III. Committee Rules

Rule 14

Main Committees

The Main Committees, for the purpose of these Rules referred to as committees of the General Assembly, are the following:

For University Conference:

GA 1 (Special Political and Decolonization) Committee;

GA 2 (Economic and Financial) Committee.

For High School Conference:

GA 1 (Special Political and Decolonization) Committee;

GA 2 (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural) Committee.

Rule 15

Functions of the Chairman

The Chairman shall, subject to the most recent programme of events, declare the opening and closing of each meeting of the committee, the adjournment of the meeting, direct its discussions, ensure observance of these rules, accord the right to speak, put questions and announce decisions.

The Chair and the other Chair are independent officials representing the interests of the world community. They have no voting rights.

He shall rule on points of order and, subject to these rules, shall have complete control of the proceedings at any meeting of the committee and over the maintenance of order thereat. The Chairman may, in the course of the discussion of an item, decide the limitation of the time to be allowed to speakers, the limitation of the number of times each representative may speak or the closure of the debate. He may propose the suspension of the meeting or the adjournment of the debate on the item under discussion.

Rule 16

Absence of Chairman

If the Chairman finds it necessary to be absent during a meeting or any part thereof, the other Chairman shall take his place. Both Chairmen shall have the same powers and duties as the Chairman. If any officer of the committee is unable to perform his functions, a new officer shall be appointed by the Board of Directors.

Rule 17

Courtesy

Delegates shall show courtesy and respect to other delegates and the Secretariat.

Rule 18

Quorum

The Chairperson may declare a meeting open and permit the debate to proceed when at least one third of the members of the General Assembly are present. The presence of a majority of the members shall be required for any decision to be taken.

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