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Topic Started: Nov 14 2013, 11:07 PM (744 Views)
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Nov 14 2013, 11:07 PM
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- Resolution on the Establishment of a Standing Committee of ICON
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ARTICLE I
The Standing Committee shall presently consist of nine (9) members of the International Commonwealth of Nations, with the first four members comprising the permanent members of the Standing Committee and the next five comprising the first set of rotating members:
- The Republic of Porcu - The Sacred Holy Empire of Scythirus - The Empire of Russia - The Empire of Kasnyia ============= - The United Federation of African Nations - The Latin Republic of El Dejarbo - The Republic of the Wallace Islands - The Republic of Salik - Federation of United East German States
1. Rotating members of the Standing Committee will be drawn from the Plenary Assembly of ICON, due regard being specially paid to equitable geographical distribution. Rotational lists for each world region shall be drawn up and will determine which nations replace those currently serving as rotating members in future.
2. Rotating members shall hold their seat on the Standing Committee for one (1) year (IRL 4 months) before being replaced by the next Member of the respective regional list.
2. Membership of the Standing Committee shall remain at either seven (7) or nine (9) in order to best reflect current geopolitical realities.
3. The Standing Committee shall meet semiannually, at a minimum, and upon any formal request made by a current member of the Standing Committee.
4. Each member of the Standing Committee shall have one (1) representative.
ARTICLE II
Americas List of Rotating Members of the Standing Committee of ICON:
- The Latin Republic of El Dejarbo - United States of America (Goreprime Enterprises) - The Brazilian Empire - The Acadiane Kingdom of Nouvel Louisiana - The United American Nations - Eleytheria-Duo - The Confederation of Arcadia - The Federation of Native American Nations
Europe List of Rotating Members of the Standing Committee of ICON:
- Federation of United East German States - The Communist Republic of Yshurak - The Margraviate of Brandenburg-Vorpommern - The Union of Free Falangist Republics - The State of Quaon - The Grand Duchy of Marslava - The Republic of the Seven Cities - The Order of the Teutonic Knights - The Norman Kingdoms - The Emirate of Abnar Al-Andalus - The Baltic State
Middle East List of Rotating Members of the Standing Committee of ICON:
- The Republic of Salik - The Confederacy of The Middle Eastern Socialist States - The Federation of Semitistan - The Emirate of Al Whaladya - The Coalition States of Transcaucasia - The Royal City-State of Alexanderhaven - The Caliphate of Khilafate Sulemania - The Allied States of Arv - The United Sultanate of United Libyan Arab Republic
Africa of Rotating Members of the Standing Committee of ICON:
- The United Federation of African Nations - The North African Republic of United Transitional Libyan Republic - The Democratic Confederacy of Africa - The Most Catholic Kingdom of New Harumf - The Republican Empire of Ulgania - The Socialist Union of Kenya and of Zolony
Asia/Oceania List of Rotating Members of the Standing Committee of ICON:
- The Republic of the Wallace Islands - The Constitutional Empire of Kiru Tao - The Emirate of Eastern Islamic Empire - The United Eastern Soviet States - Chirondom
ARTICLE III
1. In order to ensure prompt and effective action by ICON, its Members confer on the Standing Committee primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, and agree that in carrying out its duties under this responsibility the Standing Committee acts on their behalf.
a. The Standing Committee will have the power to establish peacekeeping operations b. The Standing Committee will have the power to level international sanctions c. The Standing Committee will have the power to authorize military intervention, in keeping with the maintenance of international peace and security d. The Standing Committee will be responsible for the development and subsequent execution of international law, which must be ratified by ICON as a whole
2. The Members of the International Commonwealth of Nations agree to accept and carry out the decisions of the Standing Committee. Required participation in a resolution whose subject is any of the aforementioned terms (Art.III, sub. 1a-d) is conditional on unanimous approval of the Standing Committee.
3. The Standing Committee shall submit annual and, when necessary, special reports to the Plenary Assembly for its consideration.
4. The Standing Committee stands as the representative executive organ of ICON. It may be formally dissolved via majority vote by the Plenary Assembly of ICON and changes to its responsibilities, composition, and procedural details are also subject to majority approval in the Plenary Assembly.
ARTICLE IV
1. Each member of the Standing Committee shall have one vote.
2. Decisions of the Standing Committee on procedural matters shall be made by an affirmative vote of five (5) members, or four (4) in the case of 7 Standing Committee Members
3. Decisions of the Standing Committee on all other matters shall be made by an affirmative vote of six (6) members, or five (5) in the case of 7 Standing Committee Members, including the concurring votes of the permanent members; provided that a party to a dispute shall abstain from voting.
4. Power of the veto lies solely with the permanent members of the Standing Committee.
ARTICLE V
1. The Standing Committee shall be so organized as to be able to function continuously. Each member of the Standing Committee shall for this purpose be represented at all times in ICON in Toledo.
2. The Standing Committee shall hold periodic meetings at which each of its members may, if it so desires, be represented by a member of the government or by some other specially designated representative.
3. The Standing Committee may hold meetings at such places other than the seat of ICON if in its judgment that will best facilitate its work.
ARTICLE VI
1. The Standing Committee may establish such subsidiary organs as it deems necessary for the performance of its functions.
ARTICLE VII
1. The Standing Committee shall adopt a rotating Secretary-General, whose term will last one year (IRL 4 months). It is the primary responsibility of the Secretary-General to call into session all meetings of the Standing Committee and officiate the proceedings thereof.
ARTICLE VIII
1. Any Member of ICON which is not a member of the Standing Committee may participate, without vote, in the discussion of any question brought before the Standing Committee whenever the latter considers that the interests of that Member are specially affected.
ARTICLE IX
1. Any Member of ICON which is not a member of the Standing Committee or any state which is not a Member of ICON, if it is a party to a dispute under consideration by the Standing Committee, shall be invited to participate, without vote, in the discussion relating to the dispute. The Standing Committee shall lay down such conditions as it deems just for the participation of a state which is not a Member of ICON.
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Nov 14 2013, 11:53 PM
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OOC- Meh. OCD Demands it.
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Nov 22 2013, 03:02 PM
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The Republic of Porcu calls for a meeting of the Standing Committee in order to:
1. Elect the first of the rotating Secretary-Generals of the Standing Committee, as outlined by Art.VII 2. Draft a charter for the International Commonwealth of Nations that will fulfill the motion put forth by the East African Federation and approved by the Plenary Assembly of ICON
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Nov 25 2013, 01:54 PM
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OOC: This is a large undertaking (The UN Charter is HUGE!), therefore I'll get the ball rolling, but it would be awesome if we could do this in parts. Ill start with the Preamble, and Chapters 1 - 3 then when we are finished we can combine the parts into a whole.
IC:
- Official Charter for the International Commonwealth of Nations (Chapters 1-3)
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Preamble We the Signatory Members of the International Commonwealth of Nations Determined:
- To rescue future generations from the scourge of warfare, which many times has plagued mankind and wrought untold sorrow, and to reaffirm belief and adherence towards human rights, and the dignity and worth of human beings, in the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small, and to establish conditions under which justice and respect for the obligations arising from treaties and other sources of international law can be maintained, and to promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom.
And to these ends strive:
- to practice tolerance and live together in peace with one another as good neighbors, and to unite our strength to maintain international peace and security, and to ensure, by the acceptance of principles and the institution of methods, that armed force shall not be used, save in the common interest, and to employ international machinery for the promotion of the economic and social advancement of all peoples, have resolved to combine our efforts to accomplish these claims.
I) Chapter I - Purpose & Principle
Article I The Purposes of the International Commonwealth of Nations are:
- to maintain the balance of international peace and stability, and to that end: take all necessary collective measures to prevent and remove any and all threats to that peace, and for the suppression of all acts of aggression or other like breaches in said peace, and to bring about a peaceful resolution, with adherence to the principles of justice and international law, through arbitration and settlements which may ultimately threaten the peace between nations.
- to promote, develop, and strengthen friendly relations among nations through respect for the principles of equal rights, and self-determination of peoples, and to take appropriate measures to instill said relations.
- To achieve international co-operation in solving international problems of an economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian character, and in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion.
Article II The Organization and its members, in pursuit of the above principles, shall act according to the following:
- All members acknowledge that ICON is based on the principle of equal sovereignty of all its signatory members.
- All members shall settle their international disputes by peaceful means in such a manner that international peace and security, and justice, are not endangered.
- All members shall refrain, in their international relations, from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of ICON.
- All members shall offer assistance to ICON in any action taken in accordance with this Charter.
- All members shall acknowledge that ICON may act in the adherence of non-member nations to the principals of the Charter such as said measures are necessary for the preservation of the international balance of peace and stability.
- All members acknowledge that nothing contained in the present Charter shall authorize ICON to intervene in matters which are essentially within the domestic jurisdiction of any state or shall require the members to submit such matters to settlement under the present Charter; but this principle shall not prejudice the application of enforcement measures under (*To Be Established Chapter), outlining (*Principles yet to be established).
Chapter II - Outlining of Membership
Article III
The original members of the International Commonwealth of Nations shall be the states which composed the body before/during the establishment of the Charter, and have signed themselves to its ratification on (Date TBA).
Article IV
- Membership in the International Commonwealth of Nations is made available to all peace-loving states which accept the obligations set up by the Charter, and are willing and able to carry out these obligations.
- The admission of any state to the organization shall be effected by the decision of the Plenary Assembly upon the recommendations of the Standing Committee.
Article V
- Any member of the organization against which preventative measures or enforcement has been taken by the Security Committee may be suspended from the exercise of the rights and privileges of membership by the Plenary Assembly upon the recommendation of the Standing Committee. The exercise of these rights and privileges may be restored by the Standing Committee.
Article VI
- Any member of the organization which has persistently violated the principles contained in the present Charter may be expelled from the organization by the Plenary Assembly upon the recommendation of the Standing Council.
Chapter III: Bodies & Components of ICON
Article VII
- The (1) Plenary Assembly, (2) Standing Committee, (3) Office of the Special Prosecutor, and (4) International Court of Arbitration are the established bodies of the International Commonwealth of Nations.
- Such subsidiary bodies as may be found necessary may be established in accordance with the present Charter.
Article VIII
- The International Commonwealth of Nations shall place no restrictions on an individual's or state's eligibility into these bodies based on gender, age, race or ethnicity, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.
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Nov 25 2013, 06:58 PM
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OOC: I was under the impression that this specific thread was meant for current Standing Committee Members only.
I would suggest moving all non-SC member posts to the other thread dedicated to the Standing Committee, or in starting a separate thread entirely, seeing as now the two groups (SC and Plenary Assembly) will be drafting separate charters for ICON.
Mod Edit:I have split the non-SC member posts out and have created a separate thread for Non-SC discussion over a ICON Charter. Please, from hence forth let only those nations mentioned in the first post of this thread, post in this thread. All other members of ICON should go to the Assembly member thread. Thank you :)
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Nov 26 2013, 12:28 PM
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"Given that the Standing Committee existence is owed, in great part, to the efforts of the Republic of Porcu the Federation would like to formally Nominate Decimus Iunius Postumius as the first Chairman of this Committee." Alexander Keikura stated while looking around the room at the other committee members.
After the African Federation's representative spoke Vladimir Moskvitin of Russia, smirked. He figured the Federation would make such a nomination given their ties to the Porcuian people. He would have spoken against the nomination but instead refrained for the moment. He wanted to see how this committee was going to operate, get a feel for the actors involved. He felt it would be a bit ironic if the Porcuians did win the nomination as it would only fuel fire to those who wanted to see the committee fail. After all, with the Porcu orchestrating the creation of the committee and then winning its chairmanship, why it would undoubtly lead to suspicions.
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Nov 26 2013, 01:29 PM
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"The Federation concurs with the motion proposed by our African counterparts", von Leeb commented. "Ambassador Postumius has shown himself to be a wise, rational, and experienced diplomat and should be considered for the position of Chairman."
OOC: Back to the Charter, here's the layout I more-or-less envisioned. Feel free to continue it as so, or change it as you see fit.
Preamble Chapter I - Purpose & Principles Chapter II - Outlining of Membership Chapter III - Bodies & Components Chapter IV - The Plenary Assembly Chapter V - The Standing Committee Chapter VI - The Office of the Special Prosecutor Chapter VII - The International Court of Arbitration Chapter VIII - Actions, Interventions, & Restrictions in the Protection of International Peace & Stability Chapter IX - International Economic & Social Cooperation Chapter X - Amendments & Additional Provisions
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Nov 26 2013, 05:56 PM
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"The Republic extends its thanks to the African Federation and the East German Federation for their votes of confidence in Mr. D. Iunius Postumius, suggesting that he stand as the first Secretary-General."
"The Republic also applauds the East German Federation for their submission for the first three chapters to the ICON Charter. However, adjustments may be necessary.
All members shall offer assistance to ICON in any action taken in accordance with this Charter. - Art.II
The Republic argues that language pertaining to necessary actions to be taken by ICON Members as a whole should reflect that found in the "Resolution on the Establishment of a Standing Committee of ICON", namely that,
The Members of the International Commonwealth of Nations agree to accept and carry out the decisions of the Standing Committee. Required participation in a resolution whose subject is any of the aforementioned terms (Art.III, sub. 1a-d) is conditional on unanimous approval of the Standing Committee. - Art.III, sub.2
"The Republic hopes the East German representative will provide clarification on this critical matter of participation and assistance from ICON Members as a whole.
"The Republic also would like to strike out Chapter 2 entirely, except in unequivocally stating that ICON membership, and eventual representation in the Standing Committee, is open and free to all nationstates.
"The Republic would like to submit the next two chapters to this Charter, noting that Chapter V will read exactly as the "Resolution on the Establishment of a Standing Committee of ICON" approved by the Plenary Assembly.
- Official Charter for the International Commonwealth of Nations
- Chapters IV-V
CHAPTER IV: THE PLENARY ASSEMBLY Article VI (Assuming a single article suffices to clarify ICON Membership)
1. The Plenary Assembly shall consist of all the Members of the International Commonwealth of Nations. 2. Each Member shall have not more than three representatives in the General Assembly.
Article VII
The Plenary Assembly may discuss any questions or any matters within the scope of the present Charter or relating to the powers and functions of any organs provided for in the present Charter, and may make recommendations to the Members of ICON or to the Standing Committee or to both on any such questions or matters.
Article VIII
1. The Plenary Assembly may consider the general principles of co-operation in the maintenance of international peace and security, including the principles governing disarmament and the regulation of armaments, and may make recommendations with regard to such principles to the Members or to the Standing Committee or to both.
2. The Plenary Assembly may discuss any questions relating to the maintenance of international peace and security brought before it by any Member of ICON, and may make recommendations with regard to any such questions to the state or states concerned or to the Standing Committee or to both. Any such question on which action is necessary shall be referred to the Standing Committee by the Plenary Assembly either before or after discussion.
3. The powers of the Plenary Assembly set forth in this Article shall not limit the general scope of Article VII.
Article IX
1. The General Assembly shall initiate studies and make recommendations for the purpose of:
a. Promoting international co-operation in the political field and encouraging the progressive development of international law and its codification b. Promoting international co-operation in the economic, social, cultural, educational, and health fields, and assisting in the realization of human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion.
2. The further responsibilities, functions and powers of the Plenary Assembly with respect to matters mentioned in Art.IX, sub.1b above are set forth in Chapters IX and X.
Article X
The Plenary Assembly may recommend measures to the Standing Committee for the peaceful adjustment of any situation, regardless of origin, which it deems likely to impair the general welfare or friendly relations among nations, including situations resulting from a violation of the provisions of the present Charter setting forth the Purposes and Principles of the International Commonwealth of Nations.
Article XI
The Plenary Assembly shall perform such functions with respect to the international trusteeship system as are assigned to it under Chapter VIII (possibly Chp.VII), including the approval and ratification of ICON Mandates passed by the Standing Committee.
Article XII
1. Each member of the Plenary Assembly shall have one vote.
2. Decisions of the Plenary Assembly on important questions shall be made by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the members present and voting. These questions shall include: recommendations with respect to the maintenance of international peace and security, the suspension of the rights and privileges of membership, the expulsion of Members' representatives, and questions relating to the operation of an ICON Mandate.
3. Decisions on other questions, including the determination of additional categories of questions to be decided by a two-thirds majority, shall be made by a simple majority of the members present and voting.
Article XIII
The Plenary Assembly shall meet in regular intervals and in such special sessions as occasion may require. Special sessions shall be convoked by the Secretary-General at the request of the Standing Committee.
CHAPTER V: THE STANDING COMMITTEE
*See approved "Resolution on the Establishment of a Standing Committee of ICON"; articles renumbered to match general order of the present Charter*
EDIT: Btw, perhaps we should add in an additional, simple chapter on the role of H.E.A.R.T.? Chapter VIII maybe?
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Nov 26 2013, 11:39 PM
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OOC: Maybe not specifically on H.E.A.R.T. but more on international treaty organizations in general. As I am sure, in time, H.E.A.R.T. will not always remain the only organization of its type.
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Nov 27 2013, 12:44 PM
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"While the Federation concurs with the Republic's sentiments to allow all states membership into ICON", Von Leeb responded to the Porcuain representative, "We believe the articles outlined in Chapter II to be inately neccesary, as any potential states partitioning for membership should be required to adhere to the particular standard we are atempting to establish here with ICON. We believe a pledge to uphold international peace and stabilty to the best of one's abilities is paramount for any state regardless of political ideology, religious affiliation, or ethnic composition."
"Additionally, the Federation approves of the altering of rheotoric outlined in Chapter I article II to better clarify the nature of participation.
The Members of the International Commonwealth of Nations agree to accept and carry out the decisions of the Standing Committee. Required participation in a resolution whose subject is any of the aforementioned terms (Art.III, sub. 1a-d) is conditional on unanimous approval of the Standing Committee. - Art.III, sub.2
The clarification requested on participation and assistance from members will be outlined in Chapters VIII and IX, which focus on the just actions pertainng to interventions and restrictions, as well as economic and diplomatic responses to crisises man-made and environmental, respectfully. It is also for this reason, the Federation would request the proposal on including H.E.A.R.T into the Charter be suspended until Chapters VIII and IX are written, as the activities in said chapters cover a similiar function to that organization."
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Nov 29 2013, 02:48 PM
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OOC: Considering that both the Office of the Special Prosecutor and the International Court of Arbitration could be organs of a larger international court, perhaps we should combine the two chapters together to create a single chapter titled 'International High Court'. I'm already writing it, but I thought I'd see what everyone thought.
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Nov 29 2013, 03:58 PM
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- Official Charter for the International Commonwealth of Nations
- Chapter VI
CHAPTER VI: THE INTERNATIONAL HIGH COURT Article XXIII
The International High Court shall be the principal judicial organ of the International Commonwealth of Nations. Its headquarters are in Toledo.
Article XXIV
1. Each Member of ICON undertakes to comply with the decision of the International High Court, or its organs, in any case to which it is a party.
2. If any party to a case fails to perform the obligations incumbent upon it under a judgment rendered by the Court, the other party may have recourse to the Standing Committee, which may, if it deems necessary, make recommendations or decide upon measures to be taken to give effect to the judgment.
Article XXV
The Office of the Special Prosecutor is an organ of the International High Court and is charged with the prosecution of individuals and States, which contravene or violate – insert specific statute regarding genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity (something I assume we’ll get to later).
Article XXVI
1. The International Court of Arbitration is an organ of the International High Court and has for its objective the settlement of differences between States.
2. On questions of a legal nature, and especially in the interpretation or application of International Conventions, arbitration is recognized by Members as the most effective, and at the same time the most equitable, means of settling disputes which diplomacy has failed to settle.
3. The International Court of Arbitration shall be competent for all arbitration cases, unless the parties agree to institute a special Tribunal, whose creation requires approval by the Plenary Assembly.
Article XXVII
1. The International Justice Bureau serves as record office for the Court, and is the primary channel for communications relative to the meetings of the Court.
2. The International Justice Bureau maintains custody of the archives and conducts all the administrative business of the International High Court and its organs. The Members of ICON undertake to communicate to the International Bureau a duly certified copy of any conditions of arbitration arrived at between them, and of any decision concerning them delivered by special Tribunals.
Article XXVIII
The Members of ICON shall select one person, of known competency in questions of international law and of the highest moral reputation, to serve in the International High Court, whose responsibilities will reflect the current needs of the Court and its organs.
Article XXIX
1. Individuals to serve on the High Court and/or the Court of Arbitration will be selected at random from the list of persons each Member of ICON contributed to.
2. The High Court and the Court of Arbitration will have nine (9) justices each, which will render the decision of the respective Court. Individuals whose nationality matches that of a party brought before the Court will be struck from the list of eligible justices. Individuals cannot serve as justices to both Courts concurrently.
3. The deliberations of respective Courts take place in private. Every decision is taken by a majority of justices of the Tribunal. – Practically, this will be done by PMing one’s decision to an agreeable person; I’d like to nominate NRE. Alternatively, we can have each justice vote in the thread openly.
Article XXX
The decision, duly pronounced and notified to the agents of the parties at variance, puts an end to the dispute definitively and without appeal.
Article XXXI
The Plenary Assembly will have entire control over the suspension or dismissal of any official of the High Court, Bureau, Court of Arbitration, or Office of the Special Prosecutor.
Article XXXII
Nothing in the present Charter shall prevent Members from entrusting the solution of their differences to other tribunals by virtue of agreements already in existence or which may be concluded in the future.
Article XXXIII
1. The Plenary Assembly or the Standing Committee may request the International High Court to give an advisory opinion on any legal question.
2. Other organs of the International Commonwealth of Nations and specialized agencies, which may at any time be so authorized by the Plenary Assembly, may also request advisory opinions of the Court on legal questions arising within the scope of their activities.
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Nov 30 2013, 03:27 PM
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"The Federation approves of the combining of Chapters VI and VII into a single cohesive measure."
OOC: Ok, here's what we have so far:
Preamble (Done) Chapter I - Purpose & Principles (Done) Chapter II - Outlining of Membership (Done/Possible Omission) Chapter III - Bodies & Components (Done) Chapter IV - The Plenary Assembly (Done) Chapter V - The Standing Committee (Done - See approved "Resolution on the Establishment of a Standing Committee of ICON" Chapter VI - The International High Court (Done) Chapter VII - Actions, Interventions, & Restrictions in the Protection of International Peace & Stability (Unwritten) Chapter VIII- International Economic & Social Cooperation (Unwritten) Chapter IX - Amendments & Additional Provisions (Unwritten)
The next two chapters are relatively important and extensive. Originally, I was imagining the outline for the justifications for ICON action in Chapter VII, but if we want a separate Chapters for our "International Law" and our justification/responses to uphold it then that's also fine.
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Nov 30 2013, 03:48 PM
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OOC: How would you like to divide it, Whal? Did you want to tackle the next two Chapters, or just one?
Which isn't to mean that others shouldn't participate. I'd just like to crunch this out a bit at a time.
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Dec 1 2013, 10:51 AM
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OOC: Normally, I would have offered to take the next two in stride, but with final exams and papers I'm finding myself short on time as of late. I'll do Chapter VIII if someone is willing to do VI.
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Dec 2 2013, 02:21 PM
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"We believe" Alexander Keikura of the African Federation stated, "that organizations such as H.E.A.R.T and future organizations of such nature can be combined and noted in a single Chapter. We felt it particularly proper to note these organizations and their role in ICON under Chapter VIII. We believe that as international organizations such as H.E.A.R.T are organized by the international community, they can request special status within ICON, officially becoming Fostered Organizations of this body. As such, they will gain access to ICON facilities but at the same time, they will be held accountable to not only the nations who have joined to create this organizations but the entire international community through the Standing Committee's ability to review this organizations if charges are filed against them through official complaints by nations."
- Official Charter for the International Commonwealth of Nations
- Chapter VIII
Chapter VIII: International Economic & Social Cooperation
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With a view to the creation of conditions of stability and well-being which are necessary for peaceful and friendly relations among nations based on respect for the principle of equal rights and self-determination of peoples, the International Commonwealth of Nations shall promote:
1. Higher standards of living, full employment, and conditions of economic and social progress and development;
2. Solutions of international economic, social, health, and related problems; and international cultural and educational cooperation;
3. Universal respect for, and observance of, human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion.
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All Members pledge themselves to take joint and separate action in co-operation with the Organization for the achievement of the purposes set forth in Article (The previous Article).
Article
The various specialized organizations, established by international agreements and having wide international responsibilities, as defined in their respected treaty, in economic, social, cultural, educational, health, and related fields, shall be able to apply for special status as a Fostered Organization of the International Commonwealth of Nations.
Article
International Organizations who apply for special status as a Fostered Organization of the International Commonwealth of Nations shall be accepted by a simple majority vote of the____________.
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Fostered Organizations shall operate under the specific organs of their respective treaty. Each international Organization shall independently retain the power to make recommendations for the co-ordination of the policies and activities of the organization and execute them.
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The Standing Committee, with regards to an International Organization with the status of a Fostered Organization of the International Commonwealth of Nations, shall have the power to review actions taken by any Fostered Organization if an official compliant of abuse is charged against them by a member of the International Commonwealth of Nations.
OOC: I wasn't sure about the numbering so I just left that blank. Assume it is filled in and we'll just fill it in later when we put the charter together completely.
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- Official Charter for the International Commonwealth of Nations
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CHAPTER VII: ACTIONS, INTERVENTIONS, & RESTRICTIONS IN THE PROTECTION OF INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND STABILITY Article XXXIV
The parties to any dispute, the continuance of which is likely to endanger the maintenance of international peace and stability, shall, first of all, seek a solution by negotiation, enquiry, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, judicial settlement, resort to regional agencies or arrangements, or other peaceful means of their own choice.
Article XXXV
The Plenary Assembly may investigate any dispute, or any situation that may lead to international friction or give rise to a dispute, in order to determine whether the continuance of the dispute or situation is likely to endanger the maintenance of international peace and security.
Article XXXVI
1. The Standing Committee may, at any stage of a dispute of the nature referred to in Article XXXIV or of a situation of like nature, recommend appropriate procedures or methods of adjustment, considering any and all recommendations of the Plenary Assembly.
2. The Standing Committee should take into consideration any procedures for the settlement of the dispute that have already been adopted by the parties.
3. In making recommendations to the Standing Committee under this Article, the Plenary Assembly should also take into consideration that legal disputes should as a general rule be referred by the parties to the International High Court.
Article XXXVII
1. If the Plenary Assembly deems that the continuance of the dispute is in fact likely to endanger the maintenance of international peace and stability, it shall recommend such terms of settlement as it may consider appropriate to the Standing Committee.
2. The Plenary Assembly shall also determine the existence of any threat to the peace, breach of the peace, or act of aggression and shall make recommendations to maintain or restore international peace and stability.
Article XXXVIII
In order to prevent an aggravation of the situation, the Plenary Assembly may, before making a recommendation to the Standing Committee, call upon the parties concerned to comply with such provisional measures, as it deems necessary or desirable. Such provisional measures shall be without prejudice to the rights, claims, or position of the parties concerned. The Standing Committee shall duly take account of failure to comply with such provisional measures before drafting further measures to be taken by ICON.
Article XXXIX
1. The Standing Committee may decide what measures not involving the use of armed force are to be employed to give effect to its decisions, and it may call upon the Members of the International Commonwealth of Nations to apply such measures.
2. These may include:
a. Complete or partial interruption of economic relations b. Complete of rail, sea, air, postal, telegraphic, radio, and other means of communication c. Severance of diplomatic relations.
Article XL
1. Should the Standing Committee consider that measures provided for in Article XXXIX would be inadequate or have proved to be inadequate, it may take such action by air, sea, or land forces as may be necessary to maintain or restore international peace and security.
2. Such action may include demonstrations, blockade, and other operations by air, sea, or land forces of Members of the International Commonwealth of Nations.
Article XLI
1. All Members of the International Commonwealth of Nations, in order to contribute to the maintenance of international peace and stability, undertake to make available to the Standing Committee, on its call and in accordance with a special resolution or resolutions, armed forces, assistance, and facilities, including rights of passage, necessary for the purpose of maintaining international peace and security.
2. Such resolution(s) shall govern the numbers and types of forces, their degree of readiness and general location, and the nature of the facilities and assistance to be provided.
Article XLII
When the Standing Committee has decided to use force it shall, before calling upon a Member not represented on it to provide armed forces in fulfillment of the obligations assumed under Article XXXVIII, invite that Member, if the Member so desires, to participate in the decisions of the Standing Committee concerning the employment of contingents of that Member's armed forces.
Article XLIII
In order to enable ICON to take urgent military measures, Members shall hold immediately available national armed forces contingents for combined international enforcement action. The strength and degree of readiness of these contingents and plans for their combined action shall be determined within the limits laid down in the special resolution(s) referred to in Article XXXVIII, by the Standing Committee with the assistance of a specially created Military Council.
Article XLIV
Plans for the application of armed force shall be made by the Standing Committee with the assistance of the specially created Military Council.
Article XLV
1. There shall be established a Military Council to advise and assist the Standing Committee on all questions relating to the Standing Committee’s military requirements for the maintenance of international peace and stability, the employment and command of forces placed at its disposal, the regulation of armaments, and possible disarmament.
2. The Military Council shall consist of any military staff members of the Members of the Standing Committee appointed to a specially created Military Council. An equitable distribution of military staff members from the Members of the Standing Committee will be sought in the creation of every specially created Military Council.
3. The Military Council shall be responsible under the Standing Committee for the strategic direction of any armed forces placed at the disposal of the Standing Committee. Questions relating to the command of such forces shall be worked out subsequently.
4. The Military Council may establish regional sub-committees as needed in its operations.
Article XLVI
1. Actions required in carrying out the special resolution(s) of the Standing Committee for the maintenance of international peace and stability shall be taken by all Members of the International Commonwealth of Nations following unanimous approval of the special resolution(s) by the Standing Committee, in accordance with Article XVI, sub.2.
2. Such decisions shall be carried out by the Members of the International Commonwealth of Nations directly and through their action in the appropriate international agencies of which they are members.
Article XLVII
The Members of the International Commonwealth of Nations shall join in affording mutual assistance in carrying out the measures decided upon by the Standing Committee.
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OOC: A comprehensive charter for your viewing pleasure :D
- Official Charter for the International Commonwealth of Nations
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Preamble
We the Signatory Members of the International Commonwealth of Nations Determined:
- To rescue future generations from the scourge of warfare, which many times has plagued mankind and wrought untold sorrow, and to reaffirm belief and adherence towards human rights, and the dignity and worth of human beings, in the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small, and to establish conditions under which justice and respect for the obligations arising from treaties and other sources of international law can be maintained, and to promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom.
And to these ends strive:
- to practice tolerance and live together in peace with one another as good neighbors, and to unite our strength to maintain international peace and security, and to ensure, by the acceptance of principles and the institution of methods, that armed force shall not be used, save in the common interest, and to employ international machinery for the promotion of the economic and social advancement of all peoples, have resolved to combine our efforts to accomplish these claims.
Chapter I - Purpose & Principle
Article I
The Purposes of the International Commonwealth of Nations are:
- to maintain the balance of international peace and stability, and to that end: take all necessary collective measures to prevent and remove any and all threats to that peace, and for the suppression of all acts of aggression or other like breaches in said peace, and to bring about a peaceful resolution, with adherence to the principles of justice and international law, through arbitration and settlements which may ultimately threaten the peace between nations.
- to promote, develop, and strengthen friendly relations among nations through respect for the principles of equal rights, and self-determination of peoples, and to take appropriate measures to instill said relations.
- To achieve international co-operation in solving international problems of an economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian character, and in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion.
Article II
The Organization and its members, in pursuit of the above principles, shall act according to the following:
- All members acknowledge that ICON is based on the principle of equal sovereignty of all its signatory members.
- All members shall settle their international disputes by peaceful means in such a manner that international peace and security, and justice, are not endangered.
- All members shall refrain, in their international relations, from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of ICON.
- All members shall offer assistance to ICON in any action taken in accordance with this Charter.
- All members shall acknowledge that ICON may act in the adherence of non-member nations to the principals of the Charter such as said measures are necessary for the preservation of the international balance of peace and stability.
- All members acknowledge that nothing contained in the present Charter shall authorize ICON to intervene in matters which are essentially within the domestic jurisdiction of any state or shall require the members to submit such matters to settlement under the present Charter; but this principle shall not prejudice the application of enforcement measures under Chapter VII, in accordance with breaches in the established international norms outlined in the Treaty on the Rules of War & the Treaty on International Law.
Chapter II - Outlining of Membership
Article III
The original members of the International Commonwealth of Nations shall be the states which composed the body before/during the establishment of the Charter, and have signed themselves to its ratification on (Date TBA).
Article IV
- Membership in the International Commonwealth of Nations is made available to all peace-loving states which accept the obligations set up by the Charter, and are willing and able to carry out these obligations.
- The admission of any state to the organization shall be effected by the decision of the Plenary Assembly upon the recommendations of the Standing Committee.
- A status of "observer" shall be permitted and extended to any internationally recognized state entity. A successful vote by the Plenary Assembly for full membership is required for the extension of privileges enjoyed by Full Members of ICON, including voting and being a Rotating Member of the Standing Committee.
Article V
- Any member of the organization against which preventative measures or enforcement has been taken by the Security Committee may be suspended from the exercise of the rights and privileges of membership by the Plenary Assembly upon the recommendation of the Standing Committee. The exercise of these rights and privileges may be restored by the Standing Committee.
Article VI
- Any member of the organization which has persistently violated the principles contained in the present Charter may be expelled from the organization by the Plenary Assembly upon the recommendation of the Standing Council.
Chapter III: Bodies & Components of ICON
Article VII
- The (1) Plenary Assembly, (2) Standing Committee, and (3) International High Court are the established bodies of the International Commonwealth of Nations.
- Such subsidiary bodies as may be found necessary may be established in accordance with the present Charter.
Article VIII
- The International Commonwealth of Nations shall place no restrictions on an individual's or state's eligibility into these bodies based on gender, age, race or ethnicity, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.
Chapter IV: The Plenary Assembly
Article VI (Assuming a single article suffices to clarify ICON Membership)
1. The Plenary Assembly shall consist of all the Members of the International Commonwealth of Nations. 2. Each Member shall have not more than three representatives in the General Assembly.
Article VII
The Plenary Assembly may discuss any questions or any matters within the scope of the present Charter or relating to the powers and functions of any organs provided for in the present Charter, and may make recommendations to the Members of ICON or to the Standing Committee or to both on any such questions or matters.
Article VIII
1. The Plenary Assembly may consider the general principles of co-operation in the maintenance of international peace and security, including the principles governing disarmament and the regulation of armaments, and may make recommendations with regard to such principles to the Members or to the Standing Committee or to both.
2. The Plenary Assembly may discuss any questions relating to the maintenance of international peace and security brought before it by any Member of ICON, and may make recommendations with regard to any such questions to the state or states concerned or to the Standing Committee or to both. Any such question on which action is necessary shall be referred to the Standing Committee by the Plenary Assembly either before or after discussion.
3. The powers of the Plenary Assembly set forth in this Article shall not limit the general scope of Article VII.
Article IX
1. The General Assembly shall initiate studies and make recommendations for the purpose of:
a. Promoting international co-operation in the political field and encouraging the progressive development of international law and its codification b. Promoting international co-operation in the economic, social, cultural, educational, and health fields, and assisting in the realization of human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion.
2. The further responsibilities, functions and powers of the Plenary Assembly with respect to matters mentioned in Art.IX, sub.1b above are set forth in Chapters IX and X.
Article X
The Plenary Assembly may recommend measures to the Standing Committee for the peaceful adjustment of any situation, regardless of origin, which it deems likely to impair the general welfare or friendly relations among nations, including situations resulting from a violation of the provisions of the present Charter setting forth the Purposes and Principles of the International Commonwealth of Nations.
Article XI
The Plenary Assembly shall perform such functions with respect to the international trusteeship system as are assigned to it under Chapter VIII (possibly Chp.VII), including the approval and ratification of ICON Mandates passed by the Standing Committee.
Article XII
1. Each member of the Plenary Assembly shall have one vote.
2. Decisions of the Plenary Assembly on important questions shall be made by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the members present and voting. These questions shall include: recommendations with respect to the maintenance of international peace and security, the suspension of the rights and privileges of membership, the expulsion of Members' representatives, and questions relating to the operation of an ICON Mandate.
3. Decisions on other questions, including the determination of additional categories of questions to be decided by a two-thirds majority, shall be made by a simple majority of the members present and voting.
Article XIII
The Plenary Assembly shall meet in regular intervals and in such special sessions as occasion may require. Special sessions shall be convoked by the Secretary-General at the request of the Standing Committee.
CHAPTER V: THE STANDING COMMITTEE
Article XIV
The Standing Committee shall presently consist of nine (9) members of the International Commonwealth of Nations, with the first four members comprising the permanent members of the Standing Committee and the next five comprising the first set of rotating members:
- The Republic of Porcu - The Sacred Holy Empire of Scythirus - The Empire of Russia - The Empire of Kasnyia ============= - The United Federation of African Nations - The Latin Republic of El Dejarbo - The Republic of the Wallace Islands - The Republic of Salik - Federation of United East German States
1. Rotating members of the Standing Committee will be drawn from the Plenary Assembly of ICON, due regard being specially paid to equitable geographical distribution. Rotational lists for each world region shall be drawn up and will determine which nations replace those currently serving as rotating members in future.
2. Rotating members shall hold their seat on the Standing Committee for one (1) year (IRL 4 months) before being replaced by the next Member of the respective regional list.
2. Membership of the Standing Committee shall remain at either seven (7) or nine (9) in order to best reflect current geopolitical realities.
3. The Standing Committee shall meet semiannually, at a minimum, and upon any formal request made by a current member of the Standing Committee.
4. Each member of the Standing Committee shall have one (1) representative.
Article XV
Americas List of Rotating Members of the Standing Committee of ICON:
- The Latin Republic of El Dejarbo - United States of America (Goreprime Enterprises) - The Brazilian Empire - The Acadiane Kingdom of Nouvel Louisiana - The United American Nations - Eleytheria-Duo - The Confederation of Arcadia - The Federation of Native American Nations - The Allied Western Territories - The Western Union
Europe List of Rotating Members of the Standing Committee of ICON:
- Federation of United East German States - The Communist Republic of Yshurak - The Margraviate of Brandenburg-Vorpommern - The Union of Free Falangist Republics - The State of Quaon - The Grand Duchy of Marslava - The Republic of the Seven Cities - The Order of the Teutonic Knights - The Norman Kingdoms - The Emirate of Abnar Al-Andalus - The Baltic State
Middle East List of Rotating Members of the Standing Committee of ICON:
- The Republic of Salik - The Confederacy of The Middle Eastern Socialist States - The Federation of Semitistan - The Emirate of Al Whaladya - The Coalition States of Transcaucasia - The Royal City-State of Alexanderhaven - The Caliphate of Khilafate Sulemania - The Allied States of Arv - The United Sultanate of United Libyan Arab Republic
Africa of Rotating Members of the Standing Committee of ICON:
- The United Federation of African Nations - The North African Republic of United Transitional Libyan Republic - The Democratic Confederacy of Africa - The Most Catholic Kingdom of New Harumf - The Republican Empire of Ulgania - The Socialist Union of Kenya and of Zolony
Asia/Oceania List of Rotating Members of the Standing Committee of ICON:
- The Republic of the Wallace Islands - The Constitutional Empire of Kiru Tao - The Emirate of Eastern Islamic Empire - The United Eastern Soviet States - Chirondom
Article XVI
1. In order to ensure prompt and effective action by ICON, its Members confer on the Standing Committee primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, and agree that in carrying out its duties under this responsibility the Standing Committee acts on their behalf.
a. The Standing Committee will have the power to establish peacekeeping operations b. The Standing Committee will have the power to level international sanctions c. The Standing Committee will have the power to authorize military intervention, in keeping with the maintenance of international peace and security d. The Standing Committee will be responsible for the development and subsequent execution of international law, which must be ratified by ICON as a whole
2. The Members of the International Commonwealth of Nations agree to accept and carry out the decisions of the Standing Committee. Required participation in a resolution whose subject is any of the aforementioned terms (Art.III, sub. 1a-d) is conditional on unanimous approval of the Standing Committee.
3. The Standing Committee shall submit annual and, when necessary, special reports to the Plenary Assembly for its consideration.
4. The Standing Committee stands as the representative executive organ of ICON. It may be formally dissolved via majority vote by the Plenary Assembly of ICON and changes to its responsibilities, composition, and procedural details are also subject to majority approval in the Plenary Assembly.
Article XVII
1. Each member of the Standing Committee shall have one vote.
2. Decisions of the Standing Committee on procedural matters shall be made by an affirmative vote of five (5) members, or four (4) in the case of 7 Standing Committee Members
3. Decisions of the Standing Committee on all other matters shall be made by an affirmative vote of six (6) members, or five (5) in the case of 7 Standing Committee Members, including the concurring votes of the permanent members; provided that a party to a dispute shall abstain from voting.
Article XVIII
1. The Standing Committee shall be so organized as to be able to function continuously. Each member of the Standing Committee shall for this purpose be represented at all times in ICON in Toledo.
2. The Standing Committee shall hold periodic meetings at which each of its members may, if it so desires, be represented by a member of the government or by some other specially designated representative.
3. The Standing Committee may hold meetings at such places other than the seat of ICON if in its judgment that will best facilitate its work.
Article XIX
1. The Standing Committee may establish such subsidiary organs as it deems necessary for the performance of its functions.
Article XX
1. The Standing Committee shall adopt a rotating Secretary-General, whose term will last one year (IRL 4 months). It is the primary responsibility of the Secretary-General to call into session all meetings of the Standing Committee and officiate the proceedings thereof.
2. The position of Secretary General shall be determined by a direct election by the members of the Plenary Assembly with recommendations made by the Security Council.
Article XXI
1. Any Member of ICON which is not a member of the Standing Committee may participate, without vote, in the discussion of any question brought before the Standing Committee whenever the latter considers that the interests of that Member are specially affected.
Article XXII
1. Any Member of ICON which is not a member of the Standing Committee or any state which is not a Member of ICON, if it is a party to a dispute under consideration by the Standing Committee, shall be invited to participate, without vote, in the discussion relating to the dispute. The Standing Committee shall lay down such conditions as it deems just for the participation of a state which is not a Member of ICON.
CHAPTER VI: THE INTERNATIONAL HIGH COURT
Article XXIII
The International High Court shall be the principal judicial organ of the International Commonwealth of Nations. Its headquarters are in Toledo.
Article XXIV
1. Each Member of ICON undertakes to comply with the decision of the International High Court, or its organs, in any case to which it is a party.
2. If any party to a case fails to perform the obligations incumbent upon it under a judgment rendered by the Court, the other party may have recourse to the Standing Committee, which may, if it deems necessary, make recommendations or decide upon measures to be taken to give effect to the judgment.
Article XXV
The Office of the Special Prosecutor is an organ of the International High Court and is charged with the prosecution of individuals and States, which contravene or violate – insert specific statute regarding genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity (something I assume we’ll get to later).
Article XXVI
1. The International Court of Arbitration is an organ of the International High Court and has for its objective the settlement of differences between States.
2. On questions of a legal nature, and especially in the interpretation or application of International Conventions, arbitration is recognized by Members as the most effective, and at the same time the most equitable, means of settling disputes which diplomacy has failed to settle.
3. The International Court of Arbitration shall be competent for all arbitration cases, unless the parties agree to institute a special Tribunal, whose creation requires approval by the Plenary Assembly.
Article XXVII
1. The International Justice Bureau serves as record office for the Court, and is the primary channel for communications relative to the meetings of the Court.
2. The International Justice Bureau maintains custody of the archives and conducts all the administrative business of the International High Court and its organs. The Members of ICON undertake to communicate to the International Bureau a duly certified copy of any conditions of arbitration arrived at between them, and of any decision concerning them delivered by special Tribunals.
Article XXVIII
The Members of ICON shall select one person, of known competency in questions of international law and of the highest moral reputation, to serve in the International High Court, whose responsibilities will reflect the current needs of the Court and its organs.
Article XXIX
1. Individuals to serve on the High Court and/or the Court of Arbitration will be selected at random from the list of persons each Member of ICON contributed to.
2. The High Court and the Court of Arbitration will have nine (9) justices each, which will render the decision of the respective Court. Individuals whose nationality matches that of a party brought before the Court will be struck from the list of eligible justices. Individuals cannot serve as justices to both Courts concurrently.
3. The deliberations of respective Courts take place in private. Every decision is taken by a majority of justices of the Tribunal. (OOC: Practically, this will be done by PMing one’s decision to an agreeable person; I’d like to nominate NRE. Alternatively, we can have each justice vote in the thread openly.)
Article XXX
The decision, duly pronounced and notified to the agents of the parties at variance, puts an end to the dispute definitively and without appeal.
Article XXXI
The Plenary Assembly will have entire control over the suspension or dismissal of any official of the High Court, Bureau, Court of Arbitration, or Office of the Special Prosecutor.
Article XXXII
Nothing in the present Charter shall prevent Members from entrusting the solution of their differences to other tribunals by virtue of agreements already in existence or which may be concluded in the future.
Article XXXIII
1. The Plenary Assembly or the Standing Committee may request the International High Court to give an advisory opinion on any legal question.
2. Other organs of the International Commonwealth of Nations and specialized agencies, which may at any time be so authorized by the Plenary Assembly, may also request advisory opinions of the Court on legal questions arising within the scope of their activities.
CHAPTER VII: ACTIONS, INTERVENTIONS, & RESTRICTIONS IN THE PROTECTION OF INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND STABILITY
Article XXXIV
The parties to any dispute, the continuance of which is likely to endanger the maintenance of international peace and stability, shall, first of all, seek a solution by negotiation, enquiry, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, judicial settlement, resort to regional agencies or arrangements, or other peaceful means of their own choice.
Article XXXV
The Plenary Assembly may investigate any dispute, or any situation that may lead to international friction or give rise to a dispute, in order to determine whether the continuance of the dispute or situation is likely to endanger the maintenance of international peace and security.
Article XXXVI
1. The Standing Committee may, at any stage of a dispute of the nature referred to in Article XXXIV or of a situation of like nature, recommend appropriate procedures or methods of adjustment, considering any and all recommendations of the Plenary Assembly.
2. The Standing Committee should take into consideration any procedures for the settlement of the dispute that have already been adopted by the parties.
3. In making recommendations to the Standing Committee under this Article, the Plenary Assembly should also take into consideration that legal disputes should as a general rule be referred by the parties to the International High Court.
Article XXXVII
1. If the Plenary Assembly deems that the continuance of the dispute is in fact likely to endanger the maintenance of international peace and stability, it shall recommend such terms of settlement as it may consider appropriate to the Standing Committee.
2. The Plenary Assembly shall also determine the existence of any threat to the peace, breach of the peace, or act of aggression and shall make recommendations to maintain or restore international peace and stability.
Article XXXVIII
In order to prevent an aggravation of the situation, the Plenary Assembly may, before making a recommendation to the Standing Committee, call upon the parties concerned to comply with such provisional measures, as it deems necessary or desirable. Such provisional measures shall be without prejudice to the rights, claims, or position of the parties concerned. The Standing Committee shall duly take account of failure to comply with such provisional measures before drafting further measures to be taken by ICON.
Article XXXIX
1. The Standing Committee may decide what measures not involving the use of armed force are to be employed to give effect to its decisions, and it may call upon the Members of the International Commonwealth of Nations to apply such measures.
2. These may include:
a. Complete or partial interruption of economic relations b. Complete of rail, sea, air, postal, telegraphic, radio, and other means of communication c. Severance of diplomatic relations.
Article XL
1. Should the Standing Committee consider that measures provided for in Article XXXIX would be inadequate or have proved to be inadequate, it may take such action by air, sea, or land forces as may be necessary to maintain or restore international peace and security.
2. Such action may include demonstrations, blockade, and other operations by air, sea, or land forces of Members of the International Commonwealth of Nations.
Article XLI
1. All Members of the International Commonwealth of Nations, in order to contribute to the maintenance of international peace and stability, undertake to make available to the Standing Committee, on its call and in accordance with a special resolution or resolutions, armed forces, assistance, and facilities, including rights of passage, necessary for the purpose of maintaining international peace and security.
2. Such resolution(s) shall govern the numbers and types of forces, their degree of readiness and general location, and the nature of the facilities and assistance to be provided.
Article XLII
When the Standing Committee has decided to use force it shall, before calling upon a Member not represented on it to provide armed forces in fulfillment of the obligations assumed under Article XXXVIII, invite that Member, if the Member so desires, to participate in the decisions of the Standing Committee concerning the employment of contingents of that Member's armed forces.
Article XLIII
In order to enable ICON to take urgent military measures, Members shall hold immediately available national armed forces contingents for combined international enforcement action. The strength and degree of readiness of these contingents and plans for their combined action shall be determined within the limits laid down in the special resolution(s) referred to in Article XXXVIII, by the Standing Committee with the assistance of a specially created Military Council.
Article XLIV
Plans for the application of armed force shall be made by the Standing Committee with the assistance of the specially created Military Council.
Article XLV
1. There shall be established a Military Council to advise and assist the Standing Committee on all questions relating to the Standing Committee’s military requirements for the maintenance of international peace and stability, the employment and command of forces placed at its disposal, the regulation of armaments, and possible disarmament.
2. The Military Council shall consist of any military staff members of the Members of the Standing Committee appointed to a specially created Military Council. An equitable distribution of military staff members from the Members of the Standing Committee will be sought in the creation of every specially created Military Council.
3. The Military Council shall be responsible under the Standing Committee for the strategic direction of any armed forces placed at the disposal of the Standing Committee. Questions relating to the command of such forces shall be worked out subsequently.
4. The Military Council may establish regional sub-committees as needed in its operations.
Article XLVI
1. Actions required in carrying out the special resolution(s) of the Standing Committee for the maintenance of international peace and stability shall be taken by all Members of the International Commonwealth of Nations following unanimous approval of the special resolution(s) by the Standing Committee, in accordance with Article XVI, sub.2.
2. Such decisions shall be carried out by the Members of the International Commonwealth of Nations directly and through their action in the appropriate international agencies of which they are members.
Article XLVII
The Members of the International Commonwealth of Nations shall join in affording mutual assistance in carrying out the measures decided upon by the Standing Committee
Chapter VIII: International Economic & Social Cooperation
Article XLVIII
With a view to the creation of conditions of stability and well-being which are necessary for peaceful and friendly relations among nations based on respect for the principle of equal rights and self-determination of peoples, the International Commonwealth of Nations shall promote:
1. Higher standards of living, full employment, and conditions of economic and social progress and development;
2. Solutions of international economic, social, health, and related problems; and international cultural and educational cooperation;
3. Universal respect for, and observance of, human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion.
Article XLIX
All Members pledge themselves to take joint and separate action in co-operation with the Organization for the achievement of the purposes set forth in Article (The previous Article).
Article L
The various specialized organizations, established by international agreements and having wide international responsibilities, as defined in their respected treaty, in economic, social, cultural, educational, health, and related fields, shall be able to apply for special status as a Fostered Organization of the International Commonwealth of Nations.
Article LI
International Organizations who apply for special status as a Fostered Organization of the International Commonwealth of Nations shall be accepted by a simple majority vote of the Plenary Assembly.
Article LII
Fostered Organizations shall operate under the specific organs of their respective treaty. Each international Organization shall independently retain the power to make recommendations for the co-ordination of the policies and activities of the organization and execute them.
Article LIII
The Standing Committee, with regards to an International Organization with the status of a Fostered Organization of the International Commonwealth of Nations, shall have the power to review actions taken by any Fostered Organization if an official compliant of abuse is charged against them by a member of the International Commonwealth of Nations.
Chapter IX: Amendments
Chapter X: Signing
We the signatory powers of the Security Committee, having read the document in its entirety and possessing an understanding of the responsibilities expected of us in acknowledgement, pledge to uphold our duties to the best of our abilities:
OOC: Well there she is, gentlemen. I didnt clarify some of the open-ended articles because i wanted someone to take one last overview look. Let me know if you see anything.
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Dec 7 2013, 11:35 PM
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I meant to say something when I posted it, but in Article LI, I did not mean for that blank to remain by the time of the final draft. I just left it blank because I wasn't sure if the vote should come from the Standing Committee or the General Assembly of ICON. I imagine we can either debate it IC or discuss it OOC. Otherwise, it looks good to me Whal and Porcu!
Edited by NRE, Dec 7 2013, 11:35 PM.
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Dec 8 2013, 12:23 AM
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"Work is the curse of the drinking classes."
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OOC: The blank in Article LI should be filled in with 'the Plenary Assembly'.
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Dec 8 2013, 02:04 PM
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"Life is too short to be wasted on bad scotch"
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OOC: Edited Chapter I; Article II (Last Clause) and Chapter VIII; Article LI for clarification. Let me know if you see anything else.
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Dec 16 2013, 12:41 AM
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OOC: I had RD create a sub form for the Stand Committee so I took the liberty of moving this topic and changing the title. Sorry for any confusion.
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Jan 2 2014, 10:58 PM
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"The Republic would like to recommend a few modifications to the present Charter before it is taken to the Plenary Assembly for a discussion and vote.
First, regarding the outline of membership (Chapter 2), the Republic recommends that 'Observer' status be extended to all internationally recognized states, but that a successful vote by the Plenary Assembly for full membership is required for the extension of privileges enjoyed by Full Members of ICON, including voting and being a Rotating Member of the Standing Committee. The recommendation is made with specific reference to Article 4.
Second, the Republic recommends that a slight modification to Article 7 of Chapter 3 is made, stating that the established bodies of ICON are (1) the Plenary Assembly, (2) the Standing Committee, and (3) the International High Court. The Republic believes that the Office of the Special Prosecutor and the International Court of Arbitration are subsidiaries of the International High Court and not fully independent bodies.
***Third, regarding the Standing Committee, the Republic recommends that Term 4 of Article 27 of Chapter 5 be struck entirely from the Charter. Reflection on the power of a veto has made the Republic believe that deliberation, discussion, and active participation in international institutions would be fatally compromised in the future. An elimination of the veto elevates the influence and power of the Rotating Members and provides motivation for all Standing Committee Members to vote with a clear understanding of the issues before the Committee. Permanent Members would still have representation in the Standing Committee at all times.
Fourth, regarding the position of Secretary-General of ICON, the Republic recommends that Article 20 of Chapter 5 be moved to the preceding chapter of the Plenary Assembly. Upon reflection, the Republic believes that the Secretary-General should reflect the spirit of cooperation of the whole of the international community. The nomination and election of a representative to the position of Secretary-General should be a responsibility of the Plenary Assembly."
I also wanted to get some feedback on the mechanism I outlined for the International High Court:
Article XXIX
1. Individuals to serve on the High Court and/or the Court of Arbitration will be selected at random from the list of persons each Member of ICON contributed to.
2. The High Court and the Court of Arbitration will have nine (9) justices each, which will render the decision of the respective Court. Individuals whose nationality matches that of a party brought before the Court will be struck from the list of eligible justices. Individuals cannot serve as justices to both Courts concurrently.
3. The deliberations of respective Courts take place in private. Every decision is taken by a majority of justices of the Tribunal. – Practically, this will be done by PMing one’s decision to an agreeable person; I’d like to nominate NRE. Alternatively, we can have each justice vote in the thread openly.
- Is that agreeable to you guys?
I'd really like to finalize this thing and get an official vote in the Plenary Assembly.
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Jan 5 2014, 01:30 PM
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"Life is too short to be wasted on bad scotch"
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OOC: I too wish to push this through the PA asap, so I'll update the charter with these revisions soonish, unless someone on the SC has an objection.
IC: "The East German Federation concurs, and seconds the Republic's proposed revisions."
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Whal
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Jan 8 2014, 10:53 AM
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OOC: Charter has been updated according to your recommendations, Porcu. However:
1) Your fourth recommendation was implemented, but instead of moving the entire article to Chapter 4, I added a clause solidifying the PA's ability to elect the Secretary-General in Chapter 5.
2) Your mechanism for the International High Court was already placed inside the Charter originally, and therefore did not need updating.
All other recommendations were included :) .
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