Point
of Order |
Used
to point out a violation of the rules or to ask the Chairman to
establish quiet |
Point
of Parliamentary Inquiry |
Used
to ask a question about Parliamentary procedure |
Point
of Personal Privilege |
Used
if you want to be excused for a short time |
Motion to Set the Agenda |
Used
to recommend the order of consideration of the issues presented to
the Assembly. 2 delegates speak for (Pro) / 2 delegates speak
against (Con) |
Motion to Set the Speakers List |
Used
to discuss and debate a topic. Delegates may raise their placards
to be placed on the speakers list |
Motion for a Moderated Caucus |
Used
to discuss and debate a specific topic; apart from the speakers
list. The Chair calls on delegates one at a time and each speaker
briefly addresses the committee |
Motion for an Unmoderated Caucus |
Used
to request an informal meeting for a specific purpose and time.
Delegates may move from their seats |
Introduction of Working Papers |
Working papers are rough drafts of a resolution. They must have at
least three signatures by sponsoring nations and the approval of the
Chair to be introduced |
Introduction of a Resolution |
Resolutions must have at least three signatures by sponsoring
nations and the approval of the Chairman before they can be
introduced for consideration by the Assembly in this simulation |
Introduction of Amendments |
Amendments must have at least three signatures by sponsoring nations
and the approval of the Chairman before they can be introduced.
Only one amendment may be introduced at any given time |
Closure of Debate |
Brings a Resolution, Amendment or Agenda to an immediate vote |
Adjournment of the Meeting |
May
only be proposed at the end of the session and with the approval of
the Chairman |