Constitution of Vault 99

The Constitution of Vault 99 outlines the administrative structure of Vault 99, its powers, permissions, and its role in vault society.

Mission Objective
To test subjects on the establishment, maintenance, and administration of a government within a Vault-Tec Vault. Inhabitants of Vault 99 will be subject to an organized government authority whose powers will be outlined in a Vault-Tec issued document. This document, deemed the Constitution of Vault 99 will serve as the collection of laws and policies that will govern the people of Vault 99. This mission is to last indefinitely.

New Residents
All persons requesting to live within Vault 99 may be considered to become a resident. Potential immigrants must fulfill whatever refugee or new resident policies that may be in effect at the time of admission. New residents to Vault 99 must swear to uphold the Vault's constitution, laws, morals, and to be loyal to the Vault and the Overseer.

Applicants may be barred from admission by the Overseer or the Overseer's designated deputy.

Residents of Vault 99 who wish to leave the vault may only do so by following the appropriate protocols and processes.

Relations Outside of the Vault
The government of Vault 99 shall have channels of communications open with organizations operating outside of the vault. Diplomatic channels shall be used with conflicts of interest may arise, however, Vault 99 reserves the right to use force when other methods have failed to resolve outstanding conflicts. Any agreements with organizations outside of the vault shall be upheld with the utmost honor and obligation.

Compliance With Vault Authority
The acts of treason, espionage, or sedition by a resident against the authority of the Vault 99 government shall be met with expulsion and possible retaliation by the vault's security forces.

Residents of Vault 99 may not leave the vault at a declared period of warfare, doing so will be met with swift and violent retaliation. We live in the vault; we die in the vault.

Judgment against accused offenders may be overturned or lifted by decree of the Vault Overseer and the administrator whom hold jurisdiction over the offense that occured.

Overseer and the Vault Government
Overseer of Vault 99; The Overseer of Vault 99 is the head of the government and the esteemed leader of the vault and its residents. Vested within this office is to speak on behalf, and to issue declarations on the behalf, of Vault 99.

The Overseer shall serve until death or resignation. In the event of vacancy, the position of Overseer shall go to the designated deputy. If there is no deputy chosen by the outgoing Overseer, the residents of the Vault shall elect a new Overseer. The Overseer may only be removed by a unanimous vote from the Board of Administrators.

A deputy may be appointed by the Overseer, and may assume whatever title that is deemed appropriate by the Overseer. This deputy shall assume all power and authority that is given to this position by the Vault Constitution, its policies, and vault laws. The deputy is a member of the Board of Administrators.

Board of Administrators of Vault 99; The Board of Administrators of Vault 99 is the primary executive and legislative organ in the Vault's government. The Board of Administrators are a group with a variable membership, whom are appointed or dismissed at the discretion of the Vault Overseer.

The Board of Administrators also functions as the forum for policy discussion. As legislators, they are allowed to propose new legislation or modify past legislation. Policy proposals that do not include treaties with any organization outside of the vault or legislation that amends the Vault 99 Constitution, warrant a simple one-half majority. The Overseer may cast tie-breaking votes with appropriate.

The Board is comprised of four offices: • Administrator of the Vault Rations Department, which shall handle all affairs concerning the funds and resources of the vault.

• Administrator for the Vault Refugee Department, shall handle all affairs that relate to the immigration of new residents in the Vault. The production of media shall be administered under the Refugee Department.

• Administrator for the Vault Security Force, shall handle all affairs related to the defense of Vault 99 and its residents. This department will organize a defense force capable of defending the interests, resources, and residents of the vault.

• Administrator for the Vault Scouting Department, shall send scouts all over the world to maintain relations with organizations outside of the vault.

There may be additional administrators on the board whom hold no portfolio, but have the authority to legislate on the board.