1 about the submitters of the amendments
Maintains the Tally Sheet and coordinates with Chair 1
Replies to messages - “notes to the Chair”
Delegate starts playing games on their phone and gets frustrated when their character dies, disrupting the committee. (what should you say as the main chair? what should you do if it repeatedly happens?)
Something along the lines of: “Delegate, please do not disrupt the committee order and please stay on task.” [continue debate]
inform an executive member if repeats
What year was the first THIMUN SG held?
2004
What is the framework of human rights established during the French Revolution? (hint: US Declaration of Independence)
Liberty, equality, and fraternity.
What is the term for the holistic approach of the WTO, IMF, and World Bank, often given as a criticism? What does it mean?
Washington Consensus (refers to the idea that rich and powerful Americans are making decisions for everyone)
What is the Point of Parliamentary Inquiry? What other points fall under this?
Point of information to the Chair concerning Rules of Procedures
Point of Order is also within this situation
Delegate cannot answer a POI and freezes on the podium.. (what should you say as the main chair?)
Something along the lines of: “Would the delegate like to reply to this POI in note form?
Where was the first THIMUN SG held before the IFS?
The Hwa Chong Institution.
List at least 8 of the 15 current members of the SC.
China, France, Russia, UK, US, Algeria, Ecuador, Guyana, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Switzerland.
The law of war is a component of international law that regulates the conditions for initiating war and the conduct of hostilities. In the context of international law, what is the latin name for the “right to war” and “justice in war”?
Jus ad bellum and jus in bello