Confederacy of Independent States (1st)

The Confederacy of Independent States (CIS) was formed on September 23, 2006 by two resigned powers of the Global Alliance and Treaty Organization and the Coalition of Dark States. The CIS is currently under the rule of its second elected government and will hold its next elections in March of 2007. It holds some 250 members, which have gathered in just a little over three months, making its growth rate virtually unparalleled.

History
The original proposal for the founding of the Confederacy of Independent States was brought forth by Zocane, who at the time of proposal was a member of the Coalition of Dark States. The original planners were KasMage and Zocane, the original charter being drafted by KasMage and being vigorously edited by both to come to a final charter. After the creation of the CIS forum on InvisionFree, Zocane issued a resignation to CDS. Less than two weeks later, KasMage issued his resignation to GATO.

After the creation of the CIS charter, the necessity for a working government was brought into discussion, and a provisional government made of KasMage, Zocane, Witmore, Spakistan, Druid, Fuhrer Stafford, SkYgReEnChIcK, and Olaf Simonson was placed into power on October 1. Soon after, elections were set for November 1, a date which has now passed with much success.

Meanwhile, debates over the CIS charter ensued. Proposals for the charter were discussed, and editing of the charter continued. On October 7, a vote in the CIS General Council occurred, and on October 10, the charter was ratified by a vote of 11 - 0.

The future brought more changes for the CIS, most being good. Embassies were setup between the CIS and the United Global Order (UGO), which led to the signing of the Fortified States Accord, a UGO/CIS Mutual Defense Pact. The MDP was ratified by the CIS on October 10 by a vote of 11 - 1. Embassies were setup between the CIS and the Imperial Assault Alliance (IAA) soon after, and the IAA agreed to an MDP as well. The Intergalactic Defense Accord was ratified on October 17, 14 - 1. After this, even more good occured, as Zocane's proposed CIS flag was chosen to be the official flag of the Confederacy on October 19.

But it was on this same day that the good luck of the CIS was broken. The United Global Order approached the CIS with classified infomation concerning a possible war between them and the Socialistic Revolution Initiative (S-R-I). This infomation was circulated to the Master Council and led to the CIS agreeing to support the United Global Order. Both alliances issued a declaration of war against the S-R-I on October 19.

The war against the S-R-I went fairly well for a few hours, but it was then that discussions between the S-R-I and CIS swayed CIS internal opinion. The CIS discussed the situation, and the Master Council decided that the S-R-I war should not involve the CIS. Little support existed for the UGO or the S-R-I. The CIS issued a public statement to both the UGO and the S-R-I, apologizing for involving itself in the war and requested a white peace. The S-R-I signed the peace treaty, and soon after, the UGO accepted peace as well.

CIS Charter
The CIS charter was originally drafted by KasMage and Zocane and was edited after proposals by multiple CIS members. The final charter proposal was ratified on October 10.

Preamble

This document is the charter of the Confederacy of Independent States and is designed to protect and serve the Confederacy in all of its endeavors. The protection, well-being, and general happiness of the Confederacy is withheld in this document and the willingness of the members of the Confederacy to protect the alliance. May the alliance stay strong through all that it encounters, under the guide and stand of the Charter.

I. Membership

All nations joining the Confederacy of Independent States must take oath towards the alliance, promising to work towards the better of the alliance and follow all passed documentation of the alliance.

"I, (ruler) of (nation) promise to follow the will of the Confederacy of Independent States, providing to my fullest and greatest abilities to work towards the better of the alliance and swear full allegiance to the alliance."

No members shall be denied membership on the basis of team color, ethnicity, or government. No separate membership alliance may be present, and members may not be involved in outstanding wars or be in violation of any portion of this charter or documentation passed by the Confederacy of Independent States. Nations must truthfully provide their nation name, ruler name, nation strength, and team color, and recite the oath displayed above. Nations attempting to join will be ratified as members by the Minister of Recruitment or any member who is empowered by him or her the ability to ratify membership.

'''II. Government Positions'''

Elections shall occur every two months on the first day of each month and lasting until the third day, at which point they will promptly cease and the member who has the most votes for his or her particular running position shall be appointed that position. Every member of the Confederacy of Independent States will receive one vote for each position and may vote for as many positions as that member wishes. Any person running for that position may be voted for.

Members may become valid as runners for each position by receiving at least three recommendations from other members of the alliance for that particular position. A member may run for no more than one position at a time and may not run for a position if he or she already holds one in the government. Recommendations will never be considered votes in the government, and voting must take place separately. Only those who have had membership in the CIS for thirty or more days may be considered eligable for a government position.

The High Chancellor is considered the highest member of the Confederacy of Independent States and has the sole right to appoint up to two members to a personal cabinet. These members may be given any powers and rights the High Chancellor has. The High Chancellor must assign these two members, whether or not any powers are given.

The Vice Chancellor is the side to the High Chancellor and is in charge of special legislative decisions. He is not to be elected, but is to be appointed by the High Chancellor.

The Minister of Defense is in charge of coordinating the defense of the Confederacy of Independent States and organizing members of the CIS into divisions, based typically on nation strength.

The High Magistrate is in charge of investigating allegations of illegal activities in coordination with this charter or any documentation passed by the Confederacy of Independent States. The High Magistrate will decide whether or not a passed bill is in violation of the CIS Charter after a member proposes allegations of illegality of a bill. The High Magistrate is to be appointed by the High Chancellor and to be accepted by a three-day vote in the General Council. Every three months, a vote will take place in the General Council to re-ratify the High Magistrate.

The Minister of External Affairs is in charge of setting up embassies in the CIS and embassies of the CIS in other alliances and proposes passed treaties to other alliances. This Minister has the ability to assign any member of the CIS, including himself, as ambassador to any alliance where an embassy is present.

The Minister of Recruitment is in charge of recruiting new members to the CIS and accepting or denying membership applications. He or she is also the sole holder of the power to assign members the ability to also accept or deny membership applications.

The Minister of Trade and Finance is in charge of setting up trades and organizing Aid Guarantees to attacked states of the CIS.

'''III. Legislation'''

The legislative branch of the CIS government shall be divided into two sections, one being the Master Council and the other being the General Council. The Master Council shall consist of the Head and Vice Chancellors; the Ministers of Defense, External Affairs, Recruitment, and Trade and Finance; the High Magistrate; and the two members of the High Chairman's personal cabinet. The General Council shall consist of all members of the CIS, including those also in the Master Council. Members of the Master Council will be awarded a vote in the Master Council and a vote in the General Council.

Charter amendments must start in the Master Council and will require six votes in their favor. Voting in the Master Council will occur for five days. If these six votes are awarded, they will continue to the General Council where two-thirds or more of those who vote must vote for the amendment, rather than against it for the bill to pass. Voting in the General Council will occur for five days.

Declarations of interalliance war must start in the Master Council and will require the support of the Head Chancellor. Debating and voting upon the declarations will be held in secrecy and voting will occur for one day. A majority of those voting must support the declaration. Tiebreakers will be decided by the Vice Chancellor.

All other bills may begin with any member of the CIS and will occur in the General Council. A majority of the vote must go for the bill, rather than against it for it to pass. Voting will occur for three days and tiebreakers will be decided by the Vice Chancellor. If voting passes the General Council, it will continue to the Master Council where five votes must be for it, rather than against it, to pass. Voting will occur for one day in the Master Council.

Any bill, including charter amendments, but excluding declarations of war, may only be voted upon once every month. Every member of the alliance may only vote once upon a bill during each voting period, excluding members of the Master Council, who may vote upon a bill once while in the Master Council and once while in the General Council.

'''IV. Judiciary'''

If a bill is considered to be in violation of this charter, a vote may be brought forth by any member of the CIS that will be transferred to the Master Council for a three-day voting period. If five or more members of the Master Council vote that the bill is in violation, then the High Magistrate will be in charge of deciding upon whether or not the bill will nullified by the CIS.

V. Impeachment of Government Position

Any member of the alliance may provide allegations of illegal activities in coordination with this charter or any legislation passed by the Confederacy of Independent States or failure to complete the duties assigned to a government position. A vote will take place in the General Council, requiring that a majority of the votes are for the impeachment, rather than against it. If it is accepted, a vote will take place in the High Council and will require that six of the votes in the council are for the impeachment rather than against it. The Vice Chancellor is to break ties in the General Council.

If a member of the CIS is impeached from his or her position, the High Chancellor will be in charge of selecting a new member of the alliance to take that position. The High Chancellor will select a new member for that position until the next elections occur.

If the High Chancellor is impeached from his or her position, he or she will be replaced by the Vice Chancellor who will be in charge of selecting a new Vice Chancellor.

'''VI. Discharge from the CIS'''

Any member of the alliance may provide allegations of illegal activities in coordination with this charter and any legislation passed by the Confederacy of Independent States. If both the High Magistrate and the Head Chancellor support the discharge, it will occur and the member being accused of illegal activities will be removed from the alliance.

'''VII. Resignation of a Government Official'''

Any government official who resigns from the Confederacy of Independent States will be replaced by the High Chancellor within three days of resignation. Resignation of the High Chancellor will place the Vice Chancellor in charge, at which point, the Vice Chancellor will pick a new person to take that position.

'''VIII. Member Guarantees'''

Nations that are attacked by other alliances will be assisted at the jurisdiction of the Minister of Defense and aided at the jurisdiction of the Minister of Trade and Finance. Nations that declare war will not be guaranteed any aid, but assuming no violation of the charter or passed documentation of the CIS is in occurence, will be allowed to request aid and receive it. Nations that are declared war upon will be given an aid guarantee by the Minister of Trade and Finance, assuming the war is brought to the attention of the CIS. Support will be given by the CIS.

Existing Laws
This is a list of laws that have been enacted, including laws that have been passed and later repealed.

Current Government
The CIS is currently being led by its Second elected government. March 1, 2007 will mark the start of the next CIS elections.


 * High Chancellor : KasMage
 * Vice Chancellor : Witmore
 * High Magistrate : Zocane
 * Minister of Defense : Spakistan
 * Minister of Trade and Finance : Cloud127
 * Minister of External Affairs : Ogodai
 * Minister of Recruitment : SkYgReEnChIcK
 * Minister of Internal Affairs : Druid
 * Master Delegate : Regalis

Random Facts
Top Five Strengths:


 * 1) Alekia (Descendant)
 * 2) zkward (zkward)
 * 3) spakistan (spakmj)
 * 4) Zocane (Zocane)
 * 5) Kasirock (KasMage)

Oldest Nations:


 * 1) Bubastis (Queen Ubastet) (02/01/06)
 * 2) zkward (zkward) (04/05/06)
 * 3) Alekia (Descendant) (05/01/06)
 * 4) Estonia-Latvia Union (heinrich stempel) (05/22/06)
 * 5) Manitoba (jert14) (05/26/06)


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