Diplomatic courtesy

No personal attacks. Refer to other delegates as "the delegate of [country]" — never by first name. Chairs will gavel for disrespect.

Quorum

A committee can do business when at least one-third of registered delegates are present. Always met at KnightMUN.

Speakers list

The default speaking order. Delegates raise placards to be added. The chair maintains the list.

Speech time

Default: 60 seconds per speech on the speakers list. Caucuses use their own times. The chair times you.

Yields

When you finish early, you yield: to the chair (default), to questions, or to another delegate (their permission required).

Moderated caucus

A motion to suspend the speakers list for short timed speeches on a sub-topic. Requires majority vote. Includes total time and individual speech time.

Unmoderated caucus

A motion to break for free debate. Lasts up to 20 minutes total. Requires majority vote.

Working papers & resolutions

Working papers can be presented after one-third of debate time has passed. They become draft resolutions when 20% of committee signs on (sponsors + signatories combined).

Amendments

Friendly amendments: all sponsors agree, passes by acclamation. Unfriendly amendments: voted on by full committee.

Voting procedure

On resolutions: simple majority passes. Roll-call votes happen automatically. Pass-and-pass: you can pass once, but must vote on the second call.

Points & motions

Point of order (procedural error), point of personal privilege (comfort — temperature, audibility), point of parliamentary inquiry (asking how to do something). Motions move business.

Right of reply

If another delegate has insulted your country, you may request a right of reply. Granted at chair's discretion. Speak measuredly.

Chair authority

Chairs interpret these rules. Their rulings can be appealed by motion, but the standard is high — chairs run the room.