Alliance:Eurasia Defense Initiative

Introduction
The eagle. Bold and mighty, of the skies, he cares not for the petty squabbles that lie far below him. He needs not a host of other eagles to surround him, he is a proud beast who can care for himself, yet he will not allow his kin to suffer needlessly. He does not choose a path of mindless aggression, striking carelessly, but rather he chooses to exercise great wisdom and keen patience. He waits and he watches with great care and strikes only when, and if, the time is right. Not a glimmer of frailty or weakness appears across his majestic brow, even when under great threat. This is the eagle. The EUDI, bold and mighty, was birthed from necessity into a world full of potential aggression, anger and hate. Yet, like the eagle, The EUDI learned to soar. In a world filled with powerful alliances, The EUDI appeared and made its mark. Endorsing peace, it looked not for war with its brothers, but unity. However, as the eagle defends its kin, so did the EUDI vow to defend its members.

And thus, the Charter of The Eurasia Defense Initiative was formed.

The Eurasia Defense Declaration
The government and constituent empires of the Eurasia Defense Initiative do hereby lay forth this charter.

Article I: Membership
The Eurasia Defense Initiative is an alliance built on the membership of sovereign empires. Each member nation retains authority in conducting their own affairs, except as specified in this Charter. The members of the EUDI work together to ensure the common prosperity and security of all other members.

Section I: Applying to the Eurasia Defense Initiative
1. In becoming a member of the Eurasia Defense Initiative, applicants must register on this forum.

2. After signing in, the applicant must then take the following oath, by posting the oath in its entirety, with their respective empire and ruler names entered appropriately, in the Registration area:

I, [ruler name] of [nation name], swear to adhere to the following conditions upon my honor, and upon the respectable members of this establishment: ''I will portray myself and the Eurasia Defense Initiative in a light of integrity, honor, and dignity. ''

''I will not declare war on any nation on behalf of the EUDI, regardless of cause, unless authorized to do so by a ranking officer of the military. (You may declare war on anyone you choose, however the EUDI will not support you without senate approval. The EUDI may prohibit any country from being attacked, and will enforce this rule.)''

''I will obey the Charter and Laws of the EUDI, all positions adopted by the EUDI Senate, and the orders of other elected and appointed government officers in their designated areas of control. ''

''I will not make any statements of Eurasia Defense Initiative policy unless I am specifically directed to do so by the EUDI Senate. ''

I, as a member of the Eurasia Defense Initiative, will contribute to this alliance to the degree that I am able.

3. The first 30 days of EUDI membership is probationary. The Senate of the EUDI reserves the right to terminate membership within those 30 days without hearing or recourse if previously unrevealed problems concerning membership arise.

4. Members having been found in non-compliance with the oath or removed as per Article IV of this charter may not reapply to become an EUDI member within two (2) weeks of being removed.

5. The Senate reserves the right to deny any member of entrance to the EUDI. If a nation is refused entrance to the Network, a statement from the EUDI shall be issued explaining why the decision has been made.

Section II: The General Assembly
1. Certain decisions in the Eurasia Defense Initiative require the approval of the General Assembly

2. Each member of the Eurasia Defense Initiative has the power of one (1) vote in the General Assembly.

3. In order for issues to pass the General Assembly, they must receive a supermajority (greater than 2/3 of the votes cast) in the affirmative.

4. Current Senators do not have a vote in the General Assembly

Section I: Secretary-General
The Secretary-General is the chief executive of the EUDI. He/she is both our face and our voice to the wider world. He/she is the right-hand leader of this alliance, and as such is entitled to expect lawful obedience from our members.

A. Powers of the Secretary-General
1. The Secretary-General shall act as the public face of the EUDI.

2. The Secretary-General may make executive decisions regarding the implementation of Senate plans and the designs of his/her sub-secretaries.

3. The Secretary-General shall release all official statements from the EUDI Senate. 4. All powers not expressively given by this charter to any other position or body, are given to the Secretary-General.

5. Taking into consideration advice from the Senate, the Secretary-General shall appoint the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of Commerce within a 48 hour period of a new Senate being appointed.

6. The Secretary-General shall remove the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of State, or the Secretary of Commerce should he/she feel the current holder of the position is incapable or unwilling to do the job effectively.

7. All appointments/removals must be announced privately to the senate forty-eight (48) hours prior to taking effect. The senate may overrule these moves, or make them effective immediately, with a 3/5 vote completed within the forty-eight (48) hour time frame.

8. The Secretary-General may, at his/her discretion, appoint an advisor. This may be any EUDI member in good standing. This advisor shall be given full government access in order to advise and assist the Secretary General. The Secretary-General may delegate any of his/her powers to the Assistant, other than the power to veto legislation, pardon convicted members, or vote in the place of an absent Senator. 9. The Secretary-General may propose issues to the Senate for their consideration at his/her discretion. The Senate is obligated to give these issues pre-eminent importance.

10. The Secretary-General possesses both a legislative veto power and a judicial pardon, the limitations of which are described in Articles III and IV respectively.

B. The Term of Secretary-General
1. The Secretary-General shall be elected by a popular vote of EUDI members.

2. The term of Secretary-General shall last two (2) Months.

3. In the event of any forewarned absence of the Secretary-General, the Chairperson of the Senate shall perform all of his/her duties in his stead. An absence is defined as any period of forty-eight (48) hours or greater during which the Secretary-General will not be able to perform his/her duties.

4. In the event of the resignation or impeachment of the Secretary-General, the Chairperson of the Senate shall become the Secretary-General

Section II: Secretary of Defense
The Secretary of Defense is the chief military officer of the Eurasia Defense Initiative. The Secretary General is his/her superior in all things, but the Secretary of Defense is empowered to act decisively within his/her own sphere of influence. Peacetime conflict, wartime planning, and the prosecution of all matters military in nature fall under his/her authority as do all members of the EUDI defense forces.

A. Powers of the Secretary of Defense
1. The Secretary of Defense shall act as the head of the EUDI defense forces. As such, he/she may compel lawful obedience from all members of the EUDI defense forces.

2. The Secretary of Defense acts under the authority of the Secretary General and the oversight of the Senate in all matters concerning war.

3. The Secretary of Defense shall, in times of war, coordinate counter attacks and defense strategies to combat the enemy.

4. The Secretary of Defense shall, in peacetime, coordinate effective strength placement for new and existing members, and advise nations on topics of a military nature.

5. The Secretary of Defense may appoint Advisors to assist in the tasks carried out by the position. An Advisor may be any member in good standing not holding an elected position. Advisors do not require Senate approval but may be removed by 3/5 vote by the Senate.

B. The Term of Secretary of Defense
1. The Secretary of Defense shall be appointed by the Secretary-General.

2. The Secretary of Defense shall serve for two (2) Months and serve concurrent with the Senate term during which they were appointed. At the conclusion of each Senate term, the Secretary of Defense shall step down from the position.

3. If the Secretary of Defense resigns before the end of his/her term, a new Secretary of Defense should be appointed by the Secretary-General.

C. The EUDI Defense Forces
1. The EUDI shall maintain a defense force for the purpose of defending its member nations and those of its allies.

2. The structure of the EUDI defense force should be determined by the Secretary of Defense and his/her Advisors.

Section III: Secretary of State
The Secretary of State is the Chief Ambassador of the Eurasia Defense Initiative. It is he/she who makes ambassadorial assignments and creates a foreign policy agenda. He/she cultivates relationships with all other alliances, and makes him/herself ready to report to the Government on all foreign matters.

A. Powers of the Secretary of State
1. The Secretary of State shall act as the head of the State Department.

2. The Secretary of State acts under the authority of the Secretary General and the oversight of the Senate in all matters concerning foreign policy. The Senate may call upon the Secretary of State to assist and advise in tasks concerning foreign policy.

3. The Secretary of State shall meet foreign diplomats that wish to establish diplomatic relations and recommend to the Senate a course of action.

4. The Secretary of State may appoint Advisors to assist in the tasks carried out by the position. An Advisor may be any member in good standing not holding an elected position, or the rank of Secretary. Advisors do not require Senate approval but may be removed by 3/5 vote by the Senate.

B. The Term of Secretary of State
1. The Secretary of State shall be appointed by the Secretary General.

2. The Secretary of State shall serve for two (2) months and serve concurrent with the Senate term during which they were appointed. At the conclusion of each Senate term, the Secretary of State shall step down from the position.

3. If the Secretary of State resigns before the end of his/her term, a new Secretary of State should be appointed by the Secretary General.

Section IV: Secretary of Commerce
The Secretary of Commerce oversees the constituent economies of the EUDI. He/she sees that the empires of the EUDI are growing steadily, organizes programs to facilitate that growth, and organizes the financial resources of the EUDI so that they may be applied in a fashion to maximize their efficacy.

A. Powers of the Secretary of Commerce
1. The Secretary of Commerce shall act as the head of the EUDI Bank.

2. The primary concern of the Secretary of Commerce is the steady development of all constituent empires of the Eurasia Defense Initiative.

3. The Secretary of Commerce acts under the authority of the Secretary General and the oversight of the Senate in all matters concerning internal financial affairs and member development.

4. The Secretary of Commerce shall also oversee inter-alliance financial affairs including (but not limited to) the payment of reparations or the creation of inclusive financial programs.

5. The Secretary of Commerce may appoint Advisors to assist in the tasks carried out by the position. An Advisor may be any member in good standing not holding an elected position. Advisors do not require Senate approval but may be removed by 3/5 vote by the Senate.

B. The Term of Secretary of Commerce
1. The Secretary of Commerce shall be appointed by the Secretary General.

2. The Secretary of Commerce shall serve for two (2) months and serve concurrent with the Senate term during which they were appointed. At the conclusion of each Senate term, the Secretary of Commerce shall step down from the position.

3. If the Secretary of Commerce resigns before the end of his/her term, a new Secretary of Commerce should be appointed by the Secretary General.

Article III: Senate
The Eurasia Defense Initiative Senate shall create all government procedure, act as the voice of the EUDI membership. All matters of internal and external legislation are under their purview. They are leaders of the Network, and shall conduct themselves accordingly, adhering to the highest standards of duty and responsibility.

A. Senators
1. The Senate shall be composed of five (5) able and qualified EUDI members.

2. Each Senator has the power of one (1) vote within the Senate.

B. Chairperson
1. The Chairperson is head of the Senate.

2. The Chairperson shall bring issues presented by EUDI members to the Senate for discussion and vote.

3. The Chairperson shall oversee votes conducted by the Senate.

4. The Chairperson shall be elected by the Senate, from its own number, at the beginning of each Senate term.

Section II: Procedure for Passing Legislation
1. The Chairperson shall bring EUDI Membership concerns to the Senate for discussion and vote.

2. The Senate shall discuss each issue and produce a vote in a timely manner.

When voting, the following must occur for a vote to pass:

Legislation - 3/5 Senate Approval

Constitutional Amendments - 4/5 Senate Approval and General Assembly Approval

Alliance Proposals - 4/5 Senate Approval and General Assembly Approval

''A war declared on a member of another alliance. - 4/5 approval''

A war declared on a full alliance - 5/5 Senate Approval and General Assembly Approval

3. Senators are not allowed to vote in any General Assembly voting thread. Senators are allowed to participate in discussions that are in non-voting General Assembly threads, however.

4. The Secretary-General may veto any decision not requiring a 5/5 approval within forty-eight (48) hours of an item being passed. The Senate may override this veto with a re-vote receiving 5/5 approval. If after a re-vote, a 5/5 approval is not reached, the item up for vote may be rewritten and re-introduced as a new piece of legislation.

Section III: EUDI Membership Proposals
1. Any EUDI member in good standing may bring to attention any issue they believe the Senate should deal with. The Chairperson should then bring the issue to the Senate for official discussion and vote. Issues may include - but are not limited to - Legislation or Procedure.

Section IV: Terms of Senators
1. Senators shall be elected by a popular vote of EUDI Members.

2. The vote shall include all candidates and each EUDI member may place one (1) votes for those Senators they wish to see with a Senate place. The five (5) candidates with the most votes shall be deemed Senators.

3. A Senator shall serve a two (2) month term.

Section V: Absences
1. In the event that a vote is motioned and a Senator has been absent for at least forty-eight (48) hours following the motion to vote, the Secretary-General shall act as a proxy and vote in his/her stead. Should the Secretary-General vote in the case of an unauthorized absence, he/she shall forfeit his/her veto power on that particular item of legislation.

2. In the event that a Senator knows they will be absent for greater than forty-eight (48) hours, he/she shall designate a proxy to vote in his/her stead. The proxy may be any of the Secretary-General, the Advisor to the Secretary-General, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of State, or the Secretary of Commerce.

Article IV: Judiciary
The responsibility of the Judiciary is to see that Justice prevails within the EUDI. They hold both the government and its members accountable to the law. In situations where no law exists, they rule with an eye toward justice.

Section I: Duties of the Judiciary
1. The Judiciary shall act as the Justice of the Eurasia Defense Initiative.

2. The Judiciary shall oversee the internal discipline of all EUDI members, and shall call for punishments when deemed necessary.

3. The Judiciary shall oversee the conduct of all government affairs and ensure proper procedure is followed in all cases.

Section II: Composition of the Judiciary
1. The Judiciary shall be made up of three (3) Justices.

2. Justices shall be appointed by the Senate and their appointment must be approved by the Secretary-General. The Senate shall appoint one (1) Justice to the Judiciary at the culmination of its term, to begin serving at the beginning of the following Senate term. Should the Secretary-General withhold his/her approval, sufficient reason must be given publicly.

3. Justices shall serve until they are relieved or resign.

4. One Justice shall resign his duties upon the election of a new Secretary General but will continue to hold the position until the appointment of a new Justice with the start of the next Senate term. Should no Justice resign the Senate shall vote to remove one Justice.

5. A Justice may be removed from the Judiciary. The removal of a Justice must have the approval of the Secretary General and a 4/5 vote of the Senate.

6. In the event that a Justice should resign or be removed from the Judiciary in mid-term, the Senate should appoint a replacement consistent with the strictures outlined above.

Section III: Procedure for Investigations
1. Any probationary member or member in good standing of the Eurasia Defense Initiative may bring a grievance against another to the Judiciary.

2. Should a judge wish to bring forward a complaint of his/her own, he/she must recuse him/herself from the case before bringing the complaint before the judiciary. Notice of the recusal must be posted in the EUDI Membership Updates and Inquiries and sent by PM to the other two judges, the Chair of the Senate, and the Secretary General.

3. Should a judge need to recuse him/herself for other reasons, including planned absences, notice of the recusal must be posted in the EUDI Membership Updates and Inquiries and sent by PM to the other two judges, the Chair of the Senate, and the Secretary General.

4. The Judiciary must have a 2/3 majority to determine whether or not the complaint has merit. Complaints without merit warrant no judicial attention.

5. All investigations shall be conducted in full view of the EUDI membership. However, the investigation may be conducted in private, if conducting it in public would compromise the results of the investigation or damage the security of the EUDI. In this case, the full investigation and trial must immediately be made public once privacy is no longer needed or the investigation and trial are concluded. The need for privacy is to be determined by the Judiciary, on the advice of the Secretary-General and the Senate.

6. In the event that the accused is accused of a major crime and determined by the Judiciary to be high risk, the Judiciary may, with the approval of the Secretary-General, remove the empire from the Initiative.

7. The Judiciary shall hear testimony from both the plaintiff and the defendant, and shall make a decision based upon the testimony and evidence given.

8. Possible punishments for members found guilty shall include:

''Fines - Resources, An appropriate amount of which is to be determined by the Judiciary. The Secretary General shall designate an appropriate empire for the fine to be paid to. Requires 2/3 approval of the Judiciary. ''

''Censure - Being declared "not in good standing" and subject to limited alliance benefits for a determined period of time including, but not limited to, the inability to vote in elections or call for investigations. Requires 2/3 approval of the Judiciary.''

''Impeachment - Removal from public office. Impeachment applies for Senators, all Advisors, and Requires 3/3 approval of the Judiciary. ''

''Expulsion - Removal from the Eurasia Defense Initiative. Requires 3/3 approval of the Judiciary.''

7. The Secretary General shall have the right to offer a pardon to any member found guilty within forty-eight (48) hours of being found guilty. The Secretary General shall further have the right to commute unserved portions of any sentence. The Secretary General may not pardon him/herself or commute his/her own sentences.

8. If in the event, that the defendant(s) refuses to be tried or is inactive at the time of the hearing, the trial may be placed on hold for forty-eight (48) hours. When this time has passed, the jury may then proceed to reveal a verdict based on standing evidence.

Article V: Ombudsman
The Ombudsman is the trusted representative and the eyes and ears of the General Assembly in the private areas of Government.

Section I: Duties of the Ombudsman
1. The Ombudsman shall oversee all government discussions and decisions, and voice the concerns of the General Assembly in private discussions.

2. The Ombudsman shall ensure that correct procedure is followed by the government at all times. In the event of a mistake in procedure, the Ombudsman shall first notify the government of the infraction. If the mistake is not rectified, the Ombudsman shall report the breach of conduct to the Judiciary.

3. Should a judge need to be temporarily replaced for the duration of an investigation or trial, the Ombudsman shall be the temporary replacement for that judge.

Section II: Term of the Ombudsman
1. The Ombudsman shall be elected by a popular vote of EUDI members. Current Senators, the Secretary-General, and any member of the Secretariat appointed by the Secretary-General may not vote in Ombudsman elections.

2. The term of the Ombudsman shall last 2 calender months, and be staggered such that elections for the Ombudsman should occur at the midpoint of the term of the Secretary General.

Article VI: Amendments
Any EUDI member in good standing with the EUDI has the right to bring to discussion an amendment to this constitution. It should be brought before the EUDI membership for discussion, and given to the Senate for approval. After an amendment is approved, it shall go into effect immediately and be added to the charter.

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