Parliamentary Procedure!

Roll Call The Chair at every committee will call out the names of each country and will expect one of two responses: Present: Merely indicates that your country (you) is present Present & Voting: Indicates that your country is present and that no matter what, you will vote either yes or no for any subsequent votes.

Setting the Agenda Speaker’s List: A list with volunteered nations wishing to say something (generally an opening statement) What you say: “Motion to open the Speaker’s List”  You will be asked for what purpose, which is commonly “to set the agenda” or “to continue debate on ____” Note: The Speaker’s List will always be open, and if after any form of caucus, if no further point has been made, the chair will revert to the List.

Setting the Agenda Setting the Speaking Time: The time can range from 1 – 2 minutes. What you say: “Motion to set the speaking time to ___ seconds.” To set the time 2 speakers for and 2 speakers against are given 30 seconds to debate on the time. This is also a chance to lower or raise the time, which will subsequently be voted on.  (requires a simple majority)

Setting the Agenda Setting the Topic: a motion to set agenda (topic) What you say: “Motion to set the agenda to Topic One” This requires one speaker for and one against, requires a simple majority to pass. If it doesn’t, then Topic Two will be discussed.

Yields A way to handle remaining time on the Speaker’s List. Must be specified before you begin your statement. “I yield my time to the Chair” – and remaining time is unused, Chair will continue to next country on list. “I yield m time to questions” – a delegate will be called on to ask a question which the speaker will answer (only if there is time!) “I yield my time to (a country name)” – The other country may not refuse, and must use up the time.

Points Points are a way for delegates to speak about something not related to the issue. Point of Order: Something that relates to parlipro or something faulty with another delegates statement. This can interrupt another speaker. Possible reasons: The chair skipped a name on the List, a delegate is debating on the wrong issue, etc.

Points Point of Parliamentary Inquiry: Anything needed to be clarified with the Dais specifically Clarifying motions: Which resolution is being discussed, asking the Chair about a possible vote or clause, or anything to clarify a step of parlipro. May not interrupt a speaker Point of Personal Privilege: Some personal issue, such as inability to hear or see. May not interrupt a speaker

Caucuses Moderated: a moderated caucus is similar to the Speaker’s List except that any country can be called upon to speak, without any order. Still a formal debate. The time varies from minutes, and cannot exceed 20. What you say: “Motion for a __ minute moderated caucus with ___ minute/second speaking times for the purpose of discussing (whatever is being discussed)

Caucuses Unmoderated: Completely suspends formal debate. During these caucuses (not more than 20 minutes) delegates are allowed to stand up and walk around. Ideal times to get to know your fellow delegates, and to begin working papers or drafting resolutions.

Voting Moving into Voting Procedure: requires two speakers for and two against, with a 2/3 majority. What you say: “Motion to close debate” 6 possible answers: Yes, No, Yes with rights, No with rights, abstain, or pass. Answering “with rights” indicates that you are voting against the expected opinion of your country based off of the declared stance. If you pass, then after everyone else has voted, the Chair will come back to you for your vote.

Notes!! Notes are small messages sent from one country to the other, generally regarding questions, working papers, or resolution. NOT a form a flirting with idiot boys (countries)