Roll Call
Roll Call is the most basic form of speaking done at a conference, and will most likely be the first time the Dias will be addressed in formal procedure. The Dias will go down the rows of the countries present in alphabetical order. Each and every country will be called.
When your country is called, the appropriate response is "Thank you Honorable Chair, the [Insert Formal Name of Country] is Present and [Voting or Not-Voting].
Ie: "Thank you Honorable Chair, the Kingdom of the Netherlands is present and voting."
The end part of the phrase, voting or not voting, is very important. Any P5 countries (China, Russia, United States, United Kingdom, and France) should say present and voting. If your country is not P5, it is still recommended to say present and voting. This means that, during voting procedure, when your country is called, you must answer either yes or no, you cannot abstain. If you say simply "present" you are able to abstain from voting.
When your country is called, the appropriate response is "Thank you Honorable Chair, the [Insert Formal Name of Country] is Present and [Voting or Not-Voting].
Ie: "Thank you Honorable Chair, the Kingdom of the Netherlands is present and voting."
The end part of the phrase, voting or not voting, is very important. Any P5 countries (China, Russia, United States, United Kingdom, and France) should say present and voting. If your country is not P5, it is still recommended to say present and voting. This means that, during voting procedure, when your country is called, you must answer either yes or no, you cannot abstain. If you say simply "present" you are able to abstain from voting.
Speakers List
The Speakers List is a instrumental part to keeping a conference alive and in debate.
After Roll Call, the Dias will ask if there are any points or motions on the floor, to which a delegate must say, "The [Insert Formal Name of Country] wishes to open the Speakers List."
Once it has been voted upon, the Dias will ask for any volunteers to get onto the speakers list, to which any who wish to be put on the list are identified by the raising of the delegate's placard. The Dias will then have a list of names of each country who will speak. The Dias will then go down the list, calling names to begin speaking.
In the first session of Speakers List, it is recommended to say an opening line for the conference, and example could be, "Thank you Honorable Chair, The Kingdom of the Netherlands hopes for a productive and cooperative conference, I yield my time to the chair." (See more on opening speeches.) Depending on the conference, the last phrase "I yield my time to the chair," may not be necessary.
After a few countries have spoken, the Dias will ask for any points or motions on the floor. This is when a delegate should stand up and state phrases shown later on this page.
After Roll Call, the Dias will ask if there are any points or motions on the floor, to which a delegate must say, "The [Insert Formal Name of Country] wishes to open the Speakers List."
Once it has been voted upon, the Dias will ask for any volunteers to get onto the speakers list, to which any who wish to be put on the list are identified by the raising of the delegate's placard. The Dias will then have a list of names of each country who will speak. The Dias will then go down the list, calling names to begin speaking.
In the first session of Speakers List, it is recommended to say an opening line for the conference, and example could be, "Thank you Honorable Chair, The Kingdom of the Netherlands hopes for a productive and cooperative conference, I yield my time to the chair." (See more on opening speeches.) Depending on the conference, the last phrase "I yield my time to the chair," may not be necessary.
After a few countries have spoken, the Dias will ask for any points or motions on the floor. This is when a delegate should stand up and state phrases shown later on this page.
Moderated Caucus
A moderated caucus is another way to create formal debate in a conference.
In a moderated caucus, must have a specific speakers time and purpose.
Ie: "The Kingdom of the Netherlands motions for a moderated caucus with a one minute speakers time in the interest of discussing working papers."
The delegate who motioned for the Moderated Caucus gets preference if they wish to speak first or last. Then, like the Speakers List, the Dias will ask for anyone who wishes to speak.
In a moderated caucus, must have a specific speakers time and purpose.
Ie: "The Kingdom of the Netherlands motions for a moderated caucus with a one minute speakers time in the interest of discussing working papers."
The delegate who motioned for the Moderated Caucus gets preference if they wish to speak first or last. Then, like the Speakers List, the Dias will ask for anyone who wishes to speak.
UnModerated Caucus
An UnModerated Caucus is where working papers are written and relationships are strengthened. (Its like free time).
To motion for an UnMod, delegates say, "The [Formal Name of Country] motions for a [Time] UnModerated Caucus."
Ie: "The Kingdom of the Netherlands motions for a 30 minute UnModerated Caucus."
It will then be voted upon. If it passes, delegates are able to mingle, speaking with those who they agree and disagree with. In the first UnMod, it is recommended to find another delegate(s) with a similar point of view, in order to create a block (A group of delegates) working together to make working papers.
Ask difficult questions to those with opposing view points in order to put them off, as well as bring information found in an UnMod up to the entire delegation in either the Speakers List or a Moderated Caucus. The UnModerated caucus is where most of the work of the conference is done.
To motion for an UnMod, delegates say, "The [Formal Name of Country] motions for a [Time] UnModerated Caucus."
Ie: "The Kingdom of the Netherlands motions for a 30 minute UnModerated Caucus."
It will then be voted upon. If it passes, delegates are able to mingle, speaking with those who they agree and disagree with. In the first UnMod, it is recommended to find another delegate(s) with a similar point of view, in order to create a block (A group of delegates) working together to make working papers.
Ask difficult questions to those with opposing view points in order to put them off, as well as bring information found in an UnMod up to the entire delegation in either the Speakers List or a Moderated Caucus. The UnModerated caucus is where most of the work of the conference is done.
Voting Procedure
Voting Procedure does not involve very much speaking, however, when it comes down to voting on resolution papers, many options are presented.
One of which is a roll call vote, which is done like Roll Call. The Dias goes down the list of countries in alphabetical order, asking yes or no, or in some cases, if a delegate wishes to abstain.
Papers can also be passed through a vote by acclimation. This is when the dais will tap the gavel three times saying "any abstentions?" between each. If no one raises their placard, then the resolution is passed.
The traditional way of voting is through a placard vote. This does not need a motion to be put into order.
If, in the first Roll Call, the delegate said, Present and Voting" the delegate must answer either yes or no. The resolution paper with the majority of yes' then gets passes. Many papers can get passed in a single conference.
One of which is a roll call vote, which is done like Roll Call. The Dias goes down the list of countries in alphabetical order, asking yes or no, or in some cases, if a delegate wishes to abstain.
Papers can also be passed through a vote by acclimation. This is when the dais will tap the gavel three times saying "any abstentions?" between each. If no one raises their placard, then the resolution is passed.
The traditional way of voting is through a placard vote. This does not need a motion to be put into order.
If, in the first Roll Call, the delegate said, Present and Voting" the delegate must answer either yes or no. The resolution paper with the majority of yes' then gets passes. Many papers can get passed in a single conference.
Dress Code
All delegates must wear Western Business Attire!
Males: Wear a suit and tie, dress pants. No jeans, dress socks and shoes.
(This means you Darren.)
Females: Blouses, dress pants or a nice skirt, blazers, heels or dress shoes
Visit bestdelegate.com/a-beginners-guide-to-model-un-fashion/ for more info.
Males: Wear a suit and tie, dress pants. No jeans, dress socks and shoes.
(This means you Darren.)
Females: Blouses, dress pants or a nice skirt, blazers, heels or dress shoes
Visit bestdelegate.com/a-beginners-guide-to-model-un-fashion/ for more info.