Taijitu

Government of Taijitu => The Ecclesia => Topic started by: Cormac on March 07, 2015, 12:52:02 PM

Title: Legislative Index
Post by: Cormac on March 07, 2015, 12:52:02 PM
The Legislative Index is an alphabetical index of all laws currently in force in the Citizens' Democracy of Taijitu.

Note: The Wiki hasn't been updated in a long time, so this Index is the official list of laws.

Current laws are also available on our Wiki, here (http://wiki.taijitu.org/wiki/Category:Laws). This index is maintained as an on-forum reference and as a back-up.



Legislative Index

The Bethany Accords (http://forum.taijitu.org/the-ecclesia/legislative-index/msg161693/#msg161693)
Proposed: Sidéral 28, AR 1 (May 24, 2015 OS)
Enacted: Lacidor 22, AR 1 (June 17, 2015 OS)

Citizen-Initiator Act (http://forum.taijitu.org/the-ecclesia/legislative-index/msg153006/#msg153006)
Proposed: Gaïôse 13, AR 1 (January 7, 2015 OS)
Enacted: Umbrôse 17, AR 1 (February 10, 2015 OS)
Last Amended: July 24, 2016

Citizenship Act (http://forum.taijitu.org/the-ecclesia/legislative-index/msg156753/#msg156753)
Proposed: Ignal 26, AR 1 (April 21, 2015 OS)
Enacted: Sidéral 08, AR 1 (May 04, 2015 OS)

Constitution of Taijitu (http://forum.taijitu.org/the-ecclesia/legislative-index/msg152995/#msg152995)
Proposed: Boisaire 28, AR 1 (November 22, 2014 OS)
Enacted: Orôse 03, AR 1 (November 27, 2014 OS)
Amended: August 10, 2016

Delegacy Act (http://forum.taijitu.org/the-ecclesia/legislative-index/msg153003/#msg153003)
Proposed: Gaïôse 01, AR 1 (December 26, 2014 OS)
Enacted: Gaïôse 09, AR 1 (January 3, 2015 OS)
Last Amended: July 24, 2016

Ecclesia Procedure Act (http://forum.taijitu.org/the-ecclesia/legislative-index/msg156210/#msg156210)
Proposed: Ignal 09, AR 1 (April 04, 2015 OS)
Enacted: Ignal 25, AR 1 (April 20, 2015 OS)
Last Amended: July 24th 2016

The Governance Act (http://forum.taijitu.org/the-ecclesia/legislative-index/msg164123/#msg164123)
Proposed: January 19, 2016
Enacted July 24, 2016

Holidays Act (http://forum.taijitu.org/the-ecclesia/legislative-index/msg153004/#msg153004)
Proposed: Orôse 15, AR 1 (December 9, 2014 OS)
Enacted: Gaïôse 18, AR 1 (January 12, 2015 OS)

Judiciary Act (http://forum.taijitu.org/the-ecclesia/legislative-index/msg153001/#msg153001)
Proposed: Boisaire 28, AR 1 (November 22, 2014 OS)
Enacted: Orôse 28, AR 1 (December 22, 2014)

Militia Act (http://forum.taijitu.org/the-ecclesia/legislative-index/msg152996/#msg152996)
Proposed: Aquaire 03, AR 1 (September 27, 2014 OS)
Enacted: Aquaire 07, AR 1 (October 1, 2014 OS)
Last Amended: July 24, 2016

Noble Houses Act (http://forum.taijitu.org/the-ecclesia/legislative-index/msg153008/#msg153008)
Proposed: Tonneral 01, AR 1 (February 25, 2015 OS)
Enacted: Tonneral 10, AR 1 (March 6, 2015 OS)

Revolutionary Calendar Act (http://forum.taijitu.org/the-ecclesia/legislative-index/msg152999/#msg152999)
Proposed: Orôse 17, AR 1 (December 11, 2014 OS)
Enacted: Orôse 26, AR 1 (December 20, 2014 OS)

The Rejected Realms - Taijitu Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation (http://forum.taijitu.org/the-ecclesia/legislative-index/msg152997/#msg152997)
Proposed: Aquaire 05, AR 1 (September 29, 2014 OS)
Enacted: Aquaire 09, AR 1 (October 3, 2014 OS)

The Taijitu-North Pacific Alliance (http://forum.taijitu.org/the-ecclesia/legislative-index/msg155457/#msg155457)
Proposed: Tonneral 07, AR 1 (March 03, 2015 OS)
Enacted: Ignal 02, AR 1 (March 28, 2015 OS)

The Tea Cake Concordat (http://forum.taijitu.org/the-ecclesia/legislative-index/msg161694/#msg161694)
Proposed: Lacidor 21, AR 1 (June 16, 2015 OS)
Enacted: Cielidor 11, AR 1 (July 7, 2015 OS)

The Tomato Treaty (Taijitu-The East Pacific) (http://forum.taijitu.org/the-ecclesia/legislative-index/msg156352/#msg156352)
Proposed: Ignal 03, AR 1 (March 29, 2015 OS)
Enacted: Ignal 30, AR 1 (April 25, 2015 OS)
Last Amended: Sidéral 09, AR 1 (May 05, 2015 OS)

Treaty of Friendship and Amity Between Taijitu and the International Northwestern Union (http://forum.taijitu.org/the-ecclesia/legislative-index/msg156912/#msg156912)
Proposed: Sidéral 06, AR 1 (May 02, 2015 OS)
Enacted: Sidéral 16, AR 1 (May 12, 2015 OS)

University of the Revolution Act (http://forum.taijitu.org/the-ecclesia/legislative-index/msg153005/#msg153005)
Proposed: Gaïôse 26, AR 1 (January 20, 2015 OS)
Enacted: Umbrôse 06, AR 1 (January 30, 2015 OS)
Last Amended: Tonneral 18, AR 1 (March 14, 2015 OS)

Voice of the People Act (http://forum.taijitu.org/the-ecclesia/legislative-index/msg154780/#msg154780)
Proposed: Umbrose 31, AR 1 (February 24, 2015 OS)
Enacted: Tonneral 20, AR 1 (March 16, 2015 OS)
Title: Constitution of Taijitu
Post by: Cormac on March 07, 2015, 01:02:29 PM
Quote from: Constitution of Taijitu
Constitution of Taijitu

Taijitu adopts this minimal constitution to preserve the direct democracy of the Ecclesia unless sufficient consensus exists to replace it.
[in]The Ecclesia
1. The Ecclesia will consist of all citizens of Taijitu.
2. The Ecclesia may adopt, amend, propose or repeal laws by a majority vote.
3. The Ecclesia may remove any government official by a majority vote.
4. The Ecclesia may amend this constitution by two two-thirds majority votes held no less than a week apart.
5. The Ecclesia may regulate foreign, domestic and military policy by law.[/in]

Taijituan Bill of Rights

1. All persons are guaranteed equal protection under the law regardless of any aspect of their person or persona.
2. No person may be deprived of access the Regional Forums necessary to exercise their other rights.
3. No person may be subjected to inquiry into their private affairs absent reasonable suspicion of wrongdoing.
4. No person may be charged for a crime that was no crime at the time of commission.
5. No person may be kept in ignorance of charges against them, nor be deprived of a swift, fair and public trial.
6. No person may be deprived of representation at trial.
7. No person may be compelled to bear witness against themselves.
8. No person may be deprived of an unenumerated right that is nevertheless applicable to their case.
9. All citizens are guaranteed the freedom to hold and exercise beliefs.
10. All citizens are guaranteed the freedom to express opinions, to disseminate information and to urge action.
11. All citizens are guaranteed the freedom to associate with others.
12. All citizens are guaranteed the right to participate in any election.
13. All citizens are guaranteed the right to run for and hold public office.
14. No citizen may be ejected from Taijitu or limited in their access to the Regional Forums absent criminal charges.

The Constitution of Taijitu was proposed in the General Assembly for the Drafting of a Constitution on Boisaire 28, AR 1 (November 22, 2014 OS).

The Constitution of Taijitu was enacted (http://forum.taijitu.org/general-assembly-for-the-drafting-of-a-constitution/proposed-constitution-vote/) by the General Assembly for the Drafting of a Constitution on Orôse 03, AR 1 (November 27, 2014 OS).

The Constitution of Taijitu was last amended (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/vote-constitutional-amendment-(round-2)/) by the Ecclesia August 10, 2016.
Title: Militia Act
Post by: Cormac on March 07, 2015, 01:09:53 PM
Quote from: Militia Act
1. Citizen-Sergeant
1. The Citizen-Sergeant will serve as commander in chief of the armed forces and conduct military policy.
2. The Citizen-Sergeant will evaluate and accept or reject all applications to the armed forces.
3. If the Citizen-Sergeant rejects an application to the armed forces, the Ecclesia may approve it by a majority vote.
4. The Citizen-Sergeant may delineate rank and responsibility within the armed forces.
5. The Citizen-Sergeant may discharge members of the armed forces.
6. The Citizen-Sergeant may delegate their powers to a chain of command within the armed forces.

2. Militia Organization
1. The Citizen-Sergeant may approve or reject applications to join the Militia. Rejections may be appealed to the Ecclesia.
2. The Citizen-Sergeant may delineate rank and responsibility within the Militia.
3. The Citizen-Sergeant will be empowered to order military actions, and to delegate this power to a chain of command within the Militia.
4. When the office of Citizen-Sergeant is vacant, leadership of the Militia will pass to the chain of command as established by the prior Citizen-Sergeant for the duration of the vacancy.
5. All military operations lasting longer than three major in-game updates must be approved by the Ecclesia by a two-thirds majority vote.

3. Regional Alignment
1. The alignment of the Citizens' Democracy of Taijitu will be neutral in regard to gameplay divisions.
2. Taijitu will remain open and welcoming to nations without regard to gameplay political, ideological, or military alignment, or level of interest in gameplay.
3. Taijitu will continue to bear the onsite tag "Neutral" to reflect this regional alignment.

4. Militia Alignment
1. The alignment of the Taijitu Citizens' Militia will be regional sovereigntist.
2. The fundamental aims of the Taijitu Citizens' Militia will be to pursue the interests of Taijitu through military activity and to defend and uphold regional sovereignty.
3. The Taijitu Citizens' Militia will execute all interregional military mandates agreed to by the Ecclesia, including but not necessarily limited to treaties and declarations of war.
4. The Taijitu Citizens' Militia will be respectful of regional sovereignty and will be barred from invading peaceful regions absent a mandate agreed to by the Ecclesia.
5. The Taijitu Citizens' Militia will be empowered to invade regions that violate the sovereignty of peaceful regions, without a specific mandate to do so and at the discretion of the Citizen-Sergeant.

The Militia Act was proposed (http://forum.taijitu.org/proposals-and-discussions/citizens%27-militia/) in the Ecclesia on Aquaire 03, AR 1 (September 27, 2014 OS).

The Militia Act was enacted (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/citizens%27-militia-vote/) by the Ecclesia on Aquaire 07, AR 1 (October 1, 2014 OS).

The Militia Act was amended (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/amendment-to-the-militia-act/) by the Ecclesia on Ignal 07, AR 1 (April 02, 2015 OS).

The Militia Act was again amended (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/second-amendment-to-the-militia-act-9291/) by the Ecclesia on Ignal 20, AR 1 (April 15, 2015 OS).

The Militia Act was again amended (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/vote-governance-act/) by the Ecclesia on July 24, 2016.
Title: The Rejected Realms - Taijitu Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation
Post by: Cormac on March 07, 2015, 01:17:31 PM
Quote from: The Rejected Realms - Taijitu Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation
The Rejected Realms - Taijitu Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation

We the sovereign regions of The Rejected Realms and Taijitu in order to strengthen relations between our two regions agree to the following terms outlined in this document.

With our correspondence at the 2014 Regional Sovereignty Conference, both signatories felt that they had much in common and formal relations would help foster a mutually beneficial, constructive diplomatic relationship.

Article I - Sovereignty and Legitimacy

1 § The parties to this treaty recognize the government of each region, based upon its constitutions and laws, as legitimate, and will not extend that recognition to any government that comes to power through means not prescribed by law, which shall be determined by the legitimate government in question.

2 § Both signatories agree to recognize each other as sovereign entities with the sovereign authority to govern themselves.

Article II - Non-Aggression

1 § The signatories vow neither to attack the home region of the other party nor participate in any action with the intent to overthrow their legitimate government.

2 § The signatories will refrain from conspiring, either directly or through a third party, to destabilize or overthrow the legitimate government of either party.

3 § The signatories will refrain from conducting clandestine operations, espionage, or other forms of spying against either party.

4 § Both signatories will, in good faith, report any known threat or concern related to the other party's security, to the appropriate security organs.

Article III - Mutual Defense

1 § Both signatories agree to provide military aid to defend the security and sovereignty of the other party’s region. They will provide this military aid at the request of the other party, or if the signatory believes that a state of emergency exists in which the other party is unable to request military aid.

2 § Both signatories also agree to defend each others' delegacies in times of war.

3 § A signatory is always at liberty to refuse receiving military aid.

Article IV - Cultural, Military and Intelligence Cooperation

1 § Both signatories agree to promote cultural diffusion and exchange between their two regions, such as through interregional conferences, discussions, or ventures, at the discretion of their governments.

2 § Both signatories agree to miltiary cooperation on joint missions, as the discretion of their respective military commands.

3 § In pursuing cooperation in military operations, both signatories agree that participation on the opposite sides of a military engagement does not automatically constitute hostility or an attack on either signatory.

4 § Both signatories agree to provide intelligence information at the request of the other party, as long as this information does not harm their own security or jeopardize ongoing intelligence gathering operations.

5 § Both signatories are obliged to provide intelligence information to the other party if it refers to an immediate security concern to said signatory.

Article V - Diplomacy

1 § Both signatories shall maintain open embassies (in-game and out-of-game) with one another.

2 § This treaty shall be deposited in a publicly accessible area of the community forums of both parties.

Article VI. Suspension of Terms and Termination of the Treaty

1 § Either signatory may terminate the treaty with five days' notice, posted publicly in the forum of deposit in both regions, after which the terms of treaty are no longer binding on either party.

2 § Both signatories agree to attempt to seek a diplomatic solution before the termination of this treaty.

The Rejected Realms - Taijitu Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation was proposed (http://forum.taijitu.org/proposals-and-discussions/rejected-realms-taijitu-treaty-discussion/) in the Ecclesia on Aquaire 05, AR 1 (September 29, 2014 OS).

The Rejected Realms - Taijitu Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation was enacted (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/rejected-realms-taijitu-treaty-vote/) by the Ecclesia on Aquaire 09, AR 1 (October 3, 2014 OS).
Title: [Repealed] Legislation Concerning Citizenship
Post by: Cormac on March 07, 2015, 01:27:17 PM
This Act has been repealed by the Ecclesia and is no longer in force.

Quote from: Legislation Concerning Citizenship
Legislation Concerning Citizenship

The Ecclesia;

Whereas before no legislation concerning qualifications have established for citizenship and the only impediment to citizenship having previously been the opinions of the Citizen-Initiator, let it be decided that the conditions by which Taijitu exists require stricter regulations in order to avoid the indoctrination of potentially harmful individuals into our community;

I. Citizenship
  • All members who were granted citizenship before this legislation was passed will retain citizenship and shall not be required to apply under the new terms, unless they resign citizenship and re-apply;
  • Applicants will still have to post a request for citizenship in the appropriate forum, but may now opt to complete a questionnaire;
  • The questionnaire shall not hinder attempts to gain citizenship, but shall only progress said attempts, unless said questionnaire raises red flags about the applicant, in which case the Citizen-Initiator or their deputy may conduct an investigation before approving the applicants request;
  • Applicants who have completed the questionnaire shall be given priority opposed to applicants who have not completed the application, meaning a applicant who has completed the questionnaire shall have their application reviewed first;
  • The full body of the questionnaire shall be determined by the Citizen-Initiator, subject to the conditions in this legislation and the approval of the Ecclesia;
  • The Citizen-Initiator must conduct a background check, and may appoint a deputy, subject to the approval and the ability to be recalled by the Ecclesia, to conduct background checks in their name;

II. Conditions for the Application
  • The Questionnaire as described in I. Citizenship must have the following areas, additional areas may be added by the Citizen-Initiator subject to the approval of the Ecclesia;
  • The areas shall be: Name, Former Region(s) of Residence, Former Political Posts, Other Alias';
  • Every area must be filled out for the Citizen-Initiator or their deputy to consider the Questionnaire valid, in which case they will be given priority, if they have not completed the entire questionnaire their application shall be treated as if they had not filled out the application;

III. Oath of Citizenship
  • In order to be considered for citizenship, in conjunction with the terms dictated above, the applicant must fill out an Oath of Citizenship;
  • The Oath of Citizenship shall consist of the following:

    I, [forum name] in sound mind and good conscience, do hereby declare my loyalty to the Citizens' Democracy of Taijitu and to the principles of the Glorious Revolution. I swear to respect and uphold the Constitution and the laws adopted by the Ecclesia. I recognize that should I break my oath I shall be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law and that my citizenship may be forfeit.

The Ecclesia hereby passes Legislation Concerning Citizenship.

Legislation Concerning Citizenship was proposed (http://forum.taijitu.org/proposals-and-discussions/legislation-concerning-citizenship/) in the Ecclesia on Orôse 05, AR 1 (November 29, 2014 OS).

Legislation Concerning Citizenship was enacted (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/legislation-concerning-citizenship-8834/) by the Ecclesia on Orôse 14, AR 1 (December 8, 2014 OS).

Legislation Concerning Citizenship was amended (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/oath-of-citizenship-9064/) by the Ecclesia on Tonneral 03, AR 1 (February 27, 2015 OS).

Legislation Concerning Citizenship was repealed (http://forum.taijitu.org/the-ecclesia/legislative-index/msg156753/#msg156753) by the Ecclesia on Sidéral 08, AR 1 (May 04, 2015 OS).
Title: Revolutionary Calendar Act
Post by: Cormac on March 07, 2015, 01:37:35 PM
Quote from: Revolutionary Calendar Act
Years shall be counted as annō Revolūtiōnis, "year of the Revolution", abbreviated AR. The start of the Glorious Revolution shall mark the first day of the first year in this epoch, and every subsequent year shall begin on its anniversay. Years shall consist of twelves months commemorating the principles of yin and yang (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yin_and_yang), the trigrams of the Bagua (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bagua), and the elements of the Wu Xing (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wu_Xing).
  • Ventaire (vahn-TAIR), from French vent, "wind", reprsenting the trigram for wind;
  • Aquaire (ah-KWAIR), from Latin aqua, "water", representing the trigram and element water;
  • Boisaire (bwah-SAIR), from French bois, "wood", representing the element of wood;
  • Orôse (or-ROHZ), from Greek óros, "mountain", representing the trigram for mountain;
  • Gaïôse (gy-YOHZ), from Greek gaîa, "earth", representing the trigram and element of earth;
  • Umbrôse (oom-BROHZ), from Latin umbra, "shadow", representing the principle of yin;
  • Tonnerral (TAWN-nair-RAHL), from French tonnerre, "thunder", representing the trigram for thunder;
  • Ignal (eeg-NAHL), from Latin ignis, "fire", representing the trigram and element of fire;
  • Sidéral (SEE-day-RAHL), from Greek sídēros, "iron", representing the element of metal;
  • Lacidor (LAH-see-DOR), from French lac, "lake", representing the trigram for lake;
  • Cielidor (see-YEL-lee-DOR), from French ciel, "sky", representing the trigram for heaven; and
  • Lumidor (LEW-mee-DOR), from Latin lūmen, "light", representing the principle of yang.
Each month shall contain thirty days, divided into three revolutionary weeks of ten days each:
  • Primidi (PREE-mee-DEE), from Latin prīmus, "first";
  • Duodi (DOO-woh-DEE), from Latin duo, "two";
  • Tridi (tree-DEE), from French tri, "three";
  • Quartidi (KWAH-tree-DEE), from French quatre, "four";
  • Quintidi (KEEN-tee-DEE), from Latin quīnque, "five";
  • Sextidi; (SEKS-tee-DEE), from French sex, "six";
  • Adelphidi; (ah-DELF-fee-DEE), from Greek adelphós, "brother", in honor of the fraternity of our comrades in arms;
  • Vocidi (VAW-see-DEE), from Latin vōx, "voice", in honor of the Voice of the People;
  • Milidi (MEE-lee-DEE), from Latin mīles, "soldier", in honor of the Citizens' Militia; and
  • Ecclésidi (ek-KLAY-see-DEE), from Greek ekklēsía, "gathering", in honor of our assembly of the same name.
The months of Aquaire, Orôse, Umbrôse, Ignal and Lacidor, as well as Lumidor on leap years, shall also contain an additional thirty-first day, Citoyenide (see-TWAH-yen-NEED), from French citoyen, "citizen". Leap years shall be years on which the sum of the year and fourteen is divisible by four-hundred or is divisible by four but not one-hundred. Each day shall be divided into ten hours, each hour into one-hundred minutes, and each minute into one-hundred seconds. Hours shall be numbered from one to ten and minutes and seconds from zero to ninety-nine. The tenth hour shall start at midnight of each day.

The Revolutionary Calendar Act was proposed (http://forum.taijitu.org/proposals-and-discussions/establishment-of-a-new-calendar-to-defend-the-progress-of-the-revolution/) in the Ecclesia on Orôse 17, AR 1 (December 11, 2014 OS).

The Revolutionary Calendar Act was enacted (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/revolutionary-calendar/) by the Ecclesia on Orôse 26, AR 1 (December 20, 2014 OS).
Title: Judiciary Act
Post by: Cormac on March 07, 2015, 01:43:02 PM
Quote from: Judiciary Act
The Judiciary Act

1. The Citizens of Taijitu establish the position of Citizen-Mediator.
    a. The Citizen-Mediator shall be elected by the Ecclesia on an interim basis when a formal complaint against another Citizen is lodged with the aforementioned body.
    b. The Citizen-Mediator shall be responsible for mediation with the aggrieved parties.

The Judiciary Act was proposed (http://forum.taijitu.org/proposals-and-discussions/judiciary/) in the Ecclesia on Boisaire 28, AR 1 (November 22, 2014 OS).

The Judiciary Act was enacted (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/the-judiciary-act-citizen-mediator/) by the Ecclesia on Orôse 28, AR 1 (December 22, 2014 OS).
Title: Delegacy Act
Post by: Cormac on March 07, 2015, 01:48:40 PM
Quote from: Delegacy Act
1. Powers and Responsibilities
1. The Citizen-Delegate will serve as head of state and conduct foreign policy.
2. The Citizen-Delegate will hold the in-game Delegacy of the region of Taijitu with full powers and will exercise them as provided by law.
3. The Citizen-Delegate may negotiate treaties and embassy exchanges.
4. The Ecclesia may ratify treaties and embassy exchanges negotiated by the Citizen-Delegate by a majority vote.
5. The Ecclesia may repeal a treaty or embassy exchange by a majority vote.
6. The Citizen-Delegate may appoint and dismiss any number of citizens as diplomats and ambassadors to assist in their duties.

2. Citizen-Diplomats
1. The Citizen-Delegate may appoint any number of citizens of Taijitu as citizen-diplomats to assist them in conducting foreign policy.
2. The Citizen-Delegate may dismiss citizen-diplomats at any time.
3. The Ecclesia may remove any citizen-diplomat by a majority vote.
4. Citizen-Diplomats may appoint any number of Citizens as Citizen-Ambassadors to extend the message of the Glorious Revolution to other regions.

The Delegacy Act was proposed (http://forum.taijitu.org/proposals-and-discussions/office-of-the-citizen-delegate/) in the Ecclesia on Gaïôse 01, AR 1 (December 26, 2014 OS).

The Delegacy Act was enacted (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/delegacy-act/) by the Ecclesia on Gaïôse 09, AR 1 (January 3, 2015 OS).

The Delegacy Act was amended (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/citizen-liaisons/) by the Ecclesia on Gaïôse 19, AR 1 (January 13, 2015 OS).

The Delegacy Act was again amended (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/amendment-to-the-delegacy-act/) by the Ecclesia on Ignal 02, AR 1 (March 28, 2015 OS).

The Delegacy Act was again amended (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/citizen-liaison-act-9290/) by the Ecclesia on Ignal 20, AR 1 (April 15, 2015 OS).

The Delegacy Act was again amended (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/vote-governance-act/) by the Ecclesia on July 24, 2016.
Title: Holidays Act
Post by: Cormac on March 07, 2015, 01:59:01 PM
Quote from: Holidays Act
1. January the third will be observed as Founding Day and will commemorate the original founding of Taijitu.
2. June the sixth will be observed as Refounding Day and will commemorate the successful refounding of Taijitu.
3.  August the twenty-sixth will be observed as Revolution Day, and will commemorate the birth of the Glorious Revolution.

The Holidays Act was proposed (http://forum.taijitu.org/proposals-and-discussions/amend-the-holidays-act-to-commemorate-the-glorious-revolution/) in the Ecclesia on Orôse 15, AR 1 (December 9, 2014 OS).

The Holidays Act was enacted (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/amend-the-holidays-act-to-commemorate-the-glorious-revolution-8943/) by the Ecclesia on Gaïôse 18, AR 1 (January 12, 2015 OS).
Title: University of the Revolution Act
Post by: Cormac on March 07, 2015, 02:04:15 PM
Quote from: University of the Revolution Act
University of the Revolution Act

1. This act shall establish the University of the Glorious Revolution.
   1a. The mission of the University of the Glorious Revolution shall be to serve as a forum where citizens of Taijitu may teach each other and learn from each other.

2. The University of the Glorious Revolution shall be organized into four colleges and one lecture hall.
   2a. The College of Creative Arts shall be dedicated to the study of the creative arts.
   2b. The College of History and Economics shall be dedicated to the study of history and economics.
   2c. The College of Science shall be dedicated to the study of the natural and social sciences.
   2d. The College of Gameplay shall be dedicated to the discussion of NationStates gameplay.
   2e. The Limitless Events Lecture Hall shall be dedicated to lecture and question-and-answer sessions, and shall be dedicated to the memory of Limitless Events, a much-beloved Taijituan.

3. The University of the Glorious Revolution shall be administered by the Dean of the University.
   3a. The Dean of the University shall be elected to serve a four-month term by the Ecclesia.
   3b. The Dean of the University shall be responsible for moderating the College and shall serve as an adviser on University affairs to the Ecclesia.
   3c. The position of Dean of the University shall not be a governmental position and may be held concurrently with any other office.

The University of the Revolution Act was proposed (http://forum.taijitu.org/proposals-and-discussions/revolutionary-college/) in the Ecclesia on Gaïôse 26, AR 1 (January 20, 2015 OS).

The University of the Revolution Act was enacted (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/university-of-the-revolution-act/) by the Ecclesia on Umbrôse 06, AR 1 (January 30, 2015 OS).

The University of the Revolution Act was amended (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/amendment-to-the-university-of-the-revolution-act/) by the Ecclesia on Tonneral 18, AR 1 (March 14, 2015 OS).
Title: Citizen-Initiator Act
Post by: Cormac on March 07, 2015, 02:08:58 PM
Quote from: Citizen-Initiator Act
Office of the Citizen-Initiator
1. Powers and Responsibilities
1. The Citizen-Initiator will evaluate and accept or reject all applications for citizenship.
2. If the Citizen-Initiator rejects an application for citizenship, the Ecclesia may approve it by a majority vote.
3. The Citizen-Initiator will serve as presiding officer of the Ecclesia and moderate debate, record the results of votes and rule on procedure.
4. The Citizen-Initiator will maintain records of the Constitution and laws.
5. The Citizen-Initiator may appoint and dismiss any number of citizens as deputies to assist them in their duties.


The Citizen-Initiator Act was proposed (http://forum.taijitu.org/proposals-and-discussions/office-of-the-citizen-initiator/) in the Ecclesia on Gaïôse 13, AR 1 (January 7, 2015 OS).

The Citizen-Initiator Act was enacted (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/citizen-initiator-act/) by the Ecclesia on Umbrôse 17, AR 1 (February 10, 2015 OS).

The Citizen-Initiator Act was amended (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/amendment-to-the-citizen-initiator-act/) by the Ecclesia on Ignal 20, AR 1 (April 15, 2015 OS).

The Citizen-Initiator Act was again amended (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/vote-governance-act/) by the Ecclesia on July 24, 2016.
Title: Noble Houses Act
Post by: Cormac on March 07, 2015, 02:13:23 PM
Quote from: Noble Houses Act
1. The government of Taijitu, when acting in an official capacity, will not recognize any noble house or title.
2. If a foreigner belonging to a noble house applies for citizenship, it will be granted. However, the citizen will be referred to by the government of Taijitu, when acting in an official capacity, as "Citizen [name]", and no reference will be made to their counterrevolutionary pedigree.
3. If a foreigner belonging to a noble house is assigned here as a dignitary, or resides in Taijitu without acquiring citizenship, they will be referred to by the government of Taijitu, when acting in an official capacity, by their name only, and no reference will be made to their counterrevolutionary pedigree.
4. Citizens and foreign residents will be encouraged to avoid personal use of noble names or titles in Taijitu, as a demonstration of respect for the egalitarian principles of the Glorious Revolution.

The Noble Houses Act was proposed (http://forum.taijitu.org/proposals-and-discussions/on-noble-houses/) in the Ecclesia on Tonneral 01, AR 1 (February 25, 2015 OS).

The Noble Houses Act was enacted (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/noble-houses-act/) by the Ecclesia on Tonneral 10, AR 1 (March 6, 2015 OS).
Title: Voice of the People Act
Post by: Cormac on March 22, 2015, 01:01:57 AM
Quote from: Voice of the People Act
Voice of the People Act

1. Taijitu shall establish the Voice of the People as its official regional newspaper.
2. The Ecclesia shall elect an Editor to manage the newspaper and its employees.
3. The Editor election shall occur concurrently with the Citizen-Initiator election, if there is a vacancy, or if the Ecclesia calls for an election.
4. The Editor shall be subject to recall by the Ecclesia at any time.

The Voice of the People Act was proposed (http://forum.taijitu.org/proposals-and-discussions/voice-of-the-people/) in the Ecclesia on Umbrôse 31, AR 1 (February 24, 2015 OS).

The Voice of the People Act was enacted (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/voice-of-the-people-act/) by the Ecclesia on Tonneral 20, AR 1 (March 16, 2015 OS).
Title: The Taijitu-North Pacific Alliance
Post by: Cormac on April 04, 2015, 07:49:01 PM
Quote from: The Taijitu-North Pacific Alliance
The Taijitu-North Pacific Alliance
A treaty renewing the alliance between Taijitu and the North Pacific.

Preamble
1. Aware of the long and special relationship between Taijitu and the North Pacific, the two regions’ shared commitment to freedom, liberty, and democracy, and the kindred ties between them, the Regional Assembly of the North Pacific and the Ecclesia of the Citizens’ Democracy of Taijitu formalize this alliance of mutual defense and cooperation.

Section One - Establishment

1. The signatories will recognize the constitutional governments in force at the time of ratification of this treaty, and any legally enacted successor governments, as the sole legitimate governments of their respective regions.
2. The signatories agree to maintain both on- and off-site embassies with each other.
3. The signatories agree to penalize willful violation of the other party’s rules for RMB posts on that party’s RMB should the other party allow embassy RMB posts.

Section Two - Security

1. If the sovereignty of either party is materially threatened, the other will respond with the implied or explicit consent of the aggrieved party.
2. The responding party will assist in coordination with the aggrieved party and in proportion to the grievance.
3. The signatories will collaborate militarily on request, according to established laws or policies.
4. Participation by the signatories on opposite sides of a military engagement that does not constitute an attack on either signatory's home region shall not be considered "military hostilities against one another" for this purpose.
5. The signatories will not in any way, direct or indirect, initiate or participate in espionage, subterfuge, or other clandestine operations against one another. For this purpose, a "clandestine operation" is one or more persons acting under false pretenses in one signatory's home region or regional forum at the direction of the other signatory's government without the knowledge of the affected signatory..
6. The signatories will share any intelligence relevant to the defense of the other party. If this intelligence relates to the North Pacific, it shall be provided to the Security Council of the North Pacific. If this intelligence relates to Taijitu, it shall be provided to the delegate of Taijitu.

Section Three - Cultural Cooperation

1. The signatories will endeavor to organize cultural events on the regional off-site forums or regional message board of one or the other party, with the goal of mutually enriching both communities.

Section Four - Amendment and Dissolution

1. This treaty may be amended by mutual consent through the normal ratification processes of the two signatories.
2. Either party shall give a week’s notice prior to withdrawing from the treaty.
3. Either party shall exhaust all reasonable diplomatic options before withdrawing from the treaty.

The Taijitu-North Pacific Alliance was proposed (http://forum.taijitu.org/proposals-and-discussions/alliance-between-taijitu-and-the-north-pacific/) in the Ecclesia on Tonneral 07, AR 1 (March 03, 2015 OS).

The Taijitu-North Pacific Alliance was enacted (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/the-taijitu-north-pacific-alliance/) by the Ecclesia on Ignal 02, AR 1 (March 28, 2015 OS).
Title: Original Citizen-Liaison Act
Post by: Cormac on April 16, 2015, 05:45:48 AM
NO LONGER IN EFFECT. SEE LEGISLATIVE INDEX.

Quote from: Original Citizen-Liaison Act
1. Qualifications and Election
1. Any citizen of Taijitu may stand for election to the office of Citizen-Liaison.
2. An election for Citizen-Citizen-Liaison will be held when three months have passed since the last election, the Ecclesia chooses to hold an election by a majority vote, or the office of Citizen-Liaison is vacant.
3. No person may serve as Citizen-Liaison for more than two consecutive terms.
4. The Ecclesia may remove the Citizen-Liaison by a majority vote.

2. Powers and Responsibilities
1. The Citizen-Liaison will be responsible for managing Taijitu's community and community activity.
2. The Citizen-Liaison will be responsible for updating and maintaining the community guides.
3. The Citizen-Liaison will be responsible for establishing and running cultural events in the interest of community building.
4. The Citizen-Liaison will be responsible for welcoming new members to the forum, answering their questions and aid in their incorporation into the community.

3. Citizen-Guides
1. The Citizen-Liaison may appoint any number of citizen-guides to assist them in their powers, responsibilities, aid in community management and all associated activities.
2. The Citizen-Liaison may dismiss citizen-guides at any time.
3. The Ecclesia may remove any citizen-guide by a majority vote.

The Citizen-Liaison Act was proposed (http://forum.taijitu.org/proposals-and-discussions/citizen-liaison-act/) in the Ecclesia on Ignal 09, AR 1 (April 04, 2015 OS).

The Citizen-Liaison Act was enacted (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/citizen-liaison-act-9290/) by the Ecclesia on Ignal 20, 1 AR (April 15, 2015 OS).
Title: Advisory Council Act
Post by: Cormac on April 20, 2015, 06:56:00 AM
This Act has been repealed by the Ecclesia and is no longer in force.
Quote from: Advisory Council Act
1. Composition
1. The Advisory Council will be comprised of the Citizen-Delegate, Citizen-Initiator, Citizen-Liaison, and Citizen-Sergeant.
2. All officers will be limited to holding a single office of the Advisory Council at a time.

2. Powers and Responsibilities
1. The Advisory Council will advise the Ecclesia in regard to executive policy.
2. The Advisory Council will hold regular meetings to discuss and address matters on the executive agenda, which will include any matter any officer wishes to discuss. The minutes of such meetings will be provided to the Ecclesia.
3. The Advisory Council may, by majority vote, invite other officials to participate in its meetings. Only officers of the Advisory Council may vote on Advisory Council matters.
4. The Advisory Council may, by majority vote, set policy in regard to any matter that involves more than one office of the Advisory Council. Such policy may be amended or repealed by the Ecclesia.
5. Agreements negotiated by the Citizen-Delegate or citizen-diplomats with other regions or organizations will only be submitted to the Ecclesia following a majority vote of the Advisory Council in favor.
6. The Advisory Council will deliver comprehensive reports on the progress of executive initiatives to the Ecclesia during the months of Ventaire, Boisaire, Gaïôse, Tonneral, Sidéral, and Cielidor.

The Advisory Council Act was proposed (http://forum.taijitu.org/proposals-and-discussions/separation-of-powers-act/) in the Ecclesia on Ignal 11, AR 1 (April 06, 2015 OS).

The Advisory Council Act was enacted (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/advisory-council-act/) by the Ecclesia on Ignal 23, AR 1 (April 18, 2015 OS).

The Advisory Council Act was repealed (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/vote-governance-act/) on July 24th 2016
Title: Ecclesia Procedure Act
Post by: Cormac on April 21, 2015, 10:09:51 AM
Quote from: Ecclesia Procedure Act
1. Legislative Procedure
1. Any citizen of Taijitu may introduce a proposal before the Ecclesia. A proposal will go to vote after a mandatory consideration period of three days.
2. Following the mandatory consideration period, a proposal will proceed to vote after a motion to vote has been made by any citizen and seconded by any additional citizen.
3. Any proposal at vote before the Ecclesia will remain at vote for five days.
4. For time sensitive matters related to foreign or military affairs, the Citizen-Initiator may waive the mandatory consideration period or expedite the voting period, at the request of the Citizen-Delegate for foreign affairs matters or the Citizen-Sergeant for military affairs matters.
5. Citizens may vote Aye, in favor of a proposal; Nay, against a proposal; or Abstain, indicating a vote neither in favor of nor against the proposal but that one has participated in the vote.
6. Unless otherwise mandated by law, all votes of the Ecclesia will be determined by simple majority vote. The result of any vote will be determined by taking into account only citizens who have voted and discounting abstentions cast in the vote.

2. Election Procedure
1. The offices of Citizen-Delegate, Citizen-Steward, Citizen-Sergeant and Citizen-Initiator will be considered elected offices.
2. The election period for any elected office will begin with a three day period for nominations and declarations of candidacy, followed by a seven day period for voting.
3. An election for an elected office will be held if three months have passed since the last election for the office, the Ecclesia chooses to hold an election for the office by majority vote or the office is vacant.
4. Any citizen may stand as a candidate in such an election.
5. Elections will be held using the two-round system with a majority threshold.
6. Citizens may vote for one eligible candidate who has submitted candidacy, may vote to re-open nominations, or may abstain from voting. Abstentions will count only toward participation in an election but will not count for or against a majority.
7. Any tie during any election will be broken randomly. If the option to re-open nominations receives a plurality of votes, nominations will be re-opened for five more days.
8. Should an election period extend beyond expiration of an elected official's term, the incumbent elected official will remain in office until the election period has concluded.
9. No person may hold an elected office for more than two consecutive terms.
10. Any citizen may administer a regularly-scheduled election.
11. No person may hold more than one elected office concurrently.
12. Any election not held according to schedule must be approved by an Ecclesia vote, after which it may be administered by any citizen.
13. The candidate for whom a citizen has voted in any election will not be publicly visible and citizens will be permitted to change their votes while voting is ongoing.

The Ecclesia Procedure Act was proposed (http://forum.taijitu.org/proposals-and-discussions/ecclesia-procedure-act/) in the Ecclesia on Ignal 09, AR 1 (April 04, 2015 OS).

The Ecclesia Procedure Act was enacted (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/ecclesia-procedure-act-9306/) by the Ecclesia on Ignal 25, AR 1 (April 20, 2015 OS).

The Ecclesia Procedure Act was amended (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/amendment-to-the-ecclesia-procedure-act/) on Sidéral 16, AR 1 (May 12, 2015 OS).

The Ecclesia Procedure Act was amended (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/amendment-to-the-ecclesia-procedure-act-9446/) again on Lacidor 17, AR 1 (June 21, 2015 OS).

The Ecclesia Procedure Act was amended (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/vote-governance-act/) on July 24th 2016
Title: The Tomato Treaty
Post by: Cormac on April 25, 2015, 06:11:00 AM
Quote from: The Tomato Treaty
The Tomato Treaty
A Treaty of Friendship and Amity between Taijitu and The East Pacific

Preamble

The sovereign regions of Taijitu and The East Pacific, as governed democratically by the Ecclesia of Taijituan citizens and the Concordat of The East Pacific, are independent regions. Recognizing the sovereign right of both parties to maintain a military furthering the region’s security and foreign policy and respecting the sovereignty of our own regions, our allies, and all regions in NationStates we join as friends in this treaty.

Article One
1. The parties agree to maintain a mutual embassy relationship, onsite and offsite.
2. The parties agree to penalize willful violation of the other party’s rules for RMB posts on that party’s RMB, should the other party allow embassy RMB posts.
3. From time to time, the parties will organize cultural events on the regional offsite forums or RMB of one or the other party.

Article Two
1. If the sovereignty of a party is threatened by outside forces, the other party will assist proportionately in coordination with and by the consent of the threatened party.
2. Military activity in another region does not constitute extension of the region’s sovereignty.
3. The parties will collaborate militarily on request when their forces are not otherwise needed.
4. Cooperation may only be requested for operations consistent with Article Three, other agreements entered into by the requested party, and the requested party’s regional law.

Article Three
1. The parties, recognizing the overriding principles of respect for regional sovereignty, diplomatic integrity, and interregional cooperation, pledge to one another to hold faith with all their treaties and behave honorably with their diplomatic partners.

Article Four
1. If either party breaks the treaty, the other party may warn them of this.
2. Any violation of the treaty, however, is grounds for termination.
3. Either party may withdraw from the treaty with seven days’ notice.

Article Five
1. This treaty may be amended by mutual consent, through the normal ratification processes of the two parties.

The Tomato Treaty was proposed (http://forum.taijitu.org/proposals-and-discussions/the-tomato-treaty/) in the Ecclesia on Ignal 03, AR 1 (March 29, 2015 OS).

The Tomato Treaty was enacted (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/the-tomato-treaty-9317/) by the Ecclesia on Ignal 30, AR 1 (April 25, 2015 OS).

The Tomato Treaty was amended (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/amendment-to-the-tomato-treaty-9358/) by the Ecclesia on Sidéral 09, AR 1 (May 05, 2015 OS).
Title: Citizenship Act
Post by: Cormac on May 07, 2015, 12:01:34 PM
Quote from: Citizenship Act
1. Repeal of Previous Law
1. Legislation Concerning Citizenship is hereby repealed.

2. Admittance to Citizenship
1. All persons who held citizenship prior to enactment of this Act will continue to maintain citizenship until such is legally removed under the terms of this Act.
2. Applicants for citizenship may only be admitted to citizenship if they have a nation residing in Taijitu, if they have properly completed the citizenship application, and if they have passed a security check conducted by forum administration.
3. The citizenship application will require applicants to disclose their nation in Taijitu, current regional and organizational affiliations in NationStates, and any other NationStates identities or aliases previously or currently in use by the applicant.
4. The citizenship application will require applicants to swear the following oath of citizenship:

Quote from: Oath of Citizenship
I, [forum name], in sound mind and good conscience, do hereby declare my loyalty to the Citizens' Democracy of Taijitu and to the principles of the Glorious Revolution. I swear to respect and uphold the Constitution and the laws adopted by the Ecclesia. I recognize that should I break my oath I shall be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law and that my citizenship may be forfeit.

3. Removal of Citizenship
1. The Citizen-Initiator will remove a person's citizenship if that person's nation in Taijitu has relocated to another region or ceased to exist, unless the nation is restored within seven days after relocation or ceasing to exist or prior to any election period.
2. A person's citizenship may be removed by simple majority vote of the Ecclesia, and may only be reinstated by simple majority vote of the Ecclesia if removed in such manner.

The Citizenship Act was proposed (http://forum.taijitu.org/proposals-and-discussions/citizenship-act/) in the Ecclesia on Ignal 26, AR 1 (April 21, 2015 OS).

The Citizenship Act was enacted (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/citizenship-act-9353/) by the Ecclesia on Sidéral 08, AR 1 (May 04, 2015 OS).
Title: Taijitu-International Northwestern Union Treaty
Post by: Cormac on May 12, 2015, 07:34:24 PM
Quote from: Treaty of Friendship and Amity Between Taijitu and the International Northwestern Union
Treaty of Friendship and Amity Between Taijitu and the International Northwestern Union

Preamble
The sovereign regions of Taijitu and International Northwestern Union, as governed democratically by the Ecclesia of Taijituan citizens and the Northwestern Federal Assembly (NFA) of the International Northwestern Union, are independent regions. Recognizing the sovereign right of both parties to maintain a military furthering the region’s security and foreign policy and respecting the sovereignty of our own regions, our allies, and all regions in NationStates we join as friends in this treaty.

Article One
1. The parties agree to maintain a mutual embassy relationship, onsite and offsite.
2. The parties agree to penalize willful violation of the other party’s rules for RMB posts on that party’s RMB, should the other party allow embassy RMB posts.
3. From time to time, the parties will organize cultural events on the regional offsite forums or RMB of one or the other party.

Article Two
1. If the sovereignty of a party is threatened by outside forces, the other party will assist proportionately in coordination with and by the consent of the threatened party.
2. Military activity in another region does not constitute extension of the region’s sovereignty.
3. The parties will collaborate militarily on request when their forces are not otherwise needed.
4. Cooperation may only be requested for operations consistent with Article Three, other agreements entered into by the requested party, and the requested party’s regional law.

Article Three
1. The parties, recognizing the overriding principles of respect for regional sovereignty, diplomatic integrity, and interregional cooperation, pledge to one another to hold faith with all their treaties and behave honorably with their diplomatic partners.

Article Four
1. If either party breaks the treaty, the other party may warn them of this.
2. Any violation of the treaty, however, is grounds for termination.
3. Either party may withdraw from the treaty with seven days’ notice.

Article Five
1. This treaty may be amended by mutual consent, through the normal ratification processes of the two parties.

The Treaty of Friendship and Amity Between Taijitu and the International Northwestern Union was proposed (http://forum.taijitu.org/proposals-and-discussions/treaty-with-inwu/) in the Ecclesia on Sidéral 06, AR 1 (May 02, 2015 OS).

The Treaty of Friendship and Amity Between Taijitu and the International Northwestern Union was enacted (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/taijitu-international-northwestern-union-treaty/) by the Ecclesia on Sidéral 16, AR 1 (May 12, 2015 OS).
Title: Re: Legislative Index
Post by: Wast on November 09, 2015, 02:48:43 AM
Quote from: The Bethany Accords
The Bethany Accords
A treaty of friendship between Taijitu and Lazarus

Preamble
The sovereign regions of Taijitu and Lazarus, as governed democratically by the open legislatures of the respective regions, are independent and sovereign. The two regions share citizens, political and military interests, and directly-democratic forms of government. Recognizing these similarities, as well as the friendship between the two regions’ peoples, they hereby enact the following treaty of amity and friendship.

Article One
1. The parties agree to maintain a mutual embassy relationship, onsite and offsite.
2. The parties agree to penalize willful violation of the other party’s rules for RMB posts on that party’s RMB, should the other party allow embassy RMB posts.
3. From time to time, the parties will organize cultural events on the regional offsite forums or RMB of one or the other party.

Article Two
1. If the sovereignty of a party’s legitimate government is threatened, the other party will assist proportionately in coordination with and by the consent of the threatened party.
2. Military activity in another region does not constitute extension of the region’s sovereignty.
3. The parties will collaborate militarily on request when their forces are not otherwise needed.
4. Cooperation may only be requested for operations consistent with Article Two, other agreements entered into by the requested party, and the requested party’s regional law.

Article Three
1. Any violation of this treaty is grounds for immediate termination.
2. Either party may withdraw from the treaty with seven days’ notice.

Article Four
1. This treaty may be amended by mutual consent, through the normal ratification processes of the two parties.

The Bethany Accords were proposed (http://forum.taijitu.org/proposals-and-discussions/the-bethany-accords/) by the Ecclesia on Sidéral 28, AR 1 (May 24, 2015 OS).
The Bethany Accords were enacted (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/the-bethany-accords-vote/) by the Ecclesia on Lacidor 22, AR 1 (June 17, 2015 OS).
Title: Re: Legislative Index
Post by: Wast on November 09, 2015, 02:53:45 AM
Quote from: The Tea-Cake Concordat
The Tea-Cake Concordat

The sovereign regions of Spiritus and Taijitu, recognising their shared democratic ideals, gameplay interests, and social communities, hereby join together to ratify this treaty of friendship and cooperation:

Article 1 - Diplomacy and Recognition

1.1. The Citizens' Democracy of Taijitu and the Elemental Republic of Spiritus hereby recognise each other as the legitimate government of Taijitu and Spirius. Such recognition shall extend to any lawful successor governments thereto. The signatories shall be referred to as 'Taijitu' and 'Spiritus' respectively.

1.2. The signatories vow never to engage in nor support any actions that threaten the sovereignty, security or political independence of the recognised government of the other signatory. As such, each signatory renounces any right to engage in clandestine, espionage or other spying operations against the other signatory.

1.3. Each signatory shall open and maintain embassies, both through on the NationStates website and on their respective off-site forums, for the use of the other signatory.

1.4. The signatories shall ensure they send a representative to staff their off-site embassies at all times.

Article 2 - Military, Security and Intelligence

2.1. The signatories pledge to support the sovereignty of both Spiritus and Taijitu wherever possible in line with this Treaty and our shared ideals.

2.2. Should the security of one of the signatories come under threat, the other signatory shall provide such aid, military or otherwise, as may be necessary.

2.3. The signatories shall otherwise comply, whenever possible, with a request for military aid from the other signatory.

2.4. Each signatory shall share any information in its possession pertaining to the security or sovereignty of the other signatory, provided that such sharing shall not cause disproportionate risk to the security or sovereignty of the signatory sharing the intelligence.

Article 3 - Military Cooperation

3.1. Spiritus and Taijitu recognise their shared interest in defending regions from invasions, and agree whenever possible to utilise their militaries jointly or cooperatively to achieve this end.

3.2. The signatories commit themselves to utilising such resources available as to conduct joint update defending operations. In the event that no such existing resources are available, the signatories will set out to acquire such resources as may be necessary.

3.3. The signatories agree that training exercises are beneficial to the capabilities of each of its militaries. As such, the signatories will endeavour to conduct joint training operations. Any training exercises conducted by the signatories shall, at their agreement, be open to other militaries. The signatories agree to respect each others' wishes regarding appropriate regions and actions for the training exercises.

3.4. No less than once every four months, the signatories shall participate in a major military training exercise, within the meaning of 3.3., to include activities such as simulated defences and liberations.

3.5. Each signatory's military shall appoint a liaison to the military of the other signatory. The liaisons shall be granted at least the same access as an ordinary soldier.

3.6. The liaisons shall be primarily responsible to ensure the compliance with the provisions of this Article. The signatories shall bear secondary responsibility.

Article 4 - Cultural Harmony

4.1. Spiritus and Taijitu shall endeavour to develop joint cultural events between their respective communities when possible.

4.2. The signatories will collaborate, whenever possible, on joint cultural efforts during major NationStates events to better strengthen and advance their relationship.

4.3. A tea import company is to be established, with the Spiritus office named "Spiriteas" and the Taijitu office named "Chaijitu.

Article 5 - Treaty Administration

5.1. This Treaty may be terminated by either signatory at any time, by providing at least 14 days' notice to the other signatory.

5.2. A signatory may immediately terminate the Treaty for a breach by the other party of any of its obligations under Articles 1 and 2, aside from a breach of clause 1.4.

5.3. Prior to pursuing termination, a signatory is expected to attempt to remedy any issues with the other party, in order to avoid termination.

5.4. No more than 11 months following ratification of this treaty by both signatories, and every year thereafter, the signatories shall convene a joint conference for consideration, including any requisite changes to ensure, the efficacy and continued operation of this Treaty.

5.5. This treaty shall automatically terminate at the conclusion of one year following its ratification by both parties. This clause shall not come into effect should the treaty be re-ratified by both signatories.

The Tea Cake Concordat was proposed (http://forum.taijitu.org/proposals-and-discussions/tea-cake-concordat/) by the Ecclesia on Lacidor 21, AR 1 (June 16, 2015 OS).

The Tea Cake Concordat was enacted (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/tea-cake-concordat-vote/) by the Ecclesia on Cielidor 11, AR 1 (July 7, 2015 OS).
Title: Re: Legislative Index
Post by: Wast on November 24, 2015, 08:52:15 PM
This Act has been repealed by the Ecclesia and is no longer in force.
Quote
1. Qualifications and Election
1. Any citizen of Taijitu may stand for election to the office of Citizen-Liaison.
2. An election for Citizen-Citizen-Liaison will be held when three months have passed since the last election, the Ecclesia chooses to hold an election by a majority vote, or the office of Citizen-Liaison is vacant.
3. No person may serve as Citizen-Liaison for more than two consecutive terms.
4. The Ecclesia may remove the Citizen-Liaison by a majority vote.

2. Powers and Responsibilities
1. The Citizen-Liaison will be responsible for updating and maintaining the community guides.
2. The Citizen-Liaison will be responsible for running cultural events in the interest of community building.
3. The Citizen-Liaison will be responsible for welcoming new members to the forum and answering their questions.

3. Citizen-Guides
1. The Citizen-Liaison may appoint any number of citizen-guides to assist them in their responsibilities, aid in community events and all associated activities.
2. The Citizen-Liaison may dismiss citizen-guides at any time.
3. The Ecclesia may remove any citizen-guide by a majority vote.

The first draft of the amended Citizen-Liaison Act was proposed (http://forum.taijitu.org/proposals-and-discussions/the-citizen-liaison/) by the Ecclesia on Boisaire 16, AR 2 (Nov. 10, 2015 OS).

It was enacted (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/amend-the-citizen-liaison-act/) by the Ecclesia on Boisaire 27, AR 2 (Nov. 21, 2015 OS).
The Citizen-Liaison Act was repealed (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/vote-governance-act/) on July 24th 2016
Title: Governance Act
Post by: Khem on August 04, 2016, 10:28:11 PM
Quote from: Governance Act
1. The Citizen-Delegate
1. The Citizen-Delegate will serve as head of state and conduct foreign policy.
2. The Citizen-Delegate will hold the in-game Delegacy of the region of Taijitu with full powers and will exercise them as provided by law.
3. The Citizen-Delegate may negotiate treaties and embassy exchanges.
4. The Ecclesia may ratify treaties and embassy exchanges negotiated by the Citizen-Delegate by a majority vote.
5. The Ecclesia may repeal a treaty or embassy exchange by a majority vote.
6. The Citizen-Delegate may appoint and dismiss any number of citizens as diplomats and ambassadors to assist in their duties.

2. Citizen-Steward
1. The Citizen-Steward will serve as head of government and conduct domestic policy.
2. Domestic policy will include recruitment, culture, communications and education.
3. The Citizen-Steward may appoint and dismiss any number of citizens as commissioners to assist in their duties.

3. The Citizen-Sergeant
1. The Citizen-Sergeant will serve as commander in chief of the armed forces and conduct military policy.
2. The Citizen-Sergeant will evaluate and accept or reject all applications to the armed forces.
3. If the Citizen-Sergeant rejects an application to the armed forces, the Ecclesia may approve it by a majority vote.
4. The Citizen-Sergeant may delineate rank and responsibility within the armed forces.
5. The Citizen-Sergeant may discharge members of the armed forces.
6. The Citizen-Sergeant may delegate their powers to a chain of command within the armed forces.

4. Citizen-Initiator
1. The Citizen-Initiator will evaluate and accept or reject all applications for citizenship.
2. If the Citizen-Initiator rejects an application for citizenship, the Ecclesia may approve it by a majority vote.
3. The Citizen-Initiator will serve as presiding officer of the Ecclesia and moderate debate, record the results of votes and rule on procedure.
4. The Citizen-Initiator will maintain records of the Constitution and laws.
5. The Citizen-Initiator may appoint and dismiss any number of citizens as deputies to assist them in their duties.

5. The Directorate
1. The Directorate will be composed of the Citizen-Delegate, the Citizen-Steward and the Citizen-Sergeant.
2. The Directorate will advise the Ecclesia in regards to executive policy.
3. The Directorate will deliver reports on the progress of executive initiatives to the Ecclesia during the months of Ventaire, Boisaire, Gaïôse, Tonneral, Sidéral, and Cielidor.

6. Oversight
1. The Ecclesia may remove any government official from office by a majority vote.
2. The Ecclesia may regulate government officials by law.

7. Elections
1. The offices of Citizen-Delegate, Citizen-Steward, Citizen-Sergeant and Citizen-Initiator will be considered elected offices.
2. An election for an elected office will be held if three months have passed since the last election for the office, the Ecclesia chooses to hold an election for the office by majority vote or the office is vacant.
3. Any citizen may stand as a candidate in such an election.
4. Elections will be held using the two-round system with a majority threshold.
5. Any tie during any election will be broken randomly.
6. No person may hold an elected office for more than two consecutive terms.
7. No person may hold more than one elected office concurrently.

The Governance Act was proposed (http://forum.taijitu.org/proposals-and-discussions/rough-draft-of-executive-officer-law/) on January 19th 2016
The Governance Act was enacted (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/vote-governance-act/) on July 24th 2016