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POSITION PAPERS
Features
and objectives
Country’s
understanding on the topic/ the importance of the effort and discussion. Your domestic situation on the topic discussed. Your out looks Possible solutions Your expected achievement and outcomes Your expected conference tendency
When the general speakers’ list is open, countries who want to speak may raise their placards, and the chair will call randomly. In the general speakers’ list, delegates will have 2 minutes to address your topic, which can include but is not limited to your countries situation, your position, possible ideas or solutions. Take note that you may send a page to dais to be added to the general speakers list.
Moderated Caucus
Chair: Are there any points or motions on the floor? Delegate: Motion. The delegate of ______ motions for a moderated caucus. The topic is ______. The total time is _____. Each delegate has ______ to deliver the speech. Chair: Are there any seconds (附议) ? Chair: Those who are in favor of this motion, please raise your placards.
Yield 让渡
Can be used only during formal debate, that is, the general speakers’ list. When the speech of a delegates has more than 20 seconds left, the chair would say “delegate, you have more than 20 seconds left, who would you like to yield the time to?’ Then, delegates have the following options: Yield to another delegate Yield to questions Yield to comments Yield to the chair
Motions
Motion to set the agenda (在有多个议题的情况下) Motion for a moderated/un-moderated caucus


Motion to change speaking time
Motion to suspend the meeting
4. Position Paper
4. Position Paper
• Reading Documents Standard
• Structure and content of your on Paper to dais on time
Un-moderated Caucus
Chair: Are there any points or motions on the floor?
Delegate: Motion. The delegate of ______ motions for an un-moderated caucus. The total time is _____.
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MUN paper works
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Paper works—during the conference
The
documents needed to be finished includes position paper, working paper, draft directives(DD), draft resolution (DR), amendments of DD or DR.
Points of Inquiry
Points of Personal Privilege （个人特权问题）
Settle Personal Problems Point out problems such as the letters on the screen are too small, or the air conditioning is too cold, ect.
5. TIMELINE
5. TIMELINE
• The importance to write timeline • Meeting the dais’ expectation
• Consisting whatever comes to your mind
6. Roll Call
7. General Speaker’s List
Points of Inquiry （咨询性问题）
Asked when you have a question about the procedure.
Eg. Have the Dais received your draft resolution?
or What is the topic of the current MC? We would recommend you to send pages to raise Points of inquiry.
Informal Debate --Caucuses 磋商
Moderated Caucus
（有组织核心磋商）
Un-moderated Caucus
（自由磋商）
Moderated Caucus
Raised by a motion.
Content: Discussion on a specific issue. Format: short speaker’s list. Votes to Pass: Simple Majority
Leave the room to draft papers.
Points of Order （程序性问题）
Asked when you think the progress of the meeting isn’t following the rules and procedures.
Can be pointed out at anytime. Can interrupt other people’s speech
Rules and Procedures
人大附中模拟联合国协会 2012年9月28日
Before the Conference
By Bella Zhang
1. Country Assignment
1. Country Assignment
• Making sure what your country is
• Figure out who are your allies
• Negotiating with other delegates
2.Background Guide
2.Background Guide
• Checking your e-mail regularly • Reading the Background Guide carefully
Un-moderated Caucus
Raised by a motion. Format: Free discussion. Votes to Pass: Simple Majority You can： Working language: Leave your seats English Trade thoughts with other delegates Draft paper works Leave the conference room However, you should return to your seats AS SOON AS the time is up.
Formal & Informal Debate
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Formal---General Speakers’ List
Debate
Moderated Caucus Informal
Un-moderated Caucus
Formal Debate --General Speakers’ list
Established right after the roll call


Motion to vote
Motion to close the debate Motion for adjournment of the conference Motion to ……
Points
Points of Personal Privilege