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What is Quorum in Model UN?

Quorum Rules:

  • Most conferences set quorum at one-third or a simple majority (50% + 1) of all registered delegations.
  • If quorum is not met (e.g., first thing in the morning), the Chair must suspend the meeting until enough delegates arrive.
  • Quorum affects voting; if delegates leave the room during an unmod and the room drops below quorum, no procedural motions can be voted on.

The Digital Advantage:

Tracking late arrivals and early departures manually on a clipboard is tedious. A centralized digital dais like MUN-Key.com allows Chairs to instantly update attendance statuses with a single click. The system tracks the live quorum percentage, alerting the Chair immediately if the room drops below the legal threshold to operate.