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The Union of World Powers Charter
It is the purpose of the Union of World Powers to improve and maintain trade and security, both political and economic, among member nations.

The Union of World Powers (hereafter referred to as the UWP) will be directed by an elected Council of Ministers (hereafter referred to as the UWP Council). Each Minister will work to ensure the security, prosperity, and stability of the UWP as a whole, without infringing upon the sovereign rights of the individual member nations.

Elections will be held monthly, on the following schedule:

1st Election- Ministry of World Conflicts and Ministry of Economics

2nd Election- Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Recruiting

3rd Election- Ministry of Intelligence and the Prime Minister

As each election takes place one month after the previous election, each Minister will therefore serve for a term of three months, unless removed from office, resigned, or otherwise rendered incapable of performing the duties of the office.

The Minister of State may call for a temporary election for any vacant Ministry during the next scheduled election to last only for the duration of the vacant Ministry’s term.

The order of succession of the Ministries shall be as follows:

The Minister of State shall be succeeded by the Minister of World Conflicts.
The Minister of World Conflicts shall be succeeded by the Minister of Recruiting.
The Minister of Recruiting shall be succeeded by the Minister of Defense.
The Minister of Defense shall be succeeded by the Minister of Intelligence.
The Minister of Intelligence shall be succeeded by the Minister of Economics.

The duties of the Minister of Economics shall be jointly undertaken by the Ministers of Intelligence and State until a new Minister is elected.

Note that the order of succession does not denote seniority among the Ministries. The Minister of State is the only Minister who is senior to any other. This order of succession is designed to allow sufficient time for new Ministers to be elected following the election cycle already described.


The six Ministers of the UWP Council will make decisions for the UWP as a whole. The Council will allow all members to debate any given issue for a period of time determined by the Minister of State to be sufficient for any necessary debate. The Council will then vote among themselves on the issue, with a simple majority winning the decision. Any Primary member who objects to any decision by the UWP Council may issue a formal challenge to the decision, before the decision is acted upon. The entire UWP membership will then vote on whether or not to overturn the decision. In order to overturn a Council decision, a simple majority of votes is required- unless the UWP has more than 18 member nations, in which case a 2/3 majority will be required.

MINISTERIAL ROLES AND OBLIGATIONS

Minister of State
Act as chief representative for the Union to the international community, as well as mediator for all internal issues. This Minister's actions affect the reputation of the Union, and how it is judged by other nations. It's chief duties include:
- Preside over all meetings of the UWP Council
- Represent the Union in international summits, conferences and diplomatic functions
- Make any important Announcements to the rest of the world, about specific things the Union needs to put forth, such as economic aid packages.
- Announce to the international community the Union's stance on specific conflicts.

If the Minister of State resigns, is removed from office, or is otherwise unable to perform his duties, the Minister of World Conflicts shall assume the duties of the Minister of State for the rest of that position’s term.

Minister of Intelligence
- Keeps track of possible/potential threats to the Union.
- Does everything practical to obtain information on other Alliances/Nations, their policies, and possible future actions.
- Keeps the Union informed on anything that may be of interest.
- Investigates/Announces new Alliances and their intentions.

If the Minister of Intelligence is removed from office, resigns, or is otherwise unable to perform the duties of the office, the Minister of Economics shall assume the duties of the office until a new Minister is elected.

Economics Minister
The Economics Minister is responsible for:
- Making sure that the economies of every nation within the UWP is healthy.
- Making proposals and deals with UWP and non-UWP nations alike, for economic boosts, trade, etc.
- Keeping track of donations and who specifically is donating how much.
- Checking the Treasury and how much money is in it. Making sure everything that the Union does is paid for.

If the Minister of Economics is removed from office, resigns, or is otherwise incapable of performing the duties of the office, the Minister of State and the Minister of Intelligence will jointly undertake the duties and responsibilities of the office until a new Minister is elected.

Minister of Defense
The Minister of Defense shall be charged with overseeing and directing the collective security of the UWP from foreign entities. His roles and authority include:
- Maintaning the Rapid Deployment Force's ability to assist threatened UWP member nations
- Directing the response of UWP member militaries acting in an official, defensive UWP capacity in assistance of a member nation

If the Minister of Defense resigns, is removed from office, or is otherwise incapable of performing the duties of the office, the Minister of Intelligence shall perform the duties of the office until a new Minister is elected.

Minister of World Conflicts
The Minister of World Conflicts shall:
- Work closely with the Minister of Intelligence to monitor global events that may infringe or affect the security of UWP members, the UWP as a whole, or the ability of sovereign States to engage in international trade and commerce.
- Provide the UWP Council with all relevant and known information regarding an incident. The UWP Council will take into consideration the response(s) proposed by the Minister of World Conflict. If a military response is deemed necessary, the Minister of World Conflict will request military units from such member nations as he deems appropriate.
- The Minister will organize a Strike Force with the assistance of contributing members and will thereafter direct the strategic actions of the Strike Force until the threat is resolved.

If the Minister of World Conflicts resigns, is removed from office, or otherwise incapable of performing the duties of the office, the Minister of Recruiting shall perform the duties of the office until a new Minister is elected.

Minister of Recruiting
The Minister of Recruiting will be responsible for the selection of prospective members to the UWP.
- He will also appoint and oversee the Recruiting committee
- Research prospective members with the assistance of the Committee, and make recommendations to the Council on the fitness of a prospective member.

If the Minister of Recruiting resigns, is removed from office, or is otherwise incapable of performing the duties of the office, the Minister of Defense shall assume the duties and responsibilities of the office until a new Minister is elected.

Membership in the UWP

The Recruiting Minister may select no more than 4 member nations to assist him in this effort- including one Provisional Member- to form the Recruiting Committee. The Minister will have two votes, and the remaining Committee members will have one vote each.

Any Primary member may submit the name of a nation to the Committee for review and investigation. The Committee members will review the prospective member's history, economy, and reputation. The Committee members will then vote on whether or not to allow the prospective member into the UWP as a Provisional Member. To advance to the status of Primary Member, a Provisional member must be nominated for advancement by a current Primary member. The Council will then vote on whether or not to allow Primary membership to the Provisional member.

Provisional members are not permitted to vote on UWP issues or for Ministerial elections. They are permitted (and encouraged) to submit issues to the Council or the full membership for debate, and to debate any issue before the membership or the Council. Provisional members are permitted to vote on overturning a Council decision.


MEMBER OBLIGATIONS

The security of the UWP shall be the joint responsibility of the Ministers of Defense and World Conflicts.

- Be it resolved that all member nations are pledged to the defense and security of all members of the Union against any UNWARRANTED AGGRESSION from FOREIGN entities

- Member nations will contribute troops, equipment, and economic support to the UWP on a basis to be agreed to by each member nation and the Minister of Defense

- Member nations will refrain from engaging in activities that would result in a direct degradation of the economic or political security of other member nations.

- Member nations also recognize that all rights to collective security can be revoked by majority ruling of the Ministers, if said member is found to be engaging in aggressive or openly hostile policies likely to result in retaliation by the affected parties. In cases of extreme reckless behavior, member nations can be called before the UWP Council to defend their actions and may face expulsion or other disciplinary measures.

- Members in the Union agree to Free Trade with all member states, in which any nation may engage in inter-union trade free of tariffs, etc. Any disputes over trade barriers will be placed before the Minister of Economics for resolution. If the Economics Minister is involved in the dispute, then the UWP Council will decide the issue, and the involved parties may not vote.

-Union members will also ensure all products exported match or surpass UWP regulations, as ratified by the UWP membership by majority vote.

- Member nations shall agree to refrain from attacks on other UWP members. Members violating this agreement will be summarily expelled from the UWP without debate, and will thereafter be treated as any other hostile nation at war with a UWP member.

- A member nation which acts in a manner contrary to the Union Charter, or whose actions disrupt trade or security for any other member, or for the UWP as a whole in the opinion of any two Ministers will be called before the Council to defend its actions. If the Council votes that a member is in violation of the Charter, then the matter shall be referred to the UWP membership for vote. The membership may vote to expel the trangressing member (Primary or Provisional) from the UWP or to reduce a Primary member's status to Provisional. The membership may also vote to overturn the Council's ruling, as previously provided in the Charter.

Members of the Union of World Powers
The United Freedom Forces of Euroslavia (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=Euroslavia)
The Republic and Principalities of Eredron (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=Eredron)
The Dominion of The Evil Overlord (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=The_Evil_Overlord)
The Merchant Guilds (Ceased to Exist) (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=The_Merchant_Guilds)
The Star Realm of Five Civilized Nations (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=Five_Civilized_Nations)
The Socialist Workers Republic of Hallad (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=Hallad)
The Incorporated States of Sarzonia (Ejected) (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=Sarzonia)
The Confederate Republic of Inkana (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=Inkana)
The Democratic Federation of Parlim (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=Parlim)
The Democraticapitalist Republic of Pacitalia (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=Pacitalia)
The Omzian Democratic Republic of Omz222 (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=Omz222)


Nations seeking to enter the Union of World Powers will go through an RP test to determine if they are right for the UWP. You will be scored by the rest of the alliance through the RP test as well as your previous IC actions and your allies.

UWP Old Forum: http://s6.invisionfree.com/Union_Of_WorldPowers/index.php?act=idx
UWP New Forum: http://s13.invisionfree.com/UWP/index.php?act=idx

OOC: Do we need to post on this thread to state our interest, or do we simply send a request from validation on the new forum?

To: Euroslavia
From: President Harsimran Mann,
Federal Sikh Republic of Space Union
Subject: Admission in Your Organization/Alliance/Pact

We would humbly ask to join your extrordinary alliance. We share many of your same goals with you and members of this alliance. For that reason, we wish to join. It would be directly work with our policy. We are all but a peaceful nation that is only up in arms if called by allies who are threatened and need help. For that reason we have joined in the AMF-Praetonia Conflict. We hope that you find our nation capable of fulfilling all the obligations desired by your esteemed organization. We hope that we can fulfill all of them. But we ask that you do not refrain from asking questions about us for purposes. We will swear to be open and such. And we will respect any decision you make about us. Thank You.

Signed,
President Harsimran Mann
Federal Sikh Republic of Space Union

OOC: Do we need to post on this thread to state our interest, or do we simply send a request from validation on the new forum?

All you need to do is post your interest in the "Interested in joining the UWP? Apply Here" forum. It's a good idea to post here as well, if you're interested, just to let everyone know.

Reposted in forum :)

To anyone interested in the UWP: Currently, we are reviewing and suggesting new ways of accepting new members, so bear with us as we work through this. It is likely that a nation wishing to enter the alliance will need a nation within the alliance to sponsor it before it can do anything.

Woot!



TEO

Though we do have some enemies in this new alliance, we in fact have more allies. To keep things as short and sweet as possible, the Excessively Armed Empire herby offers a non-aggression pact with the Union of World Powers.

We doubt that Automagfreek would be allowed into this alliance due to our (in the eyes of some) 'controversial' nature, so instead we offer this token of friendship to the UWP. Make of it what you will.

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Minister Hartman
-Minister of Foreign Affairs-

Though we do have some enemies in this new alliance, we in fact have more allies. To keep things as short and sweet as possible, the Excessively Armed Empire herby offers a non-aggression pact with the Union of World Powers.

We doubt that Automagfreek would be allowed into this alliance due to our (in the eyes of some) 'controversial' nature, so instead we offer this token of friendship to the UWP. Make of it what you will.

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Minister Hartman
-Minister of Foreign Affairs-


The UWp is currently in the middle of an extensive re-organization, hence the long delay in responding. As UWP Defense Minister, I will relay your suggestion to the Prime Minister.

To all nations: despite the turmoil of re-organization, the Dominion does not take the commitment to it's allies lightly. Any attack against any member of the UWP will be deemed an attack upon the Dominion.

Eternal Arch-Villain Psychopompos
Minister for Pre-Subjugation External Affairs for His Omniferocity

Minister of Defense for the Union of World Powers.

it wont hurt to apply so, we apply

It is in the best interest of Anagonia to start "Good Relations" with the Union of World Powers. It is understood by our Republic that while we stand and watch many of these "Alliances" and "Unions" pop up, we have only chosen a few to even contact. The basic reason why we want these "Good Relations" is the fact that there are major powers involved in your Alliance, and in the unfortunate instance that War should start, we would be able to Diplomatically settle differences with hopes of stopping any Wars the moment they should arise with any said Member Nation.

However, we shall empasize this point:
We are in no way intimidated by your power

If the occurance of War starts, we will gladly do everything in our power to Obliterate any part of a Military Structure that said Nation has. We will in no way back down, due in part that if Said Nation declares war upon us, or we declare war upon said nation, we will finish what we started.

We understand that this could possibly hamper relations with the "Union of World Powers". However, every nation has a right to plant its foot against any Alliance of Nations.

In ending, we are glad to see ourselves finally recognized this "Union of Nations" first-hand, even after so long of its existance. While you may be asking, we must say that we are unable to join because of our "Economic Qualifications." Sad as it is, "Good Relations" is as far as we can go.

We thank you for your time.

Caster Oblivion
Minister of Foreign Affairs/Activities
Current Adviser to the Head of the Republic Senate
Galactic Republic of Anagonia

[ooc: Never hurts to have friends]

##Open Diplomatic Link##
##To: The United Freedom Forces of Euroslavia##
##From: Largentian Minister of Foreign Affairs##

"In the best interests of Largent and its people, we The Militaristic Union of Largent are extending a request to Euroslavia for membership in this new alliance. We have read, discussed and agreed to the charter you have written and anxiously await your reply."

Gregore Schelzi
Largentian Minister of Foreign Affairs

##Close Link##

[ooc: Never hurts to have friends]

##Open Diplomatic Link##
##To: The United Freedom Forces of Euroslavia##
##From: Largentian Minister of Foreign Affairs##

"In the best interests of Largent and its people, we The Militaristic Union of Largent are extending a request to Euroslavia for membership in this new alliance. We have read, discussed and agreed to the charter you have written and anxiously await your reply."

Gregore Schelzi
Largentian Minister of Foreign Affairs

##Close Link##


Official Communique to Largentian Foreign Affairs
From: Lady Marona, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Subject: RE: Admission to the UWP

We must ask that you issue your request through the formal channel (here: http://s13.invisionfree.com/UWP/index.php?act=idx), and we will discuss this with our fellow UWP members. We're still trying to re-organize all of the positions, as well as our admission standards, so I apologize for any sort of extended time in replying to your request.

ooc: Okay, post is up.

OFFICIAL STATEMENT BY PRIME MINISTER NEO

Dear Lady Destra,

Franklin Delano Roosevelt, a former President of what was the United States, warned of corporatist takeovers. As did Winston Churchill, amongst a whole variety of other world leaders. Many laughed at their warnings, saying they were paranoid fools and that corporations could never take over the role of government. I wish that the skeptics were right. Have you heard of the Kraven Corporation? Or SkyCapt, originally a democratic republic, now an iron-fist, corrupt, ultra-privatized, ultra-plutocratic dictatorship? And finally, have you heard of Dr. Felix Dae-jung Wang? He was a civil rights activist, national hero and close personal friend of mine, in case you did not. He, along with several other Southeast Asians, were vaporized by the board of the Federation of Joint Conglomerates after being denied access to land in their capitol for a human rights investigation?

It is for this reason I ask that the United Sovereign Nations of Southeastasia, be allowed to join the UWP. The corporatist totalitarians are threatening my nation, along with many others. Perhaps the UWP needs to address this threat. Maybe no drop of blood shall be shed, due to the legendary diplomatic skills of the Euroslavians. Please let us in....

Sincerely,
His Leadership,
Prime Minister of the United Sovereign Nations of Southeastasia
Yao Yang Nelson Neo

With the recent departure of Sarzonia from the UWP, the Dominion has been called upon to assume the duties of the Recruiting Minister until such time as a new election can be held. Nations interested in learning more about the Union of World Powers are encouraged to read the UWP Charter and contact His Omniferocity's government with any questions or concerns.


Jalon Taddeusz
EOE Representative to the Union of World Powers
Minister of Defense
(Acting) Minister of Recruiting

Bump

<OOC>
In the interests of clarifying the UWP's admission criteria, there are two basic requirements which must be met before a nation may be considered as a prospective member.

A- Population in excess of 1 billion

B- Economy rating of Powerhouse or better


Furthermore, nations considering membership must be (or be willing to roleplay) modern tech. If there are questions about this policy, please feel free to TG me. I'll do my best to clear up any misconceptions.

At the moment, there are several nations which have applied for membership. Azazia is awaiting the final vote on admission, and several other nations will be contacted by me via TG shortly.

Any nation which meets the basic criteria and wishes to be considered as a prospective member is encouraged to contact one of the current members and discuss the issue before posting on the UWP site. The members are listed on the first post in this thread. Please read the UWP Charter as well.


TEO

Azazia has been selected to be the newest member of the Union of World Powers.

The nations of Hamptonshire and Schultaria Prime have been invited to apply for membership.

Nations who believe that they meet the UWP basic criteria for membership are encouraged to contact one of the current members to request an invitation. Those who have received invitations should follow this link:

http://s13.invisionfree.com/UWP/index.php?act=idx


TEO

OOC: Inquiring as to the status of my offer made earlier.

I know we discussed it, but I'm not sure we ever came to a consensus. I'll check and TG a response.


TEO

We would like to join .