Debate Rules:
Formal Debate: During formal debate, the staff maintains a speaker’s list and delegates speak in the order they are listed. At this time, delegates have an opportunity to share their views with the entire committee. Delegates make speeches, answer questions, and introduce and debate resolutions and amendments. Formal debate is important to the committee's work. By not knowing the rules of procedure, delegates slow down the debate and hold back their committee's progress.
Moderated Caucus: During a caucus, which is a temporary recess, the rules of procedure are suspended. To go to a moderated caucus, a delegate makes a motion to suspend debate and the committee votes. Caucusing helps to facilitate discussion, especially when there is a long speakers list. A moderated caucus is a mixture of both formal and informal debate. Anyone may speak if they raise their placard and are called on by the Chair.
Un-moderated Caucus: In an un-moderated caucus, delegates meet informally with one another and the committee staff to discuss and negotiate draft resolutions, amendments and other issues.
Moderated Caucus: During a caucus, which is a temporary recess, the rules of procedure are suspended. To go to a moderated caucus, a delegate makes a motion to suspend debate and the committee votes. Caucusing helps to facilitate discussion, especially when there is a long speakers list. A moderated caucus is a mixture of both formal and informal debate. Anyone may speak if they raise their placard and are called on by the Chair.
Un-moderated Caucus: In an un-moderated caucus, delegates meet informally with one another and the committee staff to discuss and negotiate draft resolutions, amendments and other issues.
Delegates Rules:
· Act according to the policies of the countries or organization they are representing and not their own personal opinion (Use we not I)
· Respect all other delegates, Chair, Secretariat members and administrative staff
· Use formal diplomatic language, and speak in English at all times during the debate
· Speak only when allowed to do so by the chair
· Stand when speaking
· Wear formal clothing; which includes suits for males, and a skirt or smart pants with a shirt for females. Delegates must refrain from wearing any costume, military attire or any slogans that may insult or praise the country that they are representing or any other country or individual.
· Respect all other delegates, Chair, Secretariat members and administrative staff
· Use formal diplomatic language, and speak in English at all times during the debate
· Speak only when allowed to do so by the chair
· Stand when speaking
· Wear formal clothing; which includes suits for males, and a skirt or smart pants with a shirt for females. Delegates must refrain from wearing any costume, military attire or any slogans that may insult or praise the country that they are representing or any other country or individual.