Table of Contents

1. GENERAL RULES 1
1.1 Scope of this Document 2
1.2 Working Language 2
1.3 Powers and Composition of the Dais 3
1.4 General Rules on Decorum 3
1.5 Quorum 4
1.6 Representation 4

2. COMMON CONVENTIONS 5
2.1 Definitions Concerning Voting Procedures 5
2.2 Definitions Concerning Voting and Sponsorship Rights 6

3. POINTS AND MOTIONS 7

3.1 Points 7
3.2 General Rules Concerning Motions 8
3.3 Precedence of Points and Motions 8

4. DEBATE PROCEDURES 10
4.1 Roll Call 10
4.2 Opening Speeches 10
4.3 General Speakers’ List 11
4.4 Caucuses 12
4.5 Documents 15
4.6 Direct Voting Procedure 19
4.7 Motions Exclusive to Substantive Voting 21

5. APPENDIX 23
Annex A: List of Preambulatory and Operative Clauses 23
Annex B: Sample Draft Resolution 25
Annex C: Sample Amendment 30

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1. GENERAL RULES

1.1 Scope of this Document

1.1.0.1 The rules included in this document are applicable to all committees
within the Preparatory Model United Nations Conference (PREPMUN).
Each rule is self-reliant unless otherwise modified by the PREPMUN
Secretariat, or committee Dais as expressed in Rule 1.1.0.2. No external
Rules of Procedure shall apply. In the event of differing interpretations of
this document, the committee Dais, together with the PREPMUN
Secretariat, will be the final authority on what procedure to follow.

1.1.0.2 The rules herein may be adapted or modified by the committee

Dais to better reflect the nuances of the body being simulated. Such
modifications would be explicitly raised to committee prior to the
commencement of committee proceedings through the Special Rules of
Procedure section in the Study Guide, and all adaptations or modifications
to the relevant Rules of Procedure by the committee Dais would supersede
the rules in this document.

1.2 Working Language

1.2.0.1 English shall be the official working language of the conference. All
debates conducted and documents circulated should be in the working
language unless expressly permitted by the Deputy Secretary-General
(Academics). Delegates should refrain from communicating with other
delegates or with conference staff in non-working languages to ensure
accessibility and prevent exclusion.

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1.3 Powers and Composition of the Dais

1.3.0.1 Each Dais, consisting of several Student Officers, shall be

responsible for monitoring and presiding over committee proceedings.
They shall monitor the substantive content contained within debate, grant
delegates permission to speak, vet and approve documents prior to
circulation, and decide on procedural matters. They shall ensure that
debate and discourse will be conducted in an efficient, productive manner.

1.3.0.2 The PREPMUN Secretariat and the Dais reserve the right to call to
order delegates who are found in contravention of the rules contained
within this document. The PREPMUN Secretariat also reserves the sole
right to withdraw delegate rights and privileges upon contravention of the
above rules, which will be executed by the Dais.

1.4 General Rules on Decorum

1.4.0.1 Delegates are expected to treat the PREPMUN Secretariat,

Conference Staff and other delegates with the utmost respect.
Disrespectful, derogatory or offensive acts will not be tolerated. The
PREPMUN Secretariat reserves the right to expel delegates found in
contravention of this rule from the conference.

1.4.0.2 Delegates are expected to dress in Western business attire

(long-sleeved shirt, business pants, and blazer for male delegates, with
necktie being optional but recommended; collared shirt, business pants or
skirt/formal dress and blazer for female delegates). Formal school
uniforms will also be accepted.

1.4.0.3 Delegates are expected to speak in third-person during Committee

Sessions, unless they are representing an individual.

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1.4.0.4 Delegates are allowed to use electronic aids, including but not
limited to laptops, phones, and tablets, in the committee room when the
committee has been convened. However, using applications to facilitate
communication between delegates (e.g. email, instant messaging, social
media) is strictly forbidden. Usage of such devices to achieve aims other
than facilitating debate (e.g. gaming, social media, entertainment, etc) will
also not be tolerated. The revocation of electronic privileges may be
enforced at the discretion of the Deputy Secretary-General (Academics) in
the event of contravention of the above.

1.4.0.5 Cross-talking is not in order during formal debate. Delegates

wishing to communicate with each other shall strictly do so in the form of
notepaper.

1.5 Quorum

1.5.0.1 Quorum is set at one-third of the total number of delegations of

the committee, unless ruled otherwise by the Deputy Secretary-General
(Academics). The committee shall commence debate only when quorum is
reached, or at the discretion of the Deputy Secretary-General (Academics).

1.6 Representation

1.6.0.1 Only registered delegates who have had their payment processed
will be accorded representation.

1.6.0.2 Each Member entity in a single-delegate committee will be

represented by one delegate. Observer entities (such as non-Member
States, Non-Governmental and Intergovernmental Organisations), where
applicable, will also be represented by one delegate.

1.6.0.3 Each Member and Observer entity in a double-delegate committee

will be represented by two delegates.

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2. COMMON CONVENTIONS

2.1 Definitions Concerning Voting Procedures

2.1.0.1 ‘Simple majority’ is defined as achieving a majority greater than

half of the total number of delegations voting upon a particular matter,
rounded up to the nearest whole number.

2.1.0.2 ‘Two-thirds majority’ is defined as achieving a majority of at least

two-thirds of the total number of delegations voting upon a particular
matter, rounded up to the nearest whole number.

2.1.0.3 An ‘abstention’ is defined as a null vote. The number of abstentions

shall be subtracted from the total number of delegates voting upon a
particular matter.

2.1.0.4 ‘Consensus’ is defined as the absence of any explicit ‘Against’ vote.

Abstentions do not negate consensus.

2.1.0.5 ‘Procedural voting’ applies to parliamentary procedures in

Committee Sessions, such as Motions. Abstentions are not allowed during
procedural voting, which means that all delegations present in committee
must vote.

2.1.0.6 ‘Substantive voting’ applies to the passage of documents such as

Draft Resolutions or Unfriendly Amendments. Abstentions are allowed
during substantive voting. Following the commencement of a substantive
vote, the doors to the committee room shall be sealed to prevent any
changes to the total delegations present until voting is concluded.
Note-passing shall also be suspended.

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2.2 Definitions Concerning Voting and Sponsorship
Rights

2.2.0.1 Each Member entity of a committee is entitled to a single vote on

procedural and substantive matters.

2.2.0.2 Each Observer entity of a committee is entitled to a single vote on

procedural matters only.

2.2.0.3 Observer entities are accorded all other rights and privileges of
Member entities, except for the ability to sponsor substantive Draft
Resolutions and Amendments.

2.2.0.4 ‘Sponsors’ are defined as delegations who have contributed

substantially to the drafting of the Draft Resolution/Amendment and
support it in its entirety. Sponsors are expected to vote in favour of their
Draft Resolution/Amendment during voting procedures; this includes
indicating themselves to be ‘Present and Voting’ during Roll Call. Observer
entities may not sponsor Draft Resolutions.

2.2.0.5 ‘Signatories’ are defined as delegations who endorse a particular

Draft Resolution to be significant enough to be debated upon. Signatories
are not required to vote in favour of the Draft Resolution. Observer
entities may be Signatories to Draft Resolutions.

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3. POINTS AND MOTIONS

3.1 Points

The following Points are in order in PREPMUN 2023:

3.1.0.1 A Right to Reply can be raised only after a speech if a delegate feels
that the integrity and/or dignity of their country or person has been
insulted or compromised. If the Dais deems the Right to Reply to be in
order, they may, at their discretion, require the delegate holding the floor
to apologise for their remark or comment.

3.1.0.2 A Point of Personal Privilege can be raised when the environment is

unconducive to debate, such as due to audibility issues. It can be raised at
any point in time, but delegates should aim to be non-disruptive to the
flow of debate. A Point of Personal Privilege on the basis of audibility is
the only Point that may interrupt a speaker.

3.1.0.3 A Point of Order can be raised when a delegate believes that the
Dais has committed an error in executing the Rules of Procedure. This
Point can only be raised between speeches.

3.1.0.4 A Point of Parliamentary Inquiry can be raised when a delegate

wishes to clarify the Rules of Procedure with the Dais. This Point can only
be raised between speeches.

3.1.0.5 A Point of Information can be raised when a delegate wishes to ask

the delegate holding the floor a question. This can only be raised when the
delegate holding the floor has yielded to Points of Information, and the
Dais calls for such Points from the committee. A Point of Information must
be phrased in the form of a single, concise question.

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3.2 General Rules Concerning Motions

3.2.0.1 Motions require seconds to be considered; Motions without

seconds will automatically fail.

3.2.0.2 Motions can be objected to; Motions with both seconds and
objections will be put to a procedural vote.

3.2.0.3 The Dais will entertain seconds, objections, and if necessary, voting
on Motions in the order of precedence as described in Section 3.3.

3.3 Precedence of Points and Motions

3.3.0.1 All Points and Motions will be entertained, in order of most

superseding to least, as follows:

1. Point of Personal Privilege

2. Point of Order
3. Point of Parliamentary Inquiry
4. Right to Reply
5. Motion to Adjourn/Suspend Debate
6. Motion for an Unmoderated Caucus
7. Motion for a Moderated Caucus
8. Motion to Introduce Draft Resolution
9. Motion to Introduce Unfriendly Amendment
10. Motion to Table Draft Resolution
11. Motion to Move into Direct Voting Procedure
12. Motion to Amend Speaking Time

3.3.0.2 When Motions of the same nature are raised, Motions that take up
more time will be considered more superseding. When Motions of the
same nature and total speaking time are raised, the Motion that entertains
more speakers will be considered more superseding.

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3.3.0.3 During substantive voting on a Draft Resolution or Unfriendly
Amendment, the following Motions are considered in order of most
superseding to least:

1. Motion to Divide the House

2. Motion to Divide the Question by Article
3. Motion to Divide the Question by Clause
4. Motion for a Roll Call Vote

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4. DEBATE PROCEDURES

4.1 Roll Call

4.1.0.1 Each Committee Session shall begin with a Roll Call.

4.1.0.2 Delegations are to raise their placard and announce if they are
‘Present’ or ‘Present and Voting’ upon being called by the Dais.

4.1.0.3 Delegations indicating themselves to be ‘Present’ will be marked

present for the Committee Session, but will void their right to sponsor
documents, or vote on substantive matters for the session. These
delegations will retain their right to vote on procedural matters, and will
be required to vote on all procedural votes. Observer entities, having no
sponsorship voting rights on substantive matters, will be required to
indicate that they are ‘Present’.

4.1.0.4 Delegations indicating themselves to be ‘Present and Voting’ will be

marked present for the Committee Session, and will retain their full
sponsorship and voting rights on both procedural and substantive matters
for the session, including the right to abstain on substantive matters.

4.1.0.5 Once a delegation has indicated their attendance status, they will
not be allowed to amend it until the next Committee Session.

4.1.0.6 Delegations that are absent during the Roll Call shall indicate their
voting and attendance status to the Dais upon returning to their seats.
The quorum will be updated accordingly.

4.1.0.7 Upon reaching quorum and completing Roll Call, the Dais will
announce the simple majority and two-thirds majority to the committee.

4.2 Opening Speeches

4.2.0.1 Following the commencement of debate on a new topic, the floor

will be open to Opening Speeches.

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4.2.0.2 Delegations shall be recognised in alphabetical order to deliver
their Opening Speeches. Each Opening Speech will be ninety (90) seconds
long. During Opening Speeches, delegates are expected to describe their
stances on the topic.

4.2.0.3 During Opening Speeches, note-passing shall not be in order and

yielding is not permitted.

4.3 General Speakers’ List

4.3.0.1 Following Opening Speeches, a General Speakers’ List (GSL) will be

declared open for the topic. The Dais may, at their discretion, call for
speakers on the GSL. Delegates may raise their placards to indicate
interest in speaking on the GSL. The Dais will then recognise delegates at
their discretion.

4.3.0.2 The speaking time allotted for each speech is set at ninety (90)
seconds, unless otherwise declared by the Dais. Delegates may raise a
Motion to Amend Speaking Time, subject to the discretion of the Dais.
This Motion involves a procedural vote, requiring a simple majority to pass.

4.3.0.3 At the end of a Committee Session, delegates can either Motion to

Suspend Debate, which suspends debate until the next Committee
Session, or Motion to Adjourn Debate, which permanently ends all
committee discussions. A Motion to Adjourn Debate will only be
entertained at the end of the final Committee Session for the conference.

4.3.1 Yielding

4.3.1.1 Delegates who have not utilised the full duration of their speaking
time may yield their remaining time in the following three ways.

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4.3.1.2 Yielding to Points of Information opens the delegate holding the
floor to a number of Points of Information (POI), which can be specified by
the delegate holding the floor at the discretion of the Dais. POIs should be
phrased in the form of a single question, and must be kept brief and
concise. Delegates offering POIs should remain standing while their POI is
being answered. If there are no POIs, the delegate holding the floor may
choose to resume their speech.

4.3.1.3 Yielding to another delegate allows the delegate holding the floor
to call upon another delegate to speak with the remaining time. The
delegate called upon reserves the right to accept or reject the yield. In the
latter case, the delegate holding the floor may resume their speech.

4.3.1.4 Yielding to the Dais allows the Dais to call upon the next speaker,
and rescinds the delegate’s speaking rights if they have time remaining.
Delegates must yield to the Dais once their time elapses, or following a
successful first-degree yield to POIs or to another delegate.

4.3.1.5 Yielding to either POIs or another delegate shall not be in order if

the delegate has less than fifteen (15) seconds of speaking time remaining.

4.3.1.6 Yields to the second degree – defined as an attempt to yield to any

entity other than the Dais following a successful first-degree yield – are
not in order. A delegate who has already yielded to POIs may not yield to
another delegate, unless the delegate received no POIs from the floor.
Similarly, a delegate who has already yielded to another delegate may not
yield to POIs, unless the yield was rejected.

4.4 Caucuses

4.4.0.1 Caucuses are a departure from the GSL to enter a different mode of
debate. Caucuses may be either moderated or unmoderated.

4.4.0.2 Motions to move into Caucuses may be raised during open debate
when the Dais opens the floor to such Motions.

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4.4.0.3 The maximum length of any Caucus is twenty (20) minutes, and
can only be extended by a Motion to Extend Caucus to a maximum of
thirty (30) minutes (inclusive of the original time for the Caucus).

4.4.1 Moderated Caucuses

4.4.1.1 A Moderated Caucus refers to a formal debate on a specified topic

within set time limits. It serves to focus the debate by narrowing the scope
of discussion. Such a Caucus can be entered with a Motion for a
Moderated Caucus, where the total duration, individual speaking time, and
topic must be specified.

4.4.1.2 For a Motion for a Moderated Caucus to be considered, the

proposed total duration must be perfectly divisible by the proposed
individual speaking time, and should allow for a minimum of three (3)
speakers. Each individual speaker is to have a speaking time of either sixty
(60), ninety (90), or one hundred and twenty (120) seconds.

4.4.1.3 The Motion shall then be put to a procedural vote, requiring a

simple majority to pass. If passed, the delegate who raised the Motion will
be given the option of speaking first or last in the Caucus.

4.4.1.4 Based on the individual speaking time and total Caucus duration,
the Dais will recognise the exact number of delegates required to fill up
the speakers’ list for the Caucus.

4.4.1.5 Pursuant to Rule 4.4.1.4, if the Moderated Caucus has not reached
the maximum number of speakers, the Dais may call for more speakers.
Delegates who have already spoken may not speak again in the same
Caucus. If there are no further delegates wishing to speak, the Moderated
Caucus will automatically elapse and the committee will return to the GSL.
Calling for additional speakers shall not supersede Rule 4.4.1.3.

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4.4.1.6 A Motion to Extend Moderated Caucus may be raised before the
final speaker for the Moderated Caucus makes their speech, with the
desired number of additional speakers to be stated. Calling for additional
speakers shall not supersede Rules 4.4.1.3 through 4.4.1.5. This Motion
involves a procedural vote and requires a simple majority to pass.

4.4.1.7 Yielding is not in order during a Moderated Caucus. Delegates shall

end their speeches without yielding time.

4.4.2 Unmoderated Caucuses

4.4.2.1 An Unmoderated Caucus refers to an informal debate phase where

delegates can engage in deliberations without moderation from the Dais.
Delegates are advised to utilise Unmoderated Caucuses to discuss issues
in an informal setting, formulate Draft Resolutions, and gather Sponsors
and Signatories for them. Such a Caucus can be entered with a Motion for
an Unmoderated Caucus.

4.4.2.2 For a Motion for an Unmoderated Caucus to be considered, the

total duration of the Caucus must be specified. No topic shall be stated for
the Caucus. The Motion shall then be put to a procedural vote, requiring a
simple majority to pass.

4.4.2.3 A Motion to Extend Unmoderated Caucus may be raised before the

end of an Unmoderated Caucus, stating the desired additional duration.
This Motion involves a procedural vote, requiring a simple majority to pass.

4.4.2.4 At the end of an Unmoderated Caucus, the delegate who motioned

for the Unmoderated Caucus shall summarise the proceedings of the
Caucus with a sixty (60) second speech to the committee.

4.4.2.5 Delegates are not allowed to leave the committee room during an
Unmoderated Caucus without the permission of the Dais.

4.4.2.6 The committee will return to the GSL upon the end of an
Unmoderated Caucus.

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4.5 Documents

4.5.1 Modes of Debate

4.5.1.1 There are two modes of debate entailed in the deliberation of

committee documents, which are defined as follows:

● Closed Debate, where delegates must conform to speaking either

for or against a committee document. Delegates are not allowed to
raise Motions in this debate mode. Yielding is not in order during
Closed Debate.

● Open Debate, where delegates can engage in all forms of yielding,

and may raise Motions to alter the flow of debate.

4.5.2 Working Papers

4.5.2.1 Working Papers are unofficial documents that contribute

substantially and uniquely to the ideation and document drafting process
for the committee. Working Papers have no fixed format, but may not
take the form of unintroduced Draft Resolutions and/or contain
unintroduced Draft Resolution clauses.

4.5.2.2 Before discussions on a Working Paper are permitted, delegates

must submit it to the Dais for vetting and approval. Once a Working Paper
has been vetted and approved, the Dais will make the document accessible
to the committee at their discretion.

4.5.2.3 Upon the introduction of the Working Paper to the committee by

the Dais, the Working Paper may then be referred to in speeches, and
screened by any delegate holding the floor. No Motion is required for the
screening of a Working Paper, but the delegate must request, prior to the
beginning of their speech, for the Dais to screen the Working Paper.

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4.5.2.4 The content of the Working Paper must be relevant to the debate
topic, unique in nature and constructive for debate through substantial
contribution to the passing of a resolution. The Dais reserves the right to
reject Working Papers that do not fulfil this criteria.

4.5.2.5 Working Papers only require the names of the submitter(s) and do
not have signatories.

4.5.2.6 No Working Paper is to be distributed to or discussed by the

committee prior to approval and official introduction by the Dais.

4.5.3 Draft Resolutions

4.5.3.1 A Draft Resolution is a document encapsulating all the solutions

proposed by a set of countries. It is to be phrased in the form of a single
sentence, and comprises both preambulatory and operative clauses. More
information on preparing Draft Resolutions is included in the Appendix.

4.5.3.2 Draft Resolutions must be submitted to the Dais for vetting and
approval prior to their introduction to the committee. Draft Resolutions
may not be mentioned in formal debate or circulated before introduction.

4.5.3.3 Draft Resolutions must fulfil the following format before being
submitted to the Dais:

● The committee name and topic written at the top of the document
● A maximum of two (2) delegations, or ten (10) per cent of the
committee as Sponsors of the Draft Resolution, whichever is
greater
● A minimum of twenty (20) per cent of the committee as a Sponsor
or Signatory to the Draft Resolution
● Names of Sponsors and Signatories, listed in alphabetical order
● Enumerated operative clauses
● Be under the page limit of ten (10) pages in total, subject to the
discretion of the Dais

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4.5.3.4 Draft Resolutions shall be introduced with a Motion to Introduce
Draft Resolution by one of its Sponsors. Such a Motion involves a
procedural vote and requires a simple majority to pass.

4.5.3.5 Following the introduction of a Draft Resolution, the Sponsor who

motioned to introduce the Draft Resolution shall be recognised to read
out the main operative clauses. Thereafter, all Sponsors may take the floor
for a five (5) minute Question and Answer session, as determined by the
Dais. Following this segment, the committee will then return to the GSL.

4.5.3.6 There can be several Draft Resolutions on the floor at the same
time. Introduction of subsequent Draft Resolutions shall follow the
procedure outlined in Rules 4.5.3.3 through 4.5.3.5.

4.5.3.7 Debate can be either general — pertaining to several Draft

Resolutions through the GSL — or specific — pertaining to a single Draft
Resolution or a single part of a Draft Resolution through Caucuses.

4.5.3.8 Draft Resolutions can be removed from debate by a Motion to

Table Draft Resolution. This Motion involves a procedural vote and
requires a simple majority to pass, following which a substantive vote will
occur, requiring a two-thirds majority to pass.

4.5.3.9 Reintroduction of any tabled Draft Resolutions shall follow the

procedure outlined in Rules 4.5.3.3 through 4.5.3.5.

4.5.4 Amendments

4.5.4.1 Amendments to a Draft Resolution enable substantive additions,

edits, and deletion of operative clauses from Draft Resolutions.
Amendments may only be proposed when a Draft Resolution is being
debated upon. There are two types of Amendments:

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 ● Friendly Amendments do not require voting and are added to the
Draft Resolution once agreed upon by all Sponsors, and at the
discretion of the Dais. The committee will be notified of the
Amendment and the requested changes contained within.
● Unfriendly Amendments are amendments to the Draft Resolution
which are objected to by at least one Sponsor. Unfriendly
Amendments may be submitted by any party, including a Sponsor
that does not have the agreement of their co-Sponsor(s).

4.5.4.2 Amendments must fulfil the following format before being

submitted to the Dais:

● Names of Sponsors and Signatories, listed in alphabetical order

● Edits to be made, in the form of ‘Add/Edit/Delete…’.
● A minimum of ten (10) per cent of the committee as a Sponsor or
Signatory of any Unfriendly Amendment

4.5.4.3 Before the introduction of any Amendment, delegates are required

to submit the Amendment in writing to the Dais — either electronically or
through written means. The Dais has discretion over whether to entertain
said Amendment.

4.5.4.4 To introduce an Unfriendly Amendment, one Sponsor of the

Amendment must Motion to Introduce Unfriendly Amendment. This
Motion involves a procedural vote and requires a simple majority to pass.
Following the introduction of the Amendment, the committee will move
into reading time, with the total duration to be determined by the Dais.

4.5.4.5 Following reading time, the committee will move into Closed
Debate on the Unfriendly Amendment, in the format of a Moderated
Caucus, with the total duration and individual speaking time determined
by the Dais. Once Closed Debate has elapsed, the committee will
automatically move into substantive voting on the Unfriendly
Amendment.

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4.5.4.6 A Motion for a Roll Call Vote, Motion to Divide the House, and a
Motion to Divide the Question are all in order during voting on the
Amendment, and function as described in Rule 4.7.

4.5.4.7 Amendments to sub-clauses shall be counted as amendments to

entire clauses. Multiple amendments to the same clause do not increase
the total number of clauses amended. Addition of clauses and sub-clauses
to the Draft Resolution will be quantified as edits to the original clauses.
Should any Draft Resolution have a simple majority of the original total
number of operative clauses amended in a substantive fashion, that Draft
Resolution shall be automatically tabled.

4.5.4.8 Should Unfriendly Amendments introduce content that is against

the stance(s) of the Sponsor(s) of the Draft Resolution, the affected
Sponsor(s) may indicate their desire to withdraw their sponsorship in
writing. Following any withdrawal(s), Draft Resolutions without Sponsors
shall be automatically tabled. Pursuant to Rule 4.5.3.3, should the total
number of Sponsors and Signatories fall below 20 per cent of the
committee, the Draft Resolution shall also be automatically tabled.

4.5.4.9 The reintroduction of any tabled Draft Resolutions shall follow the
procedure outlined in Rules 4.5.3.3 through 4.5.3.5.

4.6 Direct Voting Procedure

4.6.0.1 The committee enters Direct Voting Procedure upon all introduced
Draft Resolutions by passing a Motion to Move into Direct Voting
Procedure, which involves a procedural vote and requires a simple majority
to pass. If passed, the committee enters Direct Voting Procedure.

4.6.0.2 Upon moving into Direct Voting Procedure, the doors shall be
secured by the administrative staff. Delegates or other staff shall not be
allowed to enter or leave, to prevent disruption to the voting process.
Note-passing shall also be suspended.

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4.6.1 Determination of Order of Draft Resolutions

4.6.1.1 Draft Resolutions will be voted upon in the order they were
introduced, unless a Motion to Reorder Draft Resolutions is passed.

4.6.1.2 The Motion to Reorder Draft Resolutions may only be raised if

there are multiple introduced Draft Resolutions on the floor, and before
Closed Debate on the first Draft Resolution begins.

4.6.1.3 While delegates may propose different orders for the consideration
of Draft Resolutions, only one Motion to Reorder Draft Resolutions may
pass. Should all of such Motions fail, the committee will move into Closed
Debate on the first Draft Resolution as per the order originally introduced.

4.6.2 Debate and Voting on Draft Resolutions

4.6.2.1 Once the order of the Draft Resolutions has been determined, the
committee will move into Closed Debate on the first Draft Resolution in
the order. The Dais will call for two (2) speakers for and two (2) speakers
against the Draft Resolution, with the speakers arranged in alternating
order. Should there be an insufficient number of speakers either for or
against, the number of speakers will be balanced. Should there be no
speakers against, the time for Closed Debate will automatically elapse.

4.6.2.2 Following the elapsing of Closed Debate, the Draft Resolution will
be put to a substantive vote, subject to the passage of any Motions
described in Rule 4.7. The Draft Resolution requires a two-thirds majority
in a substantive vote to pass.

4.6.2.3 Only one (1) Draft Resolution may pass per topic. Upon the passage
of a Draft Resolution, committee debate on the topic will elapse.

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4.7 Motions Exclusive to Substantive Voting

4.7.0.1 The following Motions are in order during substantive voting on

Unfriendly Amendments and Draft Resolutions, and may be raised before
a substantive vote is carried out, or after a substantive vote has failed.

4.7.0.2 During Direct Voting Procedure, the passage and subsequent effect
of any of the following Motions shall apply only to the incumbent Draft
Resolution.

4.7.0.3 The passage of multiple Motions is in order. The combined effect of

these Motions shall apply only to the incumbent Draft Resolution.

4.7.1 Motion to Divide the House

4.7.1.1 A Motion to Divide the House is a Motion to remove the right of all
members of the committee to abstain. This Motion does not affect
delegates who indicated they were ‘Present’ during Roll Call, as they have
voided their voting rights for the session. This Motion involves a
procedural vote and requires a simple majority to pass.

4.7.2 Motion to Divide the Question

4.7.2.1 A Motion to Divide the Question is a Motion to vote on the Draft

Resolution by components, where the Draft Resolution may be divided by
articles or clauses.

4.7.2.2 While both a Motion to Divide the Question by Articles and a

Motion to Divide the Question by Clauses may be raised, only one may be
passed. This Motion involves a procedural vote and requires a simple
majority to pass.

4.7.2.3 Following the passage of a Motion to Divide the Question, a

substantive vote shall be held on each component of the Draft Resolution,
which requires a two-thirds majority to pass. Any component that fails to
achieve this majority shall be removed from the Draft Resolution.

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4.7.2.4 Once every component of the Draft Resolution has been voted
upon, the articles and clauses passed will be organised into a new Draft
Resolution. A substantive vote will then be held on the new Draft
Resolution, which requires a two-thirds majority to pass. The substantive
vote on the newly organised Draft Resolution will be held immediately
after every component of the previous Draft Resolution has been voted
upon; no time is allotted for debate on the resulting Draft Resolution.

4.7.2.5 Should a simple majority of the original clauses of the Draft

Resolution be amended through Amendments or removed through a
Division of the Question, the Draft Resolution will be automatically tabled.

4.7.3 Motion for a Roll Call Vote

4.7.3.1 A Motion for a Roll Call Vote is a Motion to mandate each delegate
to verbally announce their vote to the Committee. This Motion involves a
procedural vote and requires a simple majority to pass.

4.7.3.2 Upon the passage of a Motion for a Roll Call Vote, there will be two
rounds of voting. In both rounds, delegates will be called upon in
alphabetical order.

4.7.3.3 In the first round, delegates are allowed to vote ‘For’, ‘Against’,
‘Abstain’, or ‘Pass’ to the second round of voting.

4.7.3.4 Only delegates who voted ‘Pass’ in the first round will be
recognised in the second round, in which they must choose to vote ‘For’ or
‘Against’ – passing or abstaining are not in order.

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5. APPENDIX

Annex A: List of Preambulatory and Operative Clauses

Below is a non-exhaustive list of potential preambulatory clauses for use

in Draft Resolutions written by delegates.

Affirming Alarmed by Approving Aware of Bearing in

mind

Believing Confident Contemplating Convinced Declaring

Deeply Deeply Deeply Deeply Desiring

concerned conscious of convinced disturbed by

Emphasising Expecting Expressing Fulfilling Fully alarmed

appreciation

Fully aware Fully believing Further Further Guided by

deploring recalling

Having Having Having Having Having heard

adopted considered devoted examined
attention

Having Having Keeping in Noting Noting with

received studied mind further deep concern

Noting with Noting with Noting with Observing Reaffirming

regret satisfaction approval

Realising Recalling Recognising Taking into Welcoming

account

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Below is a non-exhaustive list of potential operative clauses for use in
Draft Resolutions written by delegates. Legally binding operative clauses
should only be used in committees which have that mandate.

Accepts Affirms Approves Authorises Calls

Calls upon Congratulates Condemns Confirms Considers

Declares Deplores Designates Emphasises Encourages

Endorses Invites Proclaims Reminds Recommends

Requests Solves Notes Supports Trusts

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Annex B: Sample Draft Resolution

Draft Resolution 1.1

Topic: The Kashmir Conflict

Committee: United Nations Security Council

Sponsors: French Republic, Republic of India, United States of America

Signatories: Arab Republic of Egypt, Netherlands, State of Japan, The

Democratic Federal Republic of Ethiopia

United Nations Security Council,

Guided by the various purposes of the UNSC which is to be a “centre for

harmonising the actions of nations”, “to develop friendly relations among
nations” and “to cooperate in solving international problems and in
promoting respect for human rights” through a focus on international
peace and security,

Recognising the protracted nature of the Kashmir conflict which

manifested as an unintended consequence of the independence of both
India and Pakistan and the accession of Kashmir to the former, prompting
the launch of a war claiming the life of millions of citizens,

Acknowledging the Simla Agreement, which dictates that all matters

pertaining directly to Kashmir should be discussed and discussed on a
bilateral basis rather than through the jurisdiction of the United Nations,

Hereby,

1. Recognises the legitimacy of the Instrument of Accession as a pure

legal document with regards to the ownership of Kashmir as per legal
consensus, and understands the following with regards to the Pakistani
case to deem the Instrument as an illegitimate document as:

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 a. No indication was made by the Maharajah at any time that
India was conducting any action to place him under any due
duress when such an Instrument of Accession was signed and
completed by the Maharajah,

b. The Standstill Agreement between Kashmir and Pakistan was

nominally void due to the halting of its relevant provisions on
the continuation of trade and communications due to the
Pakistani-funded and supported invasion of Kashmir, and
furthermore,

c. Even if such duress was present as imposed due to Pakistani

aggression actions it merely excluded the Maharajah from
criminal responsibility rather than negating the entire
Instrument in the same case, which was still in force;

2. Authorises that in accordance to the Simla Agreement, no foreign

intervention or action in the region shall take place as perpetuated by
any national or international state party or organisation without
bilateral consensus from India and Pakistan with regards to
involvement of foreign parties in the matter, even insofar as that
extends to the usage of arbitrators and the deployment of further
peacekeeping forces;

3. Encourages the following measures to be taken to prevent false

reports by parties on UNMOGIP hostilities in the region:

a. The wearing of adequate recording equipment by at least one

member of a patrolling squad or troop to record all events,

b. The implementation of a reporting system under the

collaborative body described in Section 9, with the mentioned
court of arbitration serving to resolve any disputes over the
occurrence of hostilities,

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 c. The implementation of the following code of conduct during
interactions between Indian forces, Pakistani forces and
UNMOGIP forces:

i. The storage of weapons in such a manner such that it

cannot be misconstrued as being prepared for attack
against the other force,

ii. The prevention of cross-border incursions without

authorised permission and monitoring from the other
party, and

iii. The halting of all firing without adequate notification

and monitoring where such firing occurs over the border;

4. Further recommends the set-up of a Joint Commission between India

and Pakistan, to be formalised as the Joint Indo-Pakistan Commission,
such that:

a. The Commission shall provide for a representative

representation of Indian and Pakistani governments and the
presence of observers whereby there will be:

i. Appropriate and proportionate numbers of

representatives from Indian and Pakistani governments,

ii. Mandatory number of Kashmiri observers as bilaterally

determined by the two parties not numbering to a
greater than 20% percentage of all members, and

iii. Observers from bilaterally agreed upon IGOs, NGOs and

countries,

b. The Commission shall facilitate the realisation of the ceasefire

agreement through bilateral avenues internally within the two
nations through the following actions:

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 i. Providing the necessary platform for bilateral dialogue
between Indian and Pakistani governments regarding
details of the ceasefire agreement,

ii. Considering and handling complaints and issues

regarding violations of the ceasefire agreement,

iii. Submitting proposals or plans of action to the relevant

Parties to hold the individuals guilty of violating the
ceasefire agreement accountable and carry out the
relevant sanctions on those persons, and

iv. Collaborating with UNMOGIP to further observe the

situation of the ceasefire agreement prior to its
materialisation and publish relevant materials with
regards to the matter,

c. The Committee shall further take action on other matters being

resolved between Pakistan and India through the creation of a
joint arbitration court to discuss matters of disagreement, on
ceasefires, other cases such as human rights issues and more;

5. Recommends that relevant nations, UNSC affiliated organisations and

subsidiary bodies to consider implementing the following actions
against currently verified perpetrators of human rights violations,
particularly with regards to member states acting as safe harbours for
terrorists in the Kashmir region, including but not limited to:

a. Immediate arrest and detention of said perpetrators for further

investigation with UN supervision to ensure objectivity in
procedure, through:

i. Deployment of military experts and strategists to assist

in the tracking of human rights abusers, and

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 ii. Deployment of troop and policemen as bilaterally
coordinated upon by India and Pakistan,in addition to
mutually agreed upon international security forces, to
areas with traditionally high rates of rape, abduction,
murder without trial and other human rights violations
or other such areas as identified to feature prominently
high rates of such human rights violations by the
UNMOGIP to conduct patrols and take the relevant
aforementioned actions against such perpetrators,

b. Freezing of any assets, monies or any other forms of financial

possessions, such that said capital cannot be utilised, withdrawn
or transferred through any financial institutions, and

c. Implementing a ban on international and domestic transit

between or within countries;

6. Encourages the establishment of an international humanitarian

mission, formalised as the United Nations International Humanitarian
Initiative in Kashmir (UN-IHIK), to provide the necessary framework for
the coordination of financial aid or any other relevant relief provided
by the international community, with the following objectives:

a. Ensuring the provision of basic necessities, especially food and

water, to the citizens of Kashmir,

b. Establishing temporary healthcare infrastructure, supplies and

facilities such as makeshift hospitals, screening systems, and
first-aid kits inter alia to provide medical aid,

c. Facilitating infrastructure rebuilding in the Jammu-Kashmir

region destroyed in the process of conflict through:
i. Transportation of required construction materials, and
ii. Liaising with contractors to assist in the provision of
personnel to facilitate construction.

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Annex C: Sample Amendment

Unfriendly Amendment 1.1

Sponsor: United States of America

Signatories: State of Japan, The Democratic Federal Republic of Ethiopia

Add:

7. Remains actively seized on the matter.

Delete:

3c(i). The storage of weapons in such a manner such that it cannot be

misconstrued as being prepared for attack against the other force,

Edit:

2. Authorises that in accordance to the Simla Agreement, no foreign

intervention or action in the region shall take place as perpetuated by
any national or international state party or organisation without
bilateral consensus from India and Pakistan with regards to
involvement of foreign parties in the matter, even insofar as that
extends to the usage of arbitrators and the deployment of further
peacekeeping forces;

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