Roles/Participants
A student representing a country or organization in a Model UN committee.
Delegate
A formal proposal made by a delegate to take a specific action, such as changing the debate format or suspending debate.
Motion
A delegate who wishes for a draft resolution to be debated, even if they don't fully agree with it.
A delegate's request for clarification about the committee's topic or procedures.
Point of Innquiry
Focus on present-day issues, debate, and producing a single resolution.
Traditional Committee
The official responsible for facilitating debate, maintaining order, and ensuring the smooth running of the committee session.
Chair
The official order in which delegates are called upon to give speeches.
Speakers List
An informal document where delegates outline their proposed solutions and ideas, often a precursor to a draft resolution.
Working Paper
Used to correct a procedural mistake made by the Chair.
Point of Order
Smaller, more dynamic committees where delegates respond to developing "crises" and pass multiple, immediate directives
The team that organizes the entire MUN conference.
Secretariat
The required state of order and respect within the committee; the Chair may call for decorum if delegates are being disruptive.
Decorum
A formal document that incorporates solutions to the committee's agenda, developed through the work of delegates.
Draft Resolution
A request to address a personal comfort or need, like adjusting the room temperature or improving visibility.
Point of Personal privilage
Offer unique rules or formats, combining traditional and crisis elements, to explore specific topics in greater depth.
Specialized and Hybrid Committees
A teacher or mentor who supervises a school's Model UN team.
Advisor
A nameplate that delegates raise to signal the Chair that they wish to speak or make a motion.
Placard
A proposed change or addition to a draft resolution.
Amendment
When a speaker chooses to give up the remaining time in their speech, either to the Chair, to questions, or to another delegate.
"I ____ my time to the chair."
Yield
What is sovereign equality?
The principle that all UN member states have the same rights and are equally subject to UN processes
A delegate representing a non-member state or organization that participates in debates but may not vote.
Observer
A formal, timed session during a conference to debate specific subtopics of a larger issue.
Moderated Caucus
A delegate who actively supports and has contributed significantly to a draft resolution
Sponsor