The formal and informal session

What is a speakers list in MUN?

• A speakers list in MUN is a formal list of delegates who wish to give their stance on the issue discussed

• A speakers list is a summary of the topics discussed in the MUN conference.
• A speakers list is a document that outlines the rules of procedure for MUN.
• A speakers list is a record of all resolutions passed in MUN.

The speakers list, the open debate and the consultative session are all part of what general session?

is there total time in a speakers list ?

• No, there is no total time in a speakers list.

• Yes, there is always total time in a speakers list.
• The total time is displayed at the end of the speakers list.
• Total time is optional in a speakers list.

What can you yield your time to during the speakers list?

• The ushers and the Dias members

• Another delegate only

• The audience, a timer and the rapporteur

• To another delegate, to questions, and the chairperson

Is there a total time in the open debate?

• No, there is no total time in the open debate.
• Yes, there is a total time in the open debate.
• The total time is determined by the moderator only.
• Total time is only applicable to closed debates.

Why can't a delegate yield during the open debate?

• Yielding is allowed during open debate to encourage participation.
• A delegate can yield to another delegate for questions during open debate.
• A delegate cannot yield during open debate because it

  doesn't allow for a formal discussion (speaker's time is only a limit).

• A delegate can yield during open debate to clarify their point. But not to the chair or other delegates.

What is the consultative session for in MUN?

• To give additional information on the stance

• To provide tailored advice and gather insights

• To discussed what happened in the informal session and specifically the working paper and the draft resolution

• To discuss what happened in the open debate and give extra opinions on the issue at hand

Why do we have total time in the open debate, consultative session and informal session but not the speakers list ?

• We have a speakers list to limit discussion time.
• Speakers lists are used to prioritize certain speakers and thus some speakers are more important than others.

• Total time is only for formal sessions, not informal ones.
• We have total time for sessions, but the speakers is a "list", therefore cannot have total time

The informal session is mostly used to do what?

• Focus solely on decision-making processes, and allows delegates to use there phones to chat.

• Facilitate open discussions, and allows delegates to form block and discuss resolutions.

• Limit participation to a few individuals.
• The informal session is to give more in depth and specific speeches about the stance.

What is the difference between a working paper and a draft resolution?

• A working paper is a final document, while a draft resolution is a preliminary outline.
• A working paper is a legal document, whereas a draft resolution is an informal suggestion.
• A working paper is only for internal use and cannot include direct resolution to the topic , while a draft resolution is shared with the public and should be amended.

• A working paper is for discussion, it is a scratch, an outline, while a draft resolution is a formal proposal for action, the final document, and will be voted upon.