Were very excited that you will be doing model united nations for the first time. Parliamentary procedure parliamentary procedure is the rules of order used by various assemblies and organizations to keep meetings run smoothly and efficiently. Simple majority vote a motion to open the speakers list allows delegates to sign up to speak. The following rules of procedure will govern committee sessions at munfrance 2019. Some motions must be seconded before they can be brought to a vote. However, you must read the actual rules of procedure. Unausa procedure the flow of debate described below is a simplified version of the typical of north american high school c. A very detailed script for a sample mun conference can be found at the national model united nations website, near the end of the delegate preparation guide. Summary of rules of procedure an short annotated guide to the rules of procedure gives an overview of the most important rules mun simulations should follow.
Decorum delegates are to obey instruction given by unausa mun staff. Spimun is one of the united nations models affiliated to the hague international model united nations with the same rules of procedure. The structure of spimun includes the security council, the general assembly 4 committees, the ecosoc, and the special conference. The rules of procedure introduced in this document are applicable to kimun conference. Before going to a conference, make sure you know the basic rules. But kindly bear in mind, unlike the usual mun procedures wherein which the chairs hardly intervene, do expect a lot of interventions by the us in this committee. The rules of procedure rop represent a code of conduct and working regulations of the conference are not subject to change.
Policies state the universitys position on matters that have broad universitywide application and impact. Rules of procedure of the european council rules of. Please note that only texts published in the official journal of the european union are authentic oj l 315, 2. This meeting will adhere to neither parliamentary rules of procedure nor mun rules of procedure. When this motion is in order, the chair will ask the delegate making the motion to. Csu model united nations parliamentary procedure parliamentary procedure is a set of rules intended to guide debates towards ordered, inclusive, and respectful compromise. Jan, 2012 model united nations rules of procedure slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Thimun revised rules of procedure hylke hoekstra, fran laughlin and dirk van leeuwen, january 2006 edited by dirk van leeuwen, october 2006 2 10 rule 12 deleted priority of items under rule 8, a and b rule all items on the agenda included under rule 8 paragraphs a and b shall be given priority by the secretarygeneral. Crisis rules of procedure at medmun, crisis committees will be run according to several simple motions and procedures. If there is still terminology you are not aware of, please visit the glossary.
All documentation, records and reports shall be written in this language. When the session starts the chairs will clarify the quorum by a rollcall procedure. Use updown arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. This motion is in order only during the first committee session. Delegates should use these rules not to manipulate the committee, but to create the best resolution and further debate.
Although there are many books that can be used for the rules of parliamentary procedure, roberts rules of. University policies memorial university of newfoundland. All references in the governing documents to rules of procedure shall apply to the guide as well. Conference model united nations gaic mun rules of procedure chapter i. The national model united nations rules of procedure. A new procedure based on the actual proceedings of the united nations has begun to grow, called un4mun procedure, and is taking root in mun committees worldwide. Guide to rules of procedure london international model. If any modifications are needed, the secretariat will make proper changes and notify in advance. You are free to remix, tweak, and build upon this work noncommercially, as long as you credit the authors mentioned above as well as hamburg model united nations and license. London international model united nations guide to rules. Dear delegates and faculty advisors, i am reaching out today with unfortunate news. A few conferences adapt their rules of procedure directly from the united nations rules while most use variations of the roberts rules of order. Delegates at limun are expected to prepare themselves prior to the conference, becoming wellknowledgeable about the topics of debate in their respective committees, about the rules of procedure that govern discussions, and about other aspects of a model united nations exercise. Rules of procedure the following rules apply to all committees of arcmun and all delegates and members of the board should pay the ultimate respect to them.
Delegates should feel free to request the assistance. This is essential as delegates put forth their points of view and interact with other states on lengthy agendas. The national model united nations rules of procedure this guide should provide insight into the nmun rules of procedure in two ways. We also provide free training sessions for faculty advisors. Dec 11, 2017 policies state the universitys position on matters that have broad universitywide application and impact. Policy and procedures at memorial university policies. Without clear rules in place dictating who can speak and when, each mun committee would devolve into chaos and arguments. Delegates must know and adhere to these rules of procedure and the delegate dress and conduct code see separate document. However, you must read the actual rules of procedure, which vary between the departments at the nmun and amongst some committees, such as the security council.
English shall be both the only official and working language of the general assembly and all committees. These rules apply only to the general assemblys meeting during the last day of the conference. A period of debate in which delegates are free to talk to. Below is a brief explanation of how the rules of procedure for these committees differs from those of more traditional committees. If necessary, the chair has the authority to rule motions out of order. Mun procedure your guide to succeeding in model united nations. Model united nations institute by best delegate 97,850 views. Delegates are expected to remain in character during the conference. Please familiarise yourself with these rules, so as to ensure the smooth functioning of the conference.
Nmunny rules of procedure national model united nations. What are the rules to be followed in an mun conference. Model united nations simulates the actual united nations to give students a platform to experience globalissues and come upwith viablesolutions. Unausa rules of procedure chart free 30day trial scribd. Spimun is designed for high school students 14 19 years old. All references in the governing documents to rules of procedure. The nmun rules of procedure this guide should provide insight into the nmun rules of procedure in two ways. The two most commonly used rules of procedure are north american unausa procedure and thimun procedure. Tutorial about the mun rules of procedures abdallah bouaricha. London international model united nations guide to rules of procedure 5 a motion for either caucus must specify timelimit, allowed up to 30 minutes, and for moderated ones delegates must additionally specify a particular subject of debate one aspect of the agenda item to focus discussion on and the time allocated to each speaker. The more debates you attend, the easier it gets to remember the rules.
Hecmun ihec model of the united nations 3,310 views. A country that wishes a draft resolution to be put on the floor and signs the draft resolution to. The secretariat has authority over all matters relating to the conference. Motion a request to do something during formal debate. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Notice this brochure is published under the responsibility of the general secretariat of the council. However, the united nations is not a parliament and has its own rules of procedure. At some conferences a motion to close the speakers list closes the list for the remainder of the session.
Tutorial about the mun rules of procedures youtube. Official and working languages english shall be the official and working language of all committees during formal and informal debate. These policies and their related procedures exist to protect both you and the university. A short form of the nmun rules of procedure is included within this manual p. Once the crisis begins, crisis committees will not move from. In other words, they must know, respect, and represent their countrys actual and likely positions.
Aug 24, 2016 5 things you should know before your first mun conference duration. The secretariat is divided into the following departments. The chair may use a programmecalled wxmunto chair the debate. The guide explains the rules in simple prose, and the explanation roughly follows the course of a week at nmun. Delegates who do not completely agree to the resolution. Delegates should use these rules not to manipulate the committee, but to find a solution to the crisis. The limun 2020 rules of procedure are now ready to download. Rules of procedure as adopted by the membership committee shall take precedence, but otherwise the interpretations in the guide to participation shall be considered as binding as the actual rules of procedure. They shall be considered as adopted at the beginning of munimun conference. These rules of procedure are applicable to all committees except the canadian parliament and the crisis committees at vancouver model united nations 20, during all scheduled and extraordin ary sessions. This rop will be applied to regular committees that include general assembly and security council. The bimun secretariat has the right to change the rules of procedure before and at any time. The philosophy underlying the nmun rules of procedure. London international model united nations guide to rules of.
Accordingly, the dais shall have complete control of the proceedings of the committee and over the. This rop will be applied to regular committees that include special committee and security council. Debate informal informal countries may be suggested to facilitate their discussions in regional blocs or different political groups. It has to be highlighted that the security council and the historical committee will follow a different schedule than the rest of the committees, since they will proceed with committee work both on the second and last day of the conference and will join the rest at the end of general. Any deviation from the rules of procedure requires a written permission from the president of the organisation.
Rules of procedure montessori model united nations. Crisis rules of procedure guidelines crisis committees at gauchomun follows a slightly modified set of rules from other committees. Used to set the order in which the preannounced agenda topics will be considered. Each student is assigned a country to represent and endorse their views on the given issue in their respective committee. Asmun rules of procedure high school mun conference in drenthe.
Rules of procedure houston area model united nations. It deeply saddens me to inform you that the upcoming edition of harvard world model united nations has been postponed until march 1519, 2021 in tokyo. The following rules apply to the hamburg model united nations conference. Each delegation shall consist of one or more representatives and one vote on each committee. Harvard rules of procedure leiden mun by leiden mun on prezi. Each delegate should raise their placard and state present. However, you must read the actual rules of procedure, which vary between the departments at the nmun and. Mun procedure make sure you know parliamentary procedure well before going to a mun conference, or you might find yourself lost in debate. Rules of procedure model united nations of the far west. Rules of procedure 2 license information this rules of procedure is licensed under the creative commonsattributionnon commercialsharealike 3. Medmun rules of procedure and motions at medmun, committees will be run according to several simple motions and procedures. Munfw short rules model united nations of the far west. These rules may be adapted by the committee staff to more accurately reflect the actual procedures.
To foster the growth of quality mun experiences everywhere, we publish the resources that drive nhsmuns success online, free of charge. Delegate conduct delegates shall be courteous and respectful to all staff and other delegates. Whilst these rules may seem overwhelming, you will be able to pick them up over the course of an introductory mun debate. The secretarygeneral has the ultimate authority in regards to the rules of procedure. A period of unmoderated debate in which delegates are free to talk to whomever they want.
The rules in this guide are the official rules of mmun and will be used throughout the mmun conference for the orderly conduct of debates. Policies set an expectation of behaviour and, as such, members of the university have an obligation to comply with university policy. As with any form of debate, the rules of procedure are the structure in which a fair, orderly debate can take place. United nations mun, it is very normal to find the rules of procedure confusing, and. Mmun rules and procedures montessori model united nations. Crisis rules of procedure guidelines ucsb model united nations. The chair also has the right to deviate from the rules of procedure if needed.