Motions
Used to open debate
Motion to open debate
What "point" is used to express a personal concern?
Ex. Asking to go to the bathroom
Point of Personal Privilege (PPP)
Team responsible for moderating a committee session. Consists of:
- Chair: debate moderator + mentor to delegates (usually more than one -> Co-chair)
- Rapporteur: assists in administrative tasks (passing notes, maintaining speaker's list, etc.)
Dais
Serves as an international authority on health, setting standards, coordinating responses to health emergencies, and promoting global public health
World Health Organization (WHO)
This country has the largest population
India
Used to end debate on an amendment, resolution, or topic
Motion to close debate
What "point" is used to correct a procedural error?
Ex. The chair forgot role call
Point of Order
A 'guide' to the committee; includes key information + history about the committee
*very important for conference prep!
Background Guide
Responsible for maintaining international peace and security
United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
Which is the only continent that has no active volcanoes?
Australia
Used to move into a mode of debate during which delegates can move around freely, talk with one another, and prepare documents
Motion for an Unmoderated Caucus
What "point" is used to ask the Dais a question regarding parliamentary procedure?
Point of Inquiry
1-2 page essay written by delegates before a conference; meant to state key ideas + outline potential solutions
Position Paper
Discusses the world's economic, social, and environmental challenges + forms policy recommendations to address them
UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
Which country consumes the most chocolate per year?
Switzerland
Used to move into a mode of debate used to discuss a specific aspect of the overall agenda; speeches are shorter than those given in the speaker's list
Motion for a Moderated Caucus
What "point" is used to ask a delegate a question so they may clarify their speech?
Point of Information
Term used by the chair to remind delegates to remain peaceful + not be loud, disruptive, or disrespectful
Decorum
Contributes to peace and security by promoting international collaboration through education, science, and culture to propagate further universal respect for justice, the rule of law, and the human rights and fundamental freedoms proclaimed in the U.N. Charter.
UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
This country's capital sinks as much as 12cm per year
Mexico (Mexico city)
Used to begin voting
Motion to move into Voting Procedure
How do you introduce a "point" motion?
"Point of _____, [state your point]"
Group(s) of delegates that work together to write draft resolutions; formed based on common interest
Bloc(s)
Responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide
UN Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Which country holds the most time zonees?
France