MUN Basics
Points in Committee
Resolution Writing
Committee Roles
100

A representative of a country or organization at a Model UN conference.

What is a delegate?

100

A request for clarification on procedural matters during a session.

What is a Point of Inquiry?

100

A preliminary version of a resolution to be debated and amended.

What is a Draft Resolution?

100

The individuals who facilitate the meeting and ensure the rules are followed.

Who are the Chairs?

200

The practice of maintaining order and proper behavior during a Model UN session.

What is decorum?

200

A challenge to the procedure or conduct of a meeting.


What is a Point of Order?

200

Delegates who write and support a draft resolution.

Who are Sponsors?

200

A representative of a country or organization at a Model UN conference.

What is a Delegate?

300

 A formal proposal put forward by a delegate for discussion or decision.  

What is a motion

300

A request concerning the personal comfort and well-being of a delegate.

What is a Point of Personal Privilege?

300

Delegates who support a draft resolution but do not necessarily agree with every clause.

What are Signatories?

300

The respectful title used to address the chairperson in a Model UN session.  

Who is the Honorable Chair?

400

A list of speakers in a Model UN session who will give their speeches in order.

What is the Speaker's List?

400

A request to provide information relevant to the debate or discussion.

What is a Point of Information?

400

The action clauses in a resolution that describe what the committee will do.

What is an Operative Clause?

400

The individual responsible for keeping track of the proceedings and drafting reports.

What is a Rapporteur?

500

The act of giving up one's speaking time to another delegate or the chair.

What is yield?

500

A request for clarification on a point that has been made.

What is point of clarification

500

The clauses in a resolution that provide context and reasons for the actions being taken.

What is a Pre-ambulatory Clause?

500

The chief administrative officer of the Model UN conference.

What is a Secretary-General?