Points of Motion & Parliamentary Procedures

A request made by a delegate that the committee as a whole do something specified within the motion

• To begin a caucus

• To adjourn

• To introduce a draft resolution

• To move into voting procedure

A request for personal comfort (i.e. asking to go to the bathroom or asking the speaker to speak up)

• Point of Personal Privilege

• Point of Inquiry

• Point of Order

• Right of Reply

A type of debate in which delegates exchange ideas through organized debate (or speeches). These speeches are based off of subtopics of the main topic being discussed in the committee.

• Formal Debate

• Speaker's List

• Roll Call

• Moderated Caucus

Used (mostly) to go to lunch.

• Motion for censure

• Motion to Adjourn session

• Motion to set speaking time

• Motion to Set Speaking Time

The right to defend oneself against a personal attack or insult from another delegate

• Fair Comment

• Wire Service

• Fairness to all

• Right of Reply

You say this during roll call. By saying this, you MUST vote either "yes" or "no" if the committee is voting on something.

• Present and Voting

• Point of Order

• Right of Reply

• Moderated Caucus

When the chair takes attendance during the beginning of committee.

• Voice Vote

• General Consent

• Motion To Appeal

• Roll Call

A group of countries that generally have similar ideas and work together to create a resolution. Blocs are typically created during unmoderated caucuses or by "passing a note" after a moderated caucus speech to the speaker, asking to join them in their bloc.

• Motion

• Bloc

• Committee

• Moderated Caucus

The motion must state the total length, the individual speaking time, and the topic for discussion.

• Motion for a Moderated Caucus

• Motion to Open Speakers' List

• Point of Personal Privilege

• Motion to Adjourn the Meeting

The motion can only be made once a draft resolution has been approved by the Chairs.

• Motion to adjourn the meeting

• Point of Order

• Motion to introduce a draft resolution

• Motion to appeal