The United Federation | IC Thread

[Meretica]

The United Federation

The United Federation is a coalition of diverse nations with various ideologies, races, human ethnicities, creeds, etc. with the intention of helping hold international peace and stability. The UF is officially non-aligned with any specific ideologies or government systems. Each member nation shall be represented by a delegation of its own choosing, with that delegation receiving one vote in the Federal Parliament. The Federal Parliament shall have multiple Caucuses, including some devoted to Finances, Industry, Military Affairs, Joint Colonial Administration, and Founders. Members are able to register for each of these groups, barring the Founders Caucus, which shall include founding members of recognized alliances. The OOC and Sign Up area can be found here.

[Meretica]

Legislative Items:

Upcoming Legislation:

Current Legislation/Issues:
Chairperson Election

Passed Legislation:
Caucus Creation Act by Meretica
Rogue States Act by South Olpen

Tabled Legislation:

[Meretica]

Meretica submits the following bill to be discussed by the Federation.

Establishment of the Federal Military Force

A BILL
To Establish a Joint Military Force to Protect and Defend the Member Nations of the United Federation Against Threats, both Foreign and Domestic, to Help Ensure the Peace is Kept Among the Nations of the World

Sponsor: Meretica

SECTION 1: SHORT TITLE

This Act may be cited as the "EFMF Act" for future reference.

SECTION 2: Donation of Soldiers

Member nations are expected to allow at least a portion of their military or several volunteers to serve as part of the protective military force of the United Federation. Each nation shall be asked to send a minimum of 15,000 soldiers or volunteers to help ensure regional peace and stability. Nations are encouraged to send more soldiers and/or volunteers to help keep the peace through a combination of strength and diplomacy.

SECTION 3: Funding

The Federal Military Force (FMF) shall be funded by a combination of donations and taxes imposed on non-member nations; the size of these tariffs shall be left to Financial Caucus.

SECTION 4: Organization

The FMF shall be overseen by the Federal Parliament with additional supervision from any caucuses or groups that the Parliament deems appropriate to overview the armed forces of this august body. No fewer than three nations are allowed to hold authority over the FMF at any given time no matter the circumstances.

Senator Nome: "We are open to amending and negotiating specifics on this proposal. We will introduce a new proposal after this has been voted on."

[New Kowloon Bay]

Foreign Sec. White: I wholeheartedly agree with the idea of a federal military force, but I feel like it would be slightly too much for other non-member nations to have to keep up our cause. I think members of the UF should have a part in economically funding this military force.

[Meretica]

Senator Nome: "I support a combination of the two. Do you have a method in mind, or do you think that should be left to the Financial Caucus?"

[Hanovereich]

Janine Corne
Leading Delegate to The United Federation

"I suggest that there be a specially reserved fund given to the Federal Military Force, and each nation shall pay an amount proportionate to the amount of soldiers they send to the force."

[Meretica]

Senator Nome: "I think that would lead to some nations sending the bare minimum to cut expenses, which is why we support adding in a tariff clause."

[Hanovereich]

Janine Corne
Leading Delegate to The United Federation

"We cannot force nations to send more than the minimum, and nor can we force nations to pay up. We also cannot force nations to pay a certain amount and then find out that we didn't need that money. Furthermore, why will we impose taxes on non-member nations?"

[Meretica]

Senator Nome: "Tariffs are used in some way, shape, or form by most alliances and nations. They are an economic factor to ensure additional stability and can be used to fund additional projects that we take on as a group. If you would like to set up a tariff against member nations of your own accord, that's fine, but that is not the purpose of this bill. We can discuss internal taxes once we get to the Financial Caucus section of the Caucus Creation Act."

[Hanovereich]

Janine Corne
Leading Delegate to The United Federation

"Unless there can be another way to fund the Federal Military Force, Hanovereich will vote against the bill. There has to be a solution that will allow smaller nations to contribute an amount that is right for them."

[Meretica]

Senator Nome: "I've just explained that we can amend the bill and set up a portion dictating the soon=to-be established Financial Caucus to use taxes internally to help fund the FMF. Also, the bill explicitly mentions that nations can donate additional funds for military use."

[Hanovereich]

Janine Corne
Leading Delegate to The United Federation

"Mhm, very well. We shall wait for further developments on these taxes. In any case, Hanovereich is perfectly willing to support the establishment of the military force- it is just the funding that we take issue with."

[Meretica]

Senator Nome: "Does that mean that you will support this bill, or will you not? We can table it and work on the Caucuses if that will ease your mind on the monetary issues."

[Hanovereich]

Janine Corne
Leading Delegate to The United Federation

"No, no, no need to table it. I move to amend the EFMF Act."

SECTION 3: Funding

The Federal Military Force (FMF) shall be funded by a combination of donations and taxes on member nations; the size of these tariffs shall be left to Financial Caucus.

"The removal of non-member nations is, I believe, necessary. We feel that states shouldn't have to pay for something that they aren't in nor contributing in any other way for. If the Act is amended, we shall support the act."

[Meretica]

Senator Nome: "Then it should be members and non-members-- unless your goal is to bankrupt the members of this alliance? Otherwise, you make it more beneficial monetarily speaking to be a non-member than a member as it essentially forces all nations into free trade with no restrictions of any kind."

[Hanovereich]

Janine Corne
Leading Delegate to The United Federation

"Which is why I think we should have member nations contribute an amount proportionate to the amount of soldiers they send. Even better, remove the minimum entirely. The Federal Military Force is only meant to be a voluntary organisation, not one that states have to send soldiers to. If each nation paid for their own troops- by giving an amount proportionate to the number of soldiers contributed- there would be no need for taxes."

Janine then paused for a moment, before continuing,

"And I don't see how this will force nations into free trade... can you elaborate on that?"

[Meretica]

Senator Nome: "Your plan is economically, financially, and militarily unsound... A minimum is necessary to ensure that all nations are contributing militarily in case an event takes place that requires the immediate moving or soldiers when there is little time to rally many different troops from many different nations. This way, we are saving time and money in the future without cutting corners and waiting for the wheels of bureaucracy to turn... Your plan would force the alliance into free trade as it would leave us unable to set up tariffs with non-members, meaning that nations such as Laka or SM would not have to pay a tax of any kind while we impose taxes on our own members... Requiring each nation to pay for their own troops with no more or no less weakens the FMF as a whole because it leaves the military divided, especially given that every nation has different standards of living and conditions of service; the Meretican plan uses one plan with one central force while standardizing the treatment, condition, and standards of all soldiers... The minimum is necessary as all nations ought to protect their fellow members-- otherwise, they are in the wrong alliance..."

[Hanovereich]

Janine Corne
Leading Delegate to The United Federation

"I hope I didn't say that there couldn't be any tariffs. No, I am not banning tariffs as a whole. I only do not want tariffs aimed specifically at funding the FMF. And I certainly did not say that you could- I think I quote this correctly- pay 'no more or no less'. You can certainly contribute more. And if you can contribute less, then somebody else has to do it for you. And we are not saying that we have to live in different conditions. Don't think that we're expecting the force to be a force on paper and a mere grouping on the ground. The funds nations give can be put together to fund the entire force- we don't have to pay a certain amount for a soldier, just a certain amount per soldier, and voluntary donations to add a few things here and there are perfectly welcome. And then the minimum. Don't you think that we are taking away some sovereignty from the member nations? I mean, we shouldn't have to force nations to send 15,000 soldiers."

[Meretica]

Senator Nome: "While that may not be what you want, that would be the result of the plan that you've proposed. Also, if you reread the entire proposal, you'll notice that it states that each nation shall be asked to send 15,000 soldiers or volunteers."

[Hanovereich]

Janine Corne
Leading Delegate to The United Federation

Janine leant back in her chair, before turning to one of her delegates. She whispered something, and the assistant delegate- Heinz Stroman- quickly spoke up.

"Hanovereich will change its policy on the EFMF Act. We are willing to table the EFMF Act to see the Caucus Creation bill. This is to see the purpose of the Financial Caucus and whether Hanovereich can support it overseeing tariffs."

[Meretica]

Senator Nome: "I second the motion. If there are no objections given within the next few minutes, we will table the EFMF and view the CCA."

[Somurias]

Meretica submits the following bill to be discussed by the Federation.

Establishment of the Federal Military Force

A BILL
To Establish a Joint Military Force to Protect and Defend the Member Nations of the United Federation Against Threats, both Foreign and Domestic, to Help Ensure the Peace is Kept Among the Nations of the World

Sponsor: Meretica

SECTION 1: SHORT TITLE

This Act may be cited as the "EFMF Act" for future reference.

SECTION 2: Donation of Soldiers

Member nations are expected to allow at least a portion of their military or several volunteers to serve as part of the protective military force of the United Federation. Each nation shall be asked to send a minimum of 15,000 soldiers or volunteers to help ensure regional peace and stability. Nations are encouraged to send more soldiers and/or volunteers to help keep the peace through a combination of strength and diplomacy.

SECTION 3: Funding

The Federal Military Force (FMF) shall be funded by a combination of donations and taxes imposed on non-member nations; the size of these tariffs shall be left to Financial Caucus.

SECTION 4: Organization

The FMF shall be overseen by the Federal Parliament with additional supervision from any caucuses or groups that the Parliament deems appropriate to overview the armed forces of this august body. No fewer than three nations are allowed to hold authority over the FMF at any given time no matter the circumstances.

Senator Nome: "We are open to amending and negotiating specifics on this proposal. We will introduce a new proposal after this has been voted on."

Ambassador Giovanovich: "We've discuss this with the president and the ministry of Somurias, and we are glad to say that we are agree with this"

[Meretica]

Senator Nome: "With no objections, the motion passes. Meretica submits the Caucus Creation Act for review by the Federal Parliament."

Caucus Creation Act

A BILL
To Create a Series of Subsections to the Federal Parliament to Ensure that Proper Guidance is Provided to Each Set of Parliamentary Functions

[size=85]Sponsor: Meretica

SECTION 1: Short Title

This Act may be cited as the "Caucus Creation Act".

SECTION 2: Caucus Membership

Caucus membership shall be given only to member nations of the United Federation that seek to work within a desired field or fields. Nations shall apply via direct messages submitted to Caucus leaders and await acceptance for a period no longer than 72 hours or 3 days. Caucus members are expected to follow the rules and procedures set forth by their Caucus leader, and the Caucus leaders are expected to follow the rules and procedures set by this august Federal Parliament.

SECTION 3: The Financial Caucus

The Financial Caucus shall consist of a Leader and at least 2 additional nations. It shall be founded immediately following the passage of this bill and will oversee the costs, economics, and money-related issues facing the United Federation. The Financial Caucus shall also oversee donations provided by other nations and reserve the right to investigate suspicious monetary activities.

SECTION 4: The Judicial Caucus

The Judicial Caucus shall consist of a Leader and at least 1 additional nation. It shall be founded 2 days after the passage of this bill. The Judicial Caucus will oversee and manage disputes between member nations, assist in negotiations with member nations and enemies, interpret the laws of this august Federal Parliament, and serve as a check on the power of the United Federation’s centralized power.

SECTION 5: The Military Caucus

The Military Caucus shall consist of a Leader and 2 additional nations and shall oversee any military forces established by this august Federal Parliament. The Military Caucus shall embrace transparency with the United Federation and strive not to waste funds provided for the purpose of protecting member nations.

SECTION 6: The Industry Caucus

The Industry Caucus shall consist of a Leader and two additional members. The Industry Caucus shall place emphasis on economic activity with a focus on growing the economies of member nations. This caucus shall be expected to work closely with the Colonial and Financial Caucuses to determine the ways, means, and needs of the various member nations of the United Federation.

SECTION 7: The Founder’s Caucus

The Founder’s Caucus shall consist exclusively of the Founding members of the United Federation and other recognized alliances (should those Founders deem it appropriate to join). Recognized alliances shall include but not be limited to the UCA, the UDAF, the WTA, PRS, NATO, ICDN, the Stalwart Syndicate, and any other alliances that the United Federation chooses to recognize.

SECTION 8: The Colonial Caucus

The Colonial Caucus shall consist of a leader and all member nations with colonies, as well as at least one nation without a colony of any kind. The Colonial Caucus shall assist in overseeing the individual colonies protected by the United Federation and oversee any and all joint colonies that the United Federation chooses to lay claim to in the future.

[Somurias]

Ambassador Giovanovich: May i ask you, Senator? I know what is currently happening in Somurias right now, and remembering that we may involved on a military conflict with another country outside this federation and some time later the federation involved in different military conflict, do we have the rights to refuse this call?

[Meretica]

Senator Nome: "That would be dependent on future legislation passed by this august Federal Parliament. As it stands, no, but should you have soldiers within the proposed FMF, there is a chance those soldiers may be sent to fight. However, the current bill up for discussion is the Caucus Creation Act, not the EFMF."