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Parliamentary Rules Point of Order – A
delegate may use this point to complain about departure from parliamentary
procedure. Point of Personal Privilege
– A delegate may use this point to request permission to leave
committee temporarily, be added to the speakers’ list, etc. Point of Parliamentary
Inquiry – A delegate uses this point to ask how specific parliamentary
rules work. Point of Parliamentary
Procedure – A delegate may use this point to request specific changes
to parliamentary procedure. This should be used to increase the number of
comments or speaking time, and may also be used to request a role call vote. Right of Reply – A
delegate who feels they have been slandered personally may rise to request a
right of reply. It is at a chair’s discretion as to whether or not to
grant this right. Replies shall be limited to 1 minute, and there may be no
reply to a reply. Motion to Suspend Debate
– This motion is used to temporarily suspend debate, generally for
lunchtime. Motion to Adjourn Debate
– This motion closes a session of debate. It should be used at the end
of the conference. Motion for a
“blank” Minute Caucus – This allows the committee to vote
on having an un-moderated caucus of the requested length. Motion for a
“blank” Minute Moderated Caucus – This allows committee to
vote on having a moderated caucus of the requested length. A moderated caucus
is effectively a series of very short speeches without comments. Closure of Debate –
This motion ends debate on a topic so the committee may move into voting
block. It requires 2 speakers for, 2 speakers against, and a 2/3s majority to
pass. Postponement of Debate
– This motion ends discussion on a topic and tables all proposed
resolutions and amendments on it. It requires 2 speakers for, 2 speakers
against, and a 2/3s majority to pass. Motion to Open/Close the
Speakers List – This motion requires a simple majority to pass. Motion to Move into Voting
Block – This motion requires a 2 speakers for and 2 speakers against
but needs only a simple majority to pass. |