rules of procedure
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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