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The annexation of a populated territory via referendum is a matter of great importance, and as such it is the obligation of both the absorbing state and the international community to ensure that the referendum is completely legitimate. What follows is a list of demands to the Rontbari Government aimed at ensuring that the legitimacy of the upcoming referendum is beyond reproach. Failure to acquiesce to these demands will be interpreted as an attack upon the sovereignty of the native islanders, and will be met with drastic measures.Section 1: Procedure
The procedure undertaken when conducting a referendum can greatly influence its outcome. In the interest of ensuring that the procedure presents the uninfluenced voice of the islanders, the following policies must be implemented.
- The Rontbari Government is to have no part in conducting the referendum. The referendum is to be conducted by the government of Lövsk. If no government for Lövsk exists, then the islanders are to be given a chance to form an ad-hoc referendum committee which will conduct the referendum. The Rontbari Government is to play no part in the creation of said committee and is not allowed to unduly influence the committee.
- Recognizing that the committee may be indirectly influenced by the Rontbari Government without any action on its part...
- The polling period for the referendum should be sufficiently lengthy
- Polling stations should be frequent, and provide total coverage of the island to ensure maximum participation
- The dates on which the referendum is conducted are to be declared holidays, and should be scheduled such that they provide minimal restriction for those who's work does not conform to the declaration of arbitrary resting dates (e.g. agricultural workers).
- International observers are to be allowed access the island during the referendum, to ensure that it is being conducted properly.
- The question should be: "Should Lövsk become part of Rontbar?", and the answers: "Yes" and "No"
Section 2: Legitimate Respondents
In the interest of ensuring that the demographics of the respondents are not unduly shifted in the favour of the Rontbari Government through the employment of unethical migratory tactics, the following restrictions should implemented in determining who may partake in the referendum.
- Respondents must be residents of the island of Lövsk at the time of the election
- Respondents must have been born on the island or resided on the island for at least ten continuous years
- Respondents must meet the age of suffrage, which is to be determined by either the government of Lövsk or the referendum committee, depending upon which exists.
Section 3: In the Event of a "Yes" Vote
Should the people of Lövsk island, in a legitimate referendum, choose to be annexed, then it will be the responsibility of the Rontbari Government to ensure that the rights of the native islanders are not infringed upon. In ten years, should support be shown for succession from Rontbar by at least 1/3 of the population, then the Rontbari Government will be obligated to conduct another referendum concerning the succession of Lövsk island with the question: "Should Lövsk become an independent country?", with the answers being: "Yes" and "No"Section 4: In the Event of a "No" Vote
Should the people of Lövsk decide to remain independent of Rontbar, then the Rontbari government will be required to recognize Lövsk as a sovereign state.
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