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| The delegate has a question regarding the rules of procedure. |
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| Delegate wishes to adjourn the meeting until next session. Usually used to adjourn for lunch or dinner. |
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Delegate wishes to yield time to points of information or
questions from other delegates about the speech. |
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| Delegate wishes to tell the chair about of a physical discomfort they are experiencing (the inability to hear another delegate’s speech, that the room is too hot, etc.). |
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| Point of personal privilage |
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| Delegate wishes to suspend debate in order for a moderated or un-moderated caucus. The purpose and the length of the suspension need to be stated. |
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| Delegate wishes to end the debate on the topic. This topic can be returned to at a later time. Before going to a vote, two delegates must speak in favor of tabling the debate and two must speak against it |
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| A delegate has just finished their speech. Another delegate would like to ask them a question about speech. (Please note, that a speaker must be open to questions.) |
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| The delegate feels that the chairperson has made an incorrect decision. The appeal must first be made in writing. |
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| Appeal the Chair's Decision |
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| Delegate wishes to close the debate and move to voting. |
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