Bromley Model United Nations
Modes of address
Debates in MUN are run on the lines of formal parliamentary address. This includes specific times for speeches for and against the motion and only the chair may interrupt the speaker. You may only speak once your delegation has been recognised by the Chair of your debate (to indicate your wish to speak please raise the placard with your country's name).
In the General Assembly and Security Council you are asked to stand when you speak. The speaker may at any time yield to a point of information or to another delegate who then takes the floor. At the end of the debate a vote is taken on the resolution. If a delegation feels correct parliamentary procedure is not being adhered to they may call for a point of order during any breaks in the debate. The chair will then ask them to state their point of order and will rectify the mistake if it is genuine. The decisions of the chair are final.
Useful Phrases
All speeches should begin "Mr/Madam Chair, ladies and gentlemen of the house..."
All references to the speaker should be in the third person; "Is the speaker aware that..."
References to other speakers within speeches should be phrased; "As my dear/learned/honourable friend has told the house..."