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The Assembly of Ardia
« on: October 27, 2018, 08:48:52 PM »
Quote from: Charter

Section 1

1. There shall be an Assembly of Ardia based in Edwinstowe, Bakkermaya. This assembly shall be made up of one voting delegate per nation. Nations may nominate any individual deemed qualified to address the Assembly on their behalf.

2. The Assembly shall meet once a month to discuss issues of importance. Should two nations feel a matter requires immediate review it shall meet within 6 hours of the request being made.

3. The Assembly shall discuss options for solutions to problems facing Ardia and shall vote on recommendations. This process shall include the settling of disputes between Ardian nations, in those cases the nations involved may not vote but may take part in discussions.

Section 2

1. The Ardian Assembly shall also create a criminal intelligence sharing network. Each nation shall appoint one individual to act as a liaison.

2. It is expected that nations co-operate with foreign investigations and make intelligence available to other nations so far as.

a) Doing so does not endanger ongoing investigations.
b) Doing so does not endanger national security
c) Doing so does not breach any other international agreement.

3. Nations agree to extradite criminal suspects if they are presented with reasonable evidence and are assured that torture will not be used to extract evidence and that the accused will get a fair trial.

4. Nations will be under no obligation to extradite if there is a chance of the accused being executed.

Section 3

1. The Assembly shall establish a network for Genocide Awareness. The aim of this network is to gather information about the genocides Ardia has experienced in order to bring perpetrators to trial and to ensure the memory of victims is kept alive.

2. The Network shall be overseen by an individual voted for by the Assembly.

Section 4 - Travel

1. Member states agree to define travel into three purposes;
i) Business
ii) Tourist
iii) Study

2. Each of these purposes shall have their own conditions which all member nations shall accept.

3. Business travel may be visa free if the traveller posses a written invite from a host nations government or company, they have a return ticket booked within 20 days, can financially support their stay and are not deemed a threat to nation security. This may be renewed twice with the consent of the host country.

4. Tourist travel may take place on an Ardian Tourist Visa (ATV). This will be granted by the home nation so long as the traveller has no criminal record. The ATV will last 60 days and be valid in all member nations so far as the host nations border posts believe the following conditions are meet, the traveller has no intention to take paid employment during their stay, has funds to cover their stay, has evidence of leaving the nation before the end of the 60 day window and is not deemed a threat to nation security.

5. Students will not require a visa to study in another member nation so far as the following conditions are meet, the student has a letter of acceptance from a registered institute of learning, they can cover the cost of both their course and their stay in the host nation and they are not deemed a threat to national security. Any students residing in another host nation are restricted to a maximum of 15 hours paid employment a week.

6. Travellers buying locally produced goods will not be charged import duties upon their return home so long as the goods are within limits set for personal use.

Section 5 - Trade

1. Nations agree to not engage in practices designed to weaken or disrupt the trade of other members.

2. Nations agree to reduce tariffs to match that of the lowest tariff charged non-member nations. Exception to this is if a non-member nation has its own treaty or agreement with a member nation.

3. Nations agree to a common standard for food and drink product packaging. This must contain an expiry date, ingredients, allergy information and nutritional data. 

4. Member nations allow other member nations companies to establish a presence so long as the following criteria are meet.
i) The company adhere to all local laws regulating the practice of their business.
ii) The Company pay all locally required taxes
iii) The Company recruit at least 70% of its staff from host nation citizens.

5. A foreign company shall not be charged any additional taxes or charges beyond that paid at a local level for removing profits back to their nation.

Section 6 - Education

1. There shall be an annual Adrian Teachers Conference in order to share best practice for education of 11-18 year olds.

2. There shall be annual University Games between students. This shall be an academic event between students of all member nations.

3. Nations agree to work together to promote a Literacy Rate of 99% in all Ardian nations.

4. Nations agree to work together to ensure no gender gap in literacy rates.

5. Nations agree to take part in an annual student exchange programme.

6. It shall be the aim that by 2025 all member nations schools are partnered with at least one other school from a different member state.


Section 7 - Amendments

1. Nations may propose amendments or additions to this document at any time.

2. For an amendment or addition to be accepted it must gain the approval of 70% of nations voting on the motion.

Section 8 - Membership

1. Any nation with territory on the continent of Ardia may apply for membership so long as they are willing to accept all aspects of the charter in full.

2. Upon receipt of a written application any member may oppose membership of the applicant.

3. Should opposition be registered both parties will be invited to make a presentation to the Assembly. The opposing party must make their presentation first allowing the applicant to address concerns. There shall then be a debate which the applicant is permitted to participate in. A vote will then be taken with a majority decision being required for membership.

4. Any member nation deemed to have acted outside the spirit of this charter may be banned for a period of 30 days by a motion being presented to the Assembly and a majority vote taken. An exclusion may only take place after the 30 day window and a debate and vote carried out. 65% of voting members must agree to an exclusion.

5. Any excluded nation may reapply for membership after 12 months has elapsed or should two members of the Assembly give their written support to a new application.


Founding Members

Bakkermaya
Gowu
Quintelia 
Rokkenjima
Heyra
Ui Cenneslaig
Cantabria
New Derusmia
Quintelia
Republic of China
Soleimani
Josai

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Re: The Assembly of Ardia
« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2018, 12:32:31 PM »
OOC- Consider UC and Cantabria as having signed it, I was AWOL at the time

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Re: The Assembly of Ardia
« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2018, 04:37:29 PM »
Pls replace LR and Pretoria with Tsardom of Krimeon, thanks.
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Re: The Assembly of Ardia
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2019, 04:18:26 PM »
Official Message from the Free Federal Republic of Phuebra

Now the civil war in Phuebra has ended, we wish to look forward and we think that an important step in this to make our country thrive again, is to join the Assembly of Ardia, we are a proud Ardian nation and also wish to work together with other Ardian nations, we also would want to ask the Assembly of Ardia to observe our Presidential and Parliamentary elections, we are still a very fragile nation recovering from a brutal civil war so it is essential for our democracy and nation that our election will be fair.

Signed,

Governor of the Free Federal Republic of Phuebra, Lisa Saunders

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Re: The Assembly of Ardia
« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2019, 09:17:57 AM »
On behalf of the Kingdom of Ui Cenneslaig I would like to send my best wishes to the people of Phuebra following the end of their civil war. Rest assured we will be delighted to offer a hand in friendship. However at such time I will be instructing our Ardian Assembly ambassador to oppose your joining of this organisation. The application comes from Lisa Saunders, a person not appointed by the people of Ardia. While I believe Ms.Saunders to be doing a fine job helping guide Pheubra it is not for a representative from Achkaerin to seek entrance into this organisation on behalf of a nation in Ardia. I will be more than happy to dispatch a team of observers to oversee the upcoming elections and support that in whatever way Ms.Saunders sees fit as long as it helps the election run smoothly and impartially. Once Pheubra has run its elections and elected a President I would be delighted if the successful candidate makes Claith their first port of call on official state business where I can sit with them and discuss how we can support their membership of the Assembly of Ardia if it is the wish of the people of Pheubra. Should a candidate wishing to not become a member of the Assembly become President I hope they will still accept my invitation where we can discuss improving relationships between our nations and supporting Pheubra in their post civil war era.

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Re: The Assembly of Ardia
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2019, 05:32:48 PM »

The Tsardom of Krimeon

Echoing the same sentiments like our Celtic colleagues, the Tsardom of Krimeon wishes to also dispatch a team of observers to oversee the upcoming elections and support that in whatever way Governor Saunders sees fit as long as it helps the election run smoothly and impartially. On that note, we would also like to wish the people of Phuebra our utmost blessings and wishes in the aftermath of the civil war, and thus would like to extend our hand in friendship. Once the elections are over, I wouldn't mind embarking on a trip to Phuebra or even invite the newly elected President in order to discuss matters that could significantly improve our nations' standings, from diplomatic and security to economic and cultural spheres, in order to aid in the reconstruction of a great country thall become greater than ever before.

Take Care and God Bless,

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Re: The Assembly of Ardia
« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2019, 07:55:12 PM »
As has already been addressed by our Assembly colleagues the time is not currently right for Pheubra to join the Assembly. This request for membership has not truly been tested by the people of that country. Should the winners of their elections wish membership then I will gladly throw my support behind their entry but until then I do not think it appropriate a Governor appointed by an Aranyian majority nation be the one signing up a separate sovereign nation.



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Re: The Assembly of Ardia
« Reply #7 on: May 28, 2019, 01:52:01 PM »

The Orphela Imperium

Given the importance of regional cooperation in the present day, it is far past time for the Imperium to join in the conversation with its Ardian brothers and sisters. As such, on behalf of the Imperium, I would like to formally petition for our nation to join the Assembly of Ardia. 

Signed,
Governess Niru, Matriarch of the Omega Bloodline.

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Re: The Assembly of Ardia
« Reply #8 on: May 28, 2019, 02:51:05 PM »
With a proposed new member on the table I hereby open discussion for any objections to their membership. Should none be received by 5pm on Friday the Imperium may consider themselves newest member.


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Re: The Assembly of Ardia
« Reply #9 on: May 31, 2019, 07:56:02 PM »
With no opposition to the application of The Orphela Imperium we welcome them to the Assembly of Ardia.

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Re: The Assembly of Ardia
« Reply #10 on: September 11, 2019, 10:00:20 PM »

The Republic of Josai would like to extend friendship and the desire of mutual co-operation in the spirit of mutual benefit with the rest of it's Ardian neighbours. THus the Republic of Josai will apply for full membership within the Assembly of Ardia.

Full Name of Country/Region: The Republic of Josai
Representative Signing: President Seiko Kumoya
Continent: Ardia
First Language: Japanese
Second Language: English
Additional Languages: Korean, & Chinese

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Re: The Assembly of Ardia
« Reply #11 on: May 17, 2020, 05:41:14 AM »

The Grand Commonwealth of Soleimani

The nation of Soleimani sees great benefit in having the opportunity to work with its neighboring countries. In an international effort to reach a higher level of prosperity and ensure peace and cooperation with our neighbors, the Commonwealth of Soleimani would like to apply to join the Assembly of Ardia.

Signed,
Ronan Minstra, Executive Senator of the Commonwealth

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Re: The Assembly of Ardia
« Reply #12 on: May 23, 2020, 10:44:04 PM »
OOC- As requested the membership list has been updated

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Re: The Assembly of Ardia
« Reply #13 on: June 18, 2020, 06:55:06 AM »

Imperial Herald
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In regard of the many conflict and tension that happening in Ardian continent. and to avoid any devastating and future conflict. We wish for The Empire of Ubrriekland to join in the assembly.

Signed and formalized by,
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Severinus N. Wolfgang

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Re: The Assembly of Ardia
« Reply #14 on: September 16, 2020, 04:04:57 PM »
Full Name of Country/Region: The Grand Duchy of Lionbourg
Representative Signing: His Royal Highness, Henri-Alexander, Grand Duke of Lionbourg
Continent: Ardia
First Language: Lionbourgish
Second Language: French
Additional Languages: German, Italian
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Re: The Assembly of Ardia
« Reply #15 on: February 08, 2023, 04:29:08 PM »
Full Name of Country/Region: The Empire of Daitō
Representative Signing: Eijirō, Emperor of Daitō
Continent: Ardia
First Language: Onishi
Second Language: English
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Re: The Assembly of Ardia
« Reply #16 on: February 09, 2023, 06:54:56 PM »


To: The Members of the Assembly

The First Empire likewise objects extending membership to the Empire of Daitō in the Ardian Assembly until such a time the concerns of the Heyran Republic are addressed.

Charles Foster Ofdensen
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Re: The Assembly of Ardia
« Reply #17 on: August 28, 2023, 09:53:14 AM »

Message to the Assembly of Ardia


I, Chief State Minister Jungjin Um, in behalf of the Great Kingdom of Asadal, with the powers granted by His Grand Majesty, present the proposal to join your organization. We hope our proposal is accepted and we will be able to contribute to the aim of a peaceful and united continent.

Yours sincerely,
Chief State Minister Jungjin Um, Chief State Minister of the State Council
Great Kingdom of Asadal