Parliamentary Procedure
This is the first motion used to start a formal debate session.
What is "Motion to Open Debate"?
This document contains a summary of the topics, background information, and guiding questions for debate.
What is a "Background Paper" or "Topic Synopsis"?
The three main sections of a draft resolution.
What are "Heading, Preambulatory Clauses, and Operative Clauses"?
This award is typically given to the delegate who demonstrates the best overall performance in debate, diplomacy, and resolution writing.
What is "Best Delegate"?
The dress code required for all MUN participants.
What is "Western Business Attire" or "Formal Business Attire"?
The number of delegates required to be present to begin an official MUN session.
What is a "Quorum"?
The two types of caucuses used for debate.
What are "Moderated Caucus and Unmoderated Caucus"?
The section of a resolution that outlines the background and justifications for proposed actions.
What is the "Preambulatory Clause"?
A delegate who is actively engaged, contributes to resolutions, and follows procedure well but does not dominate debate may receive this award.
What is "Outstanding Delegate"?
The standard policy regarding the use of electronic devices during debate.
What is "Delegates may use laptops for research but not during formal debate"?
If a delegate believes the chair has made a procedural mistake, they can raise this point.
What is a "Point of Order"?
This action marks the official conclusion of a committee’s discussions on a topic.
What is a "Motion to Close Debate"?
The required number of sponsors needed to submit a draft resolution.
What is "Varies by committee, but typically one main sponsor and multiple signatories"?
The key factors considered when judging a delegate’s performance in MUN.
What are "Public Speaking, Diplomacy, Research, Engagement, and Resolution Writing"?
If a delegate engages in inappropriate behavior or violates event rules, they may face this consequence.
What is "Disqualification, Expulsion, or Warning by the Secretariat"?
This type of speech allows delegates to set the tone for their country’s position at the start of the conference.
What is an "Opening Statement" or "General Speaker’s List Speech"?
This action marks the conclusion of a committee’s session on the discussion of a topic.
What is a "Motion to Adjurn Debate"?
A modification to a draft resolution that removes or changes a clause.
What is an "Amendment"?
This award is often given to a delegation that demonstrates strong teamwork, cohesion, and impact in multiple committees.
What is "Best Delegation" or "Best Delegate"?
The policy regarding plagiarism in resolution writing.
What is "All work must be original, and plagiarism may result in disqualification" or "If a work is flagged as AI the delegate will be awarded a warning and disqualified?
When a delegate wants to ask another delegate a question during their speech, they use this motion.
What is a "Point of Information"?
If no consensus is reached, a delegate can propose this motion to move to an immediate vote on a resolution.
What is a "Motion to Move to Voting Procedure"?
This phrase is commonly used to start an operative clause in a resolution.
What are "Calls upon, Urges, Encourages, Recommends, Requests, etc."?
The name of an award recognizing the preparation and research of delegate regardless of their performance in the sessions.
What is "Best Preliminary Research"?
If a delegate must leave the committee for an emergency, they should notify this person.
Who is "The Chair or their advisor"?