Charter of the Global Protection Force

=Charter of the Global Protection Force=

Charter of the Global Protection Force
We, the undersigned nations, agree to defend independence, sovereignty and our fellow nations from aggression in all cases. We shall abide by this charter and its articles and swear by it as law.

Article I: Admission
Any nation formally applying for the Global Protection Force (GPF) will be admitted provided that nation swears by the GPF Oath. The Oath shall consist of the following: I, [Ruler], of [Nation], do hereby swear to defend the values of the Global Protection Force. I shall come to the aid of my alliance and fellow nations when I am needed and shall expect the same in return. I swear to abide by the Charter of the Global Protection Force and take it as law. Upon admission to the Global Protection Force, no member nation may join any other alliance in the game, be on the ZI list of any other alliance, be on the black list of any other alliance, plan to create any other alliance, or be in an aggressive tech raid of a nation that is in any other alliance.

Section I: Supreme Quorum
The Supreme Quorum is one of the three bodies that make up the entirety of the government or the Quorum of 11. The Secretary General and the Deputy Secretary General make up the Supreme Quorum. The Secretary General is a lifelong member, and appoints the Deputy Secretary General, unless otherwise defined through out these articles

Section II: Upper Quorum
The Upper Quorum is one of the three bodies that make up the entirety of the government or the Quorum of 11. The Minister of Internal Affairs, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Finance, and the Minister of Defense make up the Upper Quorum. Ministers in the Upper Quorum are officials for life unless said otherwise as defined throughout these articles. The Upper Quorum is headed by the Secretary General, unless distinguished otherwise.

Section III: Lower Quorum
The Lower Quorum is one of the three bodies that make up the entirety of the government or the Quorum of 11. The five elected delegates make up the Lower Quorum. With one non-elected official member, that being the leader of the Lower Quorum, or the Deputy Secretary General. The Lower Quorum unlike the Supreme and Upper Quorum have no executive authority and serve as solely as legislators elected by the Global Protection Force Membership. The Quorum member with the highest number of votes becomes Lower Quorum Whip, a position only recognized when the Quorum Leader is unavailable to conduct hearings or official meetings.

Section I: Secretary General
The Secretary General is a member of the Supreme Quorum & the Upper Quorum. The Secretary General is the official head of state of the Global Protection Force. The Secretary General has the credentials to both appoint and remove the Deputy Secretary General, as well as Ministers in the Upper Quorum. In war time, unless delegated otherwise, the Secretary General is flag officer, and has the final say on all issues including but not limited to: surrender, disbandment, punishment, and expulsion. The Secretary General is endowed with the responsibility to set the agenda of the alliance, as well as protect these articles of creation. The Secretary General serves as the head of the Upper Quorum, and can veto any decision made by the Upper Quorum if deemed necessary. The Secretary General is a lifelong appointment. If the incumbent Secretary General becomes unable to serve or concedes the remainder of his or her appointment, the Deputy Secretary General will succeed the chain of command and be confirmed Secretary General.

Section II: Deputy Secretary General
The Deputy Secretary General is a member of the Supreme Quorum & the Lower Quorum. In the absence of the Secretary General the Deputy Secretary General, has the credentials to suspend Ministers of the Upper Quorum. The Deputy Secretary General cannot; declare war, surrender, disband, or make new appointments to the Upper Quorum. The Deputy Secretary General is endowed with the responsibility to carry out the agenda of the alliance, as well as protect these articles of creation. The Deputy Secretary General serves as the head of the Lower Quorum otherwise known as the Speaker. The Deputy Secretary General is charged with addressing the Lower and Upper Quorum with matters pertaining to them that requite consent from either the Upper or Lower Quorum. The Deputy Secretary General has no voting power in the Upper Quorum, however can table, vote to tie, or vote to shift on all motions presented in the Lower Quorum. The Deputy Secretary General is appointed and removed by the Secretary General as he sees fit.

Section III: Minister of Internal Affairs
The Minister of Internal Affairs is a member of the Upper Quorum. The Minister of Internal Affairs is entitled to a say on all issues charged to the Upper Quorum. The Minister of Internal Affairs can be removed and appointed by the Secretary General of The Global Protection Force. The Minister of Internal Affairs is not a Foreign Ambassador unless distinguished otherwise. The Minister of Internal Affairs cannot; declare war, agree to peace terms, or represent the entirety of the Quorum of 11 on his or her own. The Minister of Internal Affairs is charged with; Recruitment, Competition, Academia, Statistics, and keeping the constituency of the Global Protection Force up to date with alliance events and affairs. The Minister of Internal Affairs can be delegated new tasks as deemed necessary by the Secretary General.

Section IV: Minister of Foreign Affairs
The Minister of Foreign Affairs is a member of the Upper Quorum. The Minister of Foreign Affairs is entitled to a say on all issues charged to the Upper Quorum. The Minister of Foreign Affairs can be removed and appointed by the Secretary General of the Global Protection Force. The Minister of Foreign Affairs is endowed with the responsibility of Public Relations and representing the alliance entirely based on the agenda of the Secretary General. The Minister of Foreign Affairs cannot declare war, agree to peace terms, or represent the entirety of the Quorum of 11 on his or her own. The Minister of Foreign Affairs is charged with: appointing Ambassadors, executing the foreign agenda of the Secretary General, and presenting or suggesting treaties to the Supreme Quorum. The Minister of Foreign Affairs can be delegated new tasks as deemed necessary by the Secretary General.

Section V: Minister of Finance
The Minister of Finance is a member of the Upper Quorum. The Minister of Finance is entitled to a say on all issues charged to the Upper Quorum. The Minister of Finance can be removed and appointed by the Secretary General of the Global Protection Force. The Minister of Finance is not a Foreign Ambassador unless distinguished otherwise. The Minister of Finance cannot declare war, agree to peace terms, or represent the entirety of the Quorum of 11 on his or her own. The Minister of Foreign Affairs is charged with maintaining and organizing; tech deals, alliance aid, banking, alliance trade, and trade sections. The Minister of Finance can be delegated new tasks as deemed necessary by the Secretary General.

Section VI: Minister of Defense
The Minister of Defense is a member of the Upper Quorum. The Minister of Defense is entitled to a say on all issues charted to the Upper Quorum. The Minister of Defense can be removed and appointed by the Secretary General of the Global Protection Force. The Minister of Defense is not a Foreign Ambassador unless distinguished otherwise. The Minister of Defense cannot declare war, agree to peace terms, or represent the entirety of the Quorum of 11 on his or her own. The Minister of Defense is charged with; preparing war targets, carrying out punishment as delegated to by the Supreme Quorum, monitoring tech raids, approving tech raids, and ghost busting. In war time the Minister of Defense reports directly to the Supreme Quorum, and in the absence of both, in war time has the credentials to make the decisions he or she deems fit excluding; surrender and disbandment. The Minister of Defense can be delegated new tasks as deemed necessary by the Secretary General.

Article IV: Technology Raiding
Members of the Global Protection Force are permitted to raid non-aligned or unprotected nations for technological gain under heavy restrictions. The restrictions set forth are that the nation must be on the alliance "None" or on an unprotected Alliance Affiliation at 5 members or less. The raiding nation must also seek permission from a governing entity. Failure to oblige by these rules will result in membership termination or a trial by Upper Quorum.

Section I: Rights
All nations reserve the right to leave the Global Protection Force at any given moment in time. Should any member wish to leave, they are required to inform the Secretary-General prior to a change of Alliance Affiliation. Failure to do so may result in sanctions on that nation. Should any member leave on their own accord, they may return at any given time.

Section II: Return
Any member who is expelled from the alliance may not return to the alliance for a minimum of two months. After that time an application may be made on the GPF forums, however no admission shall be made without the authorisation of the Secretary General.

Section I: Sphere
Change of Color Sphere: In the event that someone is discontent with sphere of the alliance, the issue can be brought to the leader of the Lower House, who will call a vote. Three of the five delegates must vote in favour. The leader of the Lower Quorum can tie the vote to fail, or can vote as the fifth delegate if one delegate is absent, to create a three out of five vote. The leader of the Lower House can also table the motion, in which the motion will be addressed at the beginning of the new session of the Lower Quorum. In the event that the motion does get 3 of 5 and is not tabled, or tied, then the motion goes to the Upper Quorum who will debate and come to a decision. If it is not defeated in the Upper Quorum then the Secretary General can choose to defeat or support the motion. If the motion is supported then it becomes law and takes place immediately or as defined by the original motion, and is enforced and executed by the Supreme and Upper Quorum.

Section II: Termination of Treaty
Termination of a Treaty: In the even that someone is discontent with a signed treaty of the alliance; the issue can be brought to the leader of the Lower Quorum, who will call a vote. Three of the five delegates must vote in favor. The leader of the Lower Quorum can tie the vote to fail, or can vote as the fifth delegate if one delegate is absent, to create a three out of five vote. The leader of the Lower House can also table the motion, in which the motion will be addressed at the beginning of the new session of the Lower Quorum. In the event that the motion does not get 3 of 5 and is not tabled, or tied, then the motion goes to the Upper Quorum who will debate and come to a decision. If it is not defeated in the Upper Quorum then the Secretary General can choose to defeat or support the motion. If the motion is supported then it becomes law and takes place immediately, or as defined by the original motion, and is enforced and executed by the Supreme and Upper Quorum.

Section III: Signing of Treaty
Signing of a Treaty: In the event a member would like to sign a treaty, the issue can be brought to the leader of the Lower Quorum, whom will call a vote. Three of the five delegates must vote in favor. The leader of the Lower Quorum can tie the vote to fail, or can vote as the fifth delegate if one delegate is absent, to create a three out of five vote. The leader of the Lower House can also table the motion, in which the motion will be addressed at the beginning of the new session of the Lower Quorum. In the event that the motion does not get 3 of 5 and is not tabled, or tied, then the motion goes to the Upper Quorum who will debate and come to a decision. If it is not defeated in the Upper Quorum then the Secretary General can choose to defeat or support the motion. If the motion is supported then it becomes law and takes place immediately, or as defined by the original motion, and is enforced and executed by the Supreme and Upper Quorum.

Section IV: Declaration of War
Declaration of War: A Declaration of war must be initiated by the Secretary General, under the advisement of the Minister of Defense. No vote is necessary to go to war if initiating a defense clause or a conflict where the Global Protection Force is not the aggressor. Otherwise the procedures for a declaration of war will follow normal means except that the Secretary General will support the motion prior to going to the Lower Quorum and the Upper Quorum has power to defeat. 3/5 vote from the Lower House, unless tied, or tabled. Then go to the Upper House, who will make a decision, based on their decision the alliance may or may not declare war.

Section VI: Disbandment of Lower Quorum and call for election
Disband Lower Quorum and Call of Elections: In the event that the entirety of the Supreme Quorum deems it necessary, they can immediately disband the Lower Quorum and hold elections.

Section VII: Vote of No Confidence
Vote of No Confidence: In the event that a member wishes to issue a vote of no confidence they must take their issue to the leader of the Lower Quorum. If the official in question is the Secretary General, it must pass by unanimous consent in the Lower and Upper House. If the member is the Deputy Secretary General, the Upper Quorum will come to a conclusion in which the Deputy General can either defeat or support. If it is a member of the Upper Quorum, there will be no vote, however the Supreme Quorum will debate, and then the Secretary General will come to a conclusion. Vote of No Confidence leads to automatic termination of position within the Quorum of 11 but not of the alliance.

Section VIII: Trial by Upper Quorum
Call for Trial Among Upper Quorum: In the event that a member goes against the charter or is accused of ethical misconduct a member can motion that that member go before the Upper House for a trial, the leader of the Lower Quorum will call a vote. Three of the five delegates must vote in favor. The leader of the Lower Quorum can tie the vote to fail, or can vote as the fifth delegate if one delegate is absent, to create a three out of five vote. The leader of the Lower House can also table the motion, in which the motion will be addressed at the beginning of the new session of the Lower Quorum. In the event that the motion does not get 3 of 5 and is not tabled, or tied, then the motion goes to the Upper Quorum who will debate and come to a decision. That decision becomes law and justice unless the Secretary General overrules the decision.

Section IX: Disbandment
Disbandment: Vote of disbandment must be initiated by the Secretary General. In which then the Quorum of 11 or the entirety will vote, each vote counting 1. For the motion to pass there must be a minimum of 8 votes. Upon passing, Case Red is immediately initiated, and martial law is declared. The Lower Quorum is disbanded until further notice, and the Upper Quorum will suspend all duties. The Secretary General can then relieve the Deputy Secretary General or choose not to. The Secretary General then has the will to do whatever he pleases, as well as set a time frame for disbandment.

VI Section X: Surrender
Surrender: Vote of surrender must be initiated by the Secretary General or the highest ranking official designated as flag officer in a time of war. In which then the Quorum of 11 or the entirety will vote, each vote counting 1. For the motion to pass there must be a minimum of 8 votes. Upon passing, Case Red is immediately initiated, and martial law is declared. The Lower Quorum is disbanded until further notice, and the Upper Quorum will suspend all duties. The Secretary General can then relieve the Deputy Secretary General or choose not to. The Secretary General may then deal with any POW agreements, surrender terms, or resignations directly, and repeal Case Red when he sees fit.

Section XI: Revision
Charter Revision: The Procedures to revise the charter will follow normal means. 3/5 vote from the Lower House, unless tied, or tabled. Then go to the Upper House, who will make a decision, based on their decision it will either fail or go to the Secretary General. The Secretary General can then either choose to defeat the motion or support the motion. If the motion is supported then it becomes law and takes place immediately, or as defined by the original motion, and is enforced and executed by the Supreme and Upper Quorum.

Section XII: Clarification
Clarification: In the even that someone is discontent with the way something is interpreted within the charter; the issue can be brought to the leader of the Lower Quorum, who will call a vote. Three of the five delegates must vote in favor. The leader of the Lower Quorum can tie the vote to fail, or can vote as the fifth delegate if one delegate is absent, to create a three out of five vote. The leader of the Lower House can also table the motion, in which the motion will be addressed at the beginning of the new session of the Lower Quorum. In the event that the motion does not get 3 of 5 and is not tabled, or tied, then the motion goes to the Upper Quorum who will debate and come to a decision. If it is not defeated in the Upper Quorum then the Secretary General can choose to defeat or support the motion. If the motion is supported then it becomes law and takes place immediately, or as defined by the original motion, and is enforced and executed by the Supreme and Upper Quorum. The opinion as to how the charter is interpreted must be apparent within the motion.

Section XIII: Merge
Merge: The Procedures to merge the alliance will follow normal means. 3/5 vote from the Lower House, unless tied, or tabled. Then go to the Upper House, who will make a decision, based on their decision it will either fail or go to the Secretary General. The Secretary General can then either choose to defeat the motion or support the motion. If the motion is supported then it becomes law and takes place immediately, or as defined by the original motion, and is enforced and executed by the Supreme and Upper Quorum.

Section XIV: Nominations
Nomination: In the event that a position becomes open in the Upper Quorum, the issue can be brought to the leader of the Lower Quorum, who will call a vote. Three of the five delegates must vote in favor. The leader of the Lower Quorum can tie the vote to fail, or can vote as the fifth delegate if one delegate is absent, to create a three out of five vote. The leader of the Lower Quorum cannot table a nomination. The motion must receive 5 votes with the Leader of the Lower Quorum being eligible to vote. The nominee must be presented in the details of the motion, and recognize, with the intent to accept the nomination before the motion goes to the Lower Quorum Floor. In the event that more than one individual is nominated for the same position, both candidates upon accepting must go before the Lower Quorum, and then then one will be sent to the Upper Quorum, in which the Upper Quorum will then either defeat or support the nominee. If the Secretary General supports as well the motion becomes law.

Section XV: Martial Law
Martial Law: Vote of martial law must be initiated by the Secretary General. In which then the Quorum of 11 or the entirety will vote, each vote counting 1. For the motion to pass there must be a minimum of 6 votes. Upon passing, Case Red is immediately initiated, and martial law is declared. The Lower Quorum is disbanded until further notice, and the Upper Quorum will suspend all duties. The Secretary General can then relieve the Deputy Secretary General or choose not to. The Secretary General then has the will to do whatever he pleases, as well as set a time frame for disbandment.

Section XVI: General Motions
Any motion not defined in the charter will follow normal means: Normal Means is defined as follows: 3/5 vote from the Lower House, unless tied, or tabled. Then go to the Upper House, who will make a decision, based on their decision it will either fail or go to the Secretary General. The Secretary General can then either choose to defeat the motion or support the motion. If the motion is supported then it becomes law and takes place immediately, or as defined by the original motion, and is enforced and executed by the Supreme and Upper Quorum.

Section I: Terms
Only the Lower Quorum will be elected. Lower Quorum terms last 30 days, prior to re-election. Campaigning begins 5 days prior to re-election. Polls open 48 hours prior to the 1st day of the new term and close 12 hours before the 1st day of the new term in which announcements are made, masks are changed, and oaths begin. There is no term limit.

Section II: Nominations
In order to be considered for the Lower Quorum you must first be nominated by 1 alliance member. Once you are nominated you go on the ballot. If there are only 5 candidates then all candidates become members of the Lower Quorum upon the approval of the Supreme Quorum, and Quorum Whip is chosen by the Leader of the Quorum. If there are more than 5 candidates, polls will be opened and the top 5 candidates become members of the Lower Quorum, the member with the most votes becoming Lower Quorum Whip.

Article VII: Oath of Office
Upon appointment to any of the three branches of the Quorum, the Secretary General will swear in all newly elected officials. In the event that the Secretary General is being sworn in, then the most senior member of the Upper Quorum will swear in the Secretary General. Without the oath of office, no office within the Quorum of Eleven is recognized or official. "I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the articles of the Global Protection Force, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter, with every fibre of my being. So say we all."

Article VIII: Ratification
We, the members of the Upper and Supreme Quorum, do hereby ratify this charter on: January 1st 2012 Signed: Secretary General: Colonel Brick
 * Deputy Secretary General: Evella Vada
 * Minister of Internal Affairs: Poppa Clam
 * Minister of Foreign Affairs: Slumdog
 * Minister of Finance: Cress
 * Minister of Defense: xR1 Fatal Instinct