Rules of Procedure

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   Working language is English.

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   Roles: delegates debate and vote within their committee and in plenary; secretariat members chair sessions as chair-facilitators and manage the speakers' list — they do not vote in the committees they chair but have full voting rights in plenary.

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   Committee phase: each committee analyses its area and drafts its section (calls to action + youth commitment) on the official template.

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   Plenary phase: committees present their sections; delegates may propose amendments.

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   Recognition: delegates speak only when recognised by the chair; speaking time may be limited for balance.

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   Amendments are submitted in writing and debated before a vote.

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   Voting: each section of the Declaration requires a two-thirds majority of all 40 participants (27 votes).

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   Decorum: everyone observes the Code of Conduct and the spirit of the 4-Way Test.

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   Decisions are reached by consensus where possible; voting resolves remaining disagreements.