The Frozen Sea Charter
Section I: The Role of the Frozen Sea Alliance
Article 1—
The role of the Frozen Sea Alliance is to further peace and prosperity throughout the nations of the world through the protection of vital shipping and the creation of a mutual defense coalition.
Article 2—
The Member Nations of the Frozen Sea Alliance, heretofore referred to as the FSA, promise through membership to assist other member nations in time of crisis, both military and domestic, and to provide diplomatic assistance and impose condemnation and/or upon the wrongdoer.
Section II: Membership in the Frozen Sea Alliance
Article 1—
By joining the FSA, member nations agree to the following conditions and requirements:
a): Member nations agree to protect international and domestic shipping, regardless of origin or destinations, unless the member nation or another member of the FSA is in a declared state of war with either party.
b): Member nations agree to provide aid to sailors in distress, regardless of nationality, unless doing so is a hazard to the safety of the ship and it's inhabitants.
c): Member nations agree to come to the aid of any other member nation if the said member nations is attacked by another entity.
Section III: Leadership of the Frozen Sea Alliance
Article 1—
The FSA will be lead by a council of five elected officials, called the FSA Council, who will be re-elected on the first day of every month. Candidacy must be declared at least one week (seven days) prior to the election.
Article 2—
The FSA Council will meet to discuss an agenda pertaining to events deemed critical to the safety of member nations. Special sessions may be requested by at least three member nations of the FSA, and may address topics not deemed critical to the safety of the alliance.
Article 3—
Resolutions must be passed by an affirmative vote of at least four of the five members of the Council. Exceptions:
a): Amendments must be passed unanimously.
b): Declarations of war must be passed unanimously.
c): Opening a new session or discussion requires a majority vote.
Article 4—
Resolutions may be introduced by any member nation of the FSA, but the resolution must receive the endorsement of at least one member of the FSA Council for a special session regarding the resolution to be voted upon.
Article 5—
The FSA will be represented by a non - member of the FSA Council dubbed the “Representative of the FSA,” and must be elected by at least a 3/4 majority by all of the member nations. The Representative of the FSA will also preside over the FSA Council, ensuring that all articles of this charter are followed. The Representative of the FSA may not vote, with the exception of the election of a new Representative or Councilmember.
Article 6—
Under no circumstances may a member nation of the FSA vote for itself.
Section IV: Amendments to the Frozen Sea Charter