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Updated 2010
- After the opening of the session, a block meeting (a group of countries with shared interests) may be held to discuss mutual standpoints on issues. Smaller groups may decide to meet to discuss certain positions and motions.
- Further block meetings may be called prior to discussing a motion. The calling of these is treated as a motion with proper procedures applying. A motion calling a block meeting must be passed by two-thirds of the assembly.
- The agenda is followed closely. A two-thirds majority is needed to alter it.
- When discussing resolutions, each resolution is read out by the Chair. Any nation may then move the motion. The mover may speak briefly to the motion before a seconder is found.
The rules for discussion are :-
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The mover and seconder will speak to the motion. |
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The next speaker will speak against the motion. |
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Following speakers will then alternate between speakers for and against the motion. |
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Except for the mover (who has a final right of reply), nations may speak only once to each motion and to each amendment. |
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Each nation should be prepared to speak on each and every motion, and may be called to do so by the Secretary General as time and circumstances allow. |
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The Chair may rule on the time limit for speakers, but three (3) minutes will be seen as the guideline. |
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If a nation wishes to speak a second time, it may request another nation to move to this effect. A seconder is required. The motion is put without discussion. A simple majority (51%) is required to pass it. |
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The last speaker will be the mover as his/her right of reply after which the motion is then put. A simple majority (51%) is required to pass it. |
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5. One topic will be compulsory. It will be announced at the beginning of Session1.
6. Delegates may wish to send a petition to a world leader supporting a peace initiative. The Chair decides if this is appropriate. The petition must be non-political. The Chair will draft the petition, delegates will sign it, and the Chair willsend it to the world leader with a request for a reply.
General comments:
(a). In their preparation for MUNA, delegates should research their country's history, geography, people, culture, religion, politics, government, international alignments, trade agreements and treaties.
(b) Delegates must represent the views of their chosen country. They should not put forward their own personal views.
(c). It is imperative that the delegates for each country work as a team, with each of the team members speaking to and developing common themes as the bases of the motion.
(d). Whilst teacher guidance is understood, such involvement should be by note from the sidelines and not discussion within the seated nation area.
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