Recognising the independence of Republics.
Understanding the need for international co-operation amongst citizens is vital for international harmony
Committed to celebrating the uniqueness of nations.
Hopeful that Republics can co-operate in a range of areas
The nations signing this document hereby agree to the following conditions.
1. That Republics will act towards each other with friendship and kindness. That any disputes shall be settled by peaceful means whenever possible using various international organisations to bring about mutually acceptable solutions.
2. That Republics will host Ambassadors of other member nations within their capital. These Ambassadors are to present themselves to the Head of State/Government within 24 hours of being summoned in writing.
3. That every two years a Festival of Nations shall take place[3]. This shall be a Cultural Festival to be hosted in a member nation choosen by a panel made up of one representative per nation. Each representative may nominate one city as host and may cast one vote, this however may not be for their nation. A nation may not host two consecutive Festivals.
4. That every two years[4], to be staggered with the Festival of Republics, a Tournament of Nations shall take place. This shall be a sporting event similar to the Mundus Games but on a smaller scale with each member nation choosing two Sports. The host shall be choosen by a panel made up of one representative per nation. Each representative may nominate one city as host and may cast one vote, this however may not be for their nation. A nation may not host two consecutive Tournaments.
5. The Network of Republics shall share information on criminal activity and organisations branded terrorists by any member, that may effect other nations.
An organisation for the purpose of this article will be defined as any group the following criteria can apply to.
a) Is not a sovereign government
b) Is not a recognised faith.
c) Has been proved beyond reasonable doubt to have acted outside the requesting nations laws.
6. Members of the Network of Republics agree that they shall ensure any Tariffs in existence are no higher for members than for the lowest tariffed non-republic nation which does not hold a Trade Agreement.[5]
7. Member nations agree that should a natural disaster/act of God befall a fellow member they shall take whatever action is within their power to offer support.
8. Member nations agree to an annual Council of Ministers. This shall take place in a rotation basis determined on the order by which this Treaty is signed. This Council shall be attended by either the Head of Government or their appointed person and shall discuss matters of international importance as well as co-operation between members.
9. This Treaty shall be open to any nation that has the governmental form of a republic, which shall be defined as one with an elected non hereditary leader, with a time limited term of office whom is not coronated so far as they ratify this Treaty.
10. A nation may leave this Treaty at any time by giving 30 days written notice.
11. This Treaty shall come into force from the ____________________________
Signed________________At Empire Bay D.C, Empire Bay, Bretonnian Republic
3. Or annually for RP purpose
4. Or annually for RP purpose
5. May need reworking, but essentially Bretonnia would, for example, not be able to charge Heyra a 10% Tariff on Steel, if they charged ES (monarchy) 7% and ES had the lowest steel Tariff of any non-agreement nation. HELP!!!!
