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Model United Nations. Flow of Debate, Points & Motions, Procedures. Rules of Procedure: Key Terms. Delegate : A representative of a country in a committee. Dais : Leads each committee at a MUN conference. Typically consists of Chair, Rapporteur and Director.
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Model United Nations Flow of Debate, Points & Motions, Procedures
Rules of Procedure: Key Terms • Delegate: A representative of a country in a committee. • Dais: Leads each committee at a MUN conference. Typically consists of Chair, Rapporteur and Director. • Roll Call: Identifies which delegations are present in the committee. • Formal Debate:Delegates make speeches, answer questions, and introduce and debate resolutions. • Informal Debate: Delegates can talk freely among themselves on the topic, forming ideas for solutions and creating resolutions.
Caucusing: A break in formal debate to facilitate discussion on the topic. Most of the work at a MUN conference is done during a caucus. • Moderated Caucus: Allows delegates to debate in a less formal setting while still addressing the entire committee. • Unmoderated Caucus: Allows delegates to meet informally to discuss and negotiate draft resolutions
Flow of Debate Roll Call Debate • Formal Debate • Opening speeches focus on stating country positions • Delegates make speeches describing their draft resolutions to garner more support • Delegates make statements supporting or disagreeing with specific draft resolutions. • Informal Debate • The committee breaks for caucuses to compose draft resolutions. • Countries and groups meet to gather support and finalize draft resolutions. • . Close of Debate Voting Procedures
