Rules of Procedure

1.To object to a Procedure: “Point of Order”
This may be introduced in order to complain about improper parliamentary procedure, however the Chairperson may over rule the point, and the decision is not subject to appeal.

2. For a personal privilege: “Point of Personal privilege”
This may be introduced in order to remove a personal discomfort.

3.To request for procedural clarification: “Point of Inquiry”
This may be introduced in case a delegate wishes to seek clarification of parliamentary procedures and protocols.

4.To question another Delegate with regard to their speech: “Point of Information”
This may be introduced if a delegate yields to questions after her/his speech. All questions must be directed through the Chair; only one question can be asked at a time. If one wishes to cross question, it may be done by “Requesting Follow up”.

5. To adopt an agenda: “Motion to set the agenda for debate”
The first order of business for the committee shall be the adoption of the agenda. A simple majority vote would decide the order in which the agendas are to be discussed.

6. To address a specific issue in the agenda: “Motion for a Moderated Caucus”
This may be introduced when a delegate feels that a particular issue needs to be discussed in greater detail, one may interrupt the formal speaker‟s list for a Caucus; Parliamentary procedures must follow during the course of a moderated caucus. The delegate has to specify the topic and the time of the caucus as well as for each speaker; however the time may be extended or reduced at the discretion of the Chairperson.

7. For informal discussion and forming blocs: “Motion for an un-moderated Caucus”
This interrupts a formal debate for a time period decided by the house. Delegates are permitted to leave their seats and indulge in informal debate and negotiations.

8. To correct false claims by another delegate: “Right to Reply”
This right is exercised if any delegate has made a derogatory remark, false accusation or hurt the popular sentiment of another country. The complaint is lodged in written or verbally and the delegate under scanner would have to be answerable to the council. The chair may direct the concerned delegate to submit a written/verbal apology.

9. To suspend debate temporarily: “Motion to Table Debate”
During the discussion of any matter, the committee may consider a motion to table debate on the issue under discussion at the recommendation of the Chair or any delegate. A two-thirds majority is required for its passing. If the same is passed, no further actions or votes will be taken on the topic. The topic may be reintroduced to the committee only when the alternate issue taken up has seen a successful passing of resolution.

10. For Adjournment of the Meeting: “Motion to adjourn for recess”
During the discussion of any matter, a delegate may move for the adjournment of the meeting. Such a motion shall not be debated but shall be immediately put to a vote. After adjournment, the committee shall reconvene at its next regularly scheduled meeting time; adjournment of the final meeting shall adjourn the session.

11. For summoning delegates or representatives: “Request for summoning the delegate/representative of…”
During the debate if a delegate feels that clarification on the stand of a country is required and another delegate of the same country in a different committee would be better versed on the issue she/he may summon that delegate; also a representative of a particular organization such as the IAEA, Interpol, UNICEF etc. may be summoned for seeking advice or clarification (this right may be exercised in case of an Crisis situation also).

12. Appeal to the Chair‟s Decision: “Motion to reconsider decision”
This motion is made when a delegate feels that the Chairperson has made an incorrect decision and does so by formally making a verbal or written appeal to the Chairperson‟s decision. The Chair has to be accountable to the entire council (though the Chair may choose to eschew the same).