Constitution of the Dominion of Lazarus
[font=helvetica neue,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif]Preamble[/font]
[font=helvetica neue,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif]The nations of the Dominion of Lazarus, seeking to establish a government that is fair and equitable to all residents, dispenses justice fairly and evenly, and incorporates all manners of ideas and identities, hereby enact this Constitution as a single unifying representation of these ideals.[/font]
[font=helvetica neue,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif]Section 1: Citizenship[/font]
- Any nation may apply for citizenship on the Regional Forum by providing their current nation in the region, their current World Assembly nation, a brief history of their time in NationStates, and by swearing an Oath of Citizenship.
- The King shall have the authority to accept or deny citizenship applications. The King may delegate and revoke this authority as he deems appropriate.
- The King shall have the sole authority to change the format of citizenship applications, as long as the format retains the aforementioned requirements.
- Citizens shall forfeit their citizenship if they renounce it, their nation in Lazarus ceases to exist or leaves the region, they do not post on the forum within 30 days, or if they are found guilty of a crime and punished with loss of citizenship.
[font=helvetica neue,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif]Section 2: The Monarch[/font]
[font=helvetica neue,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif]Section 3: The Assembly[/font]
[font=helvetica neue,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif]Section 4: The Directorate[/font]
- The Viceroy is the Head of Government of Lazarus and oversees and manages the responsibilities of the Directorate.
- The Viceroy is elected by the Assembly of Lazarus every three months and can serve no more than two terms consecutively.
- The Viceroy will appoint Governors to lead the various Districts of Lazarus and form the Directorate. Appointees must be approved by the King before taking office.
- The Directorate is responsible for establishing and maintaining all internal regional directives and plans of action. The King shall reserve the right to participate directly in Directorate affairs.
[font=helvetica neue,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif]Section 5: The Districts[/font]
[font=helvetica neue,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif]Section 6: Rights and Justice[/font]
[font=helvetica neue,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif]Section 7: Constitutional Amendments[/font]
- Section 6 of this document may only be added to. Section 7 may not be edited or revised.
- This document may only be repealed by unanimous vote of the citizens.
[font=helvetica neue,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif]Section 8: The Forum[/font]
- The off-site forum shall be located at: http://www.ns-laz.com
- Forum administration is separate from the affairs of the government. Violations of site rules and the Invision Community terms of service will be handled only by forum administration.
[font=helvetica neue,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif]Section 9: Adopting Clauses[/font]
- This document shall be considered the supreme law of Lazarus. Any conflicts between this document and any other law shall be resolved by deferring to this document.
- Upon the passing of this document, the sitting WA delegate shall be named as King.
- Upon the passing of this document, the King may appoint the first High Sepulchre for the benefit of immediate action in the region.
- Upon the passing of this document, all citizens of the Celestial Union shall become citizens of the Undead Dominion.
[font=helvetica neue,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif]Section 10: Amendments[/font]
- Upon the passing of this amendment, all current Cathedrals shall be redefined as Districts with the same responsibilities. The Cathedral of Heresy shall become the Diplomacy District. The Cathedral of Corruption shall become the Cultural District. The Cathedral of Arbitration shall become the High Court. The Cathedral of War shall become the Military District.
- Upon the passing of this amendment, all current citizens shall be considered members of the Assembly upon committing themselves to a District.