Parliamentary Procedure

Question 1

Aims of parliamentary procedure first

Answer 1

To ensure only one person speaks at a time: chair recognizes speakers and gives them the floor and sets the order of speakers and limits the number of speakers.

Question 2

Aims of parliamentary procedure Second

Answer 2

To ensure that as many different people as possible have an opportunity to speak: the chair must be alert to individuals raising their placard and must have a system of keeping track of speakers and those wishing to speak.

Question 3

Aims of parliamentary procedure Third

Answer 3

To allow for the expression of the will of the majority without trampling on the rights of the minority: a democratic system that allows voting on procedural decisions as well as substantial matters ensures the will of the majority is expressed. Free discussion is encouraged from both sides of the question. Parliamentary procedure ensures that the. Chair makes no arbitrary or unjust decisions.

Question 4

Aims of parliamentary procedure Forth

Answer 4

To ensure that the intended business is accomplished: parliamentary procedure allows for an agenda to be carried out and discussed with minimal time wasted. The chair must make sure that debate is relevant to the issue under discussion and that interruptions are kept to a minimum. Dilatory comments are always out of order.

Question 5

Aims of parliamentary procedure Fifth

Answer 5

To provide guidance and direction to the debate by having all debate Andy motions go through the chair: two-way conversation amongst members of the assembly is out of order. Recognitions may only be given by the chair. The chair shall serve as the conductor facilitator, as enforcer of parliamentary procedure.

Question 6

What are the eight questions that should be considered when a motion is called?

Answer 6

A - does it apply to other motions?
 I - can it interrupt the speaker?
R - does this motion need recognition?
2 - does this motion require a second?
D - is this motion debatable?
V - does this motion require a vote?
R - is this motion renewable?
A - what other motions apply to this

Question 7

What is parliamentary procedure?

Answer 7

It refers to the rules used to regulate order in a meeting and provide structure to a debate or discussion. Various forms of procedure are used in legislative assemblies from local to international levels.
Generally, parliamentary procedure is enforced by a body of individuals referred to collectively as the chair. In EAMUN, the chair is headed by a senior chair but its primary spokesperson in debate is a junior chair.