This motion tables a topic (ending debate on the topic) until it is reopened with a Motion to Reconsider. Likewise, if the debate is "open", this motion will change it to "closed". Home Glossary Before The Conference Writing A Resolution Opening Speeches Motions and Points Dress Code Opening speeches are an opportunity to explain your country's policy, introduce your resolution topic and key sub-issues you want the committee to focus on. There is no point in trying to squeeze in extra information and therefore talking too quickly. This motion requires the consent of the Chair and may be deemed out of order. Note: Individual conferences may have slightly different rules and procedures when dealing with motions. Question of: Gender equality in access to primary and secondary education. Examples of correct “Points of Order” … point of order Mr Chairperson,… the speaker is not speaking to the motion. Protection of Historical Monuments in war zones, UNESCO, https://wymun.fandom.com/wiki/Motions?oldid=7741. Usually Motions that are seconded but have no objections will be allowed to take effect. Point of order: The calling of a member to order, or the ruling of a member, a motion or a debate out of order. I'm going to be representative of Nigeria in DISEC, topic is “Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction". Motions must be agreed upon (or "seconded") by another delegate before they can go any further, and likewise any delegate can disagree with a motion (or "object") to stop it from continuing. If you feel that there is more to be said either for or against, you can extend the allowable debate time with this motion.

A "Motion" is used to move the debate away from the traditional format. This motion should be used sparingly. After his removal, the United States has been working to rebuild Iraq into a democracy and soldiers have stayed behind to eliminate insurgents. This is to be used when the votes are too close. These times are set before the debate starts by the Chair.

This motion can be used if you feel that enough has been said for now, and more could be said at a later time.

I'm going to attend my 2nd MUN event soon, so I need some help. If vote is close, large number of abstentions and a motion to divide the house has been called: 'There has been a motion to divide the house, abstentions are not in order and the vote will be retaken.' Defense Motion for Mistrial. Dividing the Issue means that the sections of the resolution (as defined by the delegate) are debated, and voted upon, seperately. In a similar fashion, if you feel that there is no more to be added to one side or the other, this motion will allow you to give up on time either for or against, and move into the other side of the argument. 2/3 of the committee or assembly must vote against the chair in order for the chair to vacate its seat. As you must be aware, motions literally means “to move” and “to direct”.