[Draft] WA Day

[The Candy Of Bottles]

World Assembly Day
Category: Education and Creativity
Area of Effect: Cultural Heritage

The World Assembly,

Noting the lack of any holiday marking the date of its founding, as well as the tendency for nations to not mark the date of their joining this assembly, and moving to rectify this situation,

Hereby establishes an annual celebration, to be held at WA Headquarters, on the anniversary of the passage of GA #1, for the purposes of celebrating this institution's accomplishments and history,

Additionally mandates the establishment, for as long as this act remains in force, within each member nation, of a nation-wide holiday marking the anniversary, using the local calendar, of the observing states admission or most recent re-admission into the WA, the details of observation to be decided upon by the observing state, although mention on all new calendars used throughout the year, starting from the date of passage of this resolution, is mandatory,

Strongly recommends lessons on the history and stated purpose of the World Assembly, as enshrined in international law, for those in the sixth grade or the equivalent, using the mathematics curricula as reference,

And further clarifies that these holidays may be stricken from the observing nations books on withdrawal from the WA.

"First off, I'd just like to say I'm rather amazed that this kind of legislation does not already exist on the books after 327 resolutions and repeals. Furthermore, I do not believe that this can legitimately be found illegal, although I can see those who would oppose this- for some reason- trying three avenues of attack. First, Optionality. I could see some people thinking the leaving of specifics to individual nations, as well as the clause pertaining to founding members, violating this rule. Many resolutions leave details to individual nations however, and I somehow doubt that very many founding members remain, let alone without hiatus. Second, Category. While I will admit there may be no exact fit for this resolution using the current category system, I believe this is the closest. If the secretariat disagrees, I will simply wait until the currently discussed rule changes are implemented. The category description follows for reference."

Cultural Heritage is another of those lovely amorphous categories that lets you do those wonderful meaningless things the RL UN loves so much. For a small fee, of course.

"Finally, I could see the most desperate trying to get this pulled because I only used one period. Yeah... I don't see that working. Anyway, any opinions?"

World Assembly Day
Category: Education and Creativity
Area of Effect: Cultural Heritage

The World Assembly,

Noting the lack of any holiday marking the date of its founding, as well as the tendency for nations to not mark the date of their joining this assembly, and moving to rectify this situation,

Hereby mandates the establishment in perpetuity, within each member nation, of a national holiday marking the anniversary of the founding of the WA, the details of observation to be decided upon by each member state, although mention on all calendars is mandatory,

Additionally mandates the establishment in perpetuity, within each member nation, of a national holiday marking the anniversary of the observing states admission or most recent re-admission into the WA, the details of observation to be decided upon by the observing state, although mention on all calendars is mandatory,

Clarifies that founding members of the WA who have never left the organization may opt to exclude their membership day from their books,

And further clarifies that these holidays may be stricken from the observing nations books on withdrawal from the WA.

World Assembly Day
Category: Education and Creativity
Area of Effect: Cultural Heritage

The World Assembly,

Noting the lack of any holiday marking the date of its founding, as well as the tendency for nations to not mark the date of their joining this assembly, and moving to rectify this situation,

Hereby mandates the establishment, for as long as this act remains in force, within each member nation, of a national holiday marking the anniversary of the founding of the WA, the details of observation to be decided upon by each member state, although mention on all calendars is mandatory,

Additionally mandates the establishment, for as long as this act remains in force, within each member nation, of a national holiday marking the anniversary of the observing states admission or most recent re-admission into the WA, the details of observation to be decided upon by the observing state, although mention on all calendars is mandatory,

Strongly recommends lessons on the history and stated purpose of the World Assembly, as enshrined in international law, for those in the sixth grade or the equivalent, using the mathematics curricula as reference, on either either or both days,

Clarifies that founding members of the WA who have never left the organization may opt to exclude their membership day from their books,

And further clarifies that these holidays may be stricken from the observing nations books on withdrawal from the WA.

World Assembly Day
Category: Education and Creativity
Area of Effect: Cultural Heritage

The World Assembly,

Noting the lack of any holiday marking the date of its founding, as well as the tendency for nations to not mark the date of their joining this assembly, and moving to rectify this situation,

Hereby mandates the establishment, for as long as this act remains in force, within each member nation, of a national holiday marking the anniversary of the founding of the WA, the details of observation to be decided upon by each member state, although mention on all calendars is mandatory,

Additionally mandates the establishment, for as long as this act remains in force, within each member nation, of a national holiday marking the anniversary of the observing states admission or most recent re-admission into the WA, the details of observation to be decided upon by the observing state, although mention on all calendars is mandatory,

Strongly recommends lessons on the history and stated purpose of the World Assembly, as enshrined in international law, for those in the sixth grade or the equivalent, using the mathematics curricula as reference, on either either or both days,

Clarifies that founding members of the WA, defined as a nation present for the passage of GA #1, who have never left the organization may opt to exclude their membership day from their books,

And further clarifies that these holidays may be stricken from the observing nations books 30 days after withdrawal from the WA.

World Assembly Day
Category: Education and Creativity
Area of Effect: Cultural Heritage

The World Assembly,

Noting the lack of any holiday marking the date of its founding, as well as the tendency for nations to not mark the date of their joining this assembly, and moving to rectify this situation,

Hereby mandates the establishment, for as long as this act remains in force, within each member nation, of a national holiday marking the anniversary of the founding of the WA, the details of observation to be decided upon by each member state, although mention on all calendars is mandatory,

Additionally mandates the establishment, for as long as this act remains in force, within each member nation, of a national holiday marking the anniversary of the observing states admission or most recent re-admission into the WA, the details of observation to be decided upon by the observing state, although mention on all calendars is mandatory,

Strongly recommends lessons on the history and stated purpose of the World Assembly, as enshrined in international law, for those in the sixth grade or the equivalent, using the mathematics curricula as reference, on either either or both days,

Clarifies that founding members of the WA, defined as a nation present for the passage of GA #1, who have never left the organization may opt to exclude their membership day from their books,

And further clarifies that these holidays may be stricken from the observing nations books on withdrawal from the WA.

World Assembly Day
Category: Education and Creativity
Area of Effect: Cultural Heritage

The World Assembly,

Noting the lack of any holiday marking the date of its founding, as well as the tendency for nations to not mark the date of their joining this assembly, and moving to rectify this situation,

Hereby mandates the establishment, for as long as this act remains in force, within each member nation, of a national holiday marking the anniversary of the founding of the WA, the details of observation to be decided upon by each member state, although mention on all calendars is mandatory,

Additionally mandates the establishment, for as long as this act remains in force, within each member nation, of a national holiday marking the anniversary of the observing states admission or most recent re-admission into the WA, the details of observation to be decided upon by the observing state, although mention on all calendars is mandatory,

Strongly recommends lessons on the history and stated purpose of the World Assembly, as enshrined in international law, for those in the sixth grade or the equivalent, using the mathematics curricula as reference, on either either or both days,

Clarifies that founding members of the WA, defined as a nation present for the passage of GA #1, who have never left the organization may opt to exclude their membership day from their books,

And further clarifies that these holidays may be stricken from the observing nations books on withdrawal from the WA.

Those nations encountering difficulties placing either or both holidays on their calendars are directed to the International Measurements Institute for assistance.

World Assembly Day
Category: Education and Creativity
Area of Effect: Cultural Heritage

The World Assembly,

Noting the lack of any holiday marking the date of its founding, as well as the tendency for nations to not mark the date of their joining this assembly, and moving to rectify this situation,

Hereby establishes an annual celebration, to be held at WA Headquarters, on the anniversary of the passage of GA #1, for the purposes of celebrating this institution's accomplishments and history,

Additionally mandates the establishment, for as long as this act remains in force, within each member nation, of a national holiday marking the anniversary, using the local calendar, of the observing states admission or most recent re-admission into the WA, the details of observation to be decided upon by the observing state, although mention on all calendars is mandatory,

Strongly recommends lessons on the history and stated purpose of the World Assembly, as enshrined in international law, for those in the sixth grade or the equivalent, using the mathematics curricula as reference,

And further clarifies that these holidays may be stricken from the observing nations books on withdrawal from the WA.

[Omigodtheykilledkenny]

Been proposed before, been shot down, many, many times (link includes more examples).

Establishing a day to celebrate ourselves does little to "improve the world," anyway, so I don't know why people keep suggesting it.

[Kaboomlandia]

Why am I reminded of UN #223 Max Barry Day, quite possibly the stupidest resolution ever to be passed in either iteration of the UN/WA?

[Omigodtheykilledkenny]

Because it's the most obvious example.

[Jarish Inyo]

Opposed. The WA has no place in mandating a nations holidays.

[The Two Jerseys]

This is a monumental waste of time.

[The Candy Of Bottles]

Going to give this 24 hours before I post IC again, but I have to wonder where the non-natsov people are.

[Kaboomlandia]

Going to give this 24 hours before I post IC again, but I have to wonder where the non-natsov people are.

"The non-natsov people are back there," says Kaboomlandian WA Ambassador Kai Walters, as he jabs a thumb over his shoulder, "rolling on the floor laughing. I don't blame them."

[Vancouvia]

I think this would get more support if it was an optional holiday that WA members could opt-in to celebrate. Making a holiday be required is too far.

[Imperium Anglorum]

I think this would get more support if it was an optional holiday that WA members could opt-in to celebrate. Making a holiday be required is too far.

'That optionality, Ambassador, would make it illegal'

[Vancouvia]

I think this would get more support if it was an optional holiday that WA members could opt-in to celebrate. Making a holiday be required is too far.

'That optionality, Ambassador, would make it illegal'

What about all the urges/recommends verbs then. I'm saying he should use those.

[Imperium Anglorum]

By the way:

Hereby mandates the establishment in perpetuity

Is illegal. You're trying to create an unrepealable resolution.

[Omigodtheykilledkenny]

Going to give this 24 hours before I post IC again, but I have to wonder where the non-natsov people are.

This has nothing to do with "NatSov" or "non-NatSov". It's just a bad idea. One that has been tried, time and again, in this assembly, without much success.

[Wolfenia]

Max Berry Day 2: Electric Boogaloo

[Flibbleites]

There is only one WA sponsored holiday we'd support.

Bob Flibble
WA Representative

[Defwa]

I'm agree its not illegal. I find myself ambivalent to the idea, but I'd endorse it should it be submitted.

Say, does anyone know what day this would be? I'll have to check it against the Defwaen calendar

[Sierra Lyricalia]

I'm agree its not illegal. I find myself ambivalent to the idea, but I'd endorse it should it be submitted.

Say, does anyone know what day this would be? I'll have to check it against the Defwaen calendar

I vote Kalendae Aprilis or VII Fructidor.

[Omigodtheykilledkenny]

I'm agree its not illegal. I find myself ambivalent to the idea, but I'd endorse it should it be submitted.

Say, does anyone know what day this would be? I'll have to check it against the Defwaen calendar

Are you joking or do you honestly not know what day the WA was founded on?

[Imperium Anglorum]

I'm agree its not illegal. I find myself ambivalent to the idea, but I'd endorse it should it be submitted.

Say, does anyone know what day this would be? I'll have to check it against the Defwaen calendar

I vote Kalendae Aprilis or VII Fructidor.

Ah, the Kalends of April.

[Omigodtheykilledkenny]

Out of respect, I move this proposal be postponed, temporarily, till Kalendas Graecas.

[Kaboomlandia]

All OOC:

Hereby mandates the establishment in perpetuity, within each member nation, of a national holiday marking the anniversary of the founding of the WA, the details of observation to be decided upon by each member state, although mention on all calendars is mandatory,

Illegal, unrepealable

Additionally mandates the establishment in perpetuity, within each member nation, of a national holiday marking the anniversary of the observing states admission or most recent re-admission into the WA, the details of observation to be decided upon by the observing state, although mention on all calendars is mandatory,

Illegal, unrepealable

Clarifies that founding members of the WA who have never left the organization may opt to exclude their membership day from their books,

Illegal, optionality

And further clarifies that these holidays may be stricken from the observing nations books on withdrawal from the WA.

Resigning already does this.

[The Dark Star Republic]

All OOC:

Hereby mandates the establishment in perpetuity, within each member nation, of a national holiday marking the anniversary of the founding of the WA, the details of observation to be decided upon by each member state, although mention on all calendars is mandatory,

Illegal, unrepealable

Additionally mandates the establishment in perpetuity, within each member nation, of a national holiday marking the anniversary of the observing states admission or most recent re-admission into the WA, the details of observation to be decided upon by the observing state, although mention on all calendars is mandatory,

Illegal, unrepealable

Clarifies that founding members of the WA who have never left the organization may opt to exclude their membership day from their books,

Illegal, optionality

And further clarifies that these holidays may be stricken from the observing nations books on withdrawal from the WA.

Resigning already does this.

OOC: Unsurprisingly, none of that is true.

[Defwa]

I'm agree its not illegal. I find myself ambivalent to the idea, but I'd endorse it should it be submitted.

Say, does anyone know what day this would be? I'll have to check it against the Defwaen calendar

Are you joking or do you honestly not know what day the WA was founded on?

In which timeline?

[Omigodtheykilledkenny]

The one we're all in right now, presumably. We wouldn't be able to see each other if we weren't in the same one.

[The Candy Of Bottles]

OOC: Ok, 26 1/2 hours. Also, some switching between IC and OOC follows.

IC:

By the way:

Hereby mandates the establishment in perpetuity

Is illegal. You're trying to create an unrepealable resolution.

"Ah, thanks for the catch. I've changed both instances to 'for as long as this act remains in force'. The idea there is to prevent nations from just putting this on their calendars once and then forgetting about it."

There is only one WA sponsored holiday we'd support.

Bob Flibble
WA Representative

"That was in fact one of the inspirations for this."
OOC: The other was of course United Nations Day.

IC:

I'm agree its not illegal. I find myself ambivalent to the idea, but I'd endorse it should it be submitted.

Say, does anyone know what day this would be? I'll have to check it against the Defwaen calendar

"Yes, that would be the hard part. I'm fairly certain the WAHQ operates on a version of the Gregorian Calendar. Easiest way I think would be to figure out what the date was on your calendar when GA#1 went into effect, and then work forward from there, advancing using the time period covered by the Gregorian Calendar. Just look out for the leap-years."

OOC: Lets see... At least 13 different calendars in use on Earth today. See why I didn't spell it out in the resolution?

IC:

Out of respect, I move this proposal be postponed, temporarily, till Kalendas Graecas.

"Postponed forever? Denied."

OOC:

The one we're all in right now, presumably. We wouldn't be able to see each other if we weren't in the same one.

I think the WAHQ campus is in some sort of pocket dimension accessible from any nation in the game, which may mean that your nation has to roleplay with species it normally does not. Time is probably synchronized too.