Rules of Decorum During Debate

AIPSC Rules of the Decorum and Conduct in Debate:

• • Members must be recognized by the chair to debate.
  • Debate must be germane to the immediately pending question.
  • Debate is directed to or through the presiding officer.
  • Dilatory or time-wasting tactics are not in order.
  • Debate must be impersonal.
  • Debate should be concise and non-repetitive.
  • Remarks presented in debate should be courteous.
  • Members should listen to debate attentively and courteously.