Indianite MUN ROP.
The Indian School
Contents
1. Introduction
2. Committees and Portfolios
3. Rules of Procedures
4. Benefits
5. Indianite MUN
Introduction
Model United Nations is a simulation that imitates the procedures
of the United Nations
Participants represent different member countries of the UN and
find solutions to real-world problems
The MUN simulation consists of negotiation, discussion, and lively
debates through which one becomes more aware about important
international events and develops skills like public speaking and
critical thinking
What are COMMITTEES and PORTFOLIOS?
COMMITTEE: There are different committees within the UN that specialize in different
spheres of global issues.. Each committee has their own mandate and powers as well as
area of specialization.
For eg. UN Human Rights Council, UN Security council
PORTFOLIO: The UN has member countries, each country is called a portfolio in an
MUN simulation.
For eg, if you choose the portfolio of India, you will represent India in the committee
as it’s delegate and debate on behalf of India.
What is an Agenda?
In an MUN conference, you will find that there is an AGENDA provided for
each committee
The AGENDA refers to the issue or the problem that will be discussed in the
committee by the member nations, each of which will present their views on
the topic.
For eg, The militant conflict in Afghanistan, Child Trafficking in the Middle
East etc.
Rules Of Procedure
Roll Call Setting the Agenda Establishing the GSL
(ACCORDING TO THE UNA-USA PROCEDURAL MANDATE)
● Establishing the floor for
● Present – Yes/No/Abstain ● Setting the agendum (Any
General Speaker’s List (Any
(Present gives you the right delegate from the committee delegate from the committee
to abstain while voting for stands up and sets a motion stands up and sets a motion to
to establish an agendum) establish the GSL)
the final documentation)
● the delegate of ___________ ● the delegate of ______would
will like to set the agendum like to open the General
● Present and Voting – Speakers List with each
to “Discussing the impact of
Yes/No (You can’t abstain) covid-19 with special
speakers time being ___
seconds”
reference to less developed ● After this, there is a voting, if
nations” the motion passes then we
● After this, there is a voting, if start with the GSL.
the agendum passes then it is The executive board will be
set for discussion recognizing delegates for the
GSL.
Time Yielding
If you are left with sometime after your GSL speech, you get to decide what you
want to do with the remainder of your time. Hence, you may “yield” or give your
time to:
1) The executive board
2) To points of information- You can let others ask you questions during that
amount of time
3) To any other delegate which they may use in their speech
NOTE: After a few delegates have spoken, the executive board will open the floor
to points and motions.
Points
Points are used to clarify questions or just in general to point out if anything is wrong
1. Point of personal privilege- If you have a personal problem (Like you can’t hear the other
speaker or want them to repeat some point, or if you want to be excused)
EB- Are there any points on the floor?
Delegate- Point of personal privilege, the delegate would like _______
2. Point of Order- If you want to correct the executive board in terms of ROPs
The delegate will like to raise a point of order, the EB did this however ______
3. Point of Inquiry- you can raise this point if you have any doubt related to
the rops
4. Point of information- After the GSL, if the person yields time to POIs then
the EB will recognize you to ask a question to the delegate who’s given a
speech. These questions could be regarding the speech, a country’s stance, etc.
Motions
Motions- You require motions to establish something in the committee, this could be a
mod, unmod or to adjourn the committee. Motions are voted upon by the delegates and
may pass or fail.
1. Moderated Caucus-
Recognized, marked speeches are given during a mod during which one discusses
subtopics to the Agenda, which is more broad.
The delegate of ________ would like to suspend the formal session and move into a
moderated caucus on the topic _______ for the total being _____ and each speaker’s
time being _____.
● Un-moderated Caucus – no speakers are recognized by the eb during an unmod, as the
name suggests, it is “unmoderated” and hence useful for informal lobbying amidst the
delegates inorder to discuss possible moderated caucus motions as well as getting
support
The delegate of ______ will like to suspend the formal session and move into an
unmoderated caucus of _______ minutes.
(no topic is assigned to an unmod)
Chit Format
What are chits? – chits are a form of written communication during the committee. They can
be used to ask other delegates points of information as it is not possible for all delegates to
ask all their questions verbally. They can also be addressed to the eb.
FORMAT
from- *Your country name*
To- *the country you ask the question to*
Via Eb
*Ask your question*
When to send a chit via EB?
If you feel that you are asking a valid question to the other delegate and it should be
marked then send a chit via EB.
Keep in mind-
1) Don’t address yourself in first person- You are representative of country so
you should say “the delegate of” or simply your country name instead of
”I”
2) Don’t interrupt a speaker while they are speaking
3) Don’t Misbehave with any other delegate or the eb, decorum is marked
upon and is vital in MUNs.
Draft Resolution
Lastly, we have the DR prepared by the delegates.
● Draft resolution consists of all the decisions that have not been voted upon yet. Delegates write
draft resolutions with other countries with their plans on how to solve the issues that were
discussed.
● There are three main parts to a draft resolution: the heading, the preamble and the operative
section.
● The heading shows the committee and topic. It also lists the draft resolution’s signatories. Each
draft resolution is one long sentence with sections separated by commas and semicolons never full
stops until the end. The subject of the sentence is the body making the statement.
● The preamble and operative sections then describe the current situation and actions that the
committee will take.
● A draft resolution must gain the support of half of the member states in the committee before it
can be approved by the Chair. The Chair will read the draft resolution to ensure that it is relevant
and in proper format. Once approved the Chair will circulate copies to all members of the
committee for further consideration and potential amendments.
Happy delegating, diplomats :)
