Charter of TLK

The Mildly Long Charter That The Members of TLK Decided Should Be The Rules They Agree to Follow At All Times.
===Section 1: Membership.===

In order for a member to be a member, they have to ask to be a member. The application forms are available at TLK's forums, and always will be. membership via private message or IRC is not permitted, unless special permission is given from the Director.

All memberships will be treated the same, and are archived for security. In the event that the membership requirements change, all existing members will not have to change anything in their application, and the new rules will apply from the moment they are announced onward.

While members are asked to be active on forums and IRC, it is not a requirement. At times, TLK may send out messages asking members to be more active, but they are under no obligation to do so.

===Section 2: Government Structure.===

TLK's government structure is constantly being expanded and changed on an ongoing basis. To guarantee the sections below are accurate, it is advised that you read this directly from TLK's forums, or receive a copy from one of their members.

====A) Director)====

The Director of TLK is the main figure of their government structure. Although he does not have complete control, he remains more powerful than any single member of the alliance. In times of need, he reserves the ability to make decisions without the consent of the other governing bodies, but they must be in the best interest of TLK as a whole.

The Director is required to sign all treaties, declare any war announcements, keep members informed, and appoint other members to government seats, or host elections when he feels necessary.

The Director's term lasts as long as he wishes it to last. Upon his resignation, he can either appoint someone to his position, or instead leave it open for The Overwatch to decide.

====B) Ministers)====

As stated above, the Ministers and their exact jobs are constantly changing, but for the most part, the descriptions below describe them well. The Director is also directly responsible for the actions of each and every one of the members below.

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I) Minister of Economics)=====

The Minister of Economics (MoE) is responsible for the economic state of the alliance. External and Internal tech deals, outgoing aid, and war relief efforts among our allies. Nation reviews and economic strategies also fall under this category.

====II) Minister of War)====

The Minister of War is in charge of all rogue wars, both aggressive and defensive within TLK. He is also in charge of making sure each and every nation knows what to do in times of war, and regular war chest checkups. The Minister of War is required to sign any military-related treaties signed by TLK.

====III) Minister of Recruitment)====

While everyone is asked to recruit, the Minister of Recruiting should be what TLK considers to be their 'best' recruiter. However, that the theory means showing excellence in behind it, as well as the actual recruiting itself. The Minister of Recruitment is responsible for making sure only 1 person is recruiting at any time, the method recruiters use, and the payments they receive.

===C) The Overwatch)===

The Overwatch serves as the second-in-command government body, after the Director, and before the minister body. The Overwatch is in charge of what is commonly known as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Education, as well as a few other small jobs. The Overwatch should contain 2-5% of the bodies within TLK at any time. Other ministers and government bodies may maintain their former position, and a position on The Overwatch at the same time, but it is usually better that they do not, and is at the discretion of The Director.

More information on The Overwatch can be given directly from The Director, or from someone inside of The Overwatch.

===Section 3: Mergers and Disbandment and All Things Bad.===

TLK isn't going anywhere. We really don't care what our pixels look like, or how many forum posts we can get. We're happy the way we are, and therefore, we aren't leaving.

===Section 4: War.===

In the event of a war involving the nations of TLK, either defensively or offensively, all effort will be made to solve the issue diplomatically. If that fails, an offensive position will be taken up by all nations. Anyone planning to leave the AA during the fight will not be readmitted without consent from The Director. Anyone wishing to avoid the war, should use peace mode instead.

===Section 5: Other Matters.===

Should an issue not outlined in this document be brought before The Director, he has the power to decide what to do, as long as he believes it is for the better of TLK.