Chapter 2. Participants

Rule 4. Powers of Voronezh International Model UN Participants

1. 1. Powers of Delegates and Observers (hereinafter jointly referred to as “Representatives”), Chaperones and Guests shall be verified by the Secretariat during the registration process.

2. 2. Representatives shall not abuse the present Rules.

3. 3. At the HRC session a Representative shall have no right to speak in his or her personal capacity.

Rule 5. Delegates

1. 1. One Delegate shall represent each Member State to the HRC.

2. 2. The Delegates shall have a right to:

   0. a. speak and vote on all matters under discussion;

   1. b. submit Working Papers and Draft Resolutions;

1. c. draw up Amendments to a Draft Resolution and introduce them to the Council;

2. d. raise Points and Motions.

1. 3. The Delegates shall:

   1. a. abide by the present Rules;

   2. b. accord diplomatic courtesy to all other Participants;

   3. c. respect the rulings of the Chairperson;

   4. d. be present at all meetings.

Rule 6. Observers

International intergovernmental organizations and non-governmental organizations accredited with the Council shall be represented by an Observer, who shall have a right to speak, but no right to vote. The right to speak shall be ranted by the Chairperson.

Rule 7. Motion to Deprive of the Right to Speak.

1. 1. Should a Representative persistently violate the Rules of Procedure, the Chairperson or a Representative may arise a Motion to temporarily deprive the former of the right to speak for a certain period of time no longer than up to the end of the meeting.

2. 2. This Motion is non-debatable and shall be immediately put to vote.

3. 3. The Chairperson may rule the Motion out of order.

Rule 8. Chaperons and Guests

1. 1. Chaperons and Guests shall have a right to attend the session of the HRC and be seated at the specially designated places.

2. 2. The Chaperons and Guests shall in no way participate in the session of the HRC.

Rule 9. Violation of Rules of Procedure

1. 1. The violation of the present Rules is prohibited.

2. 2. Participants violating the present Rules shall be immediately called to order by the Chairperson. In case of persistent violation the Chairperson shall raise a Motion to temporarily deprive the Delegate of the right to speak.

Chapter 3. Chairperson

Rule 10. Chairperson

The Chairperson is appointed by the Voronezh International Model UN Secretariat.

Rule 11. Powers of Chairperson

1. 1. The Chairperson shall preside over the sessions of the HRC. The Chairperson shall act in an equitable and objective manner to ensure the effective functioning of the Council.

2. 2. The Chairperson shall:

   0. a. Ensure the observance of the present Rules;

   1. b. Conduct a Roll Call to establish presence at the beginning of each meeting and at any other time if required;

   2. c. Declare the opening and closing of each meeting;

   3. d. Have complete control of the proceedings in the HRC;

   4. e. Introduce Procedural Motions;

   5. f. Direct the discussion at meetings;

   6. g. Initiate the period and announce the deadline for submitting Working Papers and Amendments;

   7. h. Open and close the Speakers List;

   8. i. Accord the right to speak;

   9. j. Maintain order during the meetings;

   10. k. Put questions to vote;

   11. l. Announce the results of voting.

3. 3. The Chairperson shall have the right to rule out of order points and motions raised by Representatives, unless otherwise provided in the present Rules.

4. 4. The Chairperson may give rulings on matters left in the present Rules to his or her discretion. He or she may also decide on any other matter regarding the conduct of the meeting that is not envisaged in the present Rules.

5. 5. Rulings of the Chairperson are subject to appeal. The Motion to Appeal the Ruling of the Chairperson requires the support of a second Representative and is non-debatable. An affirmative vote of 2/3 of Representatives is required for the Motion to Appeal the Ruling of the Chairperson to pass.

6. 6. The Chairperson shall be impartial. He or she shall refrain from speaking on the substance of the matters under discussion except when it is necessary to ensure the effective functioning of the Council.