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Harvard Style Procedure
General Speaker’s List
Debate about which topic will be debated first
Rolling Speaker’s List
Delegates speak on issues related to topic
Moderated Caucus
Motion for a moderated caucus of a specific length
and speaking time (ex. Motion for a five minute
moderated caucus with 30 second speaking time).
Delegates raise their placards to speak.
Unmoderated Caucus
Motion for an unmoderated caucus of a specific
length (ex. Motion for a ten minute unmoderated
caucus). Delegates can get up from their seats and
work on writing working papers and resolutions.
Yields
The time which a delegate has remaining is
yielded either to the chairs, to questions, or
to another delegate. If yielded to the chairs,
the speaker gives up their remaining time. If
yielded to questions, other delegates may
ask questions.
Working Papers - 5 Signatories
An informal list of actions. They can be
easily amended. Working papers and several
ideas should be combined.
Resolutions - 15 More Signatories
A list of actions with pre-ambulatory and
operative clauses. Sponsors of the resolution
read it to the committee, and the committee
enters a Question and Answer Period.
A delegate may motion to enter a
moderated or unmoderated caucus.
Voting Procedure
Special motions such as Division of the Question, Important Question, and Roll Call Vote may be entertained.
Unfriendly amendments and final resolutions are voted on. Delegates may vote “For”, “Against”, or “Abstain”.
Once voting has ended, the committee returns to the General Speaker’s List.
Motion to Set the Agenda
Speaker For and Speaker Against: Simple Majority
Close Debate
Two Speaker Against: Two-thirds Majority
Some Pre-ambulatory Phrases:
Some Pre-ambulatory Phrases:
Some Pre-ambulatory Phrases:
Affirming
Expecting
Keeping in mind
Alarmed by
Expressing its appreciation
Notion with approval
Approving
Expressing its satisfaction
Observing
Bearing in mind
Fulfilling
Realizing
Believing
Fully aware
Reaffirming
Citing
Further recalling
Recalling
Concerned that
Guided by
Recognizing
Convinced
Having adopted
Seeking
Declaring
Having considered
Taking into account
Deeply regretting
Having studied
Taking note
Emphasizing
Having received
Viewing with appreciation
Some Operative Phrases:
Some Operative Phrases:
Some Operative Phrases:
Accepts
Draws attention
Proclaims
Affirms
Designates
Recommends
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Harvard Style Procedure

General Speaker’s List Debate about which topic will be debated first Rolling Speaker’s List Delegates speak on issues related to topic Moderated Caucus Motion for a moderated caucus of a specific length and speaking time (ex. Motion for a five minute moderated caucus with 30 second speaking time). Delegates raise their placards to speak. Unmoderated Caucus Motion for an unmoderated caucus of a specific length (ex. Motion for a ten minute unmoderated caucus). Delegates can get up from their seats and work on writing working papers and resolutions. Yields The time which a delegate has remaining is yielded either to the chairs, to questions, or to another delegate. If yielded to the chairs, the speaker gives up their remaining time. If yielded to questions, other delegates may ask questions. Working Papers - 5 Signatories An informal list of actions. They can be easily amended. Working papers and several ideas should be combined. Resolutions - 15 More Signatories A list of actions with pre-ambulatory and operative clauses. Sponsors of the resolution read it to the committee, and the committee enters a Question and Answer Period. A delegate may motion to enter a moderated or unmoderated caucus. Voting Procedure Special motions such as Division of the Question, Important Question, and Roll Call Vote may be entertained. Unfriendly amendments and final resolutions are voted on. Delegates may vote “For”, “Against”, or “Abstain”. Once voting has ended, the committee returns to the General Speaker’s List. Motion to Set the Agenda Speaker For and Speaker Against: Simple Majority Close Debate Two Speaker Against: Two-thirds Majority Some Pre-ambulatory Phrases:Some Pre-ambulatory Phrases:Some Pre-ambulatory Phrases: Affirming Expecting Keeping in mind Alarmed by Expressing its appreciation Notion with approval Approving Expressing its satisfaction Observing Bearing in mind Fulfilling Realizing Believing Fully aware Reaffirming Citing Further recalling Recalling Concerned that Guided by Recognizing Convinced Having adopted Seeking Declaring Having considered Taking into account Deeply regretting Having studied Taking note Emphasizing Having received Viewing with appreciation Some Operative Phrases:Some Operative Phrases:Some Operative Phrases: Accepts Draws attention Proclaims Affirms Designates Recommends

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Approves Emphasizes Reminds Authorizes Encourages Requests Calls upon Endorses Resolves Condemns * Expresses Strongly condemns * Considers Further invites Supports Declares accordingly Further requests Transmits Deplores Notes Urges

  • These operative phrases may only be used in resolutions by the Security Council* These operative phrases may only be used in resolutions by the Security Council* These operative phrases may only be used in resolutions by the Security Council Points and Motions: Point of Information To ask questions to a speaker who has yielded remaining time to questions. Point of Order To complain of improper parliamentary procedure by the Chair or another delegate Point of Inquiry To inquire about the proper method of procedure Point of Personal Privilege A request of personal preference: ex. to close the window, or ask a delegate to speak louder Motion to Set the Agenda Speaker For, Speaker Against Simple Majority After the committee has reached a general consensus on the topic to be discussed, a delegate may motion to set the agenda to this topic and create a Rolling Speakers List. Motion to Extend the Speaker’s Time Objections On the General Speakers List and Rolling Speakers List, a speaker has a set amount of time, and a set number of extensions. Other delegates may motion to extend the speaker’s time if they wish to hear the delegate speak more or ask further questions. Motion to Introduce a Working Paper or Resolution When a working paper or resolution has been finalized and approved by the chair, it may be introduced to the committee. Motion for a Moderated Caucus Simple Majority Creates a moderated caucus with a set length and speaking time. Delegates stand and speak when called on by the chair. Motion for an Unmoderated Caucus Simple Majority Creates an unmoderated caucus with a set length. Delegates may leave their seats, discuss ideas, and draft working papers and resolutions. Motion to Close Debate Two Speakers Against Two-Thirds Majority When debate has finished and all resolutions have been finalized, delegates may motion to close debate and enter Voting Procedure. Voting on Unfriendly Amendments Simple Majority Unfriendly amendments are amendments added to a resolution that have not been agreed upon by all sponsors. They are voted on separately by the committee. Division of the Question Speaker For, Speaker Against Simple Majority Divides a resolution into individual or groups of operative clauses. Each is then voted on as if it were a separate resolution. Important Question Speaker For, Speaker Against Two-Thirds Majority If a resolution is extremely critical, a delegate may motion to present it as an important question. If this motion is passed, the resolution requires a two-thirds majority, rather than a simple majority, to be passed.

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