Acceptance of Resolutions

All MUN resolutions are debated in a vacuum – an MUN resolution is not affected by another MUN resolution and another resolution cannot be referred to during debate outside it’s assigned time. Preambulatory clauses are statements of fact or definitions – no action or decision can be taken within a perambulatory clause and while they can be referred to during speeches they cannot be altered and should not be debated. Resolutions will not be accepted during the conference after the submission deadline, online or on paper. The limit for resolutions at PARKMUN is 20 clauses, including sub-clauses but not sub-sub clauses. This limit, as well as adherence to formatting rules, will be checked by the approval panel before they can be debated in committee.

Rules For Delegates

Delegates must adhere to the dress code at all times during the conference. They must arrive promptly so as not to disturb debate and should be polite and respectful to fellow delegates, chairs and all staff. Any derogatory language is strongly forbidden and will result in the delegate being prevented from taking part in the debate.

Amendments to Resolutions

Amendments should be submitted via the specific committee email, listed on the website and in the information booklet provided to each delegate. If submitted on paper they should clearly be labelled with delegation and which section of the resolution is to be amended. Amendments to the second degree are permitted. Friendly amendments are considered so when the main submitter supports them and will be added to the resolution without a vote. No points are awarded to either delegate for this. Amendments will not be taken in GA.

Power of the Chair in Limiting/Extending Debate/Right to Reply

Time allotted to the debate of each resolution is at the Head Chair’s discretion and may be interrupted for mealtimes or General Assembly. Speeches may be limited due to time constraints. Right to reply will only be granted when the delegate is replying to a point regarding them or their resolution, but can also not be granted if the discourse is not conducive to debate. There is no direct communication allowed on the floor during debate unless through written notes.

Yields

Yields are permitted but yields to the second degree are not. Delegates may not yield to a delegate from the same school and should not (but are allowed to) yield to delegates directly opposing their views.

Interruption of Speeches and Rising to Points

Speakers may only be interrupted for a Point of Personal Privilege such as audibility. Points of Order, Points of Information to the Chair and Points of information may not interrupt the Speaker, neither may Motions to extend the time. Motions to extend POIs must wait until the last speaker has finished. Delegates must rise for all of the above except Motions to extend the time or to extend POIs

Voting

A motion to divide the house may be made in committee or in GA, but the validity of this is at the discretion of the Head Chair or the PGA. If a vote is tied the resolution fails. Votes will be counted by assigned admin in each committee room and requests for a recount are at the Head Chair’s discretion.

The Question of Funding

In MUN funding is unlimited, so insufficient funds is not a valid reason to criticise a resolution. However, the question of funding can be debated if it is not included in the resolution (eg. World Bank or IMF).

Written Communication Between Delegates

Delegates may use notepaper to communicate in committee or in General Assembly. It should be clearly addressed TO and FROM to enable the admin to pass the note. All notes are read by admin and any derogatory or hateful language will result in the note being binned.