Dementual Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 (edited) [center][img]http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/GrandGlobalAlliance/ggaflag8.png[/img] [size=5]Announcement from the Grand Global Alliance[/size] [size=4]End of Transitional Period[/size] Official Charter of the Grand Global Alliance: [quote][size="4"][u][b]I. Membership and Conduct[/b][/u][/size] The Grand Global Alliance prides itself on loyalty and the conduct of its members. As such, any member of the Grand Global Alliance agrees to remain loyal to the alliance and his or her alliance-mates, as well as conduct themselves with decency and good will in all situations. [size="4"][u][b]II. Alliance Hierarchy[/b][/u][/size] A. Sovereign and Chief Protector of the Realm The Sovereign is the supreme sovereign ruler of the Grand Global Alliance. As ruler of the Grand Global Alliance, the Sovereign is responsible for the entire alliance and acts as the representative in all global and internal affairs. The Sovereign is responsible for appointing the Regent and Chancellor (with approval of 3/5 of the Council of Ministers) and may remove any member of the alliance at any time. The Sovereign may also declare war, sign treaties, and cancel treaties. B. Regent The regent, alongside the Chancellor, acts as a replacement for the Sovereign in the event of an emergency. The Regent also oversees all external Ministries. C. Chancellor The Chancellor, alongside the Regent, acts as a replacement for the Sovereign in the event of an emergency. The Chancellor also oversees all internal Ministries. D. Prime Minister and Ministers Each Minister is responsible for the day-to-day aspects of each of his or her Ministry. Ministers are appointed by the Sovereign based on qualification and activity levels. Ministers may appoint one or more deputies, depending on need. Ministers and deputies may be removed by the Sovereign at any time. The Prime Minister is elected by a 3/5 majority of the Council of Ministers and may not be removed by the Sovereign except in a situation that involves alliance security. The Prime Minister will serve as the third and final member of the Council of Three alongside the Regent and Chancellor and shall vote in the case of a tie. E. Chamber of Paladins Paladin is the highest membership rank one may hold in the Grand Global Alliance. In order to advance from Cavalier to Paladin, one must be active, participate, and promote Grand Global Alliance ideals across the cyberverse. F. Chamber of Cavaliers Cavaliers hold the second highest membership rank in the alliance. Cavaliers are the active and participating members of the Grand Global Alliance. G. Chamber of Knights Knights make up the most basic full membership rank. In order to become a Knight, a Squire must show activity, loyalty, and pass a Grand Global Alliance History and Knowledge Test. H. Chamber of Squires Squires are the lowest possible rank. This is the rank achieved by passing the entrance exam upon applying to the Grand Global Alliance. Members who show little activity, either within the alliance or in game, will remain in this rank. Squires have no say in alliance affairs. [size="4"][u][b]III. Procedures of the Grand Global Alliance[/b][/u][/size] A. Censure, Appeals, and Removal - The Sovereign may remove any member at any time. Upon removal, any member above the rank of Squire will receive a chance to appeal to the Sovereign and the Regent/Chancellor/Prime Minister. Any Paladin or above may recommend a member for removal from the alliance. B. Resignation - In order to resign, a member must send a private message to the Sovereign telling the Sovereign that he or she is leaving with a brief explanation as to why the resignation is taking place. If a member leaves incorrectly, they may be open to repercussions from the Grand Global Alliance. C. Declaration of War - The Sovereign may issue declarations of war. D. Ratification and Cancellation of Treaties - The Sovereign may sign or cancel any treaty based on the confines and terms of the treaty. E. Two-Thirds Rule - Two-Thirds of the Council of Three (Regent/Chancellor/Prime Minister) may overturn any ruling by the Sovereign. F. Removal of the Sovereign - Removal of the Sovereign may be accomplished by a joint vote of Regent, Chancellor, and Prime Minister OR any combination of two of Regent/Chancellor/Prime Minister and 3/5 of the Ministry Council OR 75% of members OR 2/3 of members and any one of Regent/Chancellor/Prime Minister. G. Amendments - Amendments to the charter may be made by the Sovereign with the unanimous consent of the Council of Three. [size="4"][u][b]IV. Policies of the Grand Global Alliance[/b][/u][/size] A. Sovereignty - The Grand Global Alliance reserves its sovereign right to declare war in any situation it deems necessary. This includes, but is not limited to, support and defense of friends whom we may not be allied to by treaty. B. Unaligned Raiding - The Grand Global Alliance does not condone but does not prevent its members from raiding unaligned nations. Any raiding done by a member nation is to be done completely solo and members will not receive backup or rebuilding aid for raids. C. Espionage - The Grand Global Alliance will not use espionage against any nation not at war with the Grand Global Alliance. It will also not engage in espionage against any foreign alliance's place of residence. Any attempts or acts of espionage against a nation of the Grand Global Alliance or the Castle of the Grand Global Alliance will be treated as an act of war by the offending nation/alliance. D. Treason - Any member found to be in conspiracy to harm the Grand Global Alliance shall be blacklisted and subject to military and diplomatic response. E. Nuclear Weapons - The Grand Global Alliance recognizes nuclear weapons as a legitimate weapon of war. Members may use them at their discretion with coordination with their battalion leaders. F. Use of Zero Infrastructure - The Grand Global Alliance may issue one (1) zero infrastructure on a nation. This must come from the Minister of Defense and Intelligence or the Sovereign. The Grand Global Alliance will not use permanent nor eternal zero infrastructure. G. Sanctions - The Grand Global Alliance will consider any sanctioning of a member to be an act of war by the sanctioning nation and/or alliance. [size="4"][u][b]V. Amendments[/b][/u][/size][/quote] Today marks the end of the transitional period within the Grand Global Alliance. Though we find ourselves leaner than we were prior to the transition, both due to members leaving and disappearing to the great beyond, we, the members of the Grand Global Alliance, stand firm today, with our resolve and loyalty to the alliance and each other intact. We will move forward from today with our mission, to rise the GGA to its former heights and above. Once again I extend the hand of friendship and camaraderie to former members, former allies, and even former enemies and adversaries, to come visit us at our alliance forums and IRC channel. Fortuna Fortes Juvat Jonathan Brookbank, Sovereign and Chief Protector of the Realm Dementual, Regent of the Grand Global Alliance Shaneprice, Chancellor of the Grand Global Alliance The General Assembly of Ministers roy_mustang, Minister of Defense and Intelligence Byron Orpheus, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kenfolk_GTS, Minister of Domestic Affairs tendo, Minister of Culture WildeKaard, Minister of Finance http://grandglobal.co.cc[/center] Edited March 9, 2010 by Dementual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byron Orpheus Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 God save the Sovereign! All Hail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoyoabc Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 (edited) congratulations on the new charter and gov Edited March 9, 2010 by yoyoabc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iotupa Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 (edited) Fortuna Fortes Juvat. Edited March 9, 2010 by Jonathan Brookbank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrie Melodies Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 nice to see, good luck folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethb Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Good stuff guys. I can't wait to see the GGA prosper again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derwood1 Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Good luck JB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Impero Romano Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 I think this new setup will serve you well. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dementual Posted March 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 I concur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
President S O Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Best of luck GGA. o/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezequiel Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Nice to see this. Good luck you guys, you know where to find me. o/ GGA Ezequiel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banksy Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Have fun and such :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Jaym Il Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 This is the kind of change that GGA needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardus Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Congratulations on crowning yourself emperor, Brookbank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shep309 Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Vayo con Dios GGA Best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutkase Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Good luck guys, good to see you moving forward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proko Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 I have some high expectations. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byron Orpheus Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 [quote name='Lafayette' date='09 March 2010 - 06:43 AM' timestamp='1268117299' post='2219042'] Congratulations on crowning yourself emperor, Brookbank. [/quote] Our Sovereign is crowned by divine right. The throne has been vacant, watched over by our government, awaiting one who would be worthy to lead our grand alliance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sci Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Congratulations! I look forward to a GGA that has regained its former glories! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTTezla Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Good luck guys! Though you don't need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virillus Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Congratulations, guys. One question though, what are the "External Ministries?" I can't think of any outside Foreign Affairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byron Orpheus Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 (edited) Our Ministry of Culture is also an external ministry. Also, I will add to our wonderful announcement that this is an excellent opportunity for the GGA diaspora to return to their homes and see the solid foundation that we are building for the alliance's future. Many might see the bloodoath that we GGA members take to be a deterrent to leaving without reason, but it is also a familial bond that is not easily destroyed nor soon forgotten. As such, each and every former GGA member will always remain bonded to our family, and any such prodigals (meant in an allusive sense and not a literal sense) that feel the urge to return may do so, as now is a time for great unity and healing. Edited March 9, 2010 by Byron Orpheus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord of the Port Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 [quote name='Byron Orpheus' date='09 March 2010 - 08:50 AM' timestamp='1268121338' post='2219092'] Our Sovereign is crowned by divine right. The throne has been vacant, watched over by our government, awaiting one who would be worthy to lead our grand alliance. [/quote] And thus you found Brookbank. Well, I guess he was fitting in the character profile of your previous emperor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valerius Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 I'm always glad to see triumvirates done away with. Good luck on your continued restructuring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkEra97 Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 This seems like a good change, best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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