The Federation Constitution
The "Federation of Free States" is a union of four partially self-governing states (old regions) united by a central ("federal") government. In a federation, the self-governing status of the component states is constitutionally entrenched and may not be altered by a unilateral decision of the central government unless a States decision is harmful or counter-productive to the nation as a whole.
Section I -
Executive positions
Governor-General-
Prime Faction leader
Plays the game save according to the instructions in the TC thread, or appoints a DP to do the same. He also maintains the TC schedule and posts each TC thread to include date, time, DP if he is not playing it and if it will be online.
Veto Power-
If a state gives an instruction that is either harmful or counterproductive to the nation as a whole the Governor-General reserves the right to veto it.
Secretary-General-
The Secretary-General is in charge of Federation (faction) and Citizen issues. He also acts as the Regent did to the King, stepping up if the Governor General is incapacitated or becomes inactive. He also presides over the Assembly Hall, overseeing discussions and floor votes. Incase of a tie the SG is the deciding vote.
Minister of Defense-
During times of peace it is the Ministers duty to create and maintain our overall defensive strategy. He makes requests to the Governor General concerning units, buildings, Improvements and military treatys.
Minister of Religious Affairs- (title subject to change)
Makes requests to the States concerning construction of religious buildings and missionaries. He also posts instructions for spreading religion both domesticly and abroad.
Minister of Foreign Affairs-
All foreign issues including Trade, Treaties and Espionage are his domain.
The Ministers act as the Governor Generals' Chief Advisors. It is their duty to oversee discussions and give detailed instructions that are in line with the will of the general citizenry or the best course of action if consensus is not reached. These positions will be offered to Federation members first .
Section II -
Free States and Representation
Free States of Aretenia:
the 4 State Solution
Arete Proper
New Arkadia
Greater Edorai (formerly "Dark East")
Ibisinia
One EGAH Rep will be elected from the general citizenry for each State. The EGAH Reps will have full control of their States' cities and territorial tiles with the exception of unit construction for the Federations' Army and Navy. This will be controlled by the Governor General under the advise of his Defense Minister. Unit production will come in the form of requests to the State EGAH Reps but the Federations Central Gov't retains the power to force a Reps hand if he is being blatantly counterproductive to the welfare of this great Civilization.
The Federations' constitution gaurantees all citizens have representation. EGAH Representatives are elected by the citizens that reside within the cities controlled by their State. States in effect become secondary Factions that control (for the most part) all the decisions concerning their cities and territorial tiles. The Federations central authority,a long with the 4 EGAH Reps ,binds the nation as a whole and ensures its' National interests come first.
The Federation will honor the official Borders of each Free State decreed first by their Territorial borders and secondly by the tiles they are working. All tiles being worked (at the time of this constitutions posting) by a Free State will remain property of said Free State for Gameplay purposes and can only be changed if it is conceded by its EGAH Representative.
It is the duty of all EGAH Reps to post instructions for their state in the TC thread 8 hours before a scheduled turn session. Failure to do so will result in the Governor General making the decisions for you.
Estates General Assembly Hall-
State Representatives
In an attempt to unify the populace behind a representative faction we think it is necessary to give the EGAH some teeth. Each TC the 4 State Representatives can vote on major issues concerning the Aretan Nation as a whole. Including but not limited to:
- The current research path to include at minimum 3 techs. Each Rep will nominate 3 techs and they will be researched in the order of votes gained. This will be done after each TC so a path may change before all techs voted for are researched.
- Any National Wonders that can be constructed when the next TC begins. Each Rep is to vote for which city he thinks it best to construct any National wonder available.
- Declaring War is a matter that will effect all of the Free States and a majority vote from the Assembly is needed to approve a DOW request from the Governor General. If the Assembly wants to declare war against the wishes of the Governor General then they must gain a unanymous vote. A Rep that fails to vote will be considered a yes vote for DOW.
- Orders for any great people born during the previous TC or one that is to be born in the next TC. Majority rules.
The Secretary General must conduct a quorom call once a week to ensure all Reps are still active.
Section III Leadership accountability
Elections
Gameplay Guidelines
Land-Ownership Policy:
All citizens with land grants under the CoA will be given full rights to their tiles. It is no longer the Kings land in your hands. The ALG will remain as the official office of land distribution in the RPG. The rest of the RPG will remain as is with the exception of the King (PF leader) getting 20% from all tile sales.
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