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• History of MUNA
• Allocation of Countries
• Rules of Debate and Procedures
• Judging Guidelines
• Resolutions for 2009
• Agenda
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RULES OF DEBATE

1. The mover and the seconder will speak TO the motion.
   
   
2. The next speaker will speak AGAINST the motion.
   
   
3. Following speakers will then alternate between speakers for and speakers against the motion.
   
   
4. Except for the mover (who has the right of reply), nations may speak only once to each motion and to each amendment.
   
   
5. If a nation wishes to speak a second time, it may request another nation to move to this effect. A seconder is required. The motion is put without discussion. A simple majority (51%) is required to pass it.
   
   
6. Delegates will be limited to 3.0 minutes time limit for each speaker. A warning will sound at 2.45 minutes and then a final warning at 3.0 minutes and the Delegate will be asked to resume his seat.
   
   
7. Each Resolution will have a Mover and a Seconder. At the end of all discussions the Secretary General will allow the Mover a Right of Reply. This will be limited to 1.0 minute duration.
   
   
8. Points of Order will be allowed by the Secretary General only on an issue where it is felt that the rules have been broken. Points of Order can be made by interrupting a Delegate speaking. The Secretary General will rule absolutely on the validity of these points.
   
   
9. Points of Clarifications/Personal Explanations will be allowed by the Secretary General only on matters where a Delegate claims to have been misquoted or misrepresented. Clarifications etc. can be made by interrupting a Delegate speaking. The Secretary General will rule absolutely on the validity of these matters.
   
   
10. During general debate it is possible to move an amendment to the proposed resolution. A maximum of four speakers, including the mover, may speak to the amendment, proceeding alternately for and against. A short block meeting may be appropriate following the moving and seconding of an amendment. A two-minute limit applies to each speaker, but this contribution will not count as on of the contributions a delegation may make to the general debate. The mover, seconder and first and second against speakers are not permitted to propose or speak to any amendment at this stage. If passed, the amendment becomes the new matter for debate, and the general rules of debate apply, except that restrictions on the designated speakers’ participation are lifted and they are permitted to make one further three-minute contribution, in addition to summation by the proposer.
    
    

PROCEDURES

1. After the opening of the session, Block Meetings (Groups of Countries with shared interests) may be held to discuss mutual standpoints on issues. Smaller Groups may decide to meet to discuss certain positions and motions.
   
   
2. Future Block Meetings may be called prior to discussing a particular motion. The calling of these is treated as a motion, with proper procedures applying. A motion calling a Block Meeting must be passed by two thirds of the assembly, or at the instigation of the Secretary General.
   
   Block meetings are less formally structured than the general assembly, but block members are expected to allow the fair expression of views by any delegation wishing to do so, such that and block position represents a genuine consensus.
   
   
3. Any Delegate speaking to the Assembly must start his/her remarks with Secretary General.
   
   
4. The 6 issues will all be debated, and teams should be prepared to contribute views on all issues.
   
   
5. At the Friday evening session, teams will be asked to indicate, on a form provided, their preferences for speaking for or against each issue. Based on these preferences, the Secretary General will allocate a base number of speaking slots in order to guarantee every team the opportunity to speak at some time over the weekend.
   
   
6. Once the teams thus allocated have spoken, the debate is open to any other delegates wishing to participate.
   
   
7. Delegates must represent the views of the nominated Nation. They should not put forward their own personal views.
   
   
8. Diplomatic Notes are an important facet of the MUNA process and will be allowed by the Secretary General on the following basis:-
   • That all messages be in the spirit of MUNA
     
     
   • That messages are not frivolous in their nature
     
     
   • That all messages are delivered by the MUNA Attendants and will be vetted