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| The people in the lands surrounding Fort Kick Ass and Prenhall shall from this point on, be gathered into a democracy for the purpose of providing order and safety, as well as a bond of nationhood. We bring this document into being for the purpose of not only establishing a nation, but also for providing structure to the governing members of said nation. This charter describes the processes involved with selecting officials, henceforth known as Councillors, as well as providing the ways in which they shall operate. Described below shall be the Councillors duties to this nation of Conduera, as well as its peoples. | The people in the lands surrounding Fort Kick Ass and Prenhall shall from this point on, be gathered into a democracy for the purpose of providing order and safety, as well as a bond of nationhood. We bring this document into being for the purpose of not only establishing a nation, but also for providing structure to the governing members of said nation. This charter describes the processes involved with selecting officials, henceforth known as Councillors, as well as providing the ways in which they shall operate. Described below shall be the Councillors duties to this nation of Conduera, as well as its peoples. | ||
| - | ==== Mandate 1 ==== | + | ==== Mandate I ==== |
| There shall be a council of four elected Councillors intended to lead this nation and bring about legislation in order to benefit the people of this nation. These four elected Councillors shall not have pre-determined term lengths, but may be at any time called for a re-election on the behest of the other three Councillors, or by a petition of 3/4ths of the population. However, a Councillor will not be relieved of his position for at least a month's time following his election. The election shall be between any individual wishing to hold the position of the open Councillor. The winner is to be the candidate with the highest number of votes. | There shall be a council of four elected Councillors intended to lead this nation and bring about legislation in order to benefit the people of this nation. These four elected Councillors shall not have pre-determined term lengths, but may be at any time called for a re-election on the behest of the other three Councillors, or by a petition of 3/4ths of the population. However, a Councillor will not be relieved of his position for at least a month's time following his election. The election shall be between any individual wishing to hold the position of the open Councillor. The winner is to be the candidate with the highest number of votes. | ||
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| === Grand Diplomat === | === Grand Diplomat === | ||
| - | The Grand Diplomat is a Councillor tasked with maintaining foreign relations, establishing treaties, negotiating peace, and otherwise performing diplomacy. The Grand Diplomat is also tasked with maintaining proper records on diplomacy and foreign events, which are to be stored in the National Archive (See Mandate 4). In lawmaking, the Grand Diplomat should focus on what will further our diplomatic goals. The Grand Diplomat has the power to establish other willing citizens as lesser diplomats dedicated to another nation's foreign dealings, or another narrow subsection of diplomacy, if they so wish. | + | The Grand Diplomat is a Councillor tasked with maintaining foreign relations, establishing treaties, negotiating peace, and otherwise performing diplomacy. The Grand Diplomat is also tasked with maintaining proper records on diplomacy and foreign events, which are to be stored in the National Archive (See Mandate IV). In lawmaking, the Grand Diplomat should focus on what will further our diplomatic goals. The Grand Diplomat has the power to establish other willing citizens as lesser diplomats dedicated to another nation's foreign dealings, or another narrow subsection of diplomacy, if they so wish. |
| === High Warden === | === High Warden === | ||
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| The Chairman is tasked with the organization and monitoring of the Council itself. They must ensure that all rules regarding the Council are followed, as well as see to it that the Council is called together when need be, though other Councillors are certainly allowed to help. The Chairman is also to keep a proper record on the actions of the Council, including laws, which is to be kept in the National Archives. In lawmaking, the Chairman should focus on maintaining a balance in power within the Council, as well as upholding existing law, especially this document. The Chairman has the power to establish willing citizens as secretaries for the purpose of aiding in organization of the Council and the National Archives. | The Chairman is tasked with the organization and monitoring of the Council itself. They must ensure that all rules regarding the Council are followed, as well as see to it that the Council is called together when need be, though other Councillors are certainly allowed to help. The Chairman is also to keep a proper record on the actions of the Council, including laws, which is to be kept in the National Archives. In lawmaking, the Chairman should focus on maintaining a balance in power within the Council, as well as upholding existing law, especially this document. The Chairman has the power to establish willing citizens as secretaries for the purpose of aiding in organization of the Council and the National Archives. | ||
| - | ==== Mandate 2 ==== | + | ==== Mandate II ==== |
| **Creation of Law** | **Creation of Law** | ||
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| Upon the Councillors being notified of a need to meet, they will discuss the matters pertaining to the law, including editing it and bringing up additional points regarding their approval or disapproval of the law. Any Councillor may at any time propose a vote. With a seconded call for a vote, one shall begin. Should the vote result in a tie, or have more than one undecided voter, the law will continue being edited. A Councillor may also call for a law to be tabled for a later date. With a seconded vote to shelf a law, the law will temporarily be shelved. A vote of 3 to 1 must be achieved in order to either pass or deny a law. | Upon the Councillors being notified of a need to meet, they will discuss the matters pertaining to the law, including editing it and bringing up additional points regarding their approval or disapproval of the law. Any Councillor may at any time propose a vote. With a seconded call for a vote, one shall begin. Should the vote result in a tie, or have more than one undecided voter, the law will continue being edited. A Councillor may also call for a law to be tabled for a later date. With a seconded vote to shelf a law, the law will temporarily be shelved. A vote of 3 to 1 must be achieved in order to either pass or deny a law. | ||
| - | ==== Mandate 3 ==== | + | ==== Mandate III ==== |
| **Goals of the Council** | **Goals of the Council** | ||
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| The Council should keep in mind a loyalty to the nation of Conduera, as well as all that it represents. The Council should never allow the nation to willingly be absorbed into a larger nation, or otherwise ever surrender in a situation where surrender would mean the loss of the nation or a large portion of it. The Council should never surrender land originally belonging to Condeura in a peace treaty, though land annexed, purchased, or disputed over by another nation may be given. | The Council should keep in mind a loyalty to the nation of Conduera, as well as all that it represents. The Council should never allow the nation to willingly be absorbed into a larger nation, or otherwise ever surrender in a situation where surrender would mean the loss of the nation or a large portion of it. The Council should never surrender land originally belonging to Condeura in a peace treaty, though land annexed, purchased, or disputed over by another nation may be given. | ||
| - | ==== Mandate 4 ==== | + | ==== Mandate IV ==== |
| **National Services** | **National Services** | ||
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| + | There are to be certain things that the Council will create and maintain for the good of both the government and the people of Condeura. These National Services will be valuable to the continued upkeep of society, and the general ability for governing to occur. | ||
| === Capital === | === Capital === | ||
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| A National Armory must be established in order to maintain preparedness in the event of a war with another nation. This armory is to be stocked with ample weapons and armor to be given to any soldiers that are unable to provide their own armor. There should be some equipment of fine craftsmanship, as well as an abundance of standard equipment. | A National Armory must be established in order to maintain preparedness in the event of a war with another nation. This armory is to be stocked with ample weapons and armor to be given to any soldiers that are unable to provide their own armor. There should be some equipment of fine craftsmanship, as well as an abundance of standard equipment. | ||
| - | ==== Mandate 5 ==== | + | ==== Mandate V ==== |
| **Establishment** | **Establishment** | ||