NationStates Jolt Archive

Believing it to be in the best interest of all of mankind to continue to futher technology and science in general, so that all may better understand the foundations of the universe and further communication and exploration.

Noting that many NationStates still lack a great many technologies that other NationStates take for granted.

Recognizing the need for this governing body to aid those who are in need of aforementioned technologies, scientific education, and research assistance.

Affirming the following,

I. A week within each year should be select and declared "Science and Technology Endevours Week".

A. it is suggested, during which all member states should have their respective educational system promote these fields strongly.

B. Requesting public recognition within each member state and this body for outstanding achievements in scientific and technological endevours. Except where doing so could potential breach the security of said member states or this body as a whole.

II. Two funds, sustained by donations from member states, setup to,

A. Help those disadvantaged member states acquire and utilize lacking technologies and assist in internal scientific research.

1. To be controlled by an oversight committee made of at least 1 delegate from each region.

a. Requiring a minimum of 25% of said body's votes to perform and business with said fund.

b. Shall be accountable to the Assembely for disbursement of funds. And member nations whose delegate are found to misappropriate said funds will be responsible for reimbersment.

c. Shall receive requests for assistance and disburse funds as decided by on this committee.

d.(amend) Shall not disburse information or data to member nations that is in direct conflict or prohibited by UN Resolution as passed by the General Assembly.

B. Develop an International cooperative research center who reports directly to the scientific development committee.

1. (Revised) To be controlled by a body comprised of 10% member nations.

a. (Revised) No more then one member nation from a region may be present within this committee. Each seat within this committee would be rotational, in that each seat would be held for 2 years, and no region would be able to hold a seat for more then 1 consecutive term.

a(1). Said rotational schedule should be selected and set forth by the assembly general immediately, defined as within 1 month, upon adoption of this resolution.

a(2). File monthly reports with the General Assembly on all research, experiments, and results, not withholding any information or data.

a(3). Should any member nation attempt to have information or data withheld for any reason, having been found to conspire or act on unilateral accord, they will forfiet their seat on the oversite committee and may not hold a seat for a period of no less then 10 years. In additional, additional sanctions may be imposed by the General Assembly as deamed fitting by said body.

b. Giving direction and guidance to said research center and determine a clear path of study.

2. (amend.) Responsiblities and duties of the UN Research Lab

a.(amend.) Conduct scienfic research in fields as prescribed by the oversight committee.

b.(amend.) Get authorization for all experiments from the committee prior to performing them, to prevent possible ethics violations as defined by UN resolutions.

c.(amend.) File complete reports with the oversite committee on progress and results of research and experiments.

3.(amend.) Restraint of information and data may not be proscribed for any member nation other than that which is covered by II.A.1.d

4.(amend.) The Intillectual property, facility, equipment is under the sole ownership of the General Assembly.

a.(amend) No member nation shall interfere with the operations of the UN Research Lab. The governance of said lab is under the control of the oversight committee. However, the ultimate authority of the General Assembly may override the oversight committee, if the need arises and there is a plurality concensus from the General Assembly.

Note: Revisions are to better accommodate and support better representation of member nations. 5-5-2004
Note: Amendments were added to increase clarification of areas of concern and place better safeguards. 5-6-2004

Affirming the following,
I. A week within each year should be select and declared "Science and Technology Endevours Week".
A. it is suggested, during which all member states should have their respective educational system promote these fields strongly.
B. Requesting public recognition within each member state and this body for outstanding achievements in scientific and technological endevours. Except where doing so could potential breach the security of said member states or this body as a whole.


The above is an EXCELLENT idea.

[OOC: I'm thinking that this reads like a NS version of a Noble Prize and week when all countries celebrate their advancements.]

B. Develop an International cooperative research center who reports directly to the scientific development committee.
1. To be controlled by a body comprised of 15 member nations.
a. No more then one member nation from a region may be present within this committee.
b. Giving direction and guidance to said research center and determine a clear path of study.

My first concern however is that 15 member nations in a UN of 10,000s of nations and 2,500 regions seems rather small.

I say this, because I'd like to ask that a North Pacific nation set on your proposed body. If not my nation, I'm sure one of my neighbor states would be thrilled to sit on the center's board of directors.

[NOTE: formatting is lost on an accepted resolution, but visually a bit more white space might actually generate more replies.]

I'm curious to see how other nations feel, but if there is a large response, I'd urge that the 15 member nation panel be increased. I understand this is just a panel for the center, but looking at how the NS UN's standards for endorsements is only 6% (a number not that unrealistic based on scientific organizations I'm involved with when talking about quorums), I'd bump membership up, and the quorum down.

10kMichael

His Holiness the Governor-General must object to the seat count.

His Holiness argues Article II.B.1 be comprised of the United Nations Delegate from each Region sponsoring a United Nations Envoy. His Holiness presciences the proposed, and very limited, seat count will create an oligarchy within the United Nations who will control who may and who may not receive necessary humanitarian assistance.
His Holiness must lodge objection until this glaring oversight is corrected.

[signed]
The Bishop Fred al-Rubei of The Directorate of Foreign Relations of The Dominion of North East Cathanistan

AAAAAARGH

This is unreadable. I apreaceate your yought, but first get your things together and make this resolution so it can be easily read. that means: less Sub sun sub sub clauses! ill be more then happy to then duscuss further, but this is just too much hassle to work trough.

1. (Revised) To be controlled by a body comprised of 10% member nations.

a. (Revised) No more then one member nation from a region may be present within this committee. Each seat within this committee would be rotational, in that each seat would be held for 2 years, and no region would be able to hold a seat for more then 1 consecutive term.
a(1). Said rotational schedule should be selected and set forth by the assembly general immediately, defined as within 1 month, upon adoption of this resolution.



Actually, when I wanted more nations, 10% takes the centers steering committee up to what, at least 1,000 members (assuming there are over 10,000 UN member). That is IMO too large. I thought 15 was too small, but that was because I was comparing it to the current 152 endorsements required for a proposal (based on 2500 UN Delegates). I'd say a better number and realistic number might be 30 to 50 member states.

10kMichael

The Confederacy of Alphared, as regional delegate would be willing to endorse this proposal, as is or with an increase in the disputed clause.

His Holiness the Governor-General gives voice to his approval of the proposed legislation at this time and encourages any and all envoys to likewise to offer their support to this legislation, which if ratified, will promote peacefull scientific exploration which will no doubt increase the quality of life and prevent armed conflict through the whole of the world.

[signed]
The Bishop Fred al-Rubei of The Directorate of Foreign Relations of The Dominion of North East Cathanistan