HSMUN 2011-Heading out into a bigger world

Rules of Procedure
I. General Debate () A. Each delegation can put up its placard to be recognized and be put on the General Speakers List. B. After the General Speakers List is established, the debate will officially start. The agenda can then only be interrupted by motions and the introduction of draft resolutions and amendments. C. Every delegation has a limited speaking time. If there is some time left, delegates can yield() the remaining time in the following ways: a. Yield to Chair the most common choice b. Yield to another delegation you can yield your time to your alliances to further strengthen your points c. Yield to questions the most challenging choice II. Points () A. Points of Personal Privilege () Used whenever feeling uncomfortable of the environment or insulted and disrespected by the statements made by others (may interrupt the speaker). B. Points of Order () Used to indicate an instance of improper parliamentary procedure (may only interrupt the speaker if the speech itself is not following the proper parliamentary procedure). C. Points of Parliamentary Inquiry () Used when having questions about the ROP (may not interrupt the speaker). III. Motions () A. Motion can help express thoughts and focus the conference on a more specic issue. B. Motion can be in order at any time when the oor is open, prior to closure of the debate. C. Frequently used motions: Motions foe a moderated/unmoderated caucus (/ ) Motions for closure of the debate Motions to introduce draft resolution/amendments (/ ) IV. Caucus () A. During the general debate, various points and problems may arise. Caucuses occur at this moment in order to focus on a more specic aspect or to form alliance, to communicate ideas with other delegates, etc. B. You may motion for caucuses. Moderates Caucus () a. Used when delegates need further discussion for a more focused

HSMUN 2011-Heading out into a bigger world question. b. The delegate making the motion must briey explain the purpose, and specify the time limit (Total time & each speakers time). c. Need simple majority to pass the motion. d. Once the motion passes, the Chair will temporarily depart from the General Speakers List and develop a new Speakers List, and then the caucus shall begin. Unmoderated Caucus () a. Used when delegates want freer discussions with other delegates. b. The delegate making the motion must briey explain the purpose, and specify the time limit (Total time). c. Need simple majority to pass the motion. d. The chair may rule the motion out of order. Note: If there are several motions on the oor at the same time, the voting sequence shall be: Unmoderated Caucuses prior to Moderates Caucuses, total-time-longer caucuses prior to totaltime-shorter caucuses. V. Working Papers A. Outlines for resolutions. B. Not an official document but requires the signature of the Chair to be copied and distributed. C. Aids the committee in discussion and formulation of resolutions. VI. Draft Resolutions () Note: Working PaperDraft ResolutionsResolutions A. To introduce a draft resolution, you must have the signatures by 1/5 of the numbers of the delegation present, and the approval of the Chair. Note: Signing a DR does not mean you support it, it just refer that you consider it worth of discussion. B. To introduce a DR, you must follow the following procedures: a. Motion to introduce the DR. b. Read the operative clauses of the DR before voting on it. c. Need simple majority to pass the motion. d. Undergo the clarication question-answer period. Note: A DR will remain on the oor until debate on that specic resolution is postponed, closed, or a resolution on that topic area has been passed. VII. Amendments () A. Delegate may amend any DR which has been introduced. B. To introduce an amendment, you must have the signatures by 1/8 of the numbers of the delegation present, and the approval of the

HSMUN 2011-Heading out into a bigger world Chair. C. To introduce an amendment, you must follow the following procedures: a. Motion to introduce the amendment. b. The Chair will then develop a new speakers list for & against the amendment (at least 2 for & 2 against) c. Motion to close the debate of the previous debate of for & against. d. Vote on the motion rst (2/3 is required for closure), and after the debate is closed, move to vote on the introduced amendments. (Simple majority) Note: After the vote on amendment, debate will resume according to the General Speakers List. VIII. Voting on DR A. Only one DR may be passed per topic area. B. The DR introduced rst will be voted rst. C. The rst passed DR will become the official Resolution.

IX. Voting () A. Procedural Voting () a. All voting is considered procedural except for the voting on DR. b. All delegations are required to vote, and abstentions are not allowed. c. Delegates can only vote FOR or AGAINST. B. Substantive Voting () a. Used when voting on DR. b. Delegates can vote FOR, AGAINST, or ABSTAIN. C. Roll Call Voting () a. Is in order only in substantive voting. b. Starting with a selected number in alphabetical order. c. First sequence, delegates may vote FOR, AGAINST, ABSTAIN, or PASS. d. Delegates who pass during the rst sequence of the roll call must vote, and they may not vote abstain in the second sequence.