2025 IFMUN Chairing Script
2025 IFMUN Chairing Script
Greetings delegates! Welcome to IFMUN 20##, and above all welcome to the
(Full committee name).
It is a great honor for this chair to take charge of (committee). My name is (Head Chair’s
name) and I’ll be serving as the head chair today. Next to me is the deputy chair, (Deputy Chair’s
name).
Please be reminded that using electronic devices is strictly prohibited and English must be
spoken at all times while the committee is in session. Also, please avoid using first or second person
pronouns such as “I” or “you” during official speeches. In IFMUN 20##, all committees proceed with
a single agenda and for this committee, the agenda reads (read out the full agenda).
2. Roll-Call
With that all set, the chair will now conduct a roll-call.
Roll call is a procedure to clarify each delegate’s attendance. If your delegation is called,
please answer with “Present and Voting” meaning that the delegate would not abstain during
substantive votes, which are votes regarding substantive matters such as amendments or resolutions.
The chair will now call out your delegation in alphabetical order.
ex)
Delegate of (A)! (present and voting)
With ## delegates present and ## delegates absent, the committee has met the quorum and will
officially begin the session.
The simple majority for this committee requires more than ½(state the actual number) of the votes for
and the super majority for this committee requires ⅔(state the actual number) or more votes for.
Delegates who are late to the conference must send a note to the chairs to state their arrival.
Originally, at this point of time, the motion to set the agenda should be in order. However, since
IFMUN 20## proceeds with a single agenda, there will be no need to raise a motion to set the agenda
and the agenda will automatically be set to (Read out the agenda).
3. Opening Speech
With that being said, we’ll now proceed with opening speeches. The opening speech is a great
opportunity for the delegates to deliver their country stances and possible solutions regarding the
agenda itself. The default speaking time is 90 seconds. With 10 seconds remaining, the chair will raise
flags to remind you. Clapping between speeches is not in order. No motions are allowed, and yielding
is not allowed during this procedure.
With that being said, the chair will again call out your delegation in alphabetical order.
—
Delegate of (country name) please stand up. You have 90 seconds. You may begin.
At this point of time, are there any points or motions on the floor?
(Delegate’s motion to move into the debate is presented after this)
(If no motion is presented, the chair can recommend delegates to raise the motion.)
4. Unmoderated Caucus
Motion: Motion to move into an unmoderated caucus for the total duration time of (maximum 30
minutes), and for the purpose of (sharing the idea).
(When lacking any of the required conditions, the chair must inform the delegate that his/her motion
is not in order.)
- Delegate, your motion requires (total duration time/ the purpose)...
- Delegate, your maximum total duration is 30 minutes…
Please raise your motion again.
—
There has been a motion to move into an unmoderated caucus.
Are there any other points or motions on the floor? (x2)
(If there’s some points or motions that exist, take care of it and confirm if there’s more)
Seeing none, the committee will directly proceed with the voting procedure regarding the motion
raised by the delegate of (country name) to move into an unmoderated caucus for total duration time
of (time) for the purpose of (sharing the idea).
Remember that this is a procedural vote that requires a simple majority to pass, and no abstentions are
allowed. With that being said, administrative staffs, please take your voting positions and any
conversation including note passing will temporarily be suspended.
Delegates voting for this motion please raise your flags high. Delegates voting against this motion
please raise your flags high.
(when conducting a vote, if the number of votes do not match the total number of delegates, the chairs
must conduct a revote until all delegates participate.)
(If motion fails, reconduct this procedure & If motion passes, let delegates to move around freely to
talk with each other)
—
(After the total duration time passed)
Delegates, the time has elapsed. Please take your seat.
At this point of time, are there any points or motions on the floor?
(If no motion is presented, the chair can recommend delegates to raise the motion.)
5. Moderated Caucus
Motion: Motion to move into a moderated caucus for the total duration time of (maximum 30
minutes), individual speaking time of (##), and for the purpose of (sharing the idea).
(When lacking any of the required conditions, the chair must inform the delegate that his/her motion
is not in order.)
- Delegate, your motion requires (total duration time/ individual speaking time/ the purpose)...
- Delegate, your maximum total duration is 30 minutes…
Please raise your motion again.
—
There has been a motion to move into a moderated caucus.
Are there any other points or motions on the floor? (x2)
(If there’s some points or motions that exist, take care of it and confirm if there’s more)
Seeing none, the committee will directly proceed with the voting procedure regarding the motion
raised by the delegate of (country name) to move into a moderated caucus for total duration time of
(time) and individual speaking time of (time) for the purpose of (sharing the idea).
Remember that this is a procedural vote that requires a simple majority to pass, and no abstentions are
allowed. With that being said, administrative staffs, please take your voting positions and any
conversation including note passing will temporarily be suspended.
Delegates voting for this motion please raise your flags high. Delegates voting against this motion
please raise your flags high.
(If motion fails, reconduct this procedure & If motion passes, the caucus begins)
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Delegate of (country name), you’re the first speaker. You may begin.
(After the first delegate’s speech & each time delegate finishes speaking)
Are there any other delegates wishing to speak? (repeat up to 3 times if no one answer)
(When there is no one to speak to, the chair should conduct a random call)
Seeing none, then the chair will now conduct the random call. Delegate of (country name: choose
randomly), please begin.
(If no motion is presented, the chair can recommend delegates to raise the motion.)
(When lacking any of the required conditions, the chair must inform the delegate that his/her motion
is not in order.)
- Delegate, your motion requires (adjournment time)...
Please raise your motion again.
(If no motion is presented until 20 minutes before lunch, the chair can recommend delegates to raise
this motion)
—
There has been a motion to adjourn the session until (1:00 p.m.).
(If there’s some points or motions that exist, take care of it and confirm if there’s more)
Seeing none, the committee will directly proceed with the voting procedure regarding the motion
raised by the delegate of (country name) to adjourn the session until (1:00 p.m.).
Remember that this is a procedural vote that requires a simple majority to pass, and no abstentions are
allowed. With that being said, administrative staffs, please take your voting positions and any
conversation including note passing will temporarily be suspended.
Delegates voting for this motion please raise your flags high. Delegates voting against this motion
please raise your flags high.
(When conducting a vote, if the number of votes do not match the total number of delegates, the chairs
must conduct a revote until all delegates participate.)
(if motion fails, reconduct this procedure & if motion passes, the session adjourns)
(If there’s some points or motions that exist, take care of it and confirm if there’s more)
Seeing none, the committee will directly proceed with the voting procedure regarding the motion
raised by the delegate of (country name) to reopen the debate.
Remember that this is a procedural vote that requires a simple majority to pass, and no abstentions are
allowed. With that being said, administrative staffs, please take your voting positions and any
conversation including note passing will temporarily be suspended.
Delegates voting for this motion please raise your flags high. Delegates voting against this motion
please raise your flags high.
(When conducting a vote, if the number of votes do not match the total number of delegates, the chairs
must conduct a revote until all delegates participate.)
(if motion fails, reconduct this procedure & if motion passes, the debate continues)
(If there’s some points or motions that exist, take care of it and confirm if there’s more)
Seeing none, the committee will directly proceed with the voting procedure regarding the motion
raised by the delegate of (country name) to reopen the debate on the resolution.
Remember that this is a procedural vote that requires a supermajority to pass, and no abstentions are
allowed. With that being said, administrative staffs, please take your voting positions and any
conversation including note passing will temporarily be suspended.
Delegates voting for this motion please raise your flags high. Delegates voting against this motion
please raise your flags high.
(When conducting a vote, if the number of votes do not match the total number of delegates, the chairs
must conduct a revote until all delegates participate.)
(If no motion is presented, the chair can recommend delegates to raise the motion.)
9. Resolution
Delegate of (main submitter) please stand up and read out the operative clauses.
(If there’s some points or motions that exist, take care of it and confirm if there’s more)
Seeing none, the committee will directly proceed with the voting procedure regarding the motion
raised by the delegate of (country name) to end the debate on the resolution.
Remember that this is a procedural vote that requires a supermajority to pass, and no abstentions are
allowed. With that being said, administrative staffs, please take your voting positions and any
conversation including note passing will temporarily be suspended.
Delegates voting for this motion please raise your flags high. Delegates voting against this motion
please raise your flags high.
(When conducting a vote, if the number of votes do not match the total number of delegates, the chairs
must conduct a revote until all delegates participate.)
Remember that this is a substantive voting procedure that requires a simple majority to pass, and
abstentions are allowed. With that being said, administrative staffs, once again take your voting
positions and any conversation including note passing will temporarily be suspended.
Delegates voting for this resolution please raise your flags high. Delegates voting against this
resolution please raise your flags high.
With ## delegates for, ## delegates against, and ## delegates abstaining this resolution passes/fails.
(When conducting a vote, if the number of votes do not match the total number of delegates, the chairs
must conduct a revote until all delegates participate.)