Your complete guide to conquering the committee.
Research and preparation are the keys to victory.
You represent a country, a historical figure, or a minister (like in Lok Sabha). You must understand your portfolio's economy, allies, enemies, and past actions.
A 1-2 page document outlining your stance on the agenda. It includes the background of the issue, past actions, and your proposed solutions.
Understanding how a committee operates from start to finish.
The default state of the committee. Delegates give broad speeches (usually 60-90 seconds) outlining their overall policy on the agenda.
A structured debate on a highly specific sub-topic. You raise your placard to be called on by the Chair (or Speaker) to speak.
Informal lobbying time. You leave your seat, talk directly to other delegates, form alliances (blocs), and write Working Papers together.
The tools you use to interact with the Chair/Speaker and the committee.
To suggest an action, you raise your placard and say: 'The delegate of [Country] raises a motion for a [Type of Caucus] on the topic [Topic] for [Total Time] and [Speaker Time].'
Used if you experience physical discomfort. E.g., 'The delegate cannot hear the speaker'. (Can interrupt a speaker).
A formal question directed at a delegate who has just finished speaking and yielded their time to questions.
Used to point out a mistake in the rules of procedure made by the Chair/Speaker or another delegate.
Used to ask the Chair/Speaker a question about the rules. E.g., 'What is the voting majority required?'
Formalizing your solutions.
The final document of solutions. GA committees pass Resolutions, while Crisis/Indian/Fictional committees pass quick action Directives.
Changes proposed to a document before it is voted upon. They can add, strike out, or modify clauses.
The doors are sealed. Delegates vote 'Yes', 'No', or 'Abstain'. If it passes, the committee succeeds!