rules of procedure

Rules of Procedure

1. Quorum

50%+1 of the member states are present

To reconvene, quorum is required

2. Roll CallAlphabetical OrderPresent or present and voting Notes to the Chair

3. Adopting the Agenda

Provisional Agenda Accept:

No changes Automatically adopted

Object and Amend Procedural vote

4. Opening Speeches

Give your speech Postpone your speech

First to postpone is last to speak Wave your right to speak No motions are entertained

5. Speakers List

Raise your placard to add your name Send a note to add your name No one on the list, debate is closed

Different types of Points

Motions

Types & Priority:1. Overrule the chair 2. Adjourn the meeting Dismiss3. Adjourn the debate Close without

voting4. Suspend the meeting Dismiss for a

given period5. Close the debate Close and Vote6. Voting on draft resolutions7. Voting on amendments

Formal Debate Speakers’ List The Main Debate No time limit All motions are entertained

Informal Debate

Time limit How to get the floor Moving from Informal to Formal Only possible motions:

going back to formal debate (Consensus) extend the allocated time.

Caucus

Form of diplomatic negotiation Extreme informality Moving from Formal to Caucus Time limited No motions

Procedural Voting

Voting on procedural matters Example

Motion to move to an informal debate Motion to vote on a draft resolution

In order of Precedence Requires 2/3 majority to pass Yes or no- no abstentions Observers

Substantive Voting

Voting on matters of substance Example

Voting on Amendments Voting on a draft resolution

Requires 50%+1 to pass Yes or no or abstain

During Voting..

No more points shall be entertained Delegates shall refrain from side talks Ushers shall refrain from note passing All doors are sealed

Types of papers

Working Paper Draft Resolution Resolution

Voting on a Draft Resolution

Voting on Amendments

Friendly Amendments Automatically Adopted

Unfriendly Amendments Voted upon from most destructive to least

destructive Entire process is repeated for each

amendment Draft resolution is read out

Points Pertaining to Voting

Roll Call Automatically Adopted Clause by Clause Procedural Withdrawal from Sponsoprship

Diplomatic Behavior

Formal dress code

Diplomatic Behavior

English No side talks No eating Misusing Messages

Diplomatic Warnings

Questions

Opening Speeches

Adopting Agenda

CaucusInformalDebate

Formal Debate(Speakers’ List)

Close& Vote Suspend

Adjourned

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Quorum