Eastern Coast Alliance Affiliation

[Husker]

[center][b]Eastern Coast Alliance Affiliation[/b]
IRC: #ECAA (Coldfront)
Forum: http://s1.zetaboards.com/ecaa
Color: Purple[/center]

The Eastern Coast Alliance Affiliation is back on Planet Bob. What's new? This time the ECAA is here to stay. On behalf of the government and members of the ECAA, I would like to declare our existence. The Goal of ECAA is to create a good impression of itself throughout planet Bob and to forge solid alliances along its journey to becoming an established and respected Alliance. Thanks to our current protectors The Phoenix Federation, who have made it possible for ECAA to grow and expand in a safe and peaceful environment.

Visitors are always welcome by us, be it on IRC ( #ECAA on coldfront ) or our forums ( http://s1.zetaboards.com/ecaa ). So feel free to visit us, our members are always looking to extend a warm greeting to foreign diplomats.

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[b]Article I: House[/b]

The House shall comprise an odd number of 5, elected by ECAA members. The Senate shall oversee and instruct the House. A member of the House cannot also be a member of the Senate or any other government position.

Any bill proposed by the House needs a simple majority of 3 to pass the House and then the bill will be voted on by the Senate.

The Vice President is the Speaker of the House. Any legislation that begins in the House will be introduced by the Vice President.

[b]Article II: Senate[/b]

The Senate shall comprise three members elected from the House. A member of the Senate cannot be a member of the House or any other government position. The Vice President of the ECAA is also the President of the Senate and will introduce legislation.

The Senate shall oversee and instruct the House. The Senate may, by unanimous vote, veto any action by the House or Secretaries.

The Senate shall reserve the sole power of ratifying treaties and legislation.

[b]Article III: Secretaries[/b]

The Secretaries shall comprise of people appointed by the President. Anyone is eligible, however, if a government member is appointed they are no longer in that office, only a secretary. The Vice President shall oversee and instruct the Secretaries. The existence of Secretaries is not required, and shall only exist to supplement the work of the House and Senate when needed.

The Secretaries shall operate and maintain the Departments. Departments shall be created at the discretion of the Senate to fulfill various needs for ECAA.

If a secretary were not fulfill his/her duty, the Senate has the right to impeach them with a 2/3 majority vote.

[b]Artice IV: Vice President[/b]

The Vice President shall comprise of one person. The person is the running mate of the President. If their running-mate is elected, they are the official Vice President. If the Vice President is to resign the Senate shall vote to appoint a new one by a simple 2/3 majority vote.

Anyone is eligible for the spot of Vice President. If the Vice President is to declare his/her absence the President is to appoint a Secretary as an interim replacement until the Vice President's arrival.

The Vice President is also the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate and will introduce new legislation to both sessions.

If the President of the ECAA declares his absence, the Vice President is to take over until the President's return.

[b]Article V: President[/b]

The President shall comprise of one person. During their campaign, the President shall appoint a running-mate (Vice Presidential candidate). This person is elected by ECAA members. If the President is to resign there shall be a special election to fill the vacancy by the ECAA members.

The President shall act as the primary authority on executive and judicial affairs. He/she has a veto power of any bill passed by the House or Senate. A veto results in the death of a bill.

Anyone LOWER than the House is ineligible to become President. If the President declares his absence, the Vice President is to take over until the President's return.

The President can declare war without a vote in the House or Senate, however, the President may ask for a vote of recommendation.

[b]Article VI: Legislation and Treaties[/b]

Any member of the House or Senate may submit legislation for discussion. If the House introduces legislation and passes the legislation it is then submitted to the Senate for a vote. If the Senate introduces and passes the legislation it is then submitted to the House for a vote. A Presidential signature is required for the bill to be stricken into law.

Any member of the House may submit treaties for consideration. Treaties may be put up to vote to the Senate at any time and require a simple majority within an unlimited time to ratify. For all treaties, the signatures of all members of the Senate, House and Secretaries will be given automatically, unless a Senator/Secretary requests that his/her signature be excluded.

Any member of the House may call a veto session against any new legislation within a week of its passing. After a veto is called, a vote is held by the House to cancel the legislation. The legislation is canceled by a simple majority.

[b]Article VII: Impeachment[/b]

Any Senator may be impeached by a two-thirds majority vote of the House. Any President or Vice President may be impeached by a two-thirds majority vote of both the House and Senate. Should any position be successfully impeached, the Senate shall appoint a substitute.

[b]Article VIII: Amendments[/b]

This document may be amended via a two-thirds majority vote in both the House and Senate. If a two-thirds majority is reached in the defined time period, the amendment shall pass. If a two-thirds majority is not reached in the defined time period, the amendment shall fail.

[b]Article IX: Votes[/b]

Senate votes are based on the number of Senators.
House votes are based on the number of House members.
[b]Article X: Nuclear Policy[/b]

If a member of the Eastern Coast Alliance Affiliation is attacked by a nuclear weapon, The ECAA government will allow the offender to be stricken by retaliatory nuclear attacks, with no government approval necessary.

The use of first-strike nuclear weapons will only be allowed under the consent of the President.

[b]Article XI: Tech Raiding[/b]

Members can invade a nation for the benefit of technology only at the strict approval of the President. Circumstances include alliance affiliation of "none", the nation cannot be on the purple team.

[b]Article XII: Elections and Term Limits[/b]

The House is elected by ECAA members every two months.
The Senate is elected by ECAA members every two months.
The President is elected by ECAA members every three months.

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[chaz9055]

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The Cedrus Accords
A Friendship, Renewed

Article I: Sovereignty

This Pact shall not infringe on the sovereignty of The Phoenix Federation and Eastern Coast Alliance Affiliation and shall serve to only embody the friendship and trust amongst the signatory alliances.

Article II: Communication

The signatories shall keep open lines of communication between each other through IRC, Forums, and/or In-Game Messages.

Article III: Non Aggression

In the spirit of friendship, neither signatory alliance will engage in any hostile action towards the other signatory in any form.

Article IV: Protection

In the case that Eastern Coast Alliance Affiliation falls under attack, The Phoenix Federation pledges support militarily, financially, and/or politically.

Article V: Cancellation

If either signatory finds that this agreement is no longer in their best interest, they may cancel the agreement with seventy-two (72) hours written notice, or immediately by mutual consent. Any violation of Article I, II, or III shall serve as cause for immediate termination by the protector.


Signed for TPF,
TheCrimsonKing - Evil Overlord
Desperado - High Magistrate
mhawk- Minister of Complacency
Beernuts - Ember
Great Lakes Union - Ember
JBone - Ember
auto98 - TPF resident Def Leppard fanatic
chaz9055- Minister of Foreign Affairs

Signed for the Eastern Coast Alliance Affiliation,
Husker- Provisional Triumvirate and Acting President
Darkar- Provisional Triumvirate and Acting Vice President
Fatty100- Provisional Triumvirate and Secretary of Foreign Affairs
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Edited May 8, 2010 by chaz9055

[SiCkO]

as a proud californian, i must advocate the utter destruction of this alliance

[Owned-You]

Husker...your name seems familiar to me.

[New Frontier]

I thought you were BigWoody. You should change your avatar.

In a more on topic note, good luck. TPF are fierce protectors, and will do you well.

[Desperado]

[quote name='SiCkO' date='08 May 2010 - 12:21 AM' timestamp='1273292490' post='2291049']
as a proud commiefornia, i must advocate the utter destruction of this alliance
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This edit sponsored by [s]mhippy[/s] mhawk.

Congrats to our newest protectorate. Make sure you help yourself to some beer before chaz drinks it all away.

[The Crimson King]

Congrats guys.


Given the level of dedication and enthusiasm you have shown during our time working on this I would expect to see great things in your future.

[deathcat]

[quote name='New Frontier' date='07 May 2010 - 09:29 PM' timestamp='1273292972' post='2291055']
I thought you were BigWoody. You should change your avatar.

In a more on topic note, good luck. TPF are fierce protectors, and will do you well.
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I have to agree with you on the first part. Also, Welcome to Planet BOB ECAA, aka Husker and family. Enjoy your time here!

On a side note, I'm not sure I can agree with New Frontier's assessment of your protectors.. I hear they wear clown shoes, like furries and can't fight out of paper bags ... or was that someone else?

Seriously.. We'll look out after you, give ya a few pointers and show you how to get stomped every few months (we hate our pixels)

Edit: Forgot to offer you an all-you-can-eat ticket to DC's BBQ Pit for Saturday nights [IMG]http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii253/Deathcat_photos/chefsmilie.jpg[/IMG]

Edited May 8, 2010 by deathcat

[Alfred von Tirpitz]

Congratulations on your reformation. TPF are good protectors.

Have Fun.

[Le Pieux]

Good luck to you guys. Everyone one should go talk to them on IRC. They have corn.


p.s. don't forget to come talk to #BCOM too we get lonely.

[Ernesto Che Guevara]

Solid looking charter, congrats guys. Good luck on growth.

[Thom98]

Congrats and best of luck, stop by #nebula-X when you have time and chat it up.

[PotFace]

This is great to see. I wish you guys the best of luck. If you need anything, we'll be happy to help.

[Georgelopez]

Congrats! Welcome back!

[The AUT]

Good luck resurrecting this, Husker.

[Lukcia]

*acts of sexual deviancy may occur in this post*

Good luck guys! I'm sure you'll grow well and develop. =D

[Shadix]

Welcome back, ECAA. BCOM looks forward to continued diplomatic relations.

[Reagan1]

Good luck, Husker and company. I hope this works out for you. You know where to find us if we can help with anything.

[Ludacrism2]

o/ East Coast
o/ ECAA

Good Luck guys

[DirtDiver]

[quote name='SiCkO' date='08 May 2010 - 05:21 AM' timestamp='1273292490' post='2291049']
as a proud californian, i must advocate the utter destruction of this alliance
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as a proud north carolinian i must advocate your utter destruction

[Seipher Caim]

I remember well your first life... and I can only hope for the second to last very ver very long !
It's a pleasure to deal with you !

o/ ECAA

[Red Fire]

Yeah woot go ECAA!

[Mr Rosenberger]

Hey!

I just met you guys today. Welcome..back I guess. Don't forget about your embassy over in Paragon!

o/

[shadeybob]

Hey -- welcome back! Good luck for the future and I hope you do well on Purple!

[Haflinger]

Welcome back, guys.