<![CDATA[Forums - Treaty Votes]]> https://nslazarus.com/old_forum/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:23:28 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[[Passed] Incorporated Rum Pact]]> https://nslazarus.com/old_forum/showthread.php?tid=1486 Sat, 23 May 2020 18:21:32 +0000 Feux]]> https://nslazarus.com/old_forum/showthread.php?tid=1486
A motion and a second have been received for the Incorporated Rum Pact. This is a vote on a treaty. As such, it requires a 50%+1 majority to pass. Citizens may vote "Aye" or "For," "Nay" or "Against," or "Abstain" or "Present."

The timing allotted for this vote is five days. Voting will end on Thursday the 28th of May at 2:20 PM EST.

The discussion thread is here.

Quote: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

-- Debussy, Deputy Speaker]]>
A motion and a second have been received for the Incorporated Rum Pact. This is a vote on a treaty. As such, it requires a 50%+1 majority to pass. Citizens may vote "Aye" or "For," "Nay" or "Against," or "Abstain" or "Present."

The timing allotted for this vote is five days. Voting will end on Thursday the 28th of May at 2:20 PM EST.

The discussion thread is here.

Quote: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

-- Debussy, Deputy Speaker]]> <![CDATA[[Passed] Treaty of Pax Poukai]]> https://nslazarus.com/old_forum/showthread.php?tid=1224 Sat, 15 Feb 2020 06:11:18 +0000 Feux]]> https://nslazarus.com/old_forum/showthread.php?tid=1224
The timing allotted for this vote is five days. Voting will end on Thursday the 20th of February at 1:15 AM EST.

The discussion thread is here.
Quote:
Pax Poukai


Preamble

Desiring friendship and tranquillity between Lazarus and the South Pacific, both parties ratify this treaty and thereby affirm their mutual respect.

Section 1. Recognition of Sovereignty

(1) Both signatories recognize the government of the Coalition of the South Pacific as set forth in the Charter and the government of Lazarus as set forth in the Twelfth Mandate as the legitimate ruling bodies of their respective regions.

(2) Both signatories shall recognize each others' legal successors as the legitimate ruling states of their respective regions.

Section 2. Pact of Non-Aggression

(1) Both signatories pledge not to declare war against one another.

(2) Both signatories pledge not to endeavor, conspire or withhold knowledge of any third party's intentions to invade, raid or otherwise attack their counterpart's home region or possessions.

(3) Both signatories pledge not to direct or encourage any person to adopt false pretenses in their counterpart’s on-site or off-site property.

(4) Both signatories reserve the right to deploy military forces to regions other than their counterpart's home region and possessions when on opposing sides in military gameplay.

Section 3. Cultural and Diplomatic Ties

(1) The governments of both parties pledge to seek cooperation on cultural matters.

(2) Both signatories will maintain in-game and off-site embassies with each other and will maintain diplomatic representatives in each other’s regions.

Section 4. Amendment, Interpretation, Display, and Repeal

(1) All amendments to this treaty must be made bilaterally following negotiations between signatory governments.

(2) The parties to this treaty may clarify the terms of this treaty through memorandums of understanding, which shall be posted alongside the treaty.

(3) Should either signatory state voluntarily disband without leaving a legal successor or dissolve this treaty in accordance with their own laws, both parties shall be relieved of the commitments made herein.

(4) This treaty shall be displayed in a publicly accessible area of the community forums of both parties.
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The timing allotted for this vote is five days. Voting will end on Thursday the 20th of February at 1:15 AM EST.

The discussion thread is here.
Quote:
Pax Poukai


Preamble

Desiring friendship and tranquillity between Lazarus and the South Pacific, both parties ratify this treaty and thereby affirm their mutual respect.

Section 1. Recognition of Sovereignty

(1) Both signatories recognize the government of the Coalition of the South Pacific as set forth in the Charter and the government of Lazarus as set forth in the Twelfth Mandate as the legitimate ruling bodies of their respective regions.

(2) Both signatories shall recognize each others' legal successors as the legitimate ruling states of their respective regions.

Section 2. Pact of Non-Aggression

(1) Both signatories pledge not to declare war against one another.

(2) Both signatories pledge not to endeavor, conspire or withhold knowledge of any third party's intentions to invade, raid or otherwise attack their counterpart's home region or possessions.

(3) Both signatories pledge not to direct or encourage any person to adopt false pretenses in their counterpart’s on-site or off-site property.

(4) Both signatories reserve the right to deploy military forces to regions other than their counterpart's home region and possessions when on opposing sides in military gameplay.

Section 3. Cultural and Diplomatic Ties

(1) The governments of both parties pledge to seek cooperation on cultural matters.

(2) Both signatories will maintain in-game and off-site embassies with each other and will maintain diplomatic representatives in each other’s regions.

Section 4. Amendment, Interpretation, Display, and Repeal

(1) All amendments to this treaty must be made bilaterally following negotiations between signatory governments.

(2) The parties to this treaty may clarify the terms of this treaty through memorandums of understanding, which shall be posted alongside the treaty.

(3) Should either signatory state voluntarily disband without leaving a legal successor or dissolve this treaty in accordance with their own laws, both parties shall be relieved of the commitments made herein.

(4) This treaty shall be displayed in a publicly accessible area of the community forums of both parties.
]]> <![CDATA[[Passed] Treaty of the Anti-Pacific Coalition]]> https://nslazarus.com/old_forum/showthread.php?tid=888 Thu, 18 Jul 2019 18:42:04 +0000 McChimp]]> https://nslazarus.com/old_forum/showthread.php?tid=888
The timing allotted for this vote is five days. Voting will end on Tuesday the 23rd of July 2019 at 14:40 EST.

The discussion thread is here.

Treaty of the Anti-Pacific Coalition

Preamble

The Anti-Pacific Coalition was formed to stand up against acts of aggression and subversion perpetrated against many regions, user-created and game-created alike, by the New Pacific Order. United in our resolve to continue combating any hostile acts by that regime, we, the signatories of this treaty, commit to collective defense in response to any act of aggression by the New Pacific Order against any other signatory. An attack by the New Pacific Order against one signatory will be considered an attack by the New Pacific Order against all signatories. We stand united and resolute in continued diplomatic opposition to the New Pacific Order, and against any threat that regime may pose to the sovereignty and stability of our regions.

Article I. Diplomatic Provisions

Diplomatic recognition

(1) The signatories recognize each other's legal governments as the legitimate governments of each other's respective regions.

(2) Diplomatic recognition will be applicable to the governments established by the constitutions or similarly binding legal documents in force in each signatory at the time this treaty was enacted, and any legally enacted successor governments.

Diplomatic restrictions

(3) The signatories will not maintain diplomatic, military, or cultural relations of any kind with the Pacific while it is governed by the New Pacific Order or any successor regime sanctioned by the New Pacific Order.

(4) The signatories' World Assembly Delegates will not vote to repeal Security Council Resolution 268: Condemn The Pacific while the Pacific is governed by the New Pacific Order or any successor regime sanctioned by the New Pacific Order.

(5) The signatories' World Assembly Delegates will not vote in favor of offensive measures against each other in the World Assembly Security Council, if such measures are sponsored by the New Pacific Order or any member of the New Pacific Order. Offensive measures include condemnation, involuntary liberation of each other's home regions, or involuntary liberation of third party regions occupied by each other's military forces.

Article II. Military Provisions

Non-aggression and mutual defense

(1) The signatories will not engage in military hostilities against each other's home regions. Participation of the signatories on opposite sides of a military engagement in a third party region will never be interpreted as a violation of this provision.

(2) To the extent practicable, the signatories will provide each other with defensive military assistance in the event of an attack on a signatory's home region by the New Pacific Order or any member of the New Pacific Order, provided such assistance is requested by the signatory's legitimate government.

Additional military cooperation

(3) The signatories may cooperate in executing joint military operations against the New Pacific Order, in the Pacific or in third party regions, when available and as consistent with each signatory's laws and policies.

Article III. Administrative Provisions

Administration of the Anti-Pacific Coalition

(1) Each signatory will designate a representative to the Anti-Pacific Coalition. Signatory representatives will be designated according to each signatory's laws and policies.

(2) Signatory representatives may, by absolute majority vote, designate a signatory citizen or equivalent member as Chief Organizer of the Anti-Pacific Coalition. Signatory representatives may dismiss the Chief Organizer by absolute majority vote.

(3) The Chief Organizer may appoint signatory citizens or equivalent members as additional Organizers to assist in organizing operations conducted by and through the Anti-Pacific Coalition, and may dismiss such Organizers. Appointment and dismissal of Organizers will be subject to approval by absolute majority vote of signatory representatives.

(4) Altino will be the Owner of the Anti-Pacific Coalition Discord server. Should Altino wish to transfer ownership, the new Owner will be designated by absolute majority vote of signatory representatives. Following such transfer, any future transfer will be to an Owner designated by absolute majority vote of signatory representatives. The Owner may designate additional server administrators and moderators and may dismiss such administrators and moderators.

Initial signatories and addition of signatories

(5) The initial signatories of this treaty will include all regions that have previously participated in the Anti-Pacific Coalition, have been invited to sign this treaty by the pre-treaty Organizers, and have legally enacted this treaty according to their laws and policies.

(6) Regions that do not meet the above criteria may be added as signatories if approved by a three-fifths vote of signatory representatives, conditional upon their legal enactment of this treaty according to their laws and policies.

Expulsion and withdrawal of signatories

(7) A signatory may be expelled from the Anti-Pacific Coalition if approved by a three-fifths vote of signatory representatives. The representative of the signatory subject to the expulsion vote may not vote in the expulsion vote.

(8) A signatory may withdraw from the Anti-Pacific Coalition upon legally repealing this treaty according to their laws and policies and providing seven days notice of withdrawal to the other signatories via the Anti-Pacific Coalition Discord server.

Amendment of this treaty

(9) An amendment to this treaty may be proposed by three-fifths vote of signatory representatives, at which time it will be referred to signatories for ratification. An amendment will be adopted if ratified by three-fifths of signatories according to each signatory's laws and policies, after which each remaining signatory will have 30 days to ratify the amendment or be considered to have automatically withdrawn from the Anti-Pacific Coalition.

(10) Official copies of this treaty will be maintained in public view by signatory representatives, and updated to reflect amendments.

List of signatories

(11) The following is a list of signatories, which will automatically be updated whenever a signatory is added, expelled, or withdraws:

Slaato of Dawn
Grater Tovakia of Lands End
DiRito-Opolis of Ridgefield
Kurczak Mielony of Conch Kingdom
Aye.]]>
The timing allotted for this vote is five days. Voting will end on Tuesday the 23rd of July 2019 at 14:40 EST.

The discussion thread is here.

Treaty of the Anti-Pacific Coalition

Preamble

The Anti-Pacific Coalition was formed to stand up against acts of aggression and subversion perpetrated against many regions, user-created and game-created alike, by the New Pacific Order. United in our resolve to continue combating any hostile acts by that regime, we, the signatories of this treaty, commit to collective defense in response to any act of aggression by the New Pacific Order against any other signatory. An attack by the New Pacific Order against one signatory will be considered an attack by the New Pacific Order against all signatories. We stand united and resolute in continued diplomatic opposition to the New Pacific Order, and against any threat that regime may pose to the sovereignty and stability of our regions.

Article I. Diplomatic Provisions

Diplomatic recognition

(1) The signatories recognize each other's legal governments as the legitimate governments of each other's respective regions.

(2) Diplomatic recognition will be applicable to the governments established by the constitutions or similarly binding legal documents in force in each signatory at the time this treaty was enacted, and any legally enacted successor governments.

Diplomatic restrictions

(3) The signatories will not maintain diplomatic, military, or cultural relations of any kind with the Pacific while it is governed by the New Pacific Order or any successor regime sanctioned by the New Pacific Order.

(4) The signatories' World Assembly Delegates will not vote to repeal Security Council Resolution 268: Condemn The Pacific while the Pacific is governed by the New Pacific Order or any successor regime sanctioned by the New Pacific Order.

(5) The signatories' World Assembly Delegates will not vote in favor of offensive measures against each other in the World Assembly Security Council, if such measures are sponsored by the New Pacific Order or any member of the New Pacific Order. Offensive measures include condemnation, involuntary liberation of each other's home regions, or involuntary liberation of third party regions occupied by each other's military forces.

Article II. Military Provisions

Non-aggression and mutual defense

(1) The signatories will not engage in military hostilities against each other's home regions. Participation of the signatories on opposite sides of a military engagement in a third party region will never be interpreted as a violation of this provision.

(2) To the extent practicable, the signatories will provide each other with defensive military assistance in the event of an attack on a signatory's home region by the New Pacific Order or any member of the New Pacific Order, provided such assistance is requested by the signatory's legitimate government.

Additional military cooperation

(3) The signatories may cooperate in executing joint military operations against the New Pacific Order, in the Pacific or in third party regions, when available and as consistent with each signatory's laws and policies.

Article III. Administrative Provisions

Administration of the Anti-Pacific Coalition

(1) Each signatory will designate a representative to the Anti-Pacific Coalition. Signatory representatives will be designated according to each signatory's laws and policies.

(2) Signatory representatives may, by absolute majority vote, designate a signatory citizen or equivalent member as Chief Organizer of the Anti-Pacific Coalition. Signatory representatives may dismiss the Chief Organizer by absolute majority vote.

(3) The Chief Organizer may appoint signatory citizens or equivalent members as additional Organizers to assist in organizing operations conducted by and through the Anti-Pacific Coalition, and may dismiss such Organizers. Appointment and dismissal of Organizers will be subject to approval by absolute majority vote of signatory representatives.

(4) Altino will be the Owner of the Anti-Pacific Coalition Discord server. Should Altino wish to transfer ownership, the new Owner will be designated by absolute majority vote of signatory representatives. Following such transfer, any future transfer will be to an Owner designated by absolute majority vote of signatory representatives. The Owner may designate additional server administrators and moderators and may dismiss such administrators and moderators.

Initial signatories and addition of signatories

(5) The initial signatories of this treaty will include all regions that have previously participated in the Anti-Pacific Coalition, have been invited to sign this treaty by the pre-treaty Organizers, and have legally enacted this treaty according to their laws and policies.

(6) Regions that do not meet the above criteria may be added as signatories if approved by a three-fifths vote of signatory representatives, conditional upon their legal enactment of this treaty according to their laws and policies.

Expulsion and withdrawal of signatories

(7) A signatory may be expelled from the Anti-Pacific Coalition if approved by a three-fifths vote of signatory representatives. The representative of the signatory subject to the expulsion vote may not vote in the expulsion vote.

(8) A signatory may withdraw from the Anti-Pacific Coalition upon legally repealing this treaty according to their laws and policies and providing seven days notice of withdrawal to the other signatories via the Anti-Pacific Coalition Discord server.

Amendment of this treaty

(9) An amendment to this treaty may be proposed by three-fifths vote of signatory representatives, at which time it will be referred to signatories for ratification. An amendment will be adopted if ratified by three-fifths of signatories according to each signatory's laws and policies, after which each remaining signatory will have 30 days to ratify the amendment or be considered to have automatically withdrawn from the Anti-Pacific Coalition.

(10) Official copies of this treaty will be maintained in public view by signatory representatives, and updated to reflect amendments.

List of signatories

(11) The following is a list of signatories, which will automatically be updated whenever a signatory is added, expelled, or withdraws:

Slaato of Dawn
Grater Tovakia of Lands End
DiRito-Opolis of Ridgefield
Kurczak Mielony of Conch Kingdom
Aye.]]> <![CDATA[[Passed] Treaty of Fùhuó]]> https://nslazarus.com/old_forum/showthread.php?tid=824 Fri, 14 Jun 2019 11:00:44 +0000 McChimp]]> https://nslazarus.com/old_forum/showthread.php?tid=824
The timing allotted for this vote is five days. Voting will end on Wednesday the 19th of June 2019 at 7:00 EST.

The discussion thread is here.
Treaty of Fùhuó
Preamble

Desiring once more that there shall be lasting peace and friendship between Lazarus and The West Pacific, this treaty is declared to be agreed upon by the governments of both regions, broadening and rejoicing in both the present and future friendship between the two regions. Each region shall respect the independence, sovereignty, and principles of the other and refrain from interfering in the internal affairs of the other, working only toward the betterment of each.

Article I - Recognition of Sovereignty

A. The members of this treaty recognize the independence and sovereignty of the current government of each region and agree to recognize any legal government that follows.
B. The current and thus legal governments as of the time of the signing of this treaty are the Twelfth Mandate of Lazarus, ruling over Lazarus, and the Delegate of the West Pacific, ruling over the West Pacific, as per The Manners of Governance.
C. Both regions recognize that the sovereignty of each region is vested in the preferred system of each of the legal governments.
D. Both regions agree not to take up arms against one another, nor undertake any action that is aimed at the subversion of the legitimate government of either region.

Article II – Mutual Defense

A. Signatories of this treaty agree to provide defense for one another and may call on each other in times of crisis, or any other circumstance that is deemed a threat to the legal governments of either region.
B. Such defense is not limited in scope, and the regional governments of both regions may request any form of help that they feel is necessary in trying circumstances, which can include everything from a statement by the other regional government, to a call for military assistance.
C. A Request for military assistance may only be filed by the legal government of each region.
D. If one region makes what would be considered an unachievable demand of military resources from the other during a time of crisis, such as due to demanding more resources than can be reasonably fulfilled by the assisting region, then the assisting region may respectfully reject the request but may offer a counter negotiation of resources and act accordingly in a good faith effort to offer what aid can be given from its available resource reserves.
E. If one region comes into possession of intelligence that could put the other region at risk, such information must be reported to the other regional government’s officials as quickly as possible. Any information shared between the parties of this treaty will be kept confidential to the greatest capability of both regional governments, and such information will not be presented publicly unless the regions have both agreed.

Article III – Military Cooperation

A. Signatory regions shall not engage in military hostilities against each other. This includes direct military operations against each other's sovereign territories and engaging in military operations in assistance of a belligerent, opposing force of the other region.
B. Individual military operations do not need the approval of the other region as long as it does not violate Article III, A.
C. The signatories of this treaty agree to the principle of military cooperation, and agree to work together militarily to if they so wish it and if it is possible.
D. Both regions agree to recognize that the militaries of each regions are independent entities, protected under the right of sovereignty, and that they may engage each other on opposite sides of the battlefield in typical military gameplay; moreover, such engagements should not offend either region, but be greeted with respect in the spirit of competition.
E. Though strongly encouraged, neither region is obligated to participate in any military operation of the other, with the exception of the mutual defense agreements spelled out in this treaty.

Article IV – Diplomatic Cooperation

A. Each signatory will endeavor to provide diplomatic support to the other signatory, where it is possible for them to do so, while being consistent with their own internal policies.
B. Signatory regions shall provide an embassy for the other signatory on their forums and shall provide a representative from their region who will act as an ambassador from their region.
C. Each signatory will endeavor to keep the other up-to-date on their regional affairs.
D. Each ambassador shall behave in a respectable manner towards the signatory region. This includes, but is not limited to, obeying regional laws where it is applicable and following any ambassadorial protocol that the signatory region has already in place.
E. Either signatory region may request that the ambassador sent to them by the other signatory be replaced if it is deemed that clauses IV.C or IV.D have not been followed appropriately by that individual.
F. If either signatory region cannot fulfill the request as stated in Article IV.E, both regions may discuss and negotiate an alternative solution to the issue.

Article V – Cultural Activities

A. Each signatory will endeavor, where appropriate to engage in social and cultural activities with the other signatory. This can include, but is not limited to, festivals, competitions, and other shared events.

Article VI – Termination of Treaty

A. If either regional government is considering withdrawal from this treaty, representatives from both regions must first meet and make a good-faith effort to find a solution to the issue(s) causing withdrawal.
B. If that good-faith effort fails, then either member of this treaty may withdraw at their discretion.
C. There will then be a five-day period before the treaty cancellation is considered final.
D. Termination of this treaty shall not be seen as an act of war or hostility by either side.


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Nay.]]>
The timing allotted for this vote is five days. Voting will end on Wednesday the 19th of June 2019 at 7:00 EST.

The discussion thread is here.
Treaty of Fùhuó
Preamble

Desiring once more that there shall be lasting peace and friendship between Lazarus and The West Pacific, this treaty is declared to be agreed upon by the governments of both regions, broadening and rejoicing in both the present and future friendship between the two regions. Each region shall respect the independence, sovereignty, and principles of the other and refrain from interfering in the internal affairs of the other, working only toward the betterment of each.

Article I - Recognition of Sovereignty

A. The members of this treaty recognize the independence and sovereignty of the current government of each region and agree to recognize any legal government that follows.
B. The current and thus legal governments as of the time of the signing of this treaty are the Twelfth Mandate of Lazarus, ruling over Lazarus, and the Delegate of the West Pacific, ruling over the West Pacific, as per The Manners of Governance.
C. Both regions recognize that the sovereignty of each region is vested in the preferred system of each of the legal governments.
D. Both regions agree not to take up arms against one another, nor undertake any action that is aimed at the subversion of the legitimate government of either region.

Article II – Mutual Defense

A. Signatories of this treaty agree to provide defense for one another and may call on each other in times of crisis, or any other circumstance that is deemed a threat to the legal governments of either region.
B. Such defense is not limited in scope, and the regional governments of both regions may request any form of help that they feel is necessary in trying circumstances, which can include everything from a statement by the other regional government, to a call for military assistance.
C. A Request for military assistance may only be filed by the legal government of each region.
D. If one region makes what would be considered an unachievable demand of military resources from the other during a time of crisis, such as due to demanding more resources than can be reasonably fulfilled by the assisting region, then the assisting region may respectfully reject the request but may offer a counter negotiation of resources and act accordingly in a good faith effort to offer what aid can be given from its available resource reserves.
E. If one region comes into possession of intelligence that could put the other region at risk, such information must be reported to the other regional government’s officials as quickly as possible. Any information shared between the parties of this treaty will be kept confidential to the greatest capability of both regional governments, and such information will not be presented publicly unless the regions have both agreed.

Article III – Military Cooperation

A. Signatory regions shall not engage in military hostilities against each other. This includes direct military operations against each other's sovereign territories and engaging in military operations in assistance of a belligerent, opposing force of the other region.
B. Individual military operations do not need the approval of the other region as long as it does not violate Article III, A.
C. The signatories of this treaty agree to the principle of military cooperation, and agree to work together militarily to if they so wish it and if it is possible.
D. Both regions agree to recognize that the militaries of each regions are independent entities, protected under the right of sovereignty, and that they may engage each other on opposite sides of the battlefield in typical military gameplay; moreover, such engagements should not offend either region, but be greeted with respect in the spirit of competition.
E. Though strongly encouraged, neither region is obligated to participate in any military operation of the other, with the exception of the mutual defense agreements spelled out in this treaty.

Article IV – Diplomatic Cooperation

A. Each signatory will endeavor to provide diplomatic support to the other signatory, where it is possible for them to do so, while being consistent with their own internal policies.
B. Signatory regions shall provide an embassy for the other signatory on their forums and shall provide a representative from their region who will act as an ambassador from their region.
C. Each signatory will endeavor to keep the other up-to-date on their regional affairs.
D. Each ambassador shall behave in a respectable manner towards the signatory region. This includes, but is not limited to, obeying regional laws where it is applicable and following any ambassadorial protocol that the signatory region has already in place.
E. Either signatory region may request that the ambassador sent to them by the other signatory be replaced if it is deemed that clauses IV.C or IV.D have not been followed appropriately by that individual.
F. If either signatory region cannot fulfill the request as stated in Article IV.E, both regions may discuss and negotiate an alternative solution to the issue.

Article V – Cultural Activities

A. Each signatory will endeavor, where appropriate to engage in social and cultural activities with the other signatory. This can include, but is not limited to, festivals, competitions, and other shared events.

Article VI – Termination of Treaty

A. If either regional government is considering withdrawal from this treaty, representatives from both regions must first meet and make a good-faith effort to find a solution to the issue(s) causing withdrawal.
B. If that good-faith effort fails, then either member of this treaty may withdraw at their discretion.
C. There will then be a five-day period before the treaty cancellation is considered final.
D. Termination of this treaty shall not be seen as an act of war or hostility by either side.


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Nay.]]> <![CDATA[[Passed] Treaty of the Sun]]> https://nslazarus.com/old_forum/showthread.php?tid=616 Thu, 14 Feb 2019 20:12:25 +0000 McChimp]]> https://nslazarus.com/old_forum/showthread.php?tid=616 A motion and a second have been received for the Treaty of the Sun. This is a vote on a treaty. As such, it requires a 50%+1 majority to pass. Citizens may vote "Aye" or "For," "Nay" or "Against," or "Abstain" or "Present."

The timing allotted for this vote is five days. Voting will end on Tuesday the 19th of February 2019 at 15:05 EST.

The discussion thread is here.
Quote: 
 
Treaty of the Sun
A treaty to define the fraternal and amiable form of the relationship between the regions of Lazarus and Osiris.
 
Article 1: Recognition

(1) The Osiris Fraternal Order and its legal successors shall recognize the government established by the Twelfth Mandate of Lazarus and any of its legal successors as the legitimate government of the region of Lazarus.
(2) The government established by the Twelfth Mandate of Lazarus and its legal successors shall recognize the Osiris Fraternal Order and any of its legal successors as the legitimate government of the region of Osiris.
(3) Should the government of a signatory voluntarily disband while in exile, the other is freed from the commitments of Article 1, Sections 1 and 2. Additionally, if the new government refuses to recognize this treaty, it is automatically dissolved.

Article 2: Pact of Non-Aggression

(1) Both signatories hereby pledge to not invade, raid, or otherwise attack the other’s region or any possessions they may have, nor aid any faction, government, or party to do so.
(2) Both signatories agree that the deployment of military forces on the opposite side of the other in another region that is not the possession of either does not constitute aggression against either of the signatories.
(3) If planned and agreed upon by the governments and military forces of both signatories, both military forces may engage in offensive raiding or defending action against each other for training purposes, or for their mutual pleasure.

Article 3: Mutual Defense

(1) Both signatories pledge to defend one another militarily against any invasions or similar crises they may suffer.
(2) Both signatories pledge to send any military forces they possess at the request of the other in order to facilitate legitimate delegacy transitions, or in cases of emergency.
(3) Both signatories agree that they shall not aid an enemy at war with the other. If a region declares war on one of these signatories, the other may only choose to stay neutral or aid the signatory in question.
(4) If one of the signatories does not possess any military forces and is called upon the other by the provisions set in Article 3, Sections 1 to 3, they must assemble a military force at the earliest opportunity.

Article 4: Protection Against Infiltration

(1) Both signatories pledge to inform the other’s government and any relevant intelligence services of any evidence they may have of espionage, infiltration, subversion, manipulation, or conspiracy against the other. They shall also inform the other of any conspiracies to commit any crimes in the other’s jurisdictions.
(2) Both signatories pledge to cooperate on matters of intelligence and security.
(3) Both signatories pledge to punish any of their citizens convicted by the other of acting against the other signatory through espionage, infiltration, subversion, manipulation, or conspiracy. They may choose to hold a trial for any of these crimes, or punish the individuals outright. In the latter case, both governments must negotiate any punishments to be given to the individuals in question.
(4) Both signatories shall condemn any acts of espionage, infiltration, subversion, manipulation, or conspiracy against the other if the target of these acts confirm it.
(5) Both signatories pledge to never commit acts of espionage, infiltration, subversion, manipulation, or conspiracy against the other, or aid any faction, government, or party to do so.
(6) If the government of any of the two signatories fail to fulfill the obligations of Article 4, Sections 1 to 5, they must formally and publicly apologize for this.

Article 5: Cultural Cooperation

(1) The relevant cultural authorities of both signatories shall actively cooperate on matters of culture, which may include festivals, games, roleplays, mafia, newspapers, radio shows, podcasts, graphic design, and others. At least one of these must be done annually as a bilateral event, unless in times of emergency. Furthermore, the relevant cultural authorities of both signatories are encouraged to do more than the required one bilateral event per year.
(2) The relevant cultural authorities of both signatories are encouraged to plan and cooperate on a festival celebrating the passage of this treaty.
(3) Citizens of Lazarus and Osiris are welcome to visit the other’s region and engage in events of cultural significance and to have fun with the other’s community.

Article 6: Provisions of Ratification, Amendment and Repeal

(1) Both signatories shall activate their legal mechanisms relevant to ratify a treaty after they agree to do so.
(2) If a signatory wishes to amend this document, they must negotiate with the other to do so. After this, the same legal mechanisms in each region relevant to ratify a treaty shall be activated to adopt these agreed amendments. If one region refuses these amendments, they are to not be adopted.
(3) If a signatory wishes to dissolve this treaty, they must notify, by any means of communication available and possible, their intention to dissolve said treaty to the other. After this, the legal mechanisms relevant to dissolve a treaty shall be activated in the region of the requesting signatory.
(4) The signatories may dissolve this treaty by mutual consent. The legal mechanisms relevant to dissolve a treaty must be activated, and if at least one region decides to repeal, the treaty is declared null and void with immediate effect.       
]]> A motion and a second have been received for the Treaty of the Sun. This is a vote on a treaty. As such, it requires a 50%+1 majority to pass. Citizens may vote "Aye" or "For," "Nay" or "Against," or "Abstain" or "Present."

The timing allotted for this vote is five days. Voting will end on Tuesday the 19th of February 2019 at 15:05 EST.

The discussion thread is here.
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Treaty of the Sun
A treaty to define the fraternal and amiable form of the relationship between the regions of Lazarus and Osiris.
 
Article 1: Recognition

(1) The Osiris Fraternal Order and its legal successors shall recognize the government established by the Twelfth Mandate of Lazarus and any of its legal successors as the legitimate government of the region of Lazarus.
(2) The government established by the Twelfth Mandate of Lazarus and its legal successors shall recognize the Osiris Fraternal Order and any of its legal successors as the legitimate government of the region of Osiris.
(3) Should the government of a signatory voluntarily disband while in exile, the other is freed from the commitments of Article 1, Sections 1 and 2. Additionally, if the new government refuses to recognize this treaty, it is automatically dissolved.

Article 2: Pact of Non-Aggression

(1) Both signatories hereby pledge to not invade, raid, or otherwise attack the other’s region or any possessions they may have, nor aid any faction, government, or party to do so.
(2) Both signatories agree that the deployment of military forces on the opposite side of the other in another region that is not the possession of either does not constitute aggression against either of the signatories.
(3) If planned and agreed upon by the governments and military forces of both signatories, both military forces may engage in offensive raiding or defending action against each other for training purposes, or for their mutual pleasure.

Article 3: Mutual Defense

(1) Both signatories pledge to defend one another militarily against any invasions or similar crises they may suffer.
(2) Both signatories pledge to send any military forces they possess at the request of the other in order to facilitate legitimate delegacy transitions, or in cases of emergency.
(3) Both signatories agree that they shall not aid an enemy at war with the other. If a region declares war on one of these signatories, the other may only choose to stay neutral or aid the signatory in question.
(4) If one of the signatories does not possess any military forces and is called upon the other by the provisions set in Article 3, Sections 1 to 3, they must assemble a military force at the earliest opportunity.

Article 4: Protection Against Infiltration

(1) Both signatories pledge to inform the other’s government and any relevant intelligence services of any evidence they may have of espionage, infiltration, subversion, manipulation, or conspiracy against the other. They shall also inform the other of any conspiracies to commit any crimes in the other’s jurisdictions.
(2) Both signatories pledge to cooperate on matters of intelligence and security.
(3) Both signatories pledge to punish any of their citizens convicted by the other of acting against the other signatory through espionage, infiltration, subversion, manipulation, or conspiracy. They may choose to hold a trial for any of these crimes, or punish the individuals outright. In the latter case, both governments must negotiate any punishments to be given to the individuals in question.
(4) Both signatories shall condemn any acts of espionage, infiltration, subversion, manipulation, or conspiracy against the other if the target of these acts confirm it.
(5) Both signatories pledge to never commit acts of espionage, infiltration, subversion, manipulation, or conspiracy against the other, or aid any faction, government, or party to do so.
(6) If the government of any of the two signatories fail to fulfill the obligations of Article 4, Sections 1 to 5, they must formally and publicly apologize for this.

Article 5: Cultural Cooperation

(1) The relevant cultural authorities of both signatories shall actively cooperate on matters of culture, which may include festivals, games, roleplays, mafia, newspapers, radio shows, podcasts, graphic design, and others. At least one of these must be done annually as a bilateral event, unless in times of emergency. Furthermore, the relevant cultural authorities of both signatories are encouraged to do more than the required one bilateral event per year.
(2) The relevant cultural authorities of both signatories are encouraged to plan and cooperate on a festival celebrating the passage of this treaty.
(3) Citizens of Lazarus and Osiris are welcome to visit the other’s region and engage in events of cultural significance and to have fun with the other’s community.

Article 6: Provisions of Ratification, Amendment and Repeal

(1) Both signatories shall activate their legal mechanisms relevant to ratify a treaty after they agree to do so.
(2) If a signatory wishes to amend this document, they must negotiate with the other to do so. After this, the same legal mechanisms in each region relevant to ratify a treaty shall be activated to adopt these agreed amendments. If one region refuses these amendments, they are to not be adopted.
(3) If a signatory wishes to dissolve this treaty, they must notify, by any means of communication available and possible, their intention to dissolve said treaty to the other. After this, the legal mechanisms relevant to dissolve a treaty shall be activated in the region of the requesting signatory.
(4) The signatories may dissolve this treaty by mutual consent. The legal mechanisms relevant to dissolve a treaty must be activated, and if at least one region decides to repeal, the treaty is declared null and void with immediate effect.       
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