Debating procedures
Debate is regulated by chairs, who ensure the correct procedures are adhered to during formal debate time. While they will notify delegates of proper format when it is not followed, familiarity of some of the common terms for points and motions is important to have before the conference, though most delegates pick up the vocabulary quickly when used during debate time.
Available below are some of the procedures used most often at TIMEMUN. (Please note that a copy of this table will be included in the delegate handbook, and committee chairs will review the procedures on the conference's first day.)
|
Purpose: |
Can interrupt speaker? |
Requires Second (support from another country)? |
Determined by: |
Point of Information |
Ask a question to the speaker |
No |
No |
Speaker/Chair |
Point of Order |
Procedural Objection |
Yes |
No |
Chair |
Point of Inquiry |
Question Procedures/Chair |
No |
No |
Chair |
Point of Personal Privilege |
Complain about volume, room temperature, etc. |
Yes (volume only) |
Yes (not volume) |
Chair |
Motion to Change Speaking Time |
Request to change the length of speaking time |
No |
Yes |
Chair |
Motion to Move Directly to Voting Procedures |
Go directly to vote |
No |
Yes |
Majority Vote |
Motion to Extend Debate Time |
Extend debate time |
No |
Yes |
Chair |
Motion for a roll call vote |
Votes tabulated by roll call and not by count |
No |
Yes |
Majority Vote Overrule by chair |
Motion to deviate from agenda |
Changing agenda |
No |
Yes |
Majority Vote Overrule by chair |
Motion to move to 15 minute recess |
15 minute break |
No |
Yes |
Chair |
Motion to Divide the house |
Abstentions prohibited, all delegates must vote either ‘for’ or ‘against’ |
No |
Yes |
Majority Vote |
Motion to table resolution |
Stop debating resolution and move it to the bottom of the agenda |
No |
No |
2/3 Majority |
You are here:Home >
