Order of the Four Leaf Clover

Announcements

 * Declaration of Existence and Protectorate with Valhalla

Mission Statement:
The Order of the Four Leaf Clover does not seek power, or strength, or control of the cyberverse. We are not a left-wing nor a right-wing alliance, nor are we decidedly neutral or imperialistic. We will work to restore the Green sphere to its once great self by integrating many different ethics and ideals into our community, yet at the same time we strive to build a strong core loyalty to the alliance.

Section 1: Registration

 * RequirementsYour Clover forum username must be EXACTLY your Ruler Name from Cyber Nations! If your forum name does not match your ruler name, you can message an admin to have it changed.
 * You must be on the Green sphere
 * You must not be involved in any war
 * Your Alliance Affiliation must be set to "Clover Applicant"

You must adhere to these requirements, if you should post an application and you do not meet the above criteria your application will be automatically denied by denied by the Admission Council.

To become a member of The Order of the Four Leaf Clover, post the following in the "Become A Clover!" section:


 * Nation Name:
 * Ruler Name:
 * Nation Link:
 * Nation Age:
 * Nation Strength:
 * Past Alliances:
 * Recruiter:
 * Why do you want to join The Order of the Four Leaf Clover?

The full Admissions process will be decided by the Triumvir and current Minister of Internal Affairs.

Alliance Hierarchy

 * Member
 * Senior Member
 * Minister
 * Prime Minister
 * The Triumvirate

Member
This group is for the general members of The Order of the Four Leaf Clover. The group contains the new members, and the less active members of the Order.

Senior Member
The Senior Member group contains the most hardworking and active members. To become a Senior Member, you must be recommended by a Triumvir or Minister for your hard work in the alliance. This group also contains Deputy Ministers.

Minister
The Minister of Defense, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Internal Affairs, and the Minister of Finance will each hold one seat on the government cabinet, called the Cabinet of Ministers. The Cabinet will be responsible for voting on the most important of matters, but nothing more. This cabinet holds no power or control over the ruling body of this alliance.

The Minister of Defense will be in charge of The Order of the Four Leaf Clover military, by keeping the military in order and at a state of readiness. This ministry will advise the Triumvir on all foreign threats and war matters.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs will be in charge of the The Order of the Four Leaf Clover diplomat team. This ministry will advise the Triumvir on all State matters.

The Minister of Finance will be in charge of the The Order of the Four Leaf Clover economics. This ministry will control the Order's banks and will advise the Triumvir on all finance matters.

The Minister of Internal Affairs will be in charge of Admissions, Recruitment, and Education. This ministry will advise the Triumvir on all Internal matters.

Each Minister may appoint Deputies, to assist him in his/her work.

Prime Minister
The Triumvir will give the title of Prime Minister to one of the current Ministers. The Minister chosen will continue their duties to their department as usual. This position will not only be an honorary one but will also be use to help prepare the next Triumvir. The Prime Minister will have sole succession to the Triumvirate.

The Triumvirate
The Triumvir is a position for life. The Triumvir deal with all the day-to-day matters in the alliance. They vote on all matters, and are the leaders of Clover.

The Council
The Council consists of the Cabinet of Ministers and the Triumvirate totaling 7 members. Major decisions must be voted on by the entire council.

Resignation
If you wish to leave The Order of the Four Leaf Clover, you must message a Triumvir letting him or her know why. If it is during a time of war, you may be labeled as a war deserter and attacked.

Declaration of War
A declaration of war requires a 71% (5 of 7) approval from the Council.

Treaties
The signing of a treaty requires a 57% (4 of 7) approval from the Council.

Charter Amendments
A charter amendment requires a 71% (5 of 7) approval from the Council.

Censure
In the event that a member of the alliance acts in a non-proper way to the government, other members, or allies, that member maybe subject to censuring. The decision to censure a member, must be passed by the Triumvir. The type and extent of punishment will be decided by the Triumvir.

If a member of government is under censure, then entire government must vote. For it to pass, it must have a 67% (4 of 6) approval rating from the Council. If the member under censure is a Triumvir, the Prime Minister will temporarily take his spot as a Triumvir. If the member under censure is a Minister, his deputy will temporarily take over the department.

Disbandment
In order for The Order of the Four Leaf Clover to be disbanded a vote must be put to the General Membership. It takes a unanimous decision by the Council to bring a vote of disbandment before the membership of the alliance. The vote for disbandment must be opened for voting for seven days (168 hours), and must reach 75% or better in favor of disbanding. If an amendment is passed to that changes the layout of government positions, the current government still must obtain a unanimous decision to disband. This clause may not be amended.

Section 4: Law and Order:
I. The Order of the Four Leaf Clover does not allow it's members to be in any other alliance then Clover.

II. The Order of the Four Leaf Clover does not allow the attacking of any nation without permission from the Minister of Defense or Triumvir. If you wish to raid a nation, you must obtain permission from the Minister of Defense or Triumvir first.

III. The Order of the Four Leaf Clover encourages the research of nuclear weapons, but you must receive approval from the Minister of Defense or Triumvir to use a nuclear weapon during war.

IIII. All members of The Order of the Four Leaf Clover have the right to speak their minds without persecution. If they have a problem with the something, you are allowed to speak your mind to a government member, who will bring it up in the Council Chambers.