Erich Honecker Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 (edited) [font="Lucida Sans Unicode"][color="#000000"][size="5"][center]Representative Assembly of the International Trade Federation[/center][/size][/color][/font] [center][img]http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TwNAzP_u4k0/R9oDDkY6IoI/AAAAAAAAAkw/ysSavBsbm_E/s400/250px-Trade_Federation_Symbol.jpg[/img][/center] [font="Garamond"] [size="3"][color="#000000"] [b]Article I-Niceties-[/b] All member nations agree to be respectful to one another in public and private and resolve any disputes through proper diplomatic channels. [b] Article II-Functions of the ITF-[/b] 1.The Trade Federation is a union of sovereign nations to assemble for the right to preside & take part in discussion, vote, & action of international trade, business, & global economic policy; entrusted with the implementation, administration and operation of the aforestated. 2. The ITF shall provide the forum for negotiations among its Members concerning their trade relations in matters dealt with under this Agreement and any amendments or decisions which are to be called for by the ITF shall be voted on by all members. 3. The ITF shall administer the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (hereinafter referred to as the “Dispute Settlement Understanding” or “DSU”) in Article IV to this Agreement. 4. With a view to achieving greater coherence in global economic policy-making, the ITF may cooperate, as appropriate, with the other major powers and economic agencies of the world. [b]Article III -Structure of the ITF-[/b] Power & legitimacy of the Trade Federation is derived solely from its member-states. Of the global assembly, representatives from each respective member-state are entrusted with the trade & economic interests of his or her nation & equally empowered among all members, being seated in the Congress of the International Trade Federation. Viceroy of the ITF will sit as speaker of the organization bestowed with carrying out the will of the representatives & maintaining that the Federation not stray from its function. A Global Congress of all member-state representatives shall meet at least once a year. The Congress shall carry out the functions of the ITF and take actions necessary to this effect. The Congress shall have the authority to take decisions on all matters under the economic purview (setting economic policy), if so requested by a M-S Representative, in accordance with the specific requirements for decision-making in this Agreement and in the relevant Congress. [b]Article IV-Dispute Settlement Understanding and the ITF-[/b] Disputes pertaining to Trade Federation purpose, policy, &/or other specific aspects including feud amongst or, at least, involving ITF member-states must be settled in assembly, being recognized as a legitimate topic for discussion & subsequent action. All cases may differ so recognizing it would be near impossible to note them all, the assembly shall meet every issue in a way decided best fit. This is a democracy, after all. [b]Article VI The International Trade Federation-[/b] Section 1: The Global Congress will be the governing body of the Federation. Section 2: Each member-state is represented in Global Congress. Section 3: The Congress will rule on all issues concerning the Federation. Section 4: The Congress will have no jurisdiction over the internal state & issues of any of its members. Section 5: After an issue has been put forward to the Congress, all members have 72 hours to contact their governments and issue their vote before its conclusion after which following votes on the matter are considered an abstain. [b]Article V -Amendments –[/b] Any Member of the ITF may initiate a proposal to amend the provisions of this Agreement by submitting such proposals to the Global Congress [b] Article VI- Cancellation-[/b] If the signatories of this treaty decide to remove themselves from this agreement, it is expected that a 72 hours notice be given prior to the official withdraw, during which all above articles will be upheld. [b] Article VII Ratification-[/b] This document in its entirety is hereby recognized by the undersigned as binding law, entering into effect: January, 17, 2011.[/font] Signed for Great Britian First Consul Aegis Titus-Augustus - Signed, King Kellen I Prime Minister Kirby Moore Head Councillor of the Treasury Sir Franklyn C. Chadwick - Signed, Herr Erich Honecker - Signed, His Highness Kerala Varma, The King of Cochin - Signed for Selenarctos, Francis Mumar, First Director of the Economic Division - Signed for The Democratic People's Republic of Maine President Simon Pegg - Signed, President Natas Midwest Republic - Signed for Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapaksa, President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Prime Minister - Signed for Avorez Minister of Economics, Brian Ramirez Acting president Samuel Mitschke - Signed for Scottland, Egalitor Scrymgeour - For the Grand Duchy of Austria, Maria Magdalena von Hapsburg Grand Duchess of Austria and Princess of the Slovenes - [/color][/size] [center][img]http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/files/en/allegiances/galacticrepublic/galacticrepublic004_800x450.jpg[/img][/center] Edited February 12, 2011 by Erich Honecker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erich Honecker Posted January 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 [i] "I move to resume discussion on the first amendment that would formally establish an economic forum to serve as a common avenue of interest by which disparate nations would have access to contracts, in which bids may be placed; a market in which admittance is international, yet favors member-states of the Federation. It has been agreed that this amendment is necessary, now we move to finalize it. A 5% surcharge on a nonmember states to bid on contracts has been proposed by Sir Franklin. Let discussion & voting process continue."[/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king of cochin Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 The Kingdom of Cochin votes to establish the trade forum. We also find the 5% surcharge on non member states acceptable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AironthFlamewing Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 I stand by my proposed 5% surcharge on contracts and I feel it would make the most sense to be able to provide service to the nonmembers at this flat rate. The percentage could be raised or lowered dependent on the health of the Federation and the economy of the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoot Zoot Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Aegis, a Triumvir of Great Britain couldnt be the perminant representative, however, former Prime Minister, now a leading senator in the Treasury, Gordon Brown is the new representative. Standing to address the Federation Gordon cleared his throat. "Speaking on behalf of Great Britain, I vote yes to this ammendment, aswell as the 5% surcharge." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yawoo Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 The Kingdom of Ireland notes that if the Trade Federation members add a five percent surcharge to non-members then the Kingdom will be forced to add a five percent charge on top of all other tariffs currently in place to Trade Federation members looking to trade in the Kingdom's market. No doubt, that will make the Trade Federation most uncompetitive in the Kingdom's large market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurius Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 The Athenian Federation will join the Kingdom of Ireland in their measures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erich Honecker Posted January 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 [quote name='Yawoo' timestamp='1295890281' post='2596772'] The Kingdom of Ireland notes that if the Trade Federation members add a five percent surcharge to non-members then the Kingdom will be forced to add a five percent charge on top of all other tariffs currently in place to Trade Federation members looking to trade in the Kingdom's market. No doubt, that will make the Trade Federation most uncompetitive in the Kingdom's large market. [/quote] [i]"This is an interesting point."[/i] Viceroy Honnecker's voice was heard throughout the assembly. Necessary translators went to work for members with relevant lingual barriers. [i]"We have not noted the repercussions of imposing a surcharge to non-members. This should be further discussed, perhaps no surcharge at all should be imposed."[/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus Wilding Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Portugal will follow Athens and Ireland with the increase in tariffs. If any Trade Federation members try to enter the Portuguese market they should expect to find high competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AironthFlamewing Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 I See your point Herr Honecker, We should work to build the organization's power before we do anything rash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael McBride Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 The Empire agrees with Ireland, Athens, and Portugal, and postulates that we go a step further. Make this tariff perminant on all member nations of this Trade Federation. See how well they trade when their goods to some of the biggest markets are so expensive that no one will buy them. Perhaps this will put this misguided socialist attempt out of its misery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erich Honecker Posted January 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 [i]"If observers would please hold their breathe for the remainder of this pending amendment, it would be greatly appreciated. I support an open economic forum in which all nations may participate without additional charges, going back to our foundation as government of the global economy. Much like national representation & public service, we must remember our decisions here should be for the betterment of the global public, economically. With that said, I vote against all surcharges regarding this amendment. If you would like to vote your signature is needed."[/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AironthFlamewing Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 I do believe growth is key to the survival of our Federation, I shall abstain from voting for this amendment(in essence a change of vote) for we have bigger goals then that of tariffs and penalties. We must grow to survive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iKrolm Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 [quote name='Erich Honecker' timestamp='1295890923' post='2596789'] [i]"This is an interesting point."[/i] Viceroy Honnecker's voice was heard throughout the assembly. Necessary translators went to work for members with relevant lingual barriers. [i]"We have not noted the repercussions of imposing a surcharge to non-members. This should be further discussed, perhaps no surcharge at all should be imposed."[/i] [/quote] I believe the 5% only applies to contracts placed through the Trade Federation? Member nations are encouraged to offer contracts through the Trade Federation first. All nations may bid on these contracts, however non-member nations will be charged/required to pay 5% more than member nations to encourage trade between Trade Federation members. The 5% does not apply to business conducted outside of the scope of the Trade Federation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHAYD Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Midwest Republic's Legislative has approved MR's membership of the Trade Federation. Signed, [i]President Natas Midwest Republic[/i] ---------------------------- "Any tariffs would be bad for business. Though I wonder where will the Trade Federation receive its funding to keep it operational?" Hock asked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AironthFlamewing Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Chadwick turned to President Hock and stated "The English and Herr Honecker are backing the Federation" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoot Zoot Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 "indeed we are, great Britain is funding the federation" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlDei Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Claiming to represent the ICWE, several observers where seated amongst the many observers and members of the Trade Federation. A speaker addressed those in attendance, [i]"We represent the infuriated armies of Islam in our protest of this infidel establishment. Dominated and run at its very core by the Christian and Catholic church and its subservient men and nations to dominate our world trade, encouraging and enhancing the state of the world as it is- and It is wrong. A world where dominant empires continue to dominate and our voices are drown out. Let it be known that this day onward, being soldiers of our great cause, we are at war with this establishment."[/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AironthFlamewing Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Sir Franklyn C. Chadwick noticing the disturbance amongst the crowd of observers ordered security to escort the ICWE representatives out of the meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iKrolm Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 [quote name='graniteknight' timestamp='1297021170' post='2622473'] Sir Franklyn C. Chadwick noticing the disturbance amongst the crowd of observers ordered security to escort the ICWE representatives out of the meeting. [/quote] The Selenarctan representative seconds Sir Chadwick's motion, and hopes security does a better job keeping this sort of interruption out next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlDei Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 One of the men revealed a handgun & fired several rounds before being apprehended by Trade Federation security. Their ICWE IDs would later be found to be false. The men would refuse to cooperate or reveal anything regarding their presence in the assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erich Honecker Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 (edited) TF security would see the men out of the building. As the calamity died down, Erich Honecker lay bleeding with a single gunshot wound to the abdomen. He noted to a man helping him up, [i]"There certainly is..a wickedness looming in our world...these are dark times."[/i] His wound did not appear to be fatal, but the event shook the entire assembly. New security measures would have attendees searched & screened more closely. Edited February 6, 2011 by Erich Honecker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AironthFlamewing Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 OOC: Oh No! Erich you okay? IC: Medical Personnel from the UKIM came and took Herr Honecker away on a stretcher headed as fast as possible towards the closest hospital for treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoot Zoot Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 OOC What on earth? IC The British representative simply sat back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king of cochin Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 [quote name='AlDei' timestamp='1297020703' post='2622455'] Claiming to represent the ICWE, several observers where seated amongst the many observers and members of the Trade Federation. A speaker addressed those in attendance, [i]"We represent the infuriated armies of Islam in our protest of this infidel establishment. Dominated and run at its very core by the Christian and Catholic church and its subservient men and nations to dominate our world trade, encouraging and enhancing the state of the world as it is- and It is wrong. A world where dominant empires continue to dominate and our voices are drown out. Let it be known that this day onward, being soldiers of our great cause, we are at war with this establishment."[/i] [/quote] "How can you claim to represent infuriated armies of Islam when Islam is one of the respected faiths of the world? How can you accuse this organization of being run by some hegemonistic cabal of Christian and Catholic Churches when its very membership is a testament to its global and non partisan nature? Perhaps representatives of ICWE did not hear about the participation of Kingdom of Cochin which was represented at this conference by Dr. Syed Sharafudeen, the Minister of Finance? We fear ICWE has grossly misunderstood the nature of trade and politics in the world and we suggest you to grow out of a 13th century mindset." Cochin representative to Trade Federation would state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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