IFC Council (IC)

[Giliberafta]

"Why is that?" Asks Bon Jovi.

"Full Membership in other alliances forces such countries to have commitments and priorities to those alliances which may or may not conflict with our interests. It is in the interest of the IFC that all its members are primarily dedicated to the IFC Alliance and its interests."

"Ah yes I do see what you mean, such alliances that are filled with oppressive totalitarian states."

[Bratislav]

"Full Membership in other alliances forces such countries to have commitments and priorities to those alliances which may or may not conflict with our interests. It is in the interest of the IFC that all its members are primarily dedicated to the IFC Alliance and its interests."

"Ah yes I do see what you mean, such alliances that are filled with oppressive totalitarian states."

"A country only has so much resources. If they are required by both IFC and another alliance to be involved in a conflict, they limit or lessen their commitment to the IFC. Like a person with dual-nationality, they have dual-allegiances. "

[West Aurelia]

The United Regions James Resim Proposal To Create Ambassador Positions for the IFC [Resolution Number: 15] In recognition of the many international alliances that currently exist. We must remember that there is only one Foreign Minister and he/she is expected to create a positive or at the least neutral relations with all of these many alliances. This resolution will ease the workload for the Foreign Minister and hopefully create better relations with many other international alliances. This resolution will require that all political or military alliances with twenty or more members, or less by the request of a Secretary General, will have an IFC Ambassador appointed to them. This Ambassador must have full membership in the IFC. They may not hold another leadership position in the IFC at the time of appointment and for the full time they hold the position, or any other leadership position in the alliance in which they represent except with the approval of a Secretary General (this approval is required for both a leadership position in the IFC and in the other alliance). The Ambassador is required to be upon appointment and for the duration of their time in office be an IFC member. He/she is encouraged but not required to gain observer status or full membership into the alliance in which they are an ambassador to. This position will be appointed by the IFC Foreign Minister with the approval of the IFC Prime Minister. An ambassador may be taken out of office by the Foreign Minister, Prime Minister or the Secretary Generals of the IFC, for any reason. The duties of this position would include: working under the Foreign Minister to strengthen relations with their assigned alliance. He/she will attend all summits that their assigned alliance holds and welcomes them to, as well as representing the IFC in matters obtaining to the relations between the two alliances. Signed, James Resim, The United Regions

Caldwell, a self-proclaimed grammar Nazi, corrected the spelling errors in the resolution. "I shall vote aye for any version of this resolution, should it be the original one or the edited one. I urge my fellow delegates to support the edited version as it shows that the IFC is professional and supports the use of proper grammar."

[Libraria and Ausitoria]

Pax Prosperitas

By Order

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May we suggest that it be accepted as a standard IFC convention that edits for the sake of fixing grammar do not need to be voted on, and can be made before, during, and after the vote without any further votes? What we are voting on is the substance of the proposal, not whether it is spelt correctly.

On that note, we vote aye for the substance of the proposed resolution number 15, however you care to spell the content. It could be written in French or gobbledigook for all we care: it is the substance that we agree with.

His Grace Alexias Stella,
Duly appointed representative to the IFC from the Imperial Commonwealth of Libraria and Ausitoria

[United States of Devonta]

I vote AYE for both said resolutions.

[West Aurelia]

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Pax Prosperitas

By Order

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May we suggest that it be accepted as a standard IFC convention that edits for the sake of fixing grammar do not need to be voted on, and can be made before, during, and after the vote without any further votes? What we are voting on is the substance of the proposal, not whether it is spelt correctly.

On that note, we vote aye for the substance of the proposed resolution number 15, however you care to spell the content. It could be written in French or gobbledigook for all we care: it is the substance that we agree with.

His Grace Alexias Stella,
Duly appointed representative to the IFC from the Imperial Commonwealth of Libraria and Ausitoria

"I agree with what you say, but to me, grammar and spelling are extremely important and should be respected," Caldwell said.

[Libraria and Ausitoria]

Pax Prosperitas

By Order

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We would like to clarify that while we do agree that grammar is important, there is simply no point in having a new vote every time someone spots a letter out of place. That would be the worst sort of bureaucracy: useless!

His Grace Alexias Stella,
Duly appointed representative to the IFC from the Imperial Commonwealth of Libraria and Ausitoria

[Valaran]

"All new votes have now been recorded."

"Concerning the matter of spelling and grammar, while it is true that such issues matter significantly, and I thank the grammar nazi delegate Caldwell for his corrections, there is no need to support one version over the other. Instead, the corrections will be merely be made to the first document, in order to prevent any form of confusion."

[Bratislav]

Republic of Bratislav Dimitri Sledan IFC SANCTION BILL REGARDING COLUMBION AND DISTRICT XIV [Resolution Number: 16] Due to the illegal military actions against IFC Member, Republic of New Austzeland, this Resolution requires that all IFC members impose economic and political sanctions against the The Republic of Columbion and Fourtese Federated Republics (District XIV). The sanctions should be implemented in the following manner: 1. Cessation of all economic trade and financial transactions with the mentioned states. 2. Cessation of any political and military ties with the following states. 3. Suspension of diplomatic relations with the following states. 4. Removal of the following states from any regional projects and unions. 5. Economic and political isolation to be imposed on the given states until they cease their illegal military support and actions in New Austzeland. These sanctions can be removed if the following states fully withdraw illegal military aid and forces from New Austzeland and pay necessary reparations to New Austzeland for the damages of their involvement. Furthermore, these sanctions implement total economic and political restrictions on the members of the Austzeland National Party. Once approved, all IFC Members will be required to enforce these sanctions. Signed, [Dimitri Sledan, Republic of Bratislav]

[United States of Devonta]

I vote AYE for the sanctions.

[Bratislav]

I vote AYE of course.

[Ardoki]

The Social Democratic Republic of Ardoki, hereby supports this proposal, and votes AYE.

[Viridisolum]

Her Imperial Majesty Empress Ellaia, alongside us, has decided that we ABSTAIN on this matter concerning Resolution #16.

[New Korongo]

The United Provinces of New Korongo votes AYE on Resolution 16.

[West Aurelia]

West Aurelia votes aye.

[Boston and Surrounding Provinces]

The Confederacy of New England says aye.

[Gibberan]

The Gibberish delegation votes Aye on Resolution No. 16.

[Valaran]

"Since voting has now moved onto resolution 16, it is hereby declared that Resolution 15 has now been PASSED, and will be implemented over the next week. This was after a unanimous show of support from the general council." [OOC: did we add it to the list of resolutions?]

The current tally for Resolution 16 stands at:


Ayes: 14

Nays: 2

Abstentions: 5



*continuously updated*

Vote last counted: UR


"The Valaran Empire also ABSTAINS as we have several political ties to Columbion and the Fourtese Republic, if nothing else."

[Waldriech]

Office of Amanda Werner

The Federal Republic of Waldriech Votes to Abstain Resolution 16.

[West Aurelia]

OOC: Just realized that Ryan Caldwell is not on the delegate list. Could you please add him?

[IFC Administrator]

OOC: Just realized that Ryan Caldwell is not on the delegate list. Could you please add him?

Ryan Caldwell has been added to the delegate list. We apologize for the inconvenience.

[West Aurelia]

OOC: Just realized that Ryan Caldwell is not on the delegate list. Could you please add him?

Ryan Caldwell has been added to the delegate list. We apologize for the inconvenience.

OOC: Thanks!

[Indocathay]

Delegate Sài nursed what may have been her nth mug of coffee as she spoke. "The Indocathayan Republic votes Aye regarding Resolution 16." Having given her nation's position on the subject matter, she took a drink before pondering on some ministerial matters back at the States General. The upper echelons were still in a state of uproar, although it probably had more to do with acquisitions of black gold in Hòang Sa.

[Valaran]

Delegate Sài nursed what may have been her nth mug of coffee as she spoke. "The Indocathayan Republic votes Aye regarding Resolution 16." Having given her nation's position on the subject matter, she took a drink before pondering on some ministerial matters back at the States General. The upper echelons were still in a state of uproar, although it probably had more to do with acquisitions of black gold in Hòang Sa.

"This vote is noted." replied a weary Helghan. Where does she get all the cups of coffee from? he wondered, though not aloud; he still had to monitor the council, not indulge in conversation just yet. He was still slightly out of his depth, having been called up as the Empire's temporary appointment since Seward's sudden departure.

[Muzztopia]

(Image) Republic of Bratislav Dimitri Sledan IFC SANCTION BILL REGARDING COLUMBION AND DISTRICT XIV [Resolution Number: 16] Due to the illegal military actions against IFC Member, Republic of New Austzeland, this Resolution requires that all IFC members impose economic and political sanctions against the The Republic of Columbion and Fourtese Federated Republics (District XIV). The sanctions should be implemented in the following manner: 1. Cessation of all economic trade and financial transactions with the mentioned states. 2. Cessation of any political and military ties with the following states. 3. Suspension of diplomatic relations with the following states. 4. Removal of the following states from any regional projects and unions. 5. Economic and political isolation to be imposed on the given states until they cease their illegal military support and actions in New Austzeland. These sanctions can be removed if the following states fully withdraw illegal military aid and forces from New Austzeland and pay necessary reparations to New Austzeland for the damages of their involvement. Furthermore, these sanctions implement total economic and political restrictions on the members of the Austzeland National Party. Once approved, all IFC Members will be required to enforce these sanctions. Signed, [Dimitri Sledan, Republic of Bratislav]

Aye