Motion to set the agenda: Used to set the topic at the beginning of the debate. Requires a simple majority to pass this motion.
Motion to set the speakers list: Used to start formal debate after the agenda has been set. Delegates will speak according to the time given to them. Speakers list will go on until another motion is set. Requires a simple majority to pass this motion.
Motion to move to a moderated caucus: Used to discuss specific topics about the set agenda. A total time and individual speaker’s time is allocated. Follow-up motions can be made to extend time. Requires a simple majority to pass.
Motion to move to an unmoderated caucus: Used when delegates wish to move to an informal discussion. This motion is generally used to form blocs and discuss resolutions. A total time is allocated but follow-up motions can be made to extend time. Requires a simple majority to pass
Motion to challenge: Used when delegates have a disagreement regarding a specific topic. The committee will move to a more structured debate format where there will be speakers for and against the topic. There will be no voting as the motion will be passed if the chair sees fit.
Motion to recess: Used at the end of a committee session when delegates wish to go for a lunch break. If the chair sees fit, he/she may pass this motion.
Motion to adjourn debate: Used at the end of the day when delegates wish to end the committee session. If the chair sees fit, he/she may pass this motion.
Motion to move to voting procedures: Used when delegates wish to vote on a resolution/amendment that is currently being discussed. No one is allowed to leave or enter the room when voting is taking place. This motion is passed by the chair unless several delegates oppose the motion.
Point of Order: When a delegate believes an error has been made in the formal procedure. Delegate will rise state the point of order in the most concise manner
Point of Information: When a delegate doesn’t understand or requires clarification about a point brought up by another delegate. Generally used to ask questions about the speech another delegate has given. Follow-up questions are permitted.
Right to reply: When a delegate feels they have been directly insulted by another delegate or when a delegate wishes to ask follow up questions to another delegate. Delegates may only speak if the chair deems it fit.
Point of Personal Privilege: When a delegate has any personal issues that need to be addressed. Eg: Cannot hear the speaker, cannot see the board etc.
Point of Parliamentary Inquiry: When a delegate wants to ask the chair a question regarding the rules of procedure.
*Only Point of Order and Point of Personal Privilege may interrupt a speaker, however it is advised that delegates do not interrupt speakers as far as possible for smooth flow of debate.
When a delegate has finished speaking he/she may yield any remaining time to:
The chair: The chair will absorb the remaining time and debate will continue normally.
Questions: At this point delegates can ask questions to the speaker and get any doubts clarified.
Another delegate: The delegate can yield time to another delegate to further help prove their point.
Note that delegates are not allowed to talk amongst themselves when formal debate is in session. Any and all discussions can take place during unmoderated caucuses. Use of devices for anything other than MUN related research is prohibited.
ADMUN follows the UNA-USA MUN procedure and so the preceedings will be as follows.
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