KCL MUN Introduction to Rules of Procedure (11/10/2011)
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This document provides an overview of the goals and rules of procedure for the KCL Model United Nations Society. It outlines that the society aims to select delegates of all experience levels and allow them to debate at a high level. The session will cover rules of procedure including the order of debate, types of caucuses and motions, as well as tips on points and voting. Next week's session will introduce new delegates to resolution writing.
KCL MUN Introduction to Rules of Procedure (11/10/2011)
- 1. KCL Model United Nations Society
- 2. Today’s sessionOutline of goalsRules of procedureHow to remember all of this?KCL MUN First Simulation - The Israeli-Palestinian conflict
- 3. I. Outline of goals
- 4. Outline of goalsKCL MUN as an accessible societyConcretelySelect delegates of all levels for conferencesAllow all delegates to debate on a high-level as soon as possibleThis sessionRules of procedureCaucusingNext week’s session will introduce new delegates to resolution-writing
- 5. II. Rules of Procedure
- 6. II. Rules of ProcedureOrder of debateOpening of debate explainedCauciMotionsUnmoderated Caucus explainedModerated Caucus explainedDifferences between moderated and unmoderatedEnd of debateTips
- 7. Order of debateSTART OF THE DEBATERoll Call
- 8. Speakers listOrder of debateMODERATED CAUCUSFormal discussion of topicSTART OF THE DEBATERoll Call
- 9. Speakers listOrder of debateUNMODERATED CAUCUSAlliances
- 10. Resolution writingMODERATED CAUCUSFormal discussion of topicSTART OF THE DEBATERoll Call
- 11. Speakers listOrder of debateVOTING ON RESOLUTIONSUNMODERATED CAUCUSAlliances
- 12. Resolution writingMODERATED CAUCUSFormal discussion of topicSTART OF THE DEBATERoll Call
- 13. Speakers listOrder of debateGoal: Problems under discussion => resolution voted by the committeeDesigned to give all a voice and to allow both formal and informal debate to precede resolution-writing and voting
- 14. II. Rules of ProcedureOrder of debateOpening of debate explainedCauciMotionsUnmoderated Caucus explainedModerated Caucus explainedDifferences between moderated and unmoderatedEnd of debateTips
- 15. Opening of debate explainedSTART OF THE DEBATERoll Call
- 16. Speakers listOpening of debate explainedWhat happens?Opening of debateSetting of speakers’ listConcretely:Roll Call (present or present and voting)Motion to set agendaCreation of a Speaker’s listSetting and time limit
- 17. Opening of debate explainedTechnical things to rememberSpeeches start by addressing the Chair and fellow delegatesSpeeches end by YieldingTo the chairTo points of informationTo another delegateSpeaker’s list can be interrupted by points and motion
- 18. II. Rules of ProcedureOrder of debateOpening of debate explainedCauciMotionsUnmoderated Caucus explainedModerated Caucus explainedEnd of debateTips
- 19. CauciCaucus - A break in formal debate in which countries can more easily and informally discuss a topic. There are two types: moderated caucus - a type of caucus in which delegates remain seated and the Chair calls on them one at a time to speak for a short period of time, enabling a freer exchange of opinions than would be possible in formal debate.unmoderatedCaucus - A type of caucus in which delegates leave their seats to mingle and speak freely. Enables the free sharing of ideas to an extent not possible in formal debate or even a moderated caucus. Frequently used to sort countries into blocs and to write working papers and draft resolutions.
- 20. Cauci and MotionsMotion - A request made by a delegate that the committee as a whole do something. Go into a caucus, to adjournto introduce a draft resolutionmove into voting bloc
- 21. Cauci and MotionsMotion - A request made by a delegate that the committee as a whole do something. Go into a caucus, to adjournto introduce a draft resolutionmove into voting bloc
- 22. Cauci and MotionsMotions to enter a caucus1)When no speaker is addressing the committee, raise your placard and ask the chair. 2) Say for how long (5, 10,15 minutes..) 3) Give a speaker’s time (30 seconds, 1 minute..) 4)Say why (To discuss a specific point, to come up with a statement etc..) 5) The chair will then proceed to a vote, simple majority wins.
- 23. Cauci and MotionsExample: motion to enter a moderated caucus from the formal debate (success conditional upon vote)Type of caucus, time, speakers time, topicE.g. “Motion for an moderated caucus of 15 minutes, speaker time 30 seconds to discuss the clarity of this powerpoint”MODERATED CAUCUSFormal discussion of topicMotionSTART OF THE DEBATERoll Call
- 24. Speakers listModerated Caucusi.e. Speakers’ list type of debate to discuss your country’s viewpoint on a particular topic within the speaking time allocated
- 25. Unmoderated caucusUnmoderatedCaucusThis is an informal type of debate- you can stand up and go talk to you fellow delegatesIt is particularly useful once you know your fellow delegates’ agendas and you know who is on your side. Use it to form alliances and write resolutions!
- 26. II. Rules of ProcedureOrder of debateOpening of debate explainedCauciMotionsUnmoderated Caucus explainedModerated Caucus explainedEnd of debateTips
- 27. End of debateTwo possible optionsAdjourningVoting on resolutions and then adjourning
- 28. End of debateMotion to Adjourn:Ends the debate or discussion topic.Simple majority is needed, abstentions are counted as a ‘no’ vote.
- 29. II. Rules of ProcedureOrder of debateOpening of debate explainedCauciMotionsUnmoderated Caucus explainedModerated Caucus explainedEnd of debateTips
- 30. TipsPointsVoting
- 31. TipsPointsPoint of Personal Privilege:Cold, cannot hear etc.. (Can interrupt a speaker)Point of OrderDraw attention to chairman procedural error (Can be raised at any moment)Point of Parliamentary Inquiry:Question about the Rules of Procedure(Cannot interrupt a speaker)
- 32. Points of Information:Are the most important and most relevant points in any debate. They are general questions about what another delegate has said.Eg: What did you mean by...?What sources do you have for...?Why do you think that...?
- 33. TipsVoting:In general, votes can be in favor or againstFor resolutions and adjourning debate, delegates can abstain if they wish so BUT only if on the roll call they reported as present, not as present and voting!Different committees can have slightly different voting procedures (role call vote, P-5 vote, etc.)
- 34. I. How to remember all of this?
- 35. How to remember all of this?Easy metaphor: imagine that you live in the world’s strictest dictatorship, and you have to ask permission for everything you do (i.e. the chair is the dictator), but the dictator is perfectly democratic (because everything is put up for a vote)You ask to start the debate (opening of the speaker’s list)You ask to talk about a particular topic (moderated caucus)You ask to get some private time to discuss (unmoderated caucus)You ask to introduce an alternative (introducing resolutions)You ask to vote over an alternative (asking for vote)You ask to leave (adjourn debate)
- 36. How to remember all of this?
- 37. KCL Model United Nations Society