Motions
What Motion do we use to propose a mod/unmod?
Motion for a Moderated/ Unmoderated Caucus
When is "Point of Personal Privilege" used?
When we want to address a personal need or want (bathroom, room temperature, volume of speaker's voice etc)
What does the motion to extend a mod/ unmod do?
It extends the time of the Moderated/ Unmoderated that has just elapsed
What is a "Point of Information"?
A question you can ask a speaker after their speech in the GSL
How do we decide the order of the topics to be debated?
Motion to Set the Agenda
What do we use when we believe our national integrity has been infringed by another delegate and we want to request a formal apology?
Right of Reply
How do you introduce a Draft Resolution?
Motion to introduce a Draft Resolution
What is a "Position Paper"?
It is an official document summarising your country's stance on a specific topic
What are "amendments" and how do we introduce them?
Amendments are changes proposed to a resolution (adds, deletes or changes an operative clause). Motion to introduce an Amendment
When do we use "Point of Order"?
When another delegate or a Chairperson is not following the ROP (Rules of Procedure) accurately
What is the GSL and how do we enter it?
The General Speaker's List is the list that runs throughout the committee session until it is exhausted. It is used for Opening Speeches and, when there are no motions on the floor, we have to return to the GSL. to enter it, we use the "Motion to establish the GSL"
What should a PP include?
Overview of the topic, international and national context, past actions taken worldwide and internally, country stance, possible solutions
What does the "Motion for a Follow-Up" mean?
It means that a delegate wishes to ask a second question after their first question was answered
What is the name of the point raised when we are unsure of the ROP and want to ask the Chairpersons?
Point of Parliamentary Inquiry
What is the first Motion needed in a session?
Motion to Establish/ Verify the Quorum (prezenta)
What are "the blocs"?
Delegates form blocs based on their countries' positions and approach to the topic. Usually, there are two blocs formed (western and eastern)
What does the "Motion to Split the House" do?
It takes away the right to abstain during the voting procedure on a Draft Resolution from all delegates
Which point/points can interrupt a speech?
The "Point of Personal Privilege" is the only point that can interrupt a speaker, if it's something very urgent (you don't hear the speaker and want them to speak louder, you feel sick etc). For the rest, you have to wait until the speech is over.
What is the difference between "Motion to Suspend the Session" and "Motion to Adjourn the Session/ Meeting"?
The Motion to Suspend is used before a break and the Motion to Adjourn is used at the very end of the last committee session
What is a "resolution"?
An official document containing solutions, in the form of clauses, to the topic discussed