MUN CHAIRING SCRIPT
OPENING SESSION:
Good morning, distinguished delegates. The UNESCO Committee is now in session. I am [Your
Name], honored to serve as your Chair for this vital discussion on Sustainable Development
Goal 4: Quality and Inclusive Education.
Alongside me are your Co-Chair and Rapporteur, [Names if applicable]. We ask that you
maintain diplomatic decorum, respect speaking procedures, and contribute constructively to
today’s dialogue.
Before we begin, please ensure your placards are visible and that you are seated according to
your assigned country. We kindly ask for decorum and respect throughout the proceedings.
Let us now proceed with the roll call.
ROLL CALL:
As I call your country, please respond with “present” or “present and voting.”
[Begin roll call alphabetically.]
After taking roll call
“Thank you. After the roll call, we can see that (number) of delegates are present. This makes a
simple majority (number) and a two-thirds majority (number).”
Thank you, delegates. With quorum established, we may now proceed.
SETTING THE AGENDA:
Are there any motions on the floor to set the agenda?
[Example:]
The delegate of (Country) has motioned to set the agenda to “Progress Report on SDG 4:
Quality and Inclusive Education.” Are there any seconds?
[If seconded:]
This motion has been seconded. We will now proceed to vote.
[Voting:]
All those in favor of this motion, please raise your placards now.
And all those not in favor of this motion, please raise your placards now.
[After vote:]
By a vote of [X] in favor, [Y] opposed, and [Z] abstaining, this motion passes/fails.
OR
By majority vote, the agenda is now set. We will begin formal debate on SDG 4 and its global
progress.
MODERATED CAUCUS:
We are now in a formal debate. Are there any motions for a moderated caucus?
[Example:]
The delegate of [Country] has motioned for a moderated caucus on “[Subtopic],” with a total
time of 10 minutes and a speaking time of 1 minute per delegate. Are there any seconds?
[After vote:]
The motion passes. We will now begin the moderated caucus. Delegates, please raise your
placards if you wish to speak.
[Call on delegates, manage time, and transitions.]
UNMODERATED CAUCUS:
Are there any motions for an unmoderated caucus?
[Example:]
The delegate of [Country] has motioned for an unmoderated caucus of 15 minutes to discuss
draft resolutions and share national strategies. Are there any seconds?
[After vote:]
The motion passes. The committee will now suspend formal debate for an unmoderated caucus
of 15 minutes. You may now move freely and collaborate.
DRAFT RESOLUTION PRESENTATION:
Delegates, we will now return to formal debate. If any draft resolutions have been submitted,
please bring them forward.
[Recognize sponsors to present.]
Sponsors of Draft Resolution [Number], you may now take the floor to introduce your
resolution. Please summarize key proposals, implementation strategies, and expected
outcomes.
VOTING PROCEDURE:
We will now move into voting procedure. All observers must leave the room. No one may enter
or exit during voting.
We will vote on Draft Resolution [Number]. All those in favor, please raise your placards. All
those opposed? Abstentions?
[Announce result:]
By a vote of [X] in favor, [Y] opposed, and [Z] abstaining, Draft Resolution [Number] passes/fails.
CLOSING THE SESSION:
Delegates, we have reached the end of our session. I commend you all for your diplomacy,
collaboration, and thoughtful debate.
The [Name of Committee] is now adjourned. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you in
future sessions.
