RULES OF PROCEDURE

INTRODUCTION TO THE RULES AND PROCEDURES OF THE COMMITTEE

a- ROLL CALL

 Every session starts with a roll call. The Chair Board says the countries in the houses name in alphabetical order, and delegates should say present or present and voting. If a delegate says present and voting, they can’t abstain from the voting procedure. 

b- OPENING SPEECH

 At the beginning of the committee, in the first session, every delegate should come to the floor and deliver an opening speech. This speech should include their countries' policy about the agenda item. 

c- GENERAL SPEAKERS LIST (GSL)

 In the general speaker's list, delegates can speak about anything related to the topic. Every speaker will have 90 seconds. If there are 10 seconds left while a delegate delivers a speech, the chair board will knock on the table one time; if there are 5 seconds left, the chair board will knock two times; and if the time has elapsed, the chair board will knock three times and tell you to be seated. 

If a delegate's speech finishes before the time runes out, there are three options for the delegate to say: 

1. We would like to yield our time back to the Chair Board.
2. We would like to open ourselves to any kind of questions.
3. We would like to yield our time to the delegation of… (a country name). 

d- POINTS

 There are four points; 
1. Point of Information: If a delegate misses something while the debate or wants to ask a question, they have to raise their placards and say "point of information." This point only can be used while the floor is open.
2. Point of Personal Privilege: This point can be used for personal things like wanting the window to open or close. This point is the only point that can cut a speech.
3. Point of Order: This point can be used by delegates if the Chair Board makes a mistake like missing a country's name during roll call etc.
4. Point of Parliamentary Inquiry: If a delegate thinks that the chair board made a mistake about the procedure, this point can be used. Delegates should stand up while giving points. 

e- MOTIONS

 There are five motions that delegates can give while the floor is open. 
1. Motion to Have A Moderated Caucus: This is used to open a moderated caucus. (Delegates should mention the topic of the motion and total-individual speaker time.)
2. Motion to Have An Unmoderated Caucus: This is used to open a unmoderated caucus. (Delegates also should mention the topic and total-individual speaker time.)
3. Motion to Extend The Current Motion: This motion is used to extend a given caucus. (Delegates should mention the time. Delegates cannot give the time that they have been given before.)
4. Motion to Terminate The Current Motion: This motion is used to terminate a given caucus. (The delegate who gave the motion to have an moderated/unmoderated caucus have to give a speech before this motion is given.)
5. Motion to Suspend The Meeting: Used to end the official session. (This motion can be used when the time of the session has lapsed.)
6. Motion to Adjourn The Meeting: Used to end the conference as a whole. (This motion can be used when all the work is done.) 

f- MODERATED CAUCUS

 In moderated caucuses, delegates can talk about the sub-topics of the official agenda. Also, there should be solutions to talk about. Electronic devices are not allowed during the moderated caucus. 

g- UNMODERATED CAUCUS

 In an unmoderated caucus, delegates can leave their seats and talk with other delegates. Delegates can use their electronic devices and write their draft resolution paper or working papers. h- WORKING PAPER This paper should include the solutions and operative clauses of the draft resolution paper. The things that have been told in motions or GSLs can only be written.

This paper will be written in unmoderated caucuses, and it does not have to be in formal resolution paper format. After the working paper is finished, the secretariat and the chair board will check the paper, and if it passes, the delegates can start writing their draft resolution papers. 

i- DRAFT RESOLUTION PAPER/RESOLUTION PAPER 

In the draft resolution paper, delegates should write the problems and their solutions. In this paper, delegates should answer the W.H. questions. Delegates will start with the preambulatory clauses, which will basically display your issue like a report of the agenda. In the operatives, delegates will be talking about the solutions. Always keep in mind that if it has not been discussed, you cannot write it as a solution. Delegates' draft resolution will become a resolution when it is approved by the Chair Board and secretariat, and delegates will vote on it. 

j- VOTING PROCEDURE

 After the approval of the draft resolution, the committee will move on with the closure of the debate and voting procedure. Chair Board could either do placard voting or roll call voting. In the placard voting, delegates will raise their placards as; in favor, against, or abstain. Always keep in mind that if the delegates are present and voting, they cannot abstain. If the chair board moves on with the roll call, delegates will have six choices which are; yes, no, yes with rights, no with rights, abstain and pass. If a delegate chooses yes/no with rights, after the voting, they will have 30 seconds in order to make a speech. If they say pass, they will be asked again after everyone is finished.