RULES OF PROCEDURES

Basic Rules and Procedures (Short Version)

NO.	RULE	SPEAKERS (for/against)	VOTE	APPEAL	COMMENTS
Points
14	Point of Personal Privilege	n/a	n/a	n/a	In order at any time used; used when a delegate is unable to participate in committee business.
15	Point of Order	n/a	n/a	n/a	In order at any time, but able to interrupt a speaker only when the speech itself is not in order.
16	Point of Information	n/a	n/a	no	Speaker must yield to question. Only speakers answers will count against remaining time. Number of questions allowed up to Chair.
17	Point of Parliamentary Inquiry	n/a	n/a	n/a	In order only when floor is open. Questions about Parliamentary Procedure should be addressed to the Moderator.
Motions relating to speeches (in order during substantive debate)
18	Right of Reply	n/a	n/a	no	If granted, member receiving right to reply may speak immediately.
19	Comments	n/a	n/a	no	Not in order during debate on procedural motions and only in order for substantive speech if no yields are made.
20	Closure/Reopening of Speakers Lists	2/2	1/2	yes	Only applies to speakers lists on substantive matters.
Motions relating to the meeting (in order when the floor is open)
21/22	Caucus/ Moderated Caucus	none	1/2	no	Motion requires purpose and time limit; time may not exceed 30 minutes for caucus and 15 minutes for moderated caucus.
23	Suspension/ Adjournment of Meeting	none	1/2	no	May be ruled out of order by Chair and not subject to appeal.
Motions relating to substantive issues (in order during substantive debate)
31/32	Introduction of Proposal/ Withdrawal of Proposal	sponsors	n/a	n/a	Procedural speeches-no comments permitted. Signatories not required for withdrawal.
33	Reconsideration of Proposal	2/2	2/3	yes	Motion must be made by delegate who voted with the majority.
24	Postponement/ Resumption of Debate	2/2	2/3	yes	If debate is postponed, then topic is tabled without further action until later motions. To resume debate on a topic, a motion to Set the Agenda must be made during Adoption of the Agenda.
25	Closure of Debate	0/2	2/3	yes	Closes debate on substantive matter. If passed, speakers list is closed and committee moves into voting.
Motions relating to the agenda (in order during setting the agenda)
10	Competence	2/2	1/2	no	Not applicable to provisional agenda items.
9	Adoption of Agenda	2/2	1/2	n/a	Procedural debate - no comments or yields.
Motions relating to voting (in order during voting procedure)
35	Order of Voting	2/2	1/2	yes	Two-tiered vote: on whether to order, and then on suggested order. Any suggested order requires 50%+1 to pass.
37	Division of the Question	0/0	1/2	yes	Accept proposed divisions. Vote on suggested division, and then on whether to include.
38	Important Question	none	1/2	no	Chair must decide if resolution falls into 1 of 5 important question categories. If so, then voted upon by committee. Resolutions re: important questions later require 2/3 majority to pass.
41	Roll Call Votes	n/a	n/a	yes	Delegates can vote Yes, Yes w/Rights, No, No w/Rights, Abstain, or Pass. Chair can decide whether granting Right is in order.
Motions with special precedence
26	Suspension of Rules	none	2/3	no	Delegate must specify which specific rules will be modified/discarded, the purpose, and the period. Chair must approve before vote.
27	Appeal Decision of the Chair	Chair	2/3	no	Chair defends ruling. Yes means upholding decision, No means overturned.

 A MUN meeting goes like this:

1. Introduction of chair
2. Roll call
3. Choose topic A / B
4. Two delegates speak in favor, two speak against it. 
5. Vote in favor or against the topic
6. Open the speakers list
7. Set time limit on speeches
8. Formal debate - countries give speeches  (point of information, point of order, etc.)
9. A regional bloc introduces a resolution about the agenda topic
10. Return to formal debate - more country speeches
11. Motion for caucus time (discuss resolution)
12. Return to formal debate - more country speeches
13. Motion for informal debate (debate resolution)
14. Country introduces amendment (a change to the resolution)
15. Return to formal debate - more country speeches
16. Motion for more informal debate or caucus time (talk about amendments and resolution)
17. More amendments
18. More debate
19. Close speakers list (no countries can be added to the list)
20. Finish speakers list - more country speeches (countries may take their name off the speakers list)
21. Closure of debate
22. Vote on amendments
23. Vote on resolution
24. Return to START
25. Begin again with a different topic

General Rules During Debate

                                           General Rules During Formal Debate:

1. Decisions of the Chair are final. If you argue you could be kicked out of the committee. 
2. Only the Chair, or a delegate recognized by the Chair for a point, or the speaker holding the floor has a right to speak.
3. All speakers, including those rising to points, must stand when speaking and address the Chair first (in order to obtain the floor).
4. The Chair may extend or reduce debate times or speaking times and limit the number of points of information.  The Chair may also suspend note passing.
5. Except by a decision of the Chair, there will be no suspension of the rules or changes in the order of debate.
6. There will not be any eating, drinking or laughing allowed at anytime during debate.
7. Remember that this is a formal debate.  The use of slang or any informal language irrelevant to debates will not be allowed, and proper adherence to the rules of Parliamentary Procedure is expected
8. Always address the Chair and your fellow delegates with respect before you commence speaking.  Before starting a speech, say something to the affect of, “Honourable Chair, fellow delegates,’’ and then proceed with your statement.
9. Refrain from using personal pronouns when speaking.  Remember never say “I”.  Always refer to yourself and others by the country being represented.  If you feel the burning urge to use a pronoun, use “we.”  E.g.  If you are answering a question about your country’s opinion, you must say, “Australia feels that…” or “We feel that…” and not “I feel that…” because you are speaking for your country and not yourself.
10. If you have something to say (about the  MUN) to the Chair or any other delegate, outside of debate, DO NOT SPEAK!  Write a note.  Note writing is the preferred form of communication in MUN.