RULE # 26: WORKING PAPERS
Working papers are intended to aid the Committee in its discussion and formulation of draft resolutions. Working papers are not official documents and can be in any format but require the signature of the Chair to be copied and distributed. Once distributed, delegates may consider the working paper introduced and refer to the working paper by its designated number. No document may be referred to as a “working paper” until it has been introduced. Working papers do not require signatures.
RULE # 27: DRAFT RESOLUTIONS
Draft resolutions are substantive documents composed by a minimum of two sponsors. Sponsors are required to vote for the draft resolution during formal voting procedure. A draft resolution may be introduced when it receives the approval of the Chair. Signatories do not necessarily support the draft resolution but wish to see it discussed. Signatories are listed in alphabetical order on every draft resolution. A draft resolution requires a majority of members present to pass. Only one draft resolution may be passed per Topic Area.
RULE # 28: INTRODUCTION TO DRAFT RESOLUTIONS
Once a draft resolution has been approved, numbered, copied, and distributed by the Chair, a delegate may move to introduce the draft resolution. The Chair may call on the document sponsors to read the operative clauses. A procedural vote requiring simple majority is then taken to determine whether the draft resolution will be introduced. If the motion passes, the draft resolution is considered introduced and on the floor. Debate on draft resolutions proceeds according to the General Speakers’ List. No document may be referred to as a “draft resolution” until it has been formally introduced. More than one draft resolution may be on the floor at any given time.
RULE # 29: AMENDMENTS
Amendments are separated into non-substantive, friendly, and unfriendly amendments. Friendly and unfriendly amendments are substantive amendments.
RULE # 30: NON-SUBSTANTIVE AMENDMENTS
Non-substantive amendments correct spelling and grammatical errors and improper format. These amendments may apply to either preambulatory or operative clauses. The corrected version should be submitted to the Chair and does not need to be voted on. Non-substantive amendments do not need to be circulated to the entire committee, but the Chair will announce the changes.
RULE # 31: FRIENDLY AMENDMENTS
Friendly amendments are substantial amendments made with the approval of the Chair and all the sponsors of the draft resolution. They are automatically incorporated into the draft resolution without a vote. The Chair will announce the changes.
RULE # 32: UNFRIENDLY AMENDMENTS
Delegates may amend any draft resolution that has been introduced by adding to, deleting from or revising parts of it. An unfriendly amendment must have the approval of the Chair and the signatures of one-eighth of the total committee members.
• A motion to introduce an approved amendment may be raised when the floor is open. After this motion, the Chair may read the amendment aloud. Once the motion passes by a simple majority, a Secondary Speakers’ List will be automatically established for discussion on the amendment. The Chair will recognize speakers for and against the amendment.
• A motion to close debate will be in order after the Committee has heard from at least two speakers for and two speakers against.
• After debate is closed on the amendment, the Committee will move to an immediate vote. Amendments are considered substantive and require a majority to pass.
Working papers are intended to aid the Committee in its discussion and formulation of draft resolutions. Working papers are not official documents and can be in any format but require the signature of the Chair to be copied and distributed. Once distributed, delegates may consider the working paper introduced and refer to the working paper by its designated number. No document may be referred to as a “working paper” until it has been introduced. Working papers do not require signatures.
RULE # 27: DRAFT RESOLUTIONS
Draft resolutions are substantive documents composed by a minimum of two sponsors. Sponsors are required to vote for the draft resolution during formal voting procedure. A draft resolution may be introduced when it receives the approval of the Chair. Signatories do not necessarily support the draft resolution but wish to see it discussed. Signatories are listed in alphabetical order on every draft resolution. A draft resolution requires a majority of members present to pass. Only one draft resolution may be passed per Topic Area.
RULE # 28: INTRODUCTION TO DRAFT RESOLUTIONS
Once a draft resolution has been approved, numbered, copied, and distributed by the Chair, a delegate may move to introduce the draft resolution. The Chair may call on the document sponsors to read the operative clauses. A procedural vote requiring simple majority is then taken to determine whether the draft resolution will be introduced. If the motion passes, the draft resolution is considered introduced and on the floor. Debate on draft resolutions proceeds according to the General Speakers’ List. No document may be referred to as a “draft resolution” until it has been formally introduced. More than one draft resolution may be on the floor at any given time.
RULE # 29: AMENDMENTS
Amendments are separated into non-substantive, friendly, and unfriendly amendments. Friendly and unfriendly amendments are substantive amendments.
RULE # 30: NON-SUBSTANTIVE AMENDMENTS
Non-substantive amendments correct spelling and grammatical errors and improper format. These amendments may apply to either preambulatory or operative clauses. The corrected version should be submitted to the Chair and does not need to be voted on. Non-substantive amendments do not need to be circulated to the entire committee, but the Chair will announce the changes.
RULE # 31: FRIENDLY AMENDMENTS
Friendly amendments are substantial amendments made with the approval of the Chair and all the sponsors of the draft resolution. They are automatically incorporated into the draft resolution without a vote. The Chair will announce the changes.
RULE # 32: UNFRIENDLY AMENDMENTS
Delegates may amend any draft resolution that has been introduced by adding to, deleting from or revising parts of it. An unfriendly amendment must have the approval of the Chair and the signatures of one-eighth of the total committee members.
• A motion to introduce an approved amendment may be raised when the floor is open. After this motion, the Chair may read the amendment aloud. Once the motion passes by a simple majority, a Secondary Speakers’ List will be automatically established for discussion on the amendment. The Chair will recognize speakers for and against the amendment.
• A motion to close debate will be in order after the Committee has heard from at least two speakers for and two speakers against.
• After debate is closed on the amendment, the Committee will move to an immediate vote. Amendments are considered substantive and require a majority to pass.