Listed below are the only motions that will be allowed in order of recognition:
Point of Personal Privilege may interrupt the speaker. It is used to draw attention of audibility and comfort of the speaker.
Orders of the Day means "we are off the subject and must return to it". This technically can be called in the middle of any speech which isn't germane or when the points of information to the speaker stray from the topic. However, it should be sternly dealt with by the officers and warnings given to any delegate who interrupts a speech without justification.
Point of Order is raised when a delegate believes that there has been a mistake in parliamentary procedure or when a delegate believes the speaker has made a remark that is offensive or inappropriate to the assembly. If the point is raised because the chair has made a mistake, the chair should say, " The Chair stands corrected" and should correct his/her actions. If the chair has not made a mistake, the chair should explain the procedure under question. If a speaker has made a remark that is offensive or inappropriate, the Chair should ask the speaker to use more appropriate language. If the Chair is paying attention, this will happen prior to a Point of Order being raised. If the Point of Order is raised accurately and the Chair hasn't already addressed the issue, do so. If Point of Order is inaccurate, call the point "out of order". The Points of Order are NOT allowed just because a delegate disagrees with the speaker or thinks the speaker is making errors of fact or insulting his\her country (unless truly offensive and\or profane). This issue should be raised in a point of information to the speaker.
Point of Information to the Chair can be asked only when it does not interrupt the speaker. It deals with any question germane to the topic directed to the Chair.
Point of Parliamentary Inquiry deals with a question on what is going on procedurally. It is directed to the Chair.and may not interrupt the speaker.
Point of Information to the Speaker is addressed to the delegate who has the floor at that time. Once the speaker is "open to points of information", a delegate from the floor may ask him\her a question. The Point must be one question only and must be phrased as a question. However, a brief and concise statement can preceed the question. While the speaker is answering the question, the delegate must remain standing. There can be no conversation back and forth between the delegate at the podium and the delegate asking the question. All communication between the Speaker and the Questioner must go through the Chair.
Move the Previous Question means that a country wishes to vote on a particular issue. The motion must be seconded by another country. Although procedurally it is acceptable for the Chair to make the decision, the wise Chair will usually ask for objections (i.e. "There has been a motion to move the previous question. Are there any objections?") If there are no objections, the Chair moves the assembly into voting procedures. If there are objections, the Chair uses his/her discretion as to how to proceed. The goal is to ensure a thorough debate on the topic. If the only person objecting to "moving the previous question" is the one who has already had the floor, the Chair may deem a move into voting procedures appropriate, even over the objection. The Chair may also ask for a show of placards (i.e. voting to see if the assembly should vote)
Move to Extend Debate Time is used to set another round of debate time. It may only be called for once the original debate time has elapsed. It needs a second to be considered. Either the Chair can make this decision or call for a procedural vote.
Move to Table Resolution means that a delegate wishes to postpone the discussion of a resolution. It is not debatable but does need a two-thirds vote in order to pass. It is acceptable to ask each side (one person in favor of tabling and one not) to make a brief statement as to reason to/not to table, but that is at the discretion of the Chair. To bring a resolution from the table and discuss it in the assembly, once again, needs a two-thirds majority vote and can only be considered when all other business of the assembly has been concluded.
Move to Recess can only be requested by the speaker at the podium. The Chair rules on the appropriateness of the motion. If the motion is granted, the Chair states the period of time.
Division of the House is used to request a roll call vote when, after a simple placard vote, a delegation fells that the vote was too close to determine accurately. This must be seconded and can be denied by the Chair as he/she sees fit. It may also be called for by the Chair if he/she determines the vote as close. Delegations can vote FOR, ABSTAIN OR AGAINST
Move to Amend the Agenda must be done just after the order of issues on the agenda has been set. A two thirds majority must be in favor of the addition of the issue in order for it to pass and it will automatically go the end of the agenda.
Move to Adopt Without a Vote applies to both amendments and resolutions. It requires the unanimous approval of the assembly to pass. The motion must be made after the operative clauses of a resolution or an amendment have been read and before debate time on the issue has been set. Any objection to adopting without a vote immediately invalidates the motion. Possession of the floor is not required to make this motion.
Note: Dilatory Points are those that are designed by the questioner to delay or distract the assembly. A caution should be given, followed by warnings for repeated offenders.
