MODEL UN

RULES OF
PROCEDURE!
By: Arianna & Izah<3

FLOW OF A MUN CONFERENCE

01 02
REMINDERS BY ROLL CALL &
CHAIRS & MOTION GENERAL
TO OPEN DEBATE SPEAKERS LIST
 03 04

MODERATED &
UNMODERATED
CAUCUSES

WORKING PAPERS,
DRAFT
RESOLUTIONS &
VOTING
 01

REMINDERS BY CHAIRS &

 MOTION TO OPEN DEBATE
INTRODUCTION

Before a Model UN conference

can
formally begin, the following
things
must be done:

● Reminders by the chairs

- Refreshers regarding decorum, rules
and delegate etiquette.

● Motion to open debate

MOTION TO OPEN DEBATE
“The delegate of *insert country name* motions to open the debate.”
Since everything in the UN is put to a vote,
all the delegates in the committee will vote
for (or against) the motion made.

However, when the motion is to open debate,

everyone votes in favor of the motion as a formality.
this signals the start of a committee session.
MOTION TO SET THE AGENDA
“The delegate of *insert country name* motions to set the agenda to
2-1”
If given 2 topics, delegates must set the agenda to what they believe must be addressed
first. It can be set to “1 to 2” or “2 to 1”.

This must be voted upon using simple majority.

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ROLL CALL & GENERAL SPEAKERS
LIST
ROLL CALL
● Roll Call
- Saying “present” gives the delegate
the right to abstain during substantial
voting
(resolution voting).
- Saying “present and voting” does
NOT give the delegate the right to
abstain, and
instead requires them to vote on
resolutions.

● Procedure
- Simple Majority - 50% or majority of
the committee is needed to vote
 on procedural matters (e.x. passing
motions)
- Super Majority - the required number of votes
for passing resolutions = 2/3 majority out of
the present people in the committee. -
GENERAL SPEAKERS LIST
 The General Speakers List (GSL) is the list that contains countries that are lined up
to speak in front of the committee.

Delegates may speak about ANYTHING during a GSL, so people take it as their
chance to reiterate their country’s stances and steer the debate to the direction
they want it to go.

Once the GSL is opened by the committee Chair, delegates of countries

raise placards to be added to the list.

The speaking time of each country during the GSL is timed.

The set time can vary depending on the motion voted upon by the committee, or
whichever time fits the discretion of the Chair.

YIELDING
‘Yielding’ is when a delegate surrenders the
remaining time they have from their GSL

“The delegate of _ their remaining The leftover speaking time is

yields the rest of time to the Chair” “absolved” by the Chair and
the next delegate in queue remaining time to yields their time
proceeds with their speech. the next delegate” to the floor”
speech to one of the three ways.
The remaining time is given The delegate opens the floor
to the next delegate lined up to questions from other
to speak with their consent members of the committee
and the Chair’s approval. (and possibly the chairs) and
the remaining time will be
“The delegate of _
yields their “The delegate of _ used to answer them.

RIGHT TO RESPOND
Before the delegate may respond to a POI (point of
information/question about them/their speech), they must
first ask the chair for the “right to respond.” Once granted, the
delegate may carry on.

RIGHT TO REPLY
If a delegate feels personally offended by another delegate,
they can ask for a “right to reply” to defend themself in the
face of public criticism. However, this can only be granted by
the chair.
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 MODERATED & UNMODERATED
CAUCUSES
DIFFERENT TYPES OF CAUCUSES

● Moderated Caucus
- “the delegate of [country] motions for a [duration] moderated caucus with a [duration]
individual speaking time under the topic of... [state desired topic].”
- Formal debate about a formal topic related to your issue
- Similar to a GSL but with a specified topic

● Unmoderated Caucus
- “the delegate of [country] motions for a [duration] unmoderated caucus.” - Informal
debate wherein delegates can form blocs and discuss possible solutions - Lobbying
& negotiating takes place
- No set topic
POINTS
Point of Parliamentary Inquiry
● Used to ask the Dais about Parliamentary procedure

Point of Order
● Used to correct the Dais regarding Parliamentary procedure ●
Ex: the Chair forgot to open the GSL

Point of Personal Privilege

● For personal concerns
● Ex: the room is too cold, your placard is broken

Point of Information
● Used to ask another delegate to clarify a part of their speech ●
Can only be asked in the GSL if the delegate yields to the floor
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WORKING PAPERS, DRAFT
RESOLUTIONS & VOTING
WORKING PAPERS / DRAFT
 RESOLUTIONS
Working papers/draft resolutions are
the outputs of the bloc. It is a formal
document that proposes detailed
resolution does not require seconds nor
“Motion to introduce draft
a vote and thereby passes
resolution 1.1” automatically.
solutions to a particular issue or topic
being discussed within a committee.

Motioning to introduce a draft

INTRODUCING RESOLUTIONS
resolution.

INITIAL 5-MIN
READING AUTHORSHIP
SPEECH A persuasive speech given by
the sponsors introducing the
The dais will be giving 2-3 minutes
resolution and why the
for the committee to read the
committee should vote in favor
for the resolution. Q&A questions, concerns about the
3-MIN resolution.
Delegates can bring up inquiries,

AMENDMENTS PRO-CON DEBATE

resolution
After the Q&A is finished, delegates can motion
to open amendments. Delegates can modify a ● Being a sponsor makes you
part of the resolution if a clause does not abide stand out as a
by their foreign policy. Delegates can: strike, delegate
amend, or add a clause.
2 delegates have to give a speech on why
they are in favor for the resolution and
another 2 will give a speech on why they are
NOT for the resolution.
SPONSORS
● The main authors of the
resolution
● Agree with the
 ● May or may not agree
with the resolution
however wants to see
it be debated upon
● Can still help with
writing the resolution

SIGNATORIES
AMENDMENTS
 When a delegate proposes to amend a part of your resolution you can
choose to say either: friendly or unfriendly.
UNFRIENDLY
FRIENDLY ● This means that the sponsors
do not agree with the
● This means that the
amendment.
sponsors agree with the
amendment
● If majority of the sponsors say
unfriendly, this has to be
● If majority of the
debated upon through pro-con
sponsors say friendly, the
speeches.
amendment
automatically passes

Types of Clauses
 Operative Answers the

Preambulator HOW of a resolution paper

y Answers the WHY of a resolution paper

PREAMBULATORY CLAUSES

● Uses with present tense verb, or words that end with “-ing”
● When writing preambs, take into account different situations
that your operative clauses will address
 OPERATIVE CLAUSES
● Uses words that end with “s”
● Ex: Requests, Urges, Suggests

Main Clause

● States the basis of the problem

that the sub clauses will be
building upon
● No need to be so specific
 ● Expounds on the
details presented in
your main
clause
● You should always
have sub clauses
because
details and
meticulousness are key
to have a good
resolution

Sub clauses
OPERATIVE CLAUSES
 Main Clause
Sub clauses

Sub-sub clause
Sponsors

Signatories

Preambulatory
Clauses

VOTING
● Each country will be called and you can state if you are: FOR or
AGAINST the resolution or if you will ABSTAIN

● Note: You can only abstain if you stated you said present during
roll call those who said present and voting MUST vote

● A resolution needs two-thirds majority to pass

TIPS!

Know your co-dels and their stances

 Bigger isn’t always better

Try to be as specific as possible

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G0OD LUCK
DELEGATES!
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