The nations which sign this charter commit themselves to work together with their partners in this endeavour in a spirit of friendship. It is the hope that this charter will allow members nations to fulfil four aims.
1. To live in peace with their fellow Mhorish and Illumic nations, solving disputes peacefully and swiftly.
2. To promote trade and commerce to the benefit of all parties.
3. To promote educational opportunities for all regardless of background.
4. To further mankind's knowledge of the world in which we live for the betterment of all.
In order to fulfil these aims the members agree to abide by the following Articles.
1. Any nation with access to the Mhorish or Illumic coastline may become a member of this organisation by agreeing to abide by its articles and aims. Any nations admission may be stopped should a motion to not admit be presented and supported by 75% of voting members.
2. All members agree to permit trade from MICA members tariff free so long as the following criteria are meet.
a) Companies abide by all local rules governing health and safety.
b) Companies abide by all local laws governing prohibited materials and substances.
c) Companies pay local taxes at the same rate as local companies.
3. No extra taxes will be charged on a company transfering funds home once they have paid local taxes.
4. All members agree that any company may establish enterprises as long as they comply with local business laws, health and safety regulations and employment practices.
5. All members agree to Visa free travel so long as the following criteria are meet.
a) The traveller has a return ticket valid no longer than 60 days after entering the nation.
b) The traveller has access to sufficient funds to pay for their stay.
c) The traveller has no criminal record that has seen them spend more than 12 months in prison.
d) The traveller is not considered a risk to national security.
6. All members agree to maintain an active embassy in all other member nations. Should the ambassador be given at least 24 hours written notice they must present themselves before the Head of State and/or Government of the host nation.
7. Embassies agree to host at least one cultural event each year in their host nation.
8. Member nations agree to permit students from all MICA nations to apply for courses at their University on equal terms with native students.
9. Member nations agree that university students require no visa for their study as long as they meet the following criteria.
a) They have a confirmed place at a University in the host nation.
b) They are able to fund their placement without help from the host nation.
c) They are not considered a threat to national security.
10. All foreign students completing a degree in another member nation have the right to reside and work in the nation they have studied in for 12 months following the end of their study.
11. All member nations agree to the formation of the MICA Science Board. Each nation shall make an annual grant to the board according to their own financial situation.
12. The MICA Science Board shall be composed of one representative from each member nation. Their role shall be to distribute grant money to projects encouraging young scientists and researchers. These grants shall be given to projects deemed worthwhile that meet the following criteria.
a) The average age of the researchers involved is less than 35.
b) The researchers involved represent more than one nation.
c) The research project must, upon completion, make their data freely available.
d) Should the research project produce a valid patent 10% of any profit made from its use must be returned to MICA Science Board until the value of the grant is recouped.
e) Weapons research is not permitted.
13. Member nations agree to settle their disputes amicably to this end the MICA Mediation Group shall be established, this shall consist of one appointed legal expert from each nation. Should nations be in dispute the Group shall convene, minus the parties in dispute and make a recommendation. This recommendation is not binding.
14. Member nations may withdraw from this treaty at any time losing the rights it grants immediately.
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