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Before the MUN -

Before a delegate even enters an MUN, it is important that


they are clear with their country’s foreign policy, and their
stand on the agenda. In addition, a delegate must thoroughly
research their country’s contribution to the agenda/crisis to be
discussed.

It is also helpful to know the stance of the delegates of other


important nations in the committee. Delegates are also
advised to research the conflict in general, and can refer to the
study guides provided to them.

A helpful website to understand the workings of a Model UN


Conference is https://bestdelegate.com
Here is an introduction article to get you started:
https://bestdelegate.com/mun-made-easy-how-tp-get-startedw
ith-
Model-united-nations

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During the MUN -
While in committee, here is the essential information that any first time
delegate should go through before the first day of the Committee

● Roll Call- Committee begins with a roll call. When a


delegate’s Country/delegation is called, the delegate must
respond with the following- “Present”

● General Speakers List- We then move on to the General


Speakers List, or GSL. Here, delegates are given an
opportunity to express their countries’ stance on the agenda
topic set earlier.

A delegate raises the motion to enter GSL, and all


interested delegates raise their hands, signifying
willingness to participate in the GSL. The default speaking
time is 90 seconds per delegate, which can be altered by
raising a motion, when motions are in order.

Pro Tip: It is highly recommended to keep a 90-second


GSL speech prepared for the agenda topics before the
conference itself.

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Yields:
Once a delegate is finished, they can yield the remaining time (if
any) to the following-

1. Questions (another delegate can ask questions on


the speech.)

Comments (another delegate can make comments


on the speech)

2. Another delegate (another delegate can take the


remaining time from the original delegate)
The chair (the chair can use their discretion to
allot the remaining time to one of the other
above-mentioned options).

Right of Reply- A right of reply can be used if a delegate feels that the
integrity of their person/nation has been infringed upon by
another delegate. The delegate using this tool must raise their hand, be
recognised by the Chair, and plea for a right of reply.

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Motions:
● Unmoderated Caucus- An unmoderated caucus, informally
referred to as an “unmod”, is a temporary suspension of formal
debate, where delegates can discuss ideas informally with other
Delegates in the committee room.
In this time, Delegates can form “blocks” (groups with 1
central idea), and network with other delegates about the
topics raised in committee prior.

● Moderated Caucuses- Once the floor is open again, usually


after the end of the GSL, a motion can be introduced to enter
into a Moderated Caucus.

A moderated caucus involves discussion on a smaller, more


specific sub-topic of the overarching agenda. The delegate
making the topic must specify the topic, an overall time
minutes (usually 20 minutes or less), and a speaking time for
each delegate (Usually 60-90 seconds).

A vote is then taken, provided no other motions are introduced.


If a majority of delegates vote for the motion, the motion
passes, and the moderated caucus is underway. The delegate
who introduces the motion can choose to speak first, or last.

A moderated caucus is introduced by saying, for example,


“The Delegate of India wishes to motion for a moderated
caucus on the sub-topic- The long-term mental effects of
human trafficking for a total time of 10 minutes, with a
per-speaker time of 1 minute.”

Order of disruption:
● When raising a motion keep in mind the order these
motions will be voted on which is also called order of
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disruption.
● As a general rule, unmoderated caucuses (unmods)
are voted on before moderated caucuses (mods).
● If multiple mods or multiple unmods have been
raised, the motion that takes up the most committee
time will be voted on first.
● For example, if 4 motions have been raised:
1. an unmod for 15 minutes
2.a mod for 10 minutes
3.an unmod for 10 minutes
4.mod for 15 minutes
The order these are voted on will be 1,3,4,2.

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Different Points
● Point of Information- This point can be used to ask a delegate
questions pertaining to the speech they just made, and only that.
You cannot ask a follow-up question without being recognised by
the Chair first.

● Point of Parliamentary Inquiry- A delegate, when the floor is


open, can utilize this point to ask the Chair questions relating to
the Rules of Procedure.

● Point of Order- This point can be used to point out a factual


inaccuracy in another delegate’s statement/speech.

● Point of Personal Privilege- This point can be used if a delegate


has personal discomfort, which impairs their ability to participate
in the committee.
For example – if they wish for a delegate to speak louder or repeat
themselves.

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