Creation of the League of Free and Independent Cities

[Carsa]

Greetings all!
The Free and Independent State of Carsa has moved forward with the creation of a new region for city-states and microstates, known as the League of Free and Independent Cities. This region is for city-states, free cities, autonomous communities, etc. We understand the importance of small city-states banding together for economic and political benefit. Welcoming all regime types, noting they must be either a city-state or microstate in nature (i.e. Singapore or Monaco). Telegram me if interested or post here!

[Carsa]

OOC: Not sure if this is the right forum to post this, but oh well.

[Carsa]

Bump because new member

[Carsa]

I'd really like to generate some interest in this

[Gressallia]

Wouldn't mind joining.

[Adlerburg]

I am interested in joining. I don't know much about how the region thing works, but perhaps you could draft a charter for the league?

[Point Breeze]

Great idea! My researchers have been unable to locate any other such region or alliance with the goals and needs of smaller states at heart. I am very interested.

[Bravooon]

OOC: Not sure if this is the right forum to post this, but oh well.

[New Soviet Red Republic]

Not sure if the NSRR is too big to join, but we are definatly interested in supporting this.

[Carsa]

I am interested in joining. I don't know much about how the region thing works, but perhaps you could draft a charter for the league?

What this region would basically entail is mutual assistance while retaining autonomy for the small city-states. I am still trying to work up the specifics but that is basically the goal. If you wish to join, we would appreciate your input.

[Carsa]

Great idea! My researchers have been unable to locate any other such region or alliance with the goals and needs of smaller states at heart. I am very interested.

Excellent! We would very much like to have you. I figure once we have enough members, we can hash out specifics, as I mentioned earlier. Maybe deal with things like free trade, currency, sovereignty, etc.

[Carsa]

The League of Free and Independent Cities has announced today that it has formally voted for and selected the New Soviet Red Republic as its representative to the World Assembly. The NSRR is an established member of the WA and was voted in unanimously to the post.

In other news:
The League has expanded to five members: Gressallia, Point Breeze, Zalfari, the NSRR, and Carsa, the founding member. The League is still looking to expand, however, as it wishes to be a strong representative to all small city-states and micronations.

The League has also recently voted to adopt a common currency, called the Corec. This is intended to allow for easier trade between member-states.

The League is also looking to fill the following positions for its administration: Secretary of Commerce, Secretary of Labor, Sec. of Defense, Secretary of Foreign Affairs, and Secretary of Intra-regional Affairs.

[Point Breeze]

Louis Frick, the representative to the League, steps to the podium prepared for the press conference in the embassy's Press Room. His face is almost obscured by the mass of microphones affixed to the top of the podium. As he begins to speak, the camera shutters begin clicking away.

The City-State would like to formally congratulate the representative from the New Soviet Socialist Republic on winning the election for World Assembly Regional Delegate. Delegate is a challenging and demanding position, but we are confident that the representative's skills and experience will serve him well in executing the duties of the office.

I would also like to announce my candidacy for Secretary of Intraregional Affairs. Elections should be held very soon for the remaining League offices, and I wish all candidates good luck. Thank you. "

Then began the inevitable flurry of questions from the reporters, all shouted at once. Frick calmly held up his hands and walked out of the busy room, his aides in tow.

[Adlerburg]

I am interested in joining, but I am curious about the policies of the league. I think maintaining the Freedom and Independence of the members should be a priority. That means not only mutual defence, but also opposing WA restrictions. Secondary, I think trade is important to city states. After all, they don't have land, so they don't have their own raw materials, and most City-States are port cities.

[Point Breeze]

Youve raised a number of good points. Our unique situation as city-states means our foreign policy usually reflects a strong spirit of independence. These interests are protected in international law by our delegate to the World Assembly. In response to your second point, we established an international currency to make trade between our nations easier and to increase the buying power of the League as a whole. It is now possible for the league to buy materials or products all the cities have a common need for and distribute them equally to all the states. If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask.

[Adlerburg]

Youve raised a number of good points. Our unique situation as city-states means our foreign policy usually reflects a strong spirit of independence. These interests are protected in international law by our delegate to the World Assembly. In response to your second point, we established an international currency to make trade between our nations easier and to increase the buying power of the League as a whole. It is now possible for the league to buy materials or products all the cities have a common need for and distribute them equally to all the states. If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask.

Mainly what the WA does is infringe on sovereignty, not protect it. Also, You seem to be talking about a common purse as well as a common currency, so really a great reduction of sovereignty. Basically, this seems the opposite of what I was thinking of.

[Point Breeze]

Youve raised a number of good points. Our unique situation as city-states means our foreign policy usually reflects a strong spirit of independence. These interests are protected in international law by our delegate to the Wor. Having a deleate Assemblyuse to your second point, we established an international currency to make trade between our nations easier and to increase the buying power of the League as a whole. It is now possible for the league to buy materials or products all the cities have a common need for and distribute them equally to all the states. If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask.

Mainly what the WA does is infringe on sovereignty, not protect it. Also, You seem to be talking about a common purse as well as a common currency, so really a great reduction of sovereignty. Basically, this seems the opposite of what I was thinking of.

Fundamentally, any world assembly legislation will restrict sovereignty to a degree. That is no reason to discredit its accomplishments and its value in my eyes, or in the eyes of the other member states in the League. The cause of city-states is one that the WA hasnt spoken on much in the past. Having a delegate and a core of nations active in the WA gives the league the power to influence such legislation or even become its genesis. You are, of course, free to decide whether or not to join the World Assembly.

Also, I believe I have misspoke. We have resolved to use a regional currency, but beyond that and most favored nation status for all nations in the league, no other economic plans have been drafted. I was simply explaining one of the strengths of a regional currency. The position of Commerce Secretary is currently vacant. Any decisions as to the combined economy of the region would issue from that office, once it is filled.

I'd like to add that all of this is still being hashed out, and a lot of policy is still up in the air. I would absolutely appreciate your help as a member of the league in helping this young region grow. You're more than welcome to join the League and run for commerce secretary yourself, if you so choose.

[Carsa]

Mainly what the WA does is infringe on sovereignty, not protect it. Also, You seem to be talking about a common purse as well as a common currency, so really a great reduction of sovereignty. Basically, this seems the opposite of what I was thinking of.

Fundamentally, any world assembly legislation will restrict sovereignty to a degree. That is no reason to discredit its accomplishments and its value in my eyes, or in the eyes of the other member states in the League. The cause of city-states is one that the WA hasnt spoken on much in the past. Having a delegate and a core of nations active in the WA gives the league the power to influence such legislation or even become its genesis. You are, of course, free to decide whether or not to join the World Assembly.

Also, I believe I have misspoke. We have resolved to use a regional currency, but beyond that and most favored nation status for all nations in the league, no other economic plans have been drafted. I was simply explaining one of the strengths of a regional currency. The position of Commerce Secretary is currently vacant. Any decisions as to the combined economy of the region would issue from that office, once it is filled.

I'd like to add that all of this is still being hashed out, and a lot of policy is still up in the air. I would absolutely appreciate your help as a member of the league in helping this young region grow. You're more than welcome to join the League and run for commerce secretary yourself, if you so choose.

This. And we are in a transition period now because we are trying to hash out what exactly the League will be for its members. As the founder of the region, my overall goal is to provide a place for city-states and micronations to have their say, to give them more power in international affairs, and mutually benefit from trade with each other. We have a WA representative just for the sole fact of our interests being represented. And our interest is independence to do what we see fit that will benefit our small states. We would like to invite you to join our region and if you have any questions (or are interested in joining and need the regional password, please telegram me or any of our member-states.

[Carsa]

Louis Frick, the representative to the League, steps to the podium prepared for the press conference in the embassy's Press Room. His face is almost obscured by the mass of microphones affixed to the top of the podium. As he begins to speak, the camera shutters begin clicking away.

The City-State would like to formally congratulate the representative from the New Soviet Socialist Republic on winning the election for World Assembly Regional Delegate. Delegate is a challenging and demanding position, but we are confident that the representative's skills and experience will serve him well in executing the duties of the office.

I would also like to announce my candidacy for Secretary of Intraregional Affairs. Elections should be held very soon for the remaining League offices, and I wish all candidates good luck. Thank you. "

Then began the inevitable flurry of questions from the reporters, all shouted at once. Frick calmly held up his hands and walked out of the busy room, his aides in tow.

Carsa is pleased to see Point Breeze put its name in for such an important position. Are there any other nominations at this time?

[New Soviet Red Republic]

After a lengthy and costly civil war in the NSRR, The government returns to the region restructured and reformed, ready to try their new hands at regional affairs.

[Carsa]

So now we have two candidates for the position. Are there any other members who wish to submit for consideration?