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Charter of the League of Monarchs
The nations signing this Treaty hereby agree to establish the League of Monarchs (LoM), an organisation dedicated to peaceful co-existence and prosperity for all nations. The organisation has seven key aims.
1. Finding peaceful resolution to conflicts, and maintaining stability in the world. this will also include strengthening mutual confidence and friendship among the Parties.
2. Coordinating actions to combat international terrorism, extremism and cross-border crimes
3. Promoting effective regional and bilateral cooperation in all areas of common interest;
4.Creating favourable conditions for trade and investment, aiming for comprehensive and balanced economic growth, social and cultural development;
5. Expanding interaction in the fields of science, technology, education, health, culture, sports and tourism
6.Promoting exchange of relevant legal information and enhancing legal cooperation.
MEMBERSHIP
There shall be two levels of Membership.
1. A Full Member shall be any nation that has a form of monarchy and has received the approval of 65% of members. A full member is part of all organisations outlined in this charter and has the power to propose, debate and vote on any matter.
2. Associate Membership is available to any nation regardless of whether a monarchy or Republic. An Associate Member may join three organisations outlined in this charter, with the exception of the Mutual Defence section. They have the power to propose and debate but may not vote. They agree to abide by the charter sections relevant to the organisations they join. An Associate Member will be admitted with the approval of 65% of Full Members.
ARTICLE 1. - THE LEAGUE COUNCIL
1.1 A Council will be established which will be based in Thale, Teutonic Union.
1.2 Each nation shall appoint an ambassador to speak and vote (if a full member) on their behalf.
1.3 The Council shall act as an arbiter between nations.
1.4 Any nation may propose a resolution aimed at solving problems.
1.5 The League shall debate, amend and vote on resolutions.
1.6 It is expected that member nations act upon resolutions successfully passed.
ARTICLE 2 - League of Monarch Intelligence Institute (LoMII)
2.1 LoMII will be established in Lancaster, United Moreland. This organisation will be a conduit through which nations will share intelligence on terrorism, extremism and cross boarder crimes.
2.2 Each nation shall appoint a military officer to the LoMII
2.3 LoMII nations agree to extradite suspected criminals on presentation of an arrest warrant, evidence of probable cause and a guarantee that the following will not take place
a) Torture b) Unfair Trial c) Death Penalty
2.4 LoMII nations agree to undertake regular counter-terrorism exercises to maintain readiness
2.5 LoMII nations shall meet together during times of crisis to co-ordinate responses. This shall include the use of military force.
ARTICLE 3 -League of Monarchs Economic Forum (LoMEF)
3.1 League of Monarchs Economic Forum (LoMEF) shall be established in Queenstown, Morheim
3.2 Each nation shall appoint a liaison to the LoMEF
3.3 LoMEF shall meet at regular intervals to discuss economic co-operation.
3.4 LoMEF shall make recommendations for improving economic co-operation between member nations, however these recommendations shall be non binding.
3.5 A LoMEF nation's companies may invest in any other LoMEF nation so long as they meet the following criteria a) They are not deemed a risk to national security b) They comply with local laws including those connected to taxation c) They agree that at least 70% of their staff shall be recruited from the host nation within 3 years.
3.6 LoMEF nations agree that fast track visas for business purposes shall be arranged.
3.7 LoMEF nations agree to discuss the issue of sanctions before imposing any on any other nation, regardless of whether they are a LoMEF nation.
ARTICLE 4 - Expanding interaction in the fields of science, technology, education, health, culture, sports and tourism
4.1 The League of Monarchs Education & Culture Board (LoMECB) shall be established in Lancaster, United Moreland
4.2 The LoMECB shall be staffed by members of all nations.
4.3 The LoMECB shall organise the sharing of historical, scientific, technological and health information.
4.4 The LoMECB shall organise at least one joint scientific project each year.
4.5 Member nations agree to fast track visas for citizens of other member nations in so far as the person applying meets the following criteria 1. Does not have a criminal record 2. Is not deemed to pose a threat to the nation they are visiting. 3. Complies with all local travel restrictions/conditions
4.6 Every two years an LoMECB of sport shall be held with each nation taking it in turns to host.
4.7 - The LoMECB shall co-ordinate research into Space Programmes and share information between each member nation. This shall also include the sharing of facilities as requested and if practical.
ARTICLE 5 - Mutual Defence
5.1 The League of Monarchs High Command (LoMHC) shall be established with bases in each member nation
5.2 LoMHC nations agree to work together to defend each other, to this end an attack on one nation shall be considered an attack on all nations.
5.3 LoMHC nations agree to maintain a portion of their military on standby for deployment in times of crisis.
5.4 LoMHC nations agree to annual military exercises to promote co-operation.
5.5 LoMHC nations agree to an annual secondment of twenty members of each military branch being part of a secondment to every other LOHMC nation.
5.6 LoMHC nations agree to undertake talks on military procurement prior to any nation making decisions.
5.7 LoMHC nations agree to inform each other of military actions as soon as operationally practically.
5.8 - A Joint Planning Centre (JPC) shall be established in Morheim where each member nation shall base a senior officer to act as liaison between members Armed Forces.
Article 6 - Responding to humanitarian crisis.
6.1- Member nations agree to establish the League of Monarchs Aid Organisation (LoMAO) which shall be head-quartered in Port Moreland
6.2 Member nations agree to commit resources to respond to any humanitarian crisis in other member nations.
6.3 LoMAO shall consider actions to present a united response to humanitarian crisis taking place in non member nations.
6.4 LoMAO nations agree to undertake regular drills for potential crisis.
6.5 LoMAO shall acquire a civilian naval fleet for operations.
6.6 LoMAO shall deploy only with the agreement of a majority of full members.
6.7 - Each nation shall make available a facility to be used by LoMAO in order to keep supplies of equipment and vehicles ready for deployment should situations arise
ARTICLE 7 Encouraging interaction of mass media and other means of communication;
7.1 Each nation agrees to keep and allow a fully functioning embassy from each member state in their capital.
7.2 Visiting diplomats are to be afforded all rights and protections in accordance with international law.
7.3 Member nations agree to not censor media from other member nations provided it does not breach local laws.
ARTICLE 8 - Reassessing, redrafting and reaffirming the Charter
8.1 The Charter may be changed at any time following a proposal by a member, either Full or Associate.
8.2 Proposed changes are to be debated in the League Council
8.3 A vote on proposed changes requires a 3/4 agreement of Full Members to come into effect
Signed Queen Alison Cullen on behalf of the Kingdom of United Moreland. Signed Emperor Hans of the Teutonic Union Signed Queen Sonia of the Queendom of Morheim
Sonia gave each of her co-signers a hug and stepped forward towards the table, she felt a little nervous, "Ladies and Gentleman of the press, if I may have your attention for just a few moments longer." She unfolded a note from her pocket, "Today three nations have signed an agreement which sees three very different nations become close friends, something that should bring an element of hope to the world. Morheim, the Union and United Moreland all have racial, cultural, religious and traditional differences, yet we have been able to put all that aside in order to secure for ourselves a more stable and brighter future. We have not however limited this future to ourselves, the charter we sign today will be advertised to the world, the organs of this movement will be open to all, and by uniting nations of the world I hope that we can make moves to make the world a safer and happier place. Speaking for Morheim I am exceptionally glad to know that as a group of people who spent centuries fleeing from persecution we have today found our nations first real allies, two nations that I am today making an extended part of the Morheim family, my two royal cousins are always welcome in Morheim and I look forward to a long and fruitful partnership with each of them." With that she stepped forward and took out her own pen and added her signature to the document. "I believe that creates a League" she said beaming, "I'm now officially part of something that makes me sound like a superhero" she chuckled to herself as she returned to her position.
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