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    This document provides an overview of the rules of procedure (ROP) for a Model United Nations conference. It outlines the flow of a committee session, including starting the committee by taking attendance and setting the agenda, debates structured around primary and secondary speaker's lists, and finishing topics through resolutions, amendments, and voting. It also describes procedural motions and points like unmoderated caucuses, moderated caucuses, entering voting blocs, and adjourning. The goal is for delegates to understand parliamentary procedure and be prepared to participate effectively in committee discussions and decision making.

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    This document provides an overview of the rules of procedure (ROP) for a Model United Nations conference. It outlines the flow of a committee session, including starting the committee by taking attendance and setting the agenda, debates structured around primary and secondary speaker's lists, and finishing topics through resolutions, amendments, and voting. It also describes procedural motions and points like unmoderated caucuses, moderated caucuses, entering voting blocs, and adjourning. The goal is for delegates to understand parliamentary procedure and be prepared to participate effectively in committee discussions and decision making.

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    IJL MUN 2022

    Rules of
    Procedure (ROP)
    Learning Targets

    Delegates will be able to:


    1. Follow the Flow of Debate throughout a Conference.
    2. Understand the Meaning of Common Phrases
    3. Be Prepared to Participate in Committee Session

    IJL MUN
    Seminar Overview
    1. Starting Committee: The First Be Sure to:
    Session • Take notes
    2. The Majority of Session: Debate • Ask questions at the ends of
    3. Finishing a Topic: Voting Bloc slides or during activities
    4. Continuing Debate and Closing
    Committee
    5. The Nuances
    Starting Committee: The First Session
    Roll Call Setting the Agenda
    • Attendance List • Decide what to talk about first
    • Present vs. Present and Voting • Motion to Set the Agenda in the Order of
    Topic A followed by Topic B

    Opening Debate Secondary Speakers List


    • Formal Speeches
    • Motion to Open Debate
    • Discuss the Topic
    • New List for each Topic
    • Motion to Open the
    Primary Speakers List Secondary Speakers List
    • Formal Speeches for Topic A (or B)
    • Discuss Topic Selection
    • Motion to Open the Primary Speakers List
    The Majority of Session: Debate

    Unmoderated Caucus
    • Give Duration
    • Informal Discussion
    • Lobbying/Resolution Writing

    Moderated Caucus
    • State Duration, Speaking Time, Topic
    • Formal Speeches
    • Give Position/Debate
    Finishing a Topic: Entering Voting Bloc
    Close Debate Enter Voting Bloc
    • Motion to Close Debate • Motion to Enter Voting Bloc
    • Motion to Close the Secondary • Doors Close – No one allowed in
    Speakers List (for Topic A/B) • See Specific Conference RoP
    • See Specific Conference RoP

    Introduce a Working
    Paper
    • Motion to Introduce Working
    Paper [Name]
    Finishing a Topic: Voting Bloc
    Placard Acclamation
    • Motion Vote on Draft • Motion to Vote on Draft Resolution
    Resolution [Name] by Placard [Name] by Acclamation
    • Raise Placards • Ask for Dissent – Raise Placard to
    Vote “No”

    Divide the Question Roll Call


    • Motion to Vote on Draft • Motion to Vote on Draft
    Resolution [Name] by Dividing Resolution [Name] by
    the Question Roll Call
    • Vote on Each Clause • Ask Each Delegate for
    Separately by Placard their Vote
    • Never Happens
    Continuing Debate and Closing Committee
    • Return to Primary Speakers List
    • Open Secondary Speakers List (Again)
    • Adjourn Committee

    Now Time to Practice!


    The Nuances
    Formal Speech Rules
    • The Delegate of [Name] yields
    Out of Order vs. Dilatory his/her time to the
    • Out of Order – Doesn’t Follow • Chair
    ROP • Delegate of [Name]
    • Dilatory – Dias doesn’t want to • All speeches must be made in
    3rd Person

    Suspension vs. Adjournment


    • See Specific Conference ROP
    • One will be used to end sessions,
    the other to end the conference
    Time: 10 (minutes)

    Activity: ROP Flashcards


    In this activity, you will be asked to elaborate flashcards
    with the names of RoP items.
    Put them in the correct order within 5 minutes.

    The fastest Delegation wins!!


    Questions?
    IJL MUN 2022

    Thank you for


    your time!

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