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Incorporated Rum Pack

Whereas the Governments of The North Pacific and Lazarus, hereafter jointly referred to as "the signatories", are cognizant of their shared status as governments of the game-created regions; and

Whereas the signatories wish to develop closer ties with one another through continued discussions, as well as the undertakings set forth herein;

Therefore, the signatories agree as follows:

Section I - Mutual Recognition

1. The signatories acknowledge the constitutional governments acting at the time of ratification of this Pact to be legitimate and sovereign governments of their respective NationStates regions.

2. The signatories will maintain their established in-game embassies (i.e., on the NationStates site) and off-site embassies (i.e., on their respective regional forums) with each other.

Section II - Non-aggression

1. The signatories will not engage in any military hostilities against one another’s home regions, their event regions, jump points, or any other regions owned by the signatory.
Participation on opposing sides of a military engagement that does not involve an attack on any of the above qualifiers shall be exempt from the above requirement.

2. The signatories will not attempt to subvert or undermine one another's legitimate and sovereign governments in any form.
The signatories will not in any way initiate or participate in espionage, subterfuge, or other clandestine operations against one another. For this purpose, a "clandestine operation" is one or more persons acting under false pretenses in one signatory's home region or regional forum, without that signatory's knowledge, and at the behest of the other signatory.

Section III - Communication

1. In the event of a security-related contingency or compromise of another feeder, sinker, or mutual ally, the signatories will inform each other of their respective positions and share pertinent information regarding the matter without unduly risking sensitive information or jeopardizing operations.
1.1 All information shared shall be kept confidential for use of the receiving signatory’s government only unless the release of such information is explicitly allowed by the providing signatory

Section IV - General Provisions

1. This Pact shall come into effect upon its ratification by the duly authorized individuals or bodies of both signatories.

2. The signatories reserve the right to nullify this pact with the approval of their duly authorized individuals or bodies. In the event of such, the nullifying signatory must notify the other as soon as practicable

Yesterday, I made some controversial comments on the NSGP Discord and Forum. Admittedly, those have damaged my reputation and it’s my belief that my continued service as your Minister of Foreign Affairs will lead to Lazarus’ reputation being damaged. I will defend myself against the accusation that I am a fascist or sympathise with them: I am not, nor have I ever been. However, knowing that my personal reputation has been considerably damaged, I can’t logically remain in my position as the leader of the Foreign Affairs department. So I will do what a sensible person in my position would do, resign as Minister of Foreign Affairs, effective immediately. I will not be departing the region nor the department, however.
-Now Former Director of Public Relations Domais.

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Amendment to the Assembly Procedure Act (May 2020)

Proposed by: @Domais

Section 1. Amendment of the Assembly Procedure Act (August 2018)

(1) The relevant section of the Assembly Procedure Act, as currently written, reads:

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(2) In order for a proposal to be brought to vote, a citizen eligible to vote on that proposal must make a motion to vote, and another such citizen must second the motion. A motion to vote may only be made by the initial author of a proposal unless the initial author is no longer a citizen or has not posted on the off-site regional forum for more than seven days without posting a leave of absence.

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(2) The amended Section of the Assembly Procedure Act shall read:

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(2) In order for a proposal to be brought to vote, a citizen eligible to vote on that proposal must make a motion to vote, and another such citizen must second the motion. A motion to vote may only be made by the initial author of a proposal unless the initial author is no longer a citizen or has not posted on the off-site regional forum for more than seven days without posting a leave of absence. Only the citizen who made the motion may withdraw it, unless that citizen is no longer a citizen, then the Speaker may withdraw the relevant motion. Once a motion is withdrawn, voting shall cease immediately. [/cell][/table]

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Criminal Code Act Amendment (May 2020)

Proposed by: @Domais

Preamble

In order to better ensure the fairness of the outcomes of our elections we, the Citizens of Lazarus, enact this amendment. 

Section 1. Amendment of the Criminal Code Act (September 2018)

(1) The relevant sections of the Criminal Code Act, as they are currently written, read:

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Section 11. Conspiracy

(1) Any person who prepares, incites another or plans to commit an offence enumerated herein, shall be guilty of conspiracy to commit that offence.

Section 12. Guilt and Sentencing

(1) No person may be found guilty of a crime not listed in this act.

(2) If found guilty of a crime, the Delegate may impose upon the person any punishment proportionate to the offence.

Section 13. Definitions

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(2) The relevant sections of Criminal Code Act, as amended, shall read:

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Section 11. Electoral Fraud

(1) Any person who, during the course of an election, uses the communications powers granted to regional officers in an attempt to influence, promote, or damage an electoral campaign shall have committed electoral fraud.

(2) Any person who, during the course of an election, uses any monetary method including stamps to promote themselves, their campaign, damage the campaign of another or likewise shall have committed electoral fraud.

Section 12. Conspiracy

(1) Any person who prepares, incites another or plans to commit an offence enumerated herein, shall be guilty of conspiracy to commit that offence.

Section 13. Guilt and Sentencing

(1) No person may be found guilty of a crime not listed in this act.

(2) If found guilty of a crime, the Delegate may impose upon the person any punishment proportionate to the offence.

Section 14. Definitions

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Article II of the Mandate gives the Delegate the right to impose bans and ejections from Lazarus and this is further supported by Article V of the Mandate that gives the court the power to implore the Delegate to ban or eject someone from Lazarus, but fails to give the court that power themselves. If this interpretation of the Mandate is in the opinion of the court as actuate, is the Hostile Persons and Entities Act, which allows the Assembly (and not the Delegate) at the request of the Council of Lazarene Security or the Delegate to designate a region or person hostile, which denies a person or members of an organisation residency, citizenship and etc. in Lazarus, and doesn't require the Delegates approval, unconstitutional?

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Amendment to the Charter of the Lazarene Regional Guard (May 2020)

Proposed by: @Domais

Section 1. Amendment of the Charter of the Lazarene Regional Guard (December 2018)

(1) The relevant section of the Charter of the Lazarene Regional Guard, as currently written, reads:

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Section 1. Establishment of the Lazarene Regional Guard
 
(1) The Lazarene Regional Guard will be the sole military force of Lazarus, neutral in alignment.

(2) The Delegate will be the commander-in-chief of the Regional Guard. The Delegate may appoint a minister to serve as operational commander of the Regional Guard, subject to all provisions for appointment and removal of a minister. Operational command authority may be further delegated to a chain of command subordinate to the minister.

(3) The command, conduct, and membership criteria of the Regional Guard may be further regulated by law or by executive policy.

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(2) The amended Section of the Charter of the Lazarene Regional Guard shall read:

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Section 1. Establishment of the Lazarene Regional Guard
 
(1) The Lazarene Regional Guard will be the sole military force of Lazarus, neutral in alignment.

(2)  The Delegate will be the commander-in-chief of the Regional Guard. The Prime Minister must appoint a Cabinet Minister to serve as operational commander of the Regional Guard, subordinate to the Delegate and subject to approval of the Delegate and all provisions for appointment and removal of a minister. Operational command authority may be further delegated to a chain of command subordinate to the Cabinet Minister.

(3) The command, conduct, and membership criteria of the Regional Guard may be further regulated by law or by executive policy.

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Lazarene Awards and Honors Act (January 2020)

Proposed by: @"Wymondham", @"New Rogernomics"

 Preamble

This act shall establish official awards and honors for citizens that can be applied upon discretion of officials and forum administration.
 
Section 1. Granting of Awards and Honors

(1) Official awards and honors to be granted shall consist of:

a. Honorary titles given to a citizen,
b. Awards given to a citizen,
c. Donated gifts of monetary or other value given to a citizen.

(2) Awards and honors may be granted to a citizen through the following means:

a. The Assembly holding a 50%+1 majority vote to grant established awards or honors,
b. The Minister appointed by the Prime Minister to be a granting official,
c. The Forum Administration team granting them.

Section 2. Alteration of Awards and Honors

(1) Official awards and honors can be established, replaced, modified, or removed by:

a. The Minister appointed by the Prime Minister to be a granting official,
b. The Forum Administration team, where necessary or in-conjunction with granting officials.

(2) Official awards and honors may be revoked from a citizen by the granting authority:

a. The Minister appointed by the Prime Minister to be a granting official,
b. The Forum Administration team, where necessary or in-conjunction with granting officials,
c. The Assembly, if they granted them, by holding a 50%+1 majority vote.

Heya folks,

So this is my notice that I am going to be stepping down from the Court soon. A variety of circumstances had already meant that I was considering stepping back but recent events in which a certain part of the community has made clear that I am not welcome as far as they are concerned and that they do not feel I can separate my duties and Lazarus and my duties in other regions. While I fundamentally disagree with the later point their expressing of the former attitude has contributed to me bringing forward my departure. I wish to stress that I was already intending to step down and that recent occurrences have merely brought forward my departure.
I will not be leaving right now as I am not going to leave the court a man down. Those who wish to apply for my place on the court are encouraged to message Tubbius and the chosen applicant will be taught legal interpretation by me before they are appointed to the role. Only then will I step down with another Wymwall :p