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Rules of Procedure

I. General Debate ( ) A. Each delegation can put up its placard to be recognized and be

put on the General Speakers List.B. After the General Speakers List is established, the debate willo f cially start. The agenda can then only be interrupted by motionsand the introduction of draft resolutions and amendments.

C. Every delegation has a limited speaking time. If there is some timeleft, delegates can yield( ) the remaining time in the following ways:

a. Yield to Chair the most common choiceb. Yield to another delegation you can yield your time to your

alliances to further strengthen your pointsc. Yield to questions the most challenging choice

II. Points ( ) A. Points of Personal Privilege ( ) Used wheneverfeeling uncomfortable of the environment or insulted and disrespectedby the statements made by others (may interrupt the speaker).

B. Points of Order ( ) Used to indicate an instance of improper parliamentary procedure (may only interrupt the speaker if the speech itself is not following the proper parliamentary procedure).

C. Points of Parliamentary Inquiry ( ) Used when havingquestions about the ROP (may not interrupt the speaker).

III. Motions ( ) A. Motion can help express thoughts and focus the conference on amore specic issue.

B. Motion can be in order at any time when the oor is open, prior toclosure of the debate.

C. Frequently used motions:Motions foe a moderated/unmoderated caucus ( /

)Motions for closure of the debateMotions to introduce draft resolution/amendments ( /

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IV. Caucus ( ) A. During the general debate, various points and problems mayarise. Caucuses occur at this moment in order to focus on a morespecic aspect or to form alliance, to communicate ideas with otherdelegates, etc.

B. You may motion for caucuses. Moderates Caucus ( )

a. Used when delegates need further discussion for a more focused

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question.b. The delegate making the motion must briey explain the

purpose, and specify the time limit (Total time & each speakers time).c. Need simple majority to pass the motion.d. Once the motion passes, the Chair will temporarily depart from

the General Speakers List and develop a new Speakers List, and thenthe caucus shall begin. Unmoderated Caucus ( )

a. Used when delegates want freer discussions with otherdelegates.

b. The delegate making the motion must briey explain thepurpose, and specify the time limit (Total time).

c. Need simple majority to pass the motion.d. The chair may rule the motion out of order.

Note: If there are several motions on the oor at the same time, thevoting sequence shall be: Unmoderated Caucuses prior toModerates Caucuses, total-time-longer caucuses prior to total-time-shorter caucuses.

V. Working Papers A. Outlines for resolutions.

B. Not an o f cial document but requires the signature of the Chair tobe copied and distributed.

C. Aids the committee in discussion and formulation of resolutions.

VI. Draft Resolutions ( )Note: Working Paper Draft Resolutions Resolutions

A. To introduce a draft resolution, you must have the signatures by1/5 of the numbers of the delegation present, and the approval of theChair.Note: Signing a DR does not mean you support it, it just refer that youconsider it worth of discussion.

B. To introduce a DR, you must follow the following procedures:

a. Motion to introduce the DR.b. Read the operative clauses of the DR before voting on it.c. Need simple majority to pass the motion.d. Undergo the clarication question-answer period.

Note: A DR will remain on the oor until debate on that specicresolution is postponed, closed, or a resolution on that topic area hasbeen passed.

VII. Amendments ( )A. Delegate may amend any DR which has been introduced.

B. To introduce an amendment, you must have the signatures by 1/8 of the numbers of the delegation present, and the approval of the

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