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All points in an MUN Committee:

Point of personal privilege


Used if the delegate is experiencing any discomfort or can't hear a delegate who is talking/
needs a statement to be repeated

Point of order
Used to address any procedural error

Point of information
to address a factual inaccuracy or logical fallacy

Point of parliamentary inquiry


to ask procedural questions or inquire about anything regarding the committee

Right to reply
to reply to a delegate who has made a statement harming the sovereignty of your
delegation, or offensive to your nation.

CHITS:
● If someone asks you a POINT OF INFORMATION, then you may either reply verbally
or with a chit. This must must go via the chair/ executive board
● If you are not recognized to give a point of information(ask a delegate a question
after their speech) then you may ask the question via a chit. The delegate who you
asked the question to may or may not reply to the chit.

ALL SPEECHES IN AN MUN:

Moderated caucus:
In Model UN, we discuss topics with the aim of solving issues. Moderated caucuses give us
a structured way of discussing solutions to the issue at hand:
FOCUSED TOPIC. The topic for the moderated caucus is narrow and focused, making
conversation more productive.
TIME LIMITS. Each person is given a specific amount of time to speak, and the discussion
has a set time limit.

General speakers’ list:


The General Speakers' List is the default and ongoing list of delegates who wish to speak on
the current topic or agenda. Delegates add their names to the list, and the Chair calls on
them in order.

Special speakers’ list:


A Special Speakers' List is a temporary and focused list created for discussing a specific
sub-topic or particular issue within the larger agenda.

*We will keep this for the crisis*


Round Robin:
A Round Robin is a debate format where each delegate (or delegation) gets an equal and
sequential opportunity to speak. Each delegate takes a turn to present their views, typically
in a set order.

2v2 / 4v4 Debate:


In a 2v2 debate, two delegates or delegations team up to debate against another pair on a
specific issue or resolution. Each team presents arguments, rebuttals, and closing
statements.

Draft Resolution:
A draft resolution is a formal document that proposes specific actions or policies to address
the issues discussed in the committee. It is a written proposal that reflects the collective
ideas of the delegates and is subject to debate, amendment, and voting.

Heading: Includes the committee name (SOCHUM), title of the resolution, and the names of
the sponsoring countries.
Preambulatory Clauses: These clauses outline the issue, provide background information,
and justify why the action is necessary. They often refer to previous UN resolutions, treaties,
or international law.
Operative Clauses: These clauses specify the actions that the committee recommends or
intends to take. Each operative clause is numbered and begins with an action verb (e.g.,
"Encourages," "Requests," "Calls upon").

Working Papers:
A working paper is an informal document that outlines ideas, proposals, or possible solutions
during the early stages of debate. It is a collaborative effort among delegates to gather
thoughts before they are formalised into a draft resolution.

Directives: Directives are specific, immediate actions or instructions issued by the


committee or the Chair, usually in response to an ongoing situation or crisis. They are often
used in crisis committees but can also be adapted for SOCHUM in scenarios requiring quick,
decisive action.

Yields
Yield to the Executive Board: In a yield to the executive board, the delegates chooses to
pass up any remaining time, and simply returns to their seat at the end of the speech.

Yield to Questions or Points of Information: In a yield to questions (which are called


points of information), a delegate may respond to questions from other delegates at the end
of their speech.

Yield to Another Delegate: In a yield to another delegate, the speaker gives up their
remaining time to another delegate of his or her choosing. However, the delegate receiving
the yield may not further yield time.

Yield to Comments: In a yield for comments, the speaker wishes to utilize the remaining
time to receive comments(positive or negative) from the fellow delegates of the committee. A
delegate may express his or her opinion by commenting on the delivered speech keeping in
mind the existing time frame.

VOTING PROCEDURES:
Present: You can vote or abstain from voting any time you want. (Yes, No, or Abstain)
Present and Voting: You cannot abstain from voting (Yes or No)

Country Placards:
Upwards: Your country is in crisis
Upside down: Your head of state is dead

CRISIS
● You are the head of state for your country
● Any action that you mention that your country will undertake, needs to be done within
the next 48 hours

Dress code:
Formals

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