TWP Manners of Governance

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The Manners of Governance

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1. The Delegate of The West Pacific has all sovereign authority over the region and government of The West Pacific and has the final say over all relevant decisions.

2. It is recognized that the Delegate may choose to exercise their authority through the issuance of Orders. Orders from the Delegate are supreme and the Delegate alone may amend them. The Manners of Governance of The West Pacific and the Etiquette of the Hall of Nations are considered to be Basic Orders by which the governance of The West Pacific shall be conducted.

3. Guardians are appointed and dismissed by the Delegate as needed. Guardians shall maintain a high level of endorsements and influence and shall serve as protectors of The West Pacific against risks to sovereignty and security. Guardians may be assigned to other duties to serve the region as determined by the Delegate.

4. All interregional treaties and agreements will be negotiated and ratified by the Delegate. The Delegate may direct Guardians, Ministers, or advisors to assist with negotiations.

5. The Delegate shall select their successor at a time of their choosing. In the event the Delegate ceases to exist, resigns, or gives away their nation to a third-party without previously having selected a successor, that nation will cease being recognized as Delegate and the Guardians shall choose a new Delegate.

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1. All residents of The West Pacific will have the right to citizenship provided that they meet the requirements set out by the Delegate in a citizenship Order.

2. A citizen must maintain residency and post at least once per month on the official forum.

3. Residents will not be made citizens during an on-going election cycle and will not hold voting rights during an on-going voting period.

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1. The Hall of Nations is the advisory body to the Delegate of The West Pacific, composed of all eligible citizens, styled Members of the Hall of Nations.

2. All Members will be allowed one vote in governmental legislation, referenda, and elections that are brought before the Hall of Nations.

3. Elections happen for the following positions: Speaker of the Hall, who facilitates discussions and coordinate votes in the Hall of Nations, and Hall of Nations Guardian, with limited Guardian powers. The Delegate may remove either of these elected officials from office at any time for cause and appoint another citizen to complete the term.

4. The Speaker will moderate all votes and elections. All votes, unless otherwise noted, will be decided by a simple majority of voting Members.

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1. The Delegate may delegate governmental business to Cabinet Ministers and advisors, who are appointed or removed as needed. Ministers will be in charge of a Ministry, with mandates being added or struck from the Manners to reflect the overall priorities of the Ministry.

2. The Delegate will appoint a Minister for the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Military Affairs, and World Assembly Recruitment.

3. Ministers may appoint a Deputy in order to aid the management of the Ministry, who will serve indefinitely until being replaced by the Minister or Delegate at their discretion.

4. In order to fulfill the mandate of the Ministries, their Ministers must encourage the recruitment of staff and assistants, which must be Members of the Hall of Nations.

5. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is mandated with representing the Government of The West Pacific to other regions and interregional organizations.

6. The Ministry of Military Affairs is mandated with control over The West Pacific Armed Forces (TWPAF) as directed by the Delegate.

7. The Ministry of World Assembly Recruitment is mandated with representing The West Pacific in the World Assembly and to encourage nations to become citizens of the region.

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1. The Delegate and Guardians may eject and ban nations from The West Pacific for breaking the Code of Conduct, RMB Etiquette, Endorsement Cap, or other reasons found valid by the Delegate.

2. Should a citizen be ejected or banjected, they may appeal to the Delegate. Non-citizen nations have no right to appeal.

3. All criminal and civil disputes in The West Pacific, occurring onsite or offsite, are heard by the Delegate or designated Guardians.

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