Model Arab League Motions

1. Motion to Add, Delete, or Amend a Topic (see Page 16) - Change the language of the Agenda topics, add new topics, or delete existing topics IN ORDER Plenary REQUIRES-Second | 2+/2- | >50% Vote -1. Proposed changes must be submitted to the Chair in writing DETAILS-- 2. All changes to the Agenda must be reported to the Secretariat 2. Motion to Adjourn the Meeting (see Page 31) Conclude a Council or Summit until the following year IN ORDER Conclusions of Council Sessions, Summit REQUIRES Second | >50% Vote DETAILS1. Councils may not adjourn before the scheduled end of the conference, unless by express permission from the Secretariat, National Council Representative(s), or Local Coordinator 3. Motion to Adopt by Consent (see Page 27) Signify a unanimous "yes" vote on a draft resolution/amendment if no objections are raised IN ORDER-- Voting Procedure - Council Sessions, Summit REQUIRES N/A DETAILS1. Immediately after motion is made, Chair will say "Without Objection" and bang the gavel three times; if no objection is raised in this time the measure is considered passed by unanimous vote 2. If an objection is raised during this time, voting procedure continues 4. Motion to Adopt the Agenda (see Page 16) Accept the current language of the Agenda topics; end Plenary Session IN ORDER-- REQUIRES Plenary Second | >50% Vote DETAILS -1. No changes to topic language may be made after Agenda is adopted 2. Immediately after Agenda is adopted, Chair must open the General Speakers List 5. Motion to Amend the Speaking Time (see Page 13) Change the length of time to each speaker is allowed during formal debate IN ORDER Plenary, Council Sessions REQUIRES Second | >50% Vote DETAILS---- 1. The Chair sets the initial speaking time at the establishment of the General Speakers List 2. Speaking time remains the same unless amended 3. Applies only to substantive speeches 9. Motion to Close Debate (see Page 26) End discussion on an item, initiate voting procedure on that item and all subsidiary items, and discard any speakers lists for said items IN ORDER-- Council Sessions REQUIRES- Second | 2+/2- | 22/3 Vote DETAILS1. Debate cannot be closed on items broader in scope than the subject of the current speakers list 2. Should a speakers list expire, and no delegate wishes to be added or offer pertinent motions, the Council enters voting procedure as if a Motion to Close Debate has passed 10. Motion to Close the Speakers List (see Page 26) - End discussion on an item after allowing current speakers list to expire, after which voting procedure is initiated in the same manner as a closure of debate IN ORDER--Council Sessions REQUIRES- Second | >50% Vote DETAILS 1. No new countries may be added to the speakers list 2. Not in order during the initial establishment of a speakers list 3. May be reversed using a Motion to Re-Open the Speakers List 12. Motion to Expand Debate (see Page 19) - Broaden the scope of debate, return to the previous speakers list IN ORDER-Council Sessions REQUIRES Second | 2+/2- | >50% Vote DETAILS- 1. No substantive vote taken, items 'tabled' 2. Speakers list saved so debate may be again limited to that item later 24. Motion to Suspend the Meeting (see Page 30) ~ Recess the Council for an un-moderated caucus or scheduled break IN ORDER- Plenary, Council Sessions REQUIRES- Second | >50% Vote DETAILS1. A time limit must be specified for un-moderated caucuses, with a maximum 10 minutes, with a possible extension of 5 additional minutes 25. Motion to Suspend the Rules (see Page 29) - Engage in actions and debate styles not sanctioned by normal parliamentary procedure IN ORDER-Council Sessions REQUIRES Second | 22/3 Vote DETAILS1. Proposed action or debate style (Moderated Caucus, Popcorn debate, Q&A session, and Round Robin) must be specified in the motion, as well as a time limit when applicable 2. Typically used for a moderated caucus, wherein the Chair may call on delegates at will without using a speakers list 3. The rules may not be suspended in order to take an action that can be achieved through formal debate 4. No new motions may be made during a suspension of the rules Motion to approve Yield the remaining time back to the chair Yield to points of information 15. Motion to Introduce a Draft Resolution (see Page 20) Bring a draft resolution before the Council for consideration IN ORDER-- Council Sessions REQUIRES-- Second DETAILS1. Draft resolutions must comply with standard formatting rules, and have Sponsors and Signatories totaling at least 1/4 of the countries present, (minimum three) 2. Chair must approve draft resolutions before they may be introduced and will give designation labels 4. Digital or paper copies of draft resolution distributed after introduction 5. Sponsors read operative clauses after copies distributed 6. Multiple resolutions may be introduced simultaneously, all of which may be discussed until debate is limited to just one