Typical sentences used by a delegate during the conference:
"Request follow up?" (wait for the chair to answer either "denied" or "granted"): when the delegate has answered your POI and you wish to ask another one
When you wish to present your amendment to your committee: raise your placard and say: "This delegate has submitted an amendment"
Motions
Motion to move to voting procedures: this motion has to be seconded
Motion to move to the previous question:
Motion to divide the house: no abstention, delegates can only vote for or against. This is to be used when the votes are too close
Motion to table a resolution: ‘Laying on the Table’ is a motion to dispose of a resolution temporarily. A person wanting to lay a resolution on the table must get the floor and be recognised during debate against the resolution. He then says “I move to lay the resolution of... on the table.” This motion needs a second and it is not debatable and must be voted on immediately. A simple majority vote is needed. If those in favour have a majority, then the resolution is temporarily put aside until someone moves to take it from the table.
Motion to postpone indefinitely: takes a 2/3 vote and this motion effectively kills the resolution. But if the motion does not pass with a 2/3 vote, then debate on the resolution is resumed.
Motion of no confidence in the chair: This motion can only be passed with 2/3 negative vote. 2/3 of the committee or assembly must vote against the chair in order for the chair to vacate its seat. If the motion does not pass, the mover must leave the committee or assembly for a period to be determined by the chair. However if the motion passes, the chair will vacate its seat and turn it over to the mover until such time as a new chair is appointed by the Secretary General or the MUN Coordinator.
Points
Point of parliamentary enquiry: A point of information to the Chair regarding proper procedure.
Point of personal privilege: It must refer to the comfort and well-being of the delegate. It may not refer to the contents of any speech and may only interrupt the speaker if the speech is inaudible. If you wish to go to the toilet, send a note to the chair, do not use this point!
Point of order: The calling of a member to order, or the ruling of a member, a motion or a debate out of order.