McMUN 2017

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Table of Contents
Flow of Debate

Chairing Made Easy

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Quick Reference Guides to Rules of Procedure

10-11

Rules of Procedures

12-28

Resolution Checklist

29-30

Example of Bad Resolution

31

Example of Good Resolution

32

How to Connect an External Monitor

33

Have Issues?

34

Contact Information

35

Award Rubric

36-37

Maps

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Flow of Debate

Chairing Made EasySecondary Speakers

List to Voting Procedures
Once youve moved onto the Secondary Speakers List...
Ask that delegates wishing to be added to the Secondary Speakers List to
please raise their placards. Call out delegates in a random order, make sure
that a Vice-Chair or Director is recording the names in the order you have
called. There is a secondary speakers list sheet in this section, use it to record
the names and dont lose it!!
Before/While the Speaker is Speaking: Listen for a yield. Delegates may
yield at any time during their speech. It is important to remember what they
have yielded to this will determine what actions you take after they finish. If
the yield was:
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To the Chair: The delegate sits down, the remaining speaking time is
ignored, and you move on to the next speaker on the list.
To Another Delegate: Call on the delegate yielded to, and announce the
remaining speaking time (The Chair calls on the delegate from
Paraguay, with thirty seconds remaining). The second speaker may not
yield their time, and no questions or comments are taken afterward.
To Questions: The remaining time will be devoted to asking questions.
Announce the remaining time, and ask for delegates wishing to question
(The delegate from Paraguay has yielded to questions with thirty
seconds remaining. Delegates wishing to question please raise your
placard). The time taken to ask the question does not count; only
count the time taken to answer the questions.
To Comments: The delegate sits down, and you ask for two delegates
wishing to comment. Each delegate gets thirty seconds to comment on
the contents of the preceding speech if they try and talk about
something else, gavel them out of order.
If There Was No Yield: The default yield is assumed. If delegates have
not motioned to set the default yield, it is to two 30 second comments.

After every couple of speakers: Ask for any points or motion on the floor;
a statement of the form Are there any points or motions on the floor?
generally does the trick. Delegates will raise their placards. Call on them oneby-one and write down their motions, until all have been recorded. Dont
address any of the motions until youve recorded all of the ones on the floor.
When there are multiple motions refer to the precedence list to
determine which order to entertain them in. When there are multiple motions
of the same type (i.e. a motion for a 15 min moderated caucus and a motion
for a 10 min moderated caucus,) vote on them in the order of most
destructive to least destructive. In this example, you would vote on the 15 min
moderated caucus first.

Common motions you will encounter:

- Moderated Caucus: Ensure the delegate states the duration, the
speaking time, and the topic. Be sure to write down the topic! Delegates
will often ask you to clarify the topic and it is embarrassing to be caught
not knowing the purpose of the moderated caucus. Simple majority
required to pass.
- Unmoderated Caucus: Ensure the delegate states the duration and
topic/purpose. Simple majority required to pass.
- Recess: Only in order in the last fifteen minutes of a session otherwise
announce its out of order and move on. Simple majority to pass.
- Set the Speaking Time: Ensure the delegate states the desired speaking
time if less than thirty seconds, announce its out of order and move
on. It is up to you to decide how long of a speaking time to take into
consideration, however, more than 1 min is generally ineffective and
uneven speaking times (i.e. 45 sec) are harder to keep track of. Simple
majority to pass.
- Set the Default Yield: Ensure the delegate states the desired new
default yield. 2/3 majority to pass.
Less common motions: For the following, explain what the motion means
the first few times its motioned for, or if you sense delegates are confused.
- Table the Topic: Debate will be stopped without voting on any
resolutions and you will return to the Primary Speakers List. If not much
debate has occurred, rule this out of order. Requires two speakers in
favour and two against to the motion. Simple majority to pass.
- Closure of the Speakers List: No more states may be added to the
secondary speakers list. Requires one speaker against the motion. 2/3
majority to pass.
- Closure of Debate: Committee will move directly into voting procedure
on all motions and amendments on the floor. Requires two speakers
against the motion. 2/3 majority to pass.
Once youve recorded all the motions, use the precedent list on the back page
of the ROPs to figure out what order you should be addressing them. In the
case of multiple motions for the same thing (two motions for an unmoderated
caucus, one is 15 minutes and one is 10, you vote on the most destructive first,
so the 15-minute one)
Points and Other Motions
Just like motions, there are several points can be raised by delegates on the
primary speakers list, secondary speakers list, during voting procedure, and
when the Chair asks for points or motions.
Points: The following points are accepted at McMUN 2017. Delegates will
raise them with a statement of the form I rise on a point of <point> Or
Point of <point>. Note that some delegate may try to rise on a Point of
Information if so, remind the delegate that these do not exist at McMUN
2017. You can ask them what theyre trying to do (chances are its a Point of
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Parliamentary Inquiry because theyre wondering about a rule) and direct

them towards the right point to make, should you feel especially generous.
- Point of Personal Privilege: When a delegate cannot hear the
microphone, etc. If the point is complaining about the room
temperature, pretend to note the point and say youll mention it to the
Secretariat, but unless many people make the point (and you agree),
dont. May interrupt a speaker.
- Point of Order: When a delegate thinks a mistake in the rules has been
made. Hear the point, consult the rules, and either correct the
mistake/delegate, or explain why the delegate who made the point was
wrong. May interrupt a speaker.
- Point of Parliamentary Inquiry: When a delegate has a question about
the rules. Check the rules, and explain the answer to the committee. If
you dont know the answer, dont fake it. Tell the delegate you will get
back to them and ask a Deputy USG Committees or the USG
Committees. May not interrupt a speaker.
- Right of Reply: When a delegates country has been grievously
slandered or a delegate has been personally insulted. Ask the delegate
why they feel offended, and if you agree, the delegate may have thirty
seconds to reply. Use strong discretion when allowing rights of reply,
often delegates are purposefully overreacting and are fishing for a
reason to right of reply another delegate. A right of reply to a right of
reply is never in order. No other delegate may interrupt a speaker.
Motions are only in order during the Primary Speakers List, the Secondary
Speakers List, and during Voting Procedure. For a detailed explanation of the
following motions, please consult the Rules of Procedure.
Motions in order only during the Primary Speakers List:
- Motion to set the Agenda
Motions in order during the Primary and Secondary Speakers Lists:
Censure
Verification of Quorum
Moderated Caucus
Unmoderated Caucus
Tabling of Topic
Re-introduction of Tabled Topic
Closure of the Speakers List
Closure of Debate Adjournment
Recess
Change Default Yield
Setting the Speaking Time
Question and Answer Period
Introduction of a Draft Resolution
Questioning the Competence of the Body
Motions in order during Voting Procedure all others are not in
order:
Roll Call Vote
Division of the Question
Important Question
All of these motions are addressed in the ROPs, and their required speakers
and majorities are highlighted on the Quick ROPs reference sheet. As always,
if you do not know how to handle a motion, pause and look it up!
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Voting Procedure
What is Voting Procedure?
Delegates immediately vote on the draft resolution and amendments on the
floor (i.e. that have been introduced prior to voting procedure). During voting
procedure, the doors are barred and note passing and informal caucusing is
no longer allowed. No one is allowed in or out of the committee until voting
procedure is over this includes Faculty Advisors/Head Delegates.
Secretariat members are the exception to this rule.
There are three ways to transition from normal debate to voting
procedure:
Exhaustion of the Speakers List
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If there are no more countries on the Secondary Speakers list and if

none wish to be added, then the Speakers List is declared exhausted.
The committee then immediately goes into voting procedure. This does
not require a motion.

Closure of the Speakers List

- If a motion passed (at some point) closing the Secondary Speakers list
for this topic, then the
- committee moves automatically into voting procedure upon the
exhaustion of the Speakers list delegate are not given a final chance
to add themselves after the passing of the motion.
Closure of Debate
- If a motion to close debate passes (with a 2/3 majority and two
speakers against), the committee shall move immediately into voting
procedure, disregarding any remaining speakers on the secondary
speakers list.
When you feel like the committee may be moving into voting procedure soon,
its a good idea to request that any delegates who plan on motioning to
divide the question or roll-call vote give you a (confidential) heads-up, so that
you can better judge the amount of time needed.
If theres time, its also good to have a five-minute unmoderated caucus
before voting procedure, for delegates to go to the bathroom as needed.
It is difficult to estimate how long a committee will need for voting procedure.
As a rule, it is highly unadvisable to go into voting procedure with 30 min or
less in a committee session. Chairs should allow for at least an hour left in
committee session if voting.

What to do once in voting procedure:

1. Vote on Unfriendly Amendments (if any were presented during debate)
a. Say something like: We will now consider the amendments to
Draft Resolution 1.1."
b. Read the amendment to ensure delegates know what theyre
voting on if possible, display it on the screen
c. Ask if there are any points or motions
i. The only permissible motion allowed is motion for a Roll
Call vote this will take a while to do, and if youre running
short on time, rule it out of order
d. Say This is a substantive vote; it requires a simple majority to
pass. Delegates who have registered Present and Voting may not
abstain.
i. Ask for the votes FOR, AGAINST, and ABSTENTIONS
e. Count the votes
i. Remember that if there is a tie, the motion fails, and that
there must be more votes for than against for the
amendment or resolution to pass
ii. Abstentions do NOT factor into a pass or fail
f. Repeat procedure until all unfriendly amendments to a single
resolution have been considered
2. Vote on the Draft Resolution
a. Say something like the following, with the appropriate details
changed: We will now consider the [amended] Draft Resolution
1.1,[having passed amendments 1.1, 1.4, 1.6]
b. Ask if there are any points or motion
i. Only certain motions are in order at this time any not on
the list below should be ruled out of order
ii. Ask for (and record) all motions on the floor
iii. Process all motions, in the order specified in the Order of
Precedence
c. Read (or project on the screen if possible) the draft resolution as
amended by the amendments if the draft resolution is too long,
ask the committee if they wish it to be read
d. Say This is a substantive vote, it requires a simple majority to
pass. Delegates who have registered Present and Voting may not
abstain.
i. Ask for the votes FOR, AGAINST, and ABSTENTIONS e.
Count the votes
ii. Remember that if there is a tie, the motion fails, and that
there must be more votes for than against for the
amendment or resolution to pass
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until all draft resolutions and their amendments
have been considered

Points and Motions Allowed During Voting Procedure

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Point of Personal Privilege

Point of Order (pertaining to voting procedure)
Point of Parliamentary Inquiry (pertaining to voting procedure)
Important Question
This motion is only in order in GA and ECOSOC committees, and only if
the draft resolution pertains to one of six specific issues specified in
Rule #41. The motion is debatable to the extent of one speaker for and
one speaker against, and requires a simple majority to pass. If passed,
the draft resolution will require a two-thirds majority in order to become
a resolution.
Division of the Question
A delegate who moves for a Division of the Question likely disagrees
with one or more of the operative clauses of the draft resolution, and,
therefore, wishes to either vote on the operative clauses individually or
in groups. Preambulatory clauses cannot be divided out of the
resolution, just as they cannot be amended.
A delegate moving to Divide the Question must specify a method for
dividing the operative clauses (e.g. each operative clause individually;
separate clause 2 from the rest, etc...). If there is more than one
proposal to divide the question (e.g. another delegate has made
another motion to Divide the Question, but by a different method), the
motions shall be voted on in order of the most destructive to the least
destructive to the spirit of the draft resolution.
The motion is debatable to the extent of two speakers in favour and
two opposed. Make sure that the speeches of the delegates pertain to
the merits of the division, and not to the merits of the resolution it is a
procedural, not a substantive motion, and so the speech made to favour
or oppose it should not be substantive either. A simple majority is
required to pass a motion for Division of the Question. If a motion
passes, all other pending divisions are ruled out of order.
Once a motion to divide the question has passed, the individual
divisions are voted on (e.g. if the motion was to divide each clause
individually, then each clause is voted on), with the ones that fail being
removed from the draft resolution.
After this round of voting is complete, the resolution as a whole is voted
on, reflecting the clauses that were removed as part of the division.
Note that this process requires three rounds of voting in total one to
select which (if any) proposed divisions to use, one to vote on the
individual divisions, and one to vote on the final draft resolution. Should
any of your delegates make this motion, its useful to explain this
process; it is different than that used at certain other conferences.

Roll Call Vote

A motion for a Roll Call vote is only in order on substantive issues (e.g.
when dealing with an amendment or a draft resolution), and is subject
to the approval of the Chair (see Rule #39) it is not subject to a vote
of the committee. During a Roll Call vote, the roll shall be called (of
states who are currently listed as Present or Present and Voting) in
alphabetical order starting from a random letter of the alphabet.
Upon being called upon, a state may vote YES, NO, ABSTAIN (if they
are not marked Present and Voting), YES WITH RIGHTS, NO WITH
RIGHTS, or PASS. If a state votes WITH RIGHTS, their vote is noted, and
after the vote has been taken but before the results have been
announced they are invited to make a brief statement (less than thirty
seconds) explaining the way they voted. If a state votes PASS, then
they are called on to vote (in alphabetical order) after the first cycle
though the alphabet is completed. After voting PASS on the first round,
states may not ABSTAIN or PASS on the second round through the
alphabet. Furthermore, a state may never ABSTAIN WITH RIGHTS.

After you have completed voting procedure...

After you have finished voting procedure, a 5-minute unmoderated caucus is
in order to give the dais and the delegates a break. A delegate will generally
make this motion, if not, it is advisable that you use your powers of the Chair
to suggest such a motion.
Once the committee has reconvened, you should return to the primary
speakers list. You must use the primary speakers list that decided the first
topic (this is why you should hang onto it!) and continue where you left off.
The procedure then repeats itself. Call on delegates to speak for 30 seconds
or 1 minute (be consistent) until a motion to set the agenda is made and
successfully passed.

Questions during committee session

Please do not hesitate to ask the USG Committees or Deputy USGs
Committees! We are here to help. If another secretariat member
stops by your room and you need assistance, they can radio for a
member of Team Committees to come assist you.

Quick Reference Guides to Rules of Procedure

Quick Reference to Rules of Procedure
Rule
Censure

Quorum

No.

Speakers
for /
against

Vote
majority

11

0/1

2/3

13

N/A

N/A

Set Agenda

16

2/2

1/2

Unmoderated Caucus

18

N/A

1/2

Moderated Caucus

18

N/A

1/2

Comments
1st censure removed for current and
next session
2nd censure removed for remainder
of the conference
1/3 of committee needed for all
events
Determines the next topic to be
discussed
Suspends all rules; delegates
informally circulate and discuss
Chair recognizes speakers in random

Tabling of Topic

19

2/2

1/2

Reintroduce Topic

19

1/1

2/3

order for a set time

Puts the current topic aside without
voting on resolutions
Reintroduces a tabled topic

Close Speakers List

20

0/1

2/3

No more speakers may be added to

2/3

the Secondary Speakers List

Moves committee immediately into

Close Debate

21

0/2

voting procedure
Suspends meeting until next session;
not in order until final 15 minutes of

Recess

22

N/A

1/2

Adjournment

23

N/A

1/2

Speaking Time

25

N/A

1/2

committee session
Adjourns meeting at the end of the
conference
Limits the time for delegates

Yield to the Chair

26

N/A

N/A

substantive speeches
Balance of speaking time is forfeited;

Yield to Comments

26

N/A

N/A

committee moves on
Two delegates may make 30 second
comments

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Yield to Delegates

26

N/A

N/A

Another delegate may speak for the

balance of speaking time

Yield to Questions

26

N/A

N/A

Delegate may answer questions for

balance of time; only time spent

Change Default Yield

26

N/A

2/3

Right of Reply

27

N/A

N/A

Point of Personal

28

N/A

29

N/A

suggested by motion
Used when a delegates person/
country has been insulted and may not

N/A

interrupt a speaker; a Right of Reply to

a Right of Reply is not in order
Used when a delegates ability to

N/A

participate in proceedings is impaired;

may interrupt a speaker
Used to inform of improper procedure;

Privilege
Point of Order

answering is counted against

remaining time
Changes default yield to that

Point of Parliamentary
Inquiry

30

N/A

N/A

may interrupt a speaker

Used to seek clarification of
Parliamentary procedure; may not

Introduction

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N/A

N/A

interrupt a speaker
Used by sponsors to introduce a draft
resolution; accepted at chairs

N/A

discretion
Sponsors of a draft resolution may
answer questions about it after it is
introduced; adopted at Chairs
discretion
Draft resolution or amendment is
immediately discarded
Voting is done by roll call; accepted at

Q & A Period

34

N/A

Competence

35

1/1

2/3

Roll Call Vote

39

N/A

N/A

Division of Question

40

2/2

1/2

Important Question

41

1/1

1/2

chairs discretion
Operative clauses are divided into
groupings as specified in motion, and
voted on separately
Draft resolutions designated as an
important question require a 2/3

Reconsideration

42

2/2

2/3

majority to pass; may only pertain to

certain topics
Draft resolution is re-voted upon; only
a delegate on the prevailing side of
the vote can make this motion

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McMUN 2017: RULES OF PROCEDURE

Part I - General Rules
1. Scope
2. Language
3. The Secretariat

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Part II - The Dais

4. Composition
5. Duties
6. Powers
7. Competence

12-13

Part III - Delegations

8. Rights
9. Non-Member States / Observer States
10. Non-Governmental Actors
11. Censure

13-14

Part IV - The Committee

12. Roll Call
13. Quorum
14. Majorities
15. Procedural Voting

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Part V Debate
16. Agenda
17. Speakers List
18. Suspension
19. Tabling of Debate
20. Closure of the Speakers List
21. Closure of Debate
22. Recess
23. Motion to Adjourn

16-19

Part VI Speeches
24. Addressing the Committee
25. Time Limit on Speeches
26. Right of Reply

19-20

Part VII - Parliamentary Points

27. Point of Personal Privilege
28. Point of Order
29. Point of Parliamentary Inquiry

20-21

Part VIII - Substantive Matters

30. Working Papers
31. Resolutions
32. Introduction
33. Question and Answer Period
34. Competence of Body
35. Amendments
36. Withdrawal of Documents

21-24

Part IX Voting
37. Voting Procedure
38. Method of Voting
39. Division of the Question
40. Important Question
41. Reconsideration
42. Voting on Amendments
43. Voting

24-27

Supplement Precedence
45. Precedence

27-28

PART IGENERAL RULES

1. Scope
These rules shall apply to all regular sessions of the McGill Model United
Nations Assembly for all committees. These rules are self-sufficient and no
other rules shall apply, unless otherwise stated in the supplemental rules for
Specialized Agencies or Crisis Committees. In situations not covered by the
rules, the Chair shall constitute the final authority.
2. Language
The working language of the conference is English, except in bilingual
committees or committees where an additional language has been designated
by the Chair. All documents must be drawn up and speeches delivered in
English. No translation services will be provided in any committee.
3. The Secretariat
The Secretariat shall consist of the Secretary-General and those persons the
Secretary-General have appointed to the Secretariat. Any member of the
Secretariat may address any committee at any time. The ruling of a
Secretariat member on any rule or regulation herein is final and overrides any
other ruling or appeal. Any rule may be altered, suspended or added by a
member of the Secretariat at any time.

PART IITHE DAIS

4. Composition
Each committee shall have a Dais, composed of several staff members, as
designated by the Secretariat. Individually or collectively, members of the
Dais shall have the capacity to assume the office of the Chair.
5. Duties
The Dais shall be responsible for maintaining the Speakers' List, recording the
Roll Call at the beginning of each committee session, and recording the
results of all votes in the committee.
The Chair shall declare the opening and closing of each meeting, direct
discussion, accord the right to speak, equitably and objectively recognize

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points and motions, put questions to a vote, announce decisions, ensure the
observation of these rules, and rule on disputed points.
The Chair is also primarily responsible for the substantive content of the
committee proceedings. The Chair (or their designate) must authorize each
draft resolutions for their introduction to the floor.
6. Powers
After the Secretariat, the Chair shall be the final authority in each committee.
The chair may refuse to entertain any procedural motion at her/his discretion.
At any time, the Chair may propose the adoption of a procedural motion
without a vote by the committee.
7. Competence
The members of the committee may not question the competence of the Dais.
The Undersecretary General of Committee Affairs, with the advice and
consent of the Secretary-General, may remove any member of the Dais if
necessary. The committee members may approach the Secretariat if they so
desire.

PART IIITHE DELEGATIONS

8. Rights
Except for The Fourth Committee of the United Nations General Assembly
(SPECPOL), The Sixth Committee of the United Nations General Assembly
(Legal), and The Third Emergency Session of the United Nations General
Assembly- Lebanon 1958 each member shall be represented by one voting
delegate on each committee. Delegations may include an alternate in these
two committees. Only one person may hold speaking and voting rights for the
delegation at any given time.
9. Non-Members States / Observer States
A representative of a State that is not a member of the United Nations, or a
representative of an organization holding observer status, shall have the same
rights as a full member except that they may not vote on substantive matters,
and may not be a sponsor or signatory to a resolution.

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10. Non-Governmental Organizations

A representative of a non-governmental organization shall have the same
rights as a full member except that he or she may not vote on substantive
matters, or sponsor (or sign) draft resolutions. Delegates representing nongovernmental organizations will have access to certain unique procedural
actions, as follows:
Oral Statements to Committee: An NGO may submit a written appeal to his or
her chair explaining the topic and intention of the proposed statement. The
Chair will then, at his or her discretion, interrupt the normal flow of debate to
introduce the NGO.
Circulation of written pronouncements: An NGO may submit to the Chair a
written pronouncement of no more than 1000 words, addressing the position
and work of their organization. This pronouncement will then, at the
discretion of the Chair, be distributed throughout the committee.
11. Censure
Delegates are expected to know their countrys foreign policy. Delegates who
clearly and persistently misrepresent their countrys foreign policy in
speeches and substantive votes are subject to censure. The UndersecretaryGeneral of Committee Affairs, with the advice and consent of the SecretaryGeneral and the Chair, must pre-authorise all motions for censure.
Once censure is moved, the delegate in question is allowed two minutes to
explain him/herself and speak against the censure. The motion shall then be
voted on. It requires a two-thirds majority to pass. The effects of censure are
as follows:
First censure: The delegate is barred from the committee room for the
remainder of the current committee session and for the duration of the next
committee session.
Second censure: The delegate is barred from the committee room for the
remainder of the conference.

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PART IVTHE COMMITTEE

12. Roll Call
At the beginning of each session the Dais shall initiate roll call. Each delegate
must respond either present or present and voting. Delegates who are
present may vote in favour, opposed or abstain, subject to the rules on
abstention. Delegates who are present and voting may only vote in favour
or opposed; abstentions are never permitted. If a delegation is not present at
the time the Roll Call is taken, it is expected to pass a note to the Dais once it
arrives.
13. Quorum
Before formal debate or voting procedure may begin, the committee must
meet quorum. In this case, quorum is defined as one-third of the voting
members of a committee as determined by the roll call list. Any delegate may,
at any time, request verification of quorum. The Chair will rule immediately on
the motion, initiating roll call if he/she deems it necessary. Quorum is
assumed to be met unless it is shown otherwise.
14. Majorities
A simple majority is defined as more votes in favour than opposed (a motion
fails on a tie vote). Any number of abstentions may not cause the motion to
fail.
A two-thirds majority is defined as at least two votes in favour for each vote
opposed (eg. a vote of 6 in favour, 3 opposed, would pass regardless of the
number of abstentions).
A unanimous vote is defined no votes against the motion. Any delegate
voting against a motion requiring unanimity shall cause that motion to fail.
Any number of abstentions does not cause the motion to fail. The absence of
any number of delegates shall not affect the success or failure of a motion
requiring unanimity unless quorum is thereby not attained.
15. Procedural Voting
For procedural matters, each delegation has the obligation to vote. Only
votes of "yes" or "no" shall be in order. A motion for a Roll Call Vote on
procedural matters is never in order.
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PART VDEBATE
16. Agenda
The agenda refers to the order in which the committee shall discuss the
topics. The first order of business for the committee shall be the consideration
of the agenda.
Only topics on the provisional agenda shall be considered, except in
committees designated by the Secretariat as crisis committees.
The Chair shall open a primary speakers' list and entertain a motion to set the
first topic on the agenda. In the event of such a motion, the Chair shall call for
two speakers for and two speakers against.
If the motion carries, a secondary speakers' list shall be opened to discuss the
agenda topic. If it fails, the committee shall continue general debate.
Once an agenda topic has been closed or tabled and all proposals concerning
the topic have been voted upon, the Chair shall return to the primary
speakers' list to consider the agenda again.
Crisis Committees
In a committee designated by the Secretariat as a crisis committee, the Dais
may call upon the committee to table debate on the current topic area so that
a more urgent matter may be attended to immediately. After the crisis has
been resolved, the committee will return automatically to debate on the
tabled topic.
17. Speakers List
Primary Speakers List
A primary speakers' list shall be established at first to set the agenda. This
speakers' list shall remain open throughout the duration of the conference,
and will be returned to upon closure or tabling of the individual topics.

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Secondary Speakers' List

Once the first agenda topic is set, a secondary speakers' list that deals with
the topic in question shall be opened. Separate lists shall be established for
specific procedural motions on an as-needed basis.
General Policy
A member may add his or her name to the list, as long as it is not already on
the list, by submitting a written request to the Dais. Debate is closed
automatically upon exhaustion of the speakers' list.
18. Suspension of Debate
During the course of debate, a delegate may move to caucus. When making
such a motion, the delegate must specify a type and purpose, and in the case
of a moderated caucus, a time limit, and speaking time for the caucus. There
are two types of caucus. They are as follows:
Unmoderated caucus: The Dais is not involved. Delegates may leave
their seats; leave the room, etc. to speak to each other in a less formal
setting or to write draft resolutions. No points or motions shall be in
order during unmoderated caucus.
Moderated caucus: Delegates remain in their seats and are recognized
at the Chairs discretion to speak for the specified amount of time.
During a moderated caucus, the Chair shall call to order delegates who
are making speeches not germane to the designated topic. Only points
of personal privilege and points of order are in order during a
moderated caucus.
19. Tabling of Debate
A motion to table debate may be used to end debate on a given substantive
issue without having voted on the resolution. The Chair may rule such a
motion out of order. If the motion is in order, the Chair may recognize two (2)
speakers for and two (2) against the motion, after which the motion is put to
an immediate vote requiring a simple majority to pass. If the motion passes,
debate on the tabled item or topic is stopped and the item is put aside
without further actions or votes of any kind. Speakers then will be recognized
according to the order on the primary speakers' list.

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The Chair may entertain a motion to reintroduce the tabled topic. A motion to
resume debate on a tabled item requires a two-thirds (2/3) majority to pass
and shall be debatable to the extent of one (1) speaker for and one (1) speaker
against. If this motion passes, debate is resumed on the tabled topic. The
secondary speakers' list established for that topic automatically will be
reopened.
20. Closure of the Speakers List
A member may, at any time, move for closure of the speakers' list. The Chair
may rule such a motion dilatory. This motion requires a two-thirds (2/3)
majority to pass and is debatable to the extent of one (1) speaker against this
motion. If the motion passes, no new speakers shall be added to the list. Once
the speakers' list has been exhausted, debate is closed automatically and all
draft resolutions and amendments are brought to an immediate vote. After
the speakers' list has been closed, it cannot be re-opened.
21. Closure of Debate
A member may, at any time, move for closure of debate on substantive
matters under discussion. The Chair may rule such a motion out of order. If
the motion is ruled in order, the Chair may recognize up to two (2) speakers
against this motion, but none in favour. This requires a two-thirds (2/3)
majority to pass. If the motion passes, all draft resolutions and amendments
are brought to an immediate vote.
If the speakers' list is exhausted, debate is closed automatically and all draft
resolutions and amendments on the floor are brought to an immediate vote.
22. Recess
A motion to recess is in order only within the final 15 minutes of a committee
session. The Chair may rule this motion out of order. The Chairs decision on
this matter cannot be appealed. The motion to recess requires no debate and
passes on a simple majority. The effect of the motion is to suspend the
meeting of the committee until the next regularly scheduled committee
session.

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23. Motion to Adjourn

A motion for adjournment requires a simple majority to pass, and is in order
only when at least one of the following conditions have been met:
The committee has considered every topic on its agenda.
There remains fewer than 30 minutes in the last committee session of
the conference.

PART VISPEECHES
24. Addressing the committee
No member may address the committee without having obtained the
permission of the Chair. The Chair may call a speaker to order if his or her
remarks are not relevant to the subject matter under discussion. A speech
may not be interrupted by another delegate, unless that delegate is rising on
a Point of Personal Privilege or a Point of Order.
25. Time Limit on Speeches
A member of the committee may move to set a time limit on speeches. Such a
motion requires a simple majority to pass. The Chair may rule such a motion
dilatory without appeal.
26. Yields
Each delegate must yield his/her time in one of the following four ways:
To the Chair: The remaining speaking time is forfeit and the
committee moves on.
To comments: Two delegates, selected by the Chair, may make 30
second comments on the speech just delivered. The content of
comments must pertain solely to the preceding speech. The Chair shall
call to order a speaker whose comment does not pertain solely to the
preceding speech.
To another delegate: The delegate speaking may designate another
delegate to speak for the balance of his/her speaking time.
To questions: The delegate may use the rest of his/her time to answer
questions posed by other delegates. The Chair shall select delegates to
pose questions. Only the time taken to answer the questions shall be
counted against the speakers remaining time. The time taken to pose

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the questions is not taken into account, although the Chair may cut off a
delegate who takes too long to ask a question.
Yields may be declared prior to or after a delegates speech. If a delegate fails
to yield his/her time, it shall be assumed that the delegate has yielded to the
Chair. The committee may, by motion approved by simple majority, choose to
assume any of the other two yields as a default yield. Delegates may not set
the default yield to another delegate.
All yields other than to the chair shall be out of order while in the primary
speakers list and Moderated Caucus.
27. Right of Reply
In the event that a delegate personally insults another delegate or his or her
country during his or her speech, the insulted delegate may request a right of
reply from the Chair by writing a note to the dais. If it is granted, the insulted
delegate has 30 seconds to reply to offensive comment. A right of reply to a
speech delivered in a right of reply is never in order. A right of reply is only in
order immediately following the speech in which the delegate was insulted,
and all decisions of the Chair relating to rights of reply are not subject to
appeal.

PART VIIPARLIAMENTARY POINTS

28. Point of Personal Privilege
A delegate may rise to a Point of Personal Privilege during the discussion of
any matter when his or her ability to participate in the proceedings is in any
way impaired or they feel any discomfort. The Chair shall attempt to remove
the cause of the impairment. This point may interrupt a speaker.
29. Point of Order
A delegate may rise to a Point of Order to complain of improper
parliamentary procedure. The Chair will immediately rule on the Point of
Order. He or she shall rule out of order any points which he or she finds
dilatory or improper; such a decision is not subject to appeal. A Point of Order
may interrupt a speaker. The member rising to a Point of Order may not speak
on the topic of discussion.

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30. Point of Parliamentary Inquiry

A delegate may rise to a Point of Parliamentary Inquiry in the case that he/she
has a question for the Dais regarding the rules of procedure. Points of
Parliamentary Inquiry can neither interrupt a speaker nor be in regard to
substantive matters.

PART VIIISUBSTANTIVE MATTERS

31. Working Papers
Working papers are informal documents used to communicate ideas with the
entire committee. They need not be in resolution format and need no
sponsors or signatories. To be photocopied and distributed they require the
authorization of a member of the Dais, granted based on the usefulness of the
paper, clarity of expression, whether or not the idea is already understood by
the committee, and whether or not the paper substantially duplicates a
working paper or draft resolution already on the floor. Working papers need
not be introduced and are never voted upon.
32. Resolutions
Draft Resolutions
Documents submitted to and approved by the Dais, in proper resolution
format, shall be considered and referred to as draft resolutions. The term
"resolution" is to be used only in reference to documents already passed by
that body or other UN bodies.
Format
Draft resolutions must be written in proper resolution format, as outlined in
the McMUN Delegate Handbook. Copying, distribution, and introduction of
draft resolutions will occur upon approval of the draft resolution by the Dais.
Sponsors
A minimum of three (3) states must be designated as sponsors of a draft
resolution in order for it to be approved by the Dais. Delegates sponsoring a
draft resolution are obligated to vote in favour of the draft resolution. This
obligation (to vote in favour of) is waived upon the passage of one or more
unfriendly amendments, or upon the passage of a division of the question
motion. Once a draft resolution has been introduced, delegates may not
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remove their sponsorship. Additional sponsors may be added to a draft

resolution with the consent of all existing sponsors and upon approval of the
Chair.
Signatories
A draft resolution must have the signatures of a minimum of one-fifth (1/5) of
the total members of the committee, as determined by the Dais, in order to be
approved and introduced, with sponsors counted as signatories. Delegates
may sign a draft resolution even though they do not support the document in
question; signatories only wish to bring the draft resolution to debate. Once a
draft resolution has been introduced, delegates may not remove their
signatures, and no further delegates may sign the draft resolution.
33. Introduction
A delegate may motion to introduce a draft resolution or amendment, upon
its approval by the Dais and distribution to members of the body. Adoption of
this motion shall require a simple majority vote. Sponsors will be invited by
the Chair to read the active clauses of the draft resolution or amendment to
the body. Introductions by a sponsor during a speech will be considered out
of order.
34. Question and Answer Period
Immediately following the introduction of a draft resolution, any delegate
other than a sponsor may move for a question and answer period. When
making the motion, the delegate shall specify a length and speaking time for
the question and answer period. The Chair may accept or refuse this motion
at his or her discretion. The decision of the Chair is not subject to appeal. The
motion passes on a simple majority. Once the period has begun, delegates
recognized randomly by the Chair may ask questions to the sponsors of the
draft resolution. These questions must pertain only to the draft resolution and
the Chair shall call to order any delegate who does not respect this rule. Once
the question has been posed, one sponsor may respond to the question within
the allotted speaking time. This pattern shall continue until the time allotted
for the question and answer period has elapsed or no more delegates wish to
ask questions.

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35. Competence of Body

A motion to question the competence of a body to discuss a draft resolution
or amendment is in order only if made immediately following the introduction
of the draft resolution or amendment. The motion requires one speaker in
favour and one opposed and requires a two-thirds (2/3) majority to pass. If
the motion passes, the document will be withdrawn from the committee and
cannot be reintroduced.
36. Amendments
Substantive amendments to pre-ambulatory clauses are never in order.
Non-substantive
Amendments to draft resolutions to correct errors in spelling or format are
considered non-substantive and shall be incorporated as part of the original
draft resolution without a vote. The Dais will make final decisions on nonsubstantive amendments.
Friendly
Substantive amendments approved by all sponsors of the draft resolution and
approved by the Dais are considered friendly and are added to the draft
resolution without a vote. Friendly amendments may be further amended
through the unfriendly amendment process. The Chair may read the friendly
amendment out to the body upon its incorporation into the draft resolution.
Unfriendly
Substantive amendments not receiving approval from all sponsors of the draft
resolution are considered unfriendly and require signatures from one-fifth
(1/5) of the total members of the committee, as determined by the Dais, and
the approval of the Dais to be introduced. Unfriendly amendments are voted
on separately upon closure of debate. Amendments to unfriendly
amendments are out of order.
37. Withdrawal of Documents
Draft Resolutions and Friendly Amendments
A draft resolution or a friendly amendment may be withdrawn from the
consideration of the committee if all the sponsors so desire.

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Unfriendly Amendments
An unfriendly amendment may be withdrawn from the consideration of the
committee if all the sponsors of the amendment so desire.
Reintroduction
Withdrawn draft resolutions and amendments may be reintroduced by
obtaining the signatures of one-fifth (1/5) of the members of the committee,
as determined by the Dais. Such draft resolutions and amendments will be
voted on following closure of debate.

PART IXVOTING
38. Voting Procedure
Voting on draft resolutions, except where otherwise provided, shall occur by
placard vote. Draft resolutions, except where otherwise provided, shall require
a simple majority to pass, and shall be voted upon as a whole.
Once a Secondary Speakers List is exhausted or a motion for closure of
debate is passed, the committee moves into voting procedure. Once voting
procedure has begun, the doors of the committee room must be secured, and
no one allowed in or out of room except in case of emergency. Delegates
having left the room during voting procedure for any reason may not return
until voting procedure has finished. During voting procedure, no note-passing
or caucusing is allowed.
Once in voting procedure, when there are no points or motions on the floor,
the Chair shall put the unfriendly amendments, draft resolutions, or parts
thereof, to a vote. There shall be no further debate except as specifically
provided in these rules. Once voting on draft resolutions has finished, the
Chair shall declare the end of voting procedure, and the committee shall
return to the Primary Speakers List. If all topics are exhausted the Chair shall
entertain a motion to adjourn.
39. Method of Voting
Each member shall have one vote. All matters shall be voted upon by a show
of placards.

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Delegates must vote "in favour," "opposed," or "abstain" (where applicable).

No member may cast a vote on behalf of another member.
Roll Call Vote
Amotion may be made to have a Roll Call Vote only on a substantive matter.
This motion is subject to the approval of the Chair; such a decision is not
subject to appeal. The roll call shall be done alphabetically, from the
beginning of the alphabet. In case of a Roll Call vote, delegates may vote
with rights upon the discretion of the Chair.
Pass
During a Roll Call Vote, a member may pass, in which case he or she is placed
at the end of the voting roll. Members who pass during the first sequence of
voting cannot pass a second time and must cast a vote in the affirmative or
negative only.
Delegates voting with rights must vote in the affirmative or negative, and
shall be given a brief opportunity to explain their vote to the body upon the
conclusion of voting, but before the results of the vote have been announced
to the body.
40. Division of the Question
A member may move to vote on the operative clauses of the draft resolution
individually or in groups. This motion shall be considered after all
amendments have been brought to the floor, and immediately precedes a
vote on the resolution. Motions to divide preambulatory clauses will be ruled
out of order. A delegate moving to Divide the Question must specify a
method for dividing the question. If there is more than one (1) proposal to
divide the question, the motions shall be voted on in order of the most
destructive to the least destructive to the spirit of the draft resolution, as
determined by the Chair. The motion is debatable to the extent of two (2)
speakers in favour and two (2) opposed.
A simple majority is required to pass a motion for Division of the Question. If a
motion passes, all pending motions for Division of the Question are ruled out
of order, and the divisions are put to an immediate vote, with only those

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passing incorporated into the final draft resolution. If all operative clauses are
voted upon and fail, the resolution is considered to have failed.
41. Important Question
A motion to have a draft resolution considered an important question will be
ruled out of order unless the draft resolution deals with:
Maintenance of international peace and security,
Admission of new members to the United Nations,
Suspension of the rights and privileges of membership,
Expulsion of members,
Operation of the trusteeship system,
Budgetary questions.
Such a motion is debatable to the extent of one (1) speaker for and one (1)
against and requires a simple majority to pass. If passed, the decision on the
draft resolution will require a two-thirds (2/3) majority in favour in order to
become a resolution. Motions for an Important Question are out of order in all
Specialized Agencies.
42. Reconsideration
Only substantive matters may be reconsidered. The motion for
reconsideration is in order only immediately after a vote on a substantive
matter and may only be made by a delegate on the prevailing side of the
vote. (e.g. China voted against a resolution and Chile voted in favour. It failed.
Immediately after the vote, China may move to reconsider, but Chile may
not.) A motion to reconsider requires two (2) speakers in favour, two (2)
opposed and a two-thirds (2/3) majority to pass. Upon passage of a motion
to reconsider, the preceding draft resolution shall immediately be put to a
new vote, with the new result superseding the previous result.
43. Voting on Amendments
If an unfriendly amendment has been moved to a draft resolution, the
amendment shall be voted on first. If two (2) or more amendments have been
made to the proposal, the committee shall vote on the amendments in the
order of their introduction to the body. Where the adoption of one
amendment necessarily implies the rejection of another, the latter shall not be

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voted on. A simple majority is required to adopt an amendment; a tie will

result in the failure of the amendment. Following the adoption or rejection of
all amendments, the draft resolution in its resulting form shall be put to a vote.
44. Voting
More than one (1) resolution may be passed on any given agenda topic.
Majority
A simple majority of the members present is required for a draft resolution to
pass, unless a motion successfully passes to decide on a draft resolution as an
Important Question. Exceptions may be made according to an addendum in
the Rules of Procedure for certain specialized agencies.
Tie
If voting on any substantive matter ends in a tie, the matter fails.

SUPPLEMENTPRECENDENCE
45. Precedence
Where multiple points or motions have been made, the committee shall
consider them in the following order of precedence, dealing with every point
or motion of higher precedence before those of lower precedence.
Substantive matters are accorded the lowest precedence.
Point of Order
Point of Personal Privilege
Right of Reply
Point of Parliamentary Inquiry
Motion to Set the Speaking Time
Motion to Adjourn
Motion for Recess
Motion for Censure
Motion for Unmoderated Caucus
Motion for Moderated Caucus
Motion for the Verification of Quorum
Motion for Closure of Debate
Motion for Closure of the Speakers List

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 Motion to Table Topic

Motion to Divide the Question
Motion for an Important Question
Motion to Introduce an Amendment
Motion to Introduce a Draft Resolution
Motion for Reconsideration
Motion to set the Default Yield

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McMUN 2017: Resolution Approval Checklist

Sponsors
-

There must be at least 3 sponsors

Make sure that the countries are list in alphabetical order

Signatories
-

At least 20% of the Member States present must be signatories verify

this number and announce it at the beginning of each session
Sponsors count as signatories
Make sure that the countries are listed in alphabetical order

UN Body
-

Ensure that the name of the Un body drafting the resolution appears in
italics before the preamble (generally The General Assembly or The
Economic and Social Council)
Make sure that the name is aligned with the perambulatory phrase

Perambulatory Clauses (Preambles)

-

Clauses are not numbered or lettered

They begin with expression like deeply concerned, recognizing, etc.
(see page of perambulatory and operative clause)
Clauses must not call for any action
Ensure that all sponsors agree with each perambulatory clause, as
these cannot be altered by an amendment
All perambulatory phrases must be bolded
All perambulatory clauses including the last one must end with
commas, not periods

Affirming
Alarmed by
Approving
Bearing in mind
Believing
Cognizant of
Confident
Contemplating
Convinced
Declaring
Deeply concerned
Deeply regretting
Desiring
Emphasizing

Expecting
Expressing
Fulfilling
Fully alarmed
Fully aware
Fully believing
Having adopted
Having considered
Having devoted
Having examined
Having received
Keeping in mind
Noting further

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Noting approval
Noting concern
Noting with regret
Noting with satisfaction
Observing Reaffirming
Realizing
Recognizing
Referring
Seeking
Taking into account
Taking note

Operative clauses
-

Clause must be numbered

Subclauses are to be lettered, sub-sublclauses must use roman
numerals
Operative clauses start with verbs like requires or declares:
Operative clause must call for action they cannot simply be
statements of fact otherwise, suggest that they be made into
preambles
All operative phrases must be underlined
All operative clauses must end with a semicolon
The last operative clause must end with a period
Clauses should be policy-oriented, not detail-oriented, not detailoriented
Budgetary matter (e.g. dealing with the specific funding of a program)
should not be included
Remember that only the Security Council can authorize any
intervention/military, or pass legally-binding resolutions
Affirms
Approves
Authorizes
Calls for
Calls upon
Condemns
Confirms
Congratulates
Declares accordingly
Designates
Draws attention
Deplores
Emphasizes

Encourages
Endorses
Expresses appreciation
Further recommends
Further reminds
Further requests
Further resolves
Has resolved
Notes
Proclaims
Reaffirms Regrets
Reminds
Requests

Resolves
Solemnly affirms
Strongly affirms
Strongly condemns
Supports
Takes notes of
Trusts

General Guidelines
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Always check spelling

Make sure that the clauses are clear and understandable discourage
the use of vague words or expressions
Make sure that resolution do not contain any aggressive or offensive
language
Be aware of proper alignment, numbering and indentation
Standard font is Times New Roman, 12 pt
Make sure that the actions called for are possible and plausible
Make sure that the resolution is on-topic
Abbreviations should be included in parentheses after the full name of
the body or of the program e.g. African Union (AU)
Each new body, commission, formed etc. should be well defined
(composition, functioning, scope, etc.)

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Example of UNESCO Bad Resolution

UNESCO
DISEC/1.1
Sponsors: Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan
Signatories: Bahrain, Indonesia, Egypt, Jordan, Cuba, Lebanon, Libya,
Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Bermuda, Zimbabwe, Azerbaijan
Establishing a Procedure for the Repatriation of Cultural Artifacts
and Objects

United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization

Bearing in mind the destructiveness of imperialism and colonialism
Desires for the termination of the unequal distribution of cultural
artifacts despite the vibrant cultural history of the affected state
Noting that cultural artifacts of states continued to be displayed in
many other states
Hopes that all cultural artifacts return to their states of origin
1. Calls Upon the international community to recognize the negative
impacts of colonialism with regards to destruction and theft of cultural
artifacts,
2. Recommends that countries engage in diplomatic negotiations and
adhere to the UNESCOs rulings on repatriation of artifacts,
3. Instructs all governments currently in possession of illicitly imported
cultural artifacts to return them immediately
4. Urges governments to work with UNECO
5. Condemns any external interference into the cultural sovereignty of
the state
6. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter

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Example of UNESCO Good Resolution

UNESCO /1.1
Sponsors: China, Russia, United Arab Emirates
Signatories: Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bermuda, Cuba, Indonesia, Egypt, Jordan,
Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
Establishing a Procedure for the Repatriation of Cultural Artifacts
and Objects

United Nations Council of Educational, Scientific, Cultural Organization

Emphasizing the cultural importance of historical artifacts,
Stressing that each state has objects that are important for its culture,
Noting that many cultural significant objects have been removed from
their country of origin from military actions and the colonial period,
Understanding that the existing frameworks for the repatriation have
been unsuccessful in achieving its tasks,
Affirming that this body has supported the aims and measures of
previous conventions for the repatriation of these objects,
1. Calls Upon member states to conform to standards set by all
subsequent meetings of UNESCO on the matter of culture repatriation;
2. Recommends that governments conform to the existing conventions
on these matters such as the Convention on the Means of Prohibiting
and Preventing Import, Export, and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural
Property;
3. Advises all states to begin the process of negotiating the return of
these historical important cultural artifacts to their state of origin;
4. Urges governments to work with the UNESCO to ensure compliance
with these protocols;
5. Encourages all states commit to the secure and successful
transportation of these cultural artifacts in process that is agreeable for
both states;
6. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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Connect a Laptop to an External Monitor

Before Starting
When setting up the AV equipment make sure that all of it is plugged into a
source of power and that the equipment is turned on (Switch on I not O). Also
make sure that the lid of the projector is removed from the lens.
Step 1
Check whether your monitor has a DVI (digital) or VGA (analog) port, both of
which are generally built in. Contact your vendor if your laptop does not have
either. In this case, you can use a special adapter to connect the external
monitor. These adapters are model specific and should be bought directly
from the vendor
Step 2
Connect one end of the DVI or VGA cord to the DVI or VGA port of your
laptop and the other end to the monitor. Your laptop should automatically
identify the external monitor as a new hardware device.
Step 3
Most laptops will show the desktop on both screens by default, which is
known as the mirror view. You can use function keys with common
combination such as Fn + F5, Fn + F3, Fn + F8 and Fn + F9 to toggle between
the two screens. Refer to the laptop's user manual for the right key
combination to toggle between the displays. Alternatively, with many laptops
you can also switch to the extended desktop mode. This means your desktop
screen will be stretched across both the monitors. Refer to your user manual
to switch to this mode.
Additional Notes:
To adjust the size of the image, use the lens wheel closest to the middle of the
machine. If you need to fix up the resolution just use the outer wheel of the
lens.
To set-up the microphones with the microphone mixers, plug an XLR cable
into the PA system of the room (usually behind the dais table). Plug that cable
into the single outlet of the mixer. Then use the other outlets (other side of
the box) to connect your microphones.
If no one in the room has been able to set up the equipment please ask a
secretariat member to contact Sapan our Chief of Operations or send
him a text message at 201-289-1980 with the problem and room name.
Please note that this number is to be used for emergencies only.
Check whether your monitor has a DVI (digital) or VGA (analog) port, both of
which are generally built in. Contact your vendor if your laptop does not have
either. In this case, you can use a special adapter to connect the external
monitor. These adapters are model specific and should be bought directly
from the vendor.
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Have Issues?
Issues with a delegate
If there is ever an issue with a delegate for the committee, do not engage
with the delegate yourself, to ensure that you are alienating yourself and
the committee staff from the delegates, which will lead to larger issues for the
committee. Any member of the Secretariat must handle an issue with a
delegate to ensure that committee operate smoothly. The easiest ones to
contact would be your respective deputy or USG Committees.
Issues within the committee staff
It is best to handle the issue within the committee staff by following this
process. If you have an issue with a fellow committee staffer go to either your
Assistant Crisis Director or your Vice-Chair, if you have an issue with your
ACD or Vice-Chair, go to your Crisis Director or Chair. Beyond that, if you
have an issue with your CD or Chair then you can discuss it with your
respective Deputy. If you have an issue with your Deputy, then you can
discuss it with your USG Committees. If you have an issue with your USG
Committees, then discuss it with your Secretary General.
Issue with a page
If there is any issue with your pages, for example, there are not enough of
them or there is an issue with an individual page please contact the page
coordinators at their email address pages@mcmun.org or contact them at
either
Issue with equipment
If there is any issue with your equipment please at first contact your Ops
Coords. Either Leo, at (514) 984-6363 or Patrick at (514) 570-5741
or Afuad at (514) 778-6922. If there is a serious equipment emergency,
and only if there is an emergency contact our Chief of Operations at 201289-1980
If however you are missing an equipment or there is any equipment you think
are missing than please email staff room coordinators at
staffroom@mcmun.org.

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Contact Information
Below is the contact information for the
McMUN Secretariat 2017. Please note these
numbers should only be used for emergencies!
Name

Position

Phone Number

Ginny Tan

Secretary General

514-834-1176

Geoff Nicholson

Charge DAffaires

403-874-4616

Udita Samuel

USG Committees

514-512-5124

Madeleine Kausel

Deputy ,GAs and

ECOSOCs

941-587-7865

Julia Yingling

Deputy, SAs

514-660-4497

Mackenzie
Anderson

Deputy, Crisis

514-465-5744

Justine Leblanc

Chief of Staff

514-688-8910

Sapan Patel

USG OPS

201-289-1980

Alex Ducic

USG Finance

514-662-8111

Nick Nasipour

USG IT

438-402-6773

Simon Shubbar

Director of Public
Relations

514-549-4376

Orla Mahon

Deputy PR

514-433-3673

Hilary EvansKrstajic

Deputy PR

416-871-4232

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Awards Rubric
**Each award encapsulates the qualities mentioned in the following award as
well as including its own nuances and extra requirements**
Best Delegate
They are clearly the most active and significant delegate in committee
They have an extensive understanding of the issues at hand as well as
the position and role their country/character plays
Their contributions to debate are original, substantive, and significant as
to the course of deliberation
They display a strong ability to employ diplomacy and discourse
eloquently whilst staying true to their assigned character/country
during moderated and un- moderated debate.
They are leaders during committee sessions and are central to the
generation of ideas.
They are successful in promoting their nations/characters interests
Outstanding Delegate
They are significant contributors to debate
They have a strong understanding of the issues at hand and the position
of their country/character.
Their contributions are at times original and innovative and have
relatively better success in promoting their objectives and position
during formal and informal debate
They display a relative ease and comfort in employing diplomacy and
discourse eloquently whilst staying true to their assigned
character/country during moderated and un-moderated debate
They display leadership qualities during committee session
Book Award
They are noteworthy contributors to debate and are comfortable
presenting their position.
They have an informative and keen interest in the issues at hand, and of
the position of their country/character
They remain true to their character and position throughout the
conference
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effectively
They go out of their way to bring ideas and people together and are
instrumental in the generation of solutions
Honorable Mention
They display a strong understanding of the topics and issues at hand
They are active participants in debate
They have strong oratory skills and are able to present well formulated
ideas and opinions
They remain in line with the role of their character/country throughout
the conference
They are well versed in MUN Rules of Procedure.

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