2. Flow of Debate Step 1: Roll Call Chair calls on each country. Delegates say “ present .”
3. Step 2: Speakers List Formal: Speakers List Delegates raise their placards to be included on the speakers list. This determines the order in which they deliver their speeches. *You want to be close to the top! Speeches: Focus on stating country positions and offering recommendations for action. “ Thank you Honorable Chair...” (beginning and ending) Say your country’s position (how the issue affects your country, past decisions, facts) Offer ideas for resolutions *Convince the other delegations that your ideas are the best!
4. Step 3: Debate Informal: Moderated vs. unmoderated caucuses: During moderated caucuses, the Chair calls on delegates one-by-one so that each can address the committee in short speeches. During unmoderated caucuses, the committee breaks for a limited time so that delegates can meet with each other and discuss ideas.
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10. What is “parliamentary procedure”? Body of rules and customs governing meetings and operations of the United Nations. These are the terms you must use to engage in proper debate.
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14. Useful Points Point of order Used to tell the Chair that he/she has made an error in the running of the committee. Vote? No, decision of Chair. Point of inquiry Used to ask the Chair a question about the rules of procedure. Vote? No. Point of personal privilege Used to tell the Chair about a specific problem of the delegate (i.e. can’t hear, room is too hot, etc.) Vote? No.
15. More Useful Points Point of information Used to ask a question of a speaker during formal debate. Vote? No, decision of delegate who is speaking. Appeal to the Chair’s decision Used when a delegate thinks the Chair has incorrectly decided a point or motion. Vote? Yes, 2/3 majority.
16. HW for tomorrow: Come in with a draft of your introductory speech. In class on Tuesday, we will do a simulation of the speakers list portion of the debate.
