Motions
In Model UN, you can suggest what you would like to happen next by “making a motion.” Below is how to do this virtually:
Click “Participants”
Click “Raise Hand”
Wait to be called on
Once called on, you can make a motion for either a moderated caucus (one person speaks at a time about a specific topic) or an unmoderated caucus (go into breakout rooms and have an open discussion on a specific topic).
The chair will say “Any seconds for this motion?” meaning — does anyone support this?
To second a motion, take yourself off mute and say “second.” (There only needs to be one delegate who seconds a motion.”
The chair will have their screen shared so you see what the motions are. Once there are at least 3 motions to choose from, you will vote on which one you’d like to happen. You will vote for the motion that is most disruptive first.
The chair will identify which motion is being voted on.
Click “Participants” then click “yes” or “no” to vote in favor (yes) or opposed (no).
What to say to make a motion:
Moderated Caucus: “Motion for a moderated caucus on the topic of _____ for _____ minutes with a ____ second speaking time.”
Unmoderated Caucus: Motion for an unmoderated caucus on the topics of _____, _____, and ____ for ____ minutes.”
Note: for an unmoderated caucus in virtual Model UN, you will suggest 3 topics for discussion in the breakout rooms. If the motion passes, chairs will instruct you to then rename yourself to indicate which breakout room you’d like to be placed in.