Points and Motions
Below are listed in decreasing order of importance (left-right), the points and motions a delegate may make during committee sessions at MUNKi2013. No points or motions may interrupt a speaker, unless otherwise specified below.
Point of Order
Used where you believe a mistake of procedure has been made, e.g. where someone was skipped on the Speaker's list, or the wrong voting procedure was used for a matter. This point can interrupt a speaker.
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Point of Personal Privilege
Used where you experience some discomfort which hinders you from participating fully in the committee proceedings (e.g. it is too cold in the room, you can't hear the speaker, etc.) This point may interrupt a speaker if the purpose is to get him to speak more loudly.
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Right of Reply
Used where you believe there has been some insult or threat to your national integrity or sovereignty. If the Chair rules it in order, you will get the opportunity to reply outside of the speaker's list.
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Point of Parliamentary Inquiry
Used to ask any questions about procedure that you may have.
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Motion to Appeal
Used where you believe the Chair has made a mistake with a certain decision.
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Motion to Set Speaking Time
Self-explanatory.
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Motion to Set Comments
This is used to set a fixed number of comments for other delegates after each speech on the General Speaker's List.
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Motion to Adjourn Session
Used (mostly) to go to Lunch.
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Motion to Adjourn Meeting
Used to end the conference as a whole.
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Motion for Censure
Used where a delegate is being disruptive, not representing his nation's views or not adhering to diplomatic courtesy.
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Motion for Unmoderated Caucus
The motion must state the time, and may state a purpose where the time asked for may seem excessive.
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Motion for Moderated Caucus
The motion must state the total length, the individual speaking time, and the topic for discussion.
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Motion for Verification of Quorum
Used to ensure that enough people are present to vote on the topic. Minimum 1/4 of delegates must be.
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Motion for Closure of Debate
This will move all draft resolutions on the floor into voting procedure, whether you are done debating them or not.
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Motion for Closure of the Speaker's List
Used to stop more people from being added to the speaker's list.
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Motion for Re-Opening of the Speaker's List
Used to undo the previous motion.
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Motion to Table Debate
Used to end a debate on a topic without vote.
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Motion to Question Competence
Used where you believe the committee does not have competence to discuss the issue.
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Motion to Divide the Question
Used during voting procedure, to vote clause by clause.
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Motion to Introduce a Draft Resolution
The motion can only be made once a draft resolution has been approved by the Chairs.
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