An Official Declaration of Existence

[danizduhman]

Itova has come.

Charter Of the Itovian Peoples

Dans l'esprit nous avons confiance.

From beginning to end, birth to death, Itova represents the sovereignty of all member nations. It has certain values at its core: friendship, the vital bond between each member, that shall forever be a part of us; loyalty, with which we follow each other into the coming darkness; and strength, which shall be achieved through a collective government. Itova has a dream to spread with an initiative to follow through, and we, together as one, shall not fail.

1) Government:

1A) Triumvirate

1) The Triumvirate shall be the arms and legs of Itova.

2) All foreign affairs shall go through the Triumvirate. A majority (2/3) vote by the Triumvirate is required to approve any treaties.

3) The Triumvirate, through a unanimous (3/3) vote, has the authority to expel any member, declare war, or cancel a treaty. All of which must have justification presented to the Senate.

4) A Triumvir may call for the expulsion of another Triumvir; however the decision is up the Senate.

5) The Triumvirate is charged with ratifying and enforcing the policies set forth by the Senate.

6) The use of nuclear weapons must be approved by a Triumvirate member.

1B) Majority Leader

1B)

1) The Majority Leader is the head of the Senate and overseer of the Ministries.

2) The Majority Leader is responsible for all Senate matters. This includes but not limited to spearheading law discussions, and other senate matters.

3) The Majority Leader evaluates the Minister positions and reports directly to the Triumvirate.

4) The Majority Leader is elected from the Senate by a majority (4/7) vote.

5) The implied powers of the Majority Leader are granted by the Senate through the Itovian Code.

6) At any time the Senate has the power to remove the CoS, and elect a new one with a majority (4/7) vote.

1C) Senate

1) The Senate shall be the eyes and ears of Itova.

2) The Senate is composed of 7 elected members, except for those chosen at the founding.

3) The Senate is charged with proposing and voting on the policies of Itova. The approved policies must be ratified by a majority (2/3) Triumvirate vote.

4) The Senate will be led by the Majority Leader.

5) If a Triumvir or Senate member calls for the expulsion of another Triumvir or any government member, then the Senate must decide the verdict by a unanimous (7/7) vote.

1D) Ministries

1) The Ministries are the vital organs of Itova.

2) The Ministries are overseen by the Majority Leader.

3) Each Minister is appointed by the current Triumvirate. Whenever a new Triumvir is elected, the Triumvirate will review these positions.

4) Each Minister may appoint one Deputy to help them in their tasks.

5) The Ministries are as follows:

1a) Ministry of Economics: The Minister of Economics will organize trade circles, tech deals, and other aiding projects.

2b) Ministry of Interior: The Minister of the Interior will manage the forum; maintain member lists, recruitment, and other internal projects.

3c) Ministry of War: The Minister of War will oversee all military matters including, authorizing all raids, and attacks on rogues. They may appoint all MilCom and are second in command of the Itovian Military. The MoW may not declare war.

1E) Elections

1) Triumvirate Elections: Triumvir elections are held every month.

The process is as follows:

1a) The Triumvirate elections are managed in a queued fashion.

2b) The oldest Triumvir is always up for election.

3c) The newest elected Triumvir is moved to the bottom of the queue.

4d) The election will last 72 hours, at which point the new Triumvir is instated.

2) Senate Elections: Senate elections are held every month.

The process is as follows:

1a) The Senate elections are managed in the same method as the Triumvirate elections with minor differences.

2b) The oldest two Senators are always up for election, which in every third election the oldest three are up for election.

3c) The newest two elected Senators are moved to the bottom of the queue, which as mentioned in (2b) in every third election, the newest three are moved to the bottom.

4d) The election will last 72 hours, at which point the new Senators are instated.

2) Admissions and Membership:

2A) Admissions: In order for a member to be admitted to Itova, they must meet the following requirements.

1) Once an application is submitted, the applicants go through a questioning session with the Senate.

2) Once approved by Senate, the decision of admission is made by the Triumvirate.

2B) Membership: The members must follow these simple requirements.

1) Nations flying the “Itova” AA who are not members of Itova will be considered ghosts, and whose fate lies within the Ministry of War.

2) Dual alliance membership is not permitted.

3) Itovian Code:

3A) The Itovian code is the set of laws by which all member nations must abide. A new law may be added to the Itovian Code by way of the following process:

1) The Senate proposes a new law to be added to the Itovian Code in a public discussion forum.

2) All members of Itova may post comments on the bill.

3) A majority Senate vote is required to pass the bill onto the Triumvirate.

4) A majority Triumvirate vote is required to ratify the bill into law.

Forums are

here.

IRC channel is #itova on Coldfront

This charter is put into Itovian Law:

/s/

danizduhman, Triumvir

coolgreen44, Triumvir

gawz_one, Triumvir

Edited April 16, 2009 by danizduhman

[kevin]

o/ Itova

[mrcalkin]

[

iUmbrella

Preamble:

Umbrella and Itova have come together through friendship and mutual respect, forging this pact of mutual defense to ensure the sovereignty, strength, and prosperity of both alliances.

Article I - Friendship:

This pact was forged on the foundation of friendship, and to ensure that it continues to grow, both alliances encourage their members to visit the others forums and IRC channels.

Article II - Non-Aggression:

No member from either alliance shall attack a member of the other. Should such an attack occur, both alliances agree to resolve the issue through diplomatic chanels with the attacker covering the cost of the damage he dealt.

Article III - Intelligence:

Any pertinent information that is disclosed to either signatory that involves the other, shall be shared with the others government.

Article IV - Mutual Defense:

An attack on one member of this pact, is seen as an attack on both members equally, and will activate both parties full military, economic and political strength. If either party is attacked because of action taken through obligation to another treaty, this clause becomes optional.

Article V - Timeline & Cancellation:

This treaty shall last for a period of time to not exceed thirty days, beginning on the day of it's public declaration. During this time period, both parties shall work to forge a stronger and more permanent bond. Should either party decide this pact no longer serves it's purpose, it may be cancelled with fourty-eight hours notification to the other party; it may be upgraded with no notification period if both parties shall come to mutual agreement.

Signatories:

for Umbrella

mrcalkin, triumvir

Roquentin, triumvir

Xavi, triumvir

/s/ for Itova

danizduhman, Triumvir

coolgreen44, Triumvir

gawz_one, Triumvir

[kevin]

o/ ella

[acrux]

this is not de v2 right?

<3 ella

Edited April 16, 2009 by acrux

[glitch2030]

/o Itova

/o Umbrella

[Bernkastel]

Congrats on existing and all that jazz.

[kevin]

this is not de v2 right?

No it's not going to be DE at all

[Ronon Dex]

o/ Itova

This is wonderful!

[danizduhman]

this is not de v2 right?

<3 ella

Not even a little bit.

[Zikawe]

I didn't sign that.

[Uralica]

Interesting (and kinda kewl-sounding) name. What are its origins?

Also o/ welcome to CN.

[Gabe Logan]

Happy Birthday Itova. Good luck to your alliance.

[Fireblade]

I never foresaw my loyalty outlasting the emperor... but I guess it did. Good luck.

[Haflinger]

Congratulations.

Good luck to Itova.

[Incitatus]

When you have a big merge like what Dark Evolution went through, people aren't going to mesh as well. So I'm not surprised.

Good luck.

[Snowbeast]

Congrats on the DoE. That's a good first treaty you have there as well.

[hormones74]

Interesting (and kinda kewl-sounding) name. What are its origins?

Also o/ welcome to CN.

CG told me he got the name from an online name generator. (I think he was actually serious.)

Edited April 16, 2009 by hormones74

[dwthegreat]

Welcome to CN

RononDex

[mrcalkin]

Congrats on the DoE. That's a good first treaty you have there as well.

Yeah I wonder where I could have found such a nicely written treaty

[ryan reyes]

o/ Itova

It's nice to see this finally come together. I know alot you guys and expect nothing but the best

[Mustakrakish II]

Nope. You dont exist. I refuse to believe it.

ANYWAYS good luck out there guys! Its tough starting a-new

[TheEraser]

interesting, i like all those names on that list

[Monster]

A stoner move, as mrcalkin said.

[Sir Keshav IV]

Good luck Itova.

o/