Council of Nations [IC, Council Members Only]

[New Provenance]

The Council of Nations
"Unitas in Diversitate"

Established to maintain the peace, uphold and defend its member states' rights, and fight for a better tomorrow, the Council of Nations is an intergovernmental alliance formed to provide a balanced, all-inclusive, diverse co-operation organization for nations of all sizes and ideologies to partake in. Established in the aftermath of the failed NATO-UF summit, the Council of Nations sought and still seeks to learn from the mistakes of the past to pave the way to a better, brighter future for humanity.

OOC Council Thread

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Welcome to the Council of Nations IC thread, where official council meetings, announcements and deliberations take place. This is the IC thread, so statements here come from not yourself but your nation's representative or a person present at a council meeting or other convened event. All OOC discussions such as comments on IC statements go in the OOC thread.

IC Thread Rules

1. All OOC comments, conversations, remarks, etc. go in the Council OOC thread
2. Meetings are not indefinite. IC conversations and meetings take place only when convened by the Council High Commissioner. If a nation wishes to raise a statement, raise it on the OOC thread and the High Commissioner will convene a meeting.
3. Only Council member states are allowed to reply in this thread
4. Be civil. No insults, no accusations, no bullying.

Current High Commissioner: Roger Jefferson, of New Provenance (acting)

[New Provenance]

Council Docket

No proposals up for debate.

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Ongoing Council Events

General Deliberations

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Format for Council Proposals

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[size=160][b]COUNCIL OF NATIONS
(proposal name here)[/b][/size]
[i](purpose and aim of the proposal here)[/i][/align]

[b]SECTION 1:[/b] SHORT NAME
(Short name of the proposal here)

[b]SECTION 2:[/b] TITLE HERE


[b]SECTION 3:[/b] TITLE HERE

(you can add as much sections as you want using the above format)
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[New Provenance]

Council Meeting Room

Sylvia Holmes, the Provenantican ambassador to the Council of Nations, and Roger Jefferson, the acting High Commissioner, enter the meeting room where the other delegates are seated. Holmes and Jefferson formally introduce themselves before the High Commissioner calls to order the First Council Meeting to deliberate on the 'Resolution on NATO-UF Tensions', proposed by the Provenantican delegation.

SYLVIA HOLMES, CNP Ambassador to the CN: "Fellow delegates and representatives. Thank you for coming at such short notice, and welcome to the First Council Meeting of the Council of Nations. Mister Commissioner?"

ROGER JEFFERSON, Council Acting High Commissioner: "Greetings to you all, and let this meeting come to order. This First Council Meeting has been convened for the Council to deliberate the Resolution on NATO-UF Tensions, proposed by the Honorable Sylvia Holmes, Ambassador of the Provenantican Commonwealth to the Council of Nations. In front of you are copies of the Resolution."

COUNCIL OF NATIONS
RESOLUTION 001: ON NATO-UF TENSIONS
to formally set forward the stance of the Council on rising NATO-UF tensions, which could destabilize world peace

SECTION 1: SHORT NAME
This resolution may be referred to as the 'Joint Council Resolution on NATO-UF Tensions'.

SECTION 2: THE NATO-UF CRISIS
Henceforth the NATO-UF CRISIS shall be the word used to describe rising tensions between the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the United Federation.

SECTION 3: STANCE OF THE COUNCIL
(Subsection 1) The Council, RECOGNIZING the seriousness of the NATO-UF Crisis, UNDERSTANDING the possible threat to world peace and security, REALIZING the need to act diplomatically to end the crisis, FIRMLY BELIEVING in the principles of diplomacy and solidarity, hereby:
(1.1.) condemns any and all attempts by both parties to escalate the conflict,
(1.2.) requests that both parties agree to a mutually accepted treaty which,

(1.2.1) recognizes the national sovereignty of all parties involved
(1.2.2) pledges to de-escalate the crisis through diplomatic means
(1.2.3) promises to begin renewed co-operation between NATO and the UF

(1.3) invites both parties to attend a second summit hosted by the Council of Nations with the aim of:

(1.3.1) developing a sense of solidarity and unity between NATO and the UF
(1.3.2) eliminating animosity between the two parties
(1.3.3) ensuring the summit is hosted with a friendly atmosphere

SYLVIA HOLMES, CNP Ambassador to the CN: "Feel free to comment or voice your disapproval or approval."

[South Olpen]

Ambassador Frank Williams, leading representative to the Council: “I disapprove of Resolution #1 in it's current form. I believe it is little more than another piece of munitions against each other for the UF and NATO. They could, in my mind, accuse the other of breaking the resolution, therefore escalating the conflict. Even if that doesn't occur, I feel it a waste of paper to sign much a none binding piece of legislation into law.”

[New Provenance]

Ambassador Frank Williams, leading representative to the Council: “I disapprove of Resolution #1 in it's current form. I believe it is little more than another piece of munitions against each other for the UF and NATO. They could, in my mind, accuse the other of breaking the resolution, therefore escalating the conflict. Even if that doesn't occur, I feel it a waste of paper to sign much a none binding piece of legislation into law.”

SYLVIA HOLMES, CNP Ambassador to the Council: "You make good points, Mister Williams. Do you or your delegation have any recommendations or amendments to the resolution, or do you fully reject it?"

[South Olpen]

Ambassador Frank Williams, leading representative to the Council: “I disapprove of Resolution #1 in it's current form. I believe it is little more than another piece of munitions against each other for the UF and NATO. They could, in my mind, accuse the other of breaking the resolution, therefore escalating the conflict. Even if that doesn't occur, I feel it a waste of paper to sign much a none binding piece of legislation into law.”

SYLVIA HOLMES, CNP Ambassador to the Council: "You make good points, Mister Williams. Do you or your delegation have any recommendations or amendments to the resolution, or do you fully reject it?"

Ambassador Frank Williams: “Well, Mrs. Holmes, it is my opinion that a resolution on the crisis should be made, of course, but that it would be best if we scrapped the current proposal for a more binding and thorough resolution.”

[New Provenance]

SYLVIA HOLMES, CNP Ambassador to the Council: "You make good points, Mister Williams. Do you or your delegation have any recommendations or amendments to the resolution, or do you fully reject it?"

Ambassador Frank Williams: “Well, Mrs. Holmes, it is my opinion that a resolution on the crisis should be made, of course, but that it would be best if we scrapped the current proposal for a more binding and thorough resolution.”

SYLVIA HOLMES, CNP Ambassador: "I see. You and your delegation are free to draft your own proposal for a resolution, or you could give us a list of things you'd like to see on the resolution and we'll take care of the rest, then come back here to vote once more."

[Nationalist Northumbria]

As the Northumbrian representative Thelma Walker arrives, bombs planted by dissident Northumbrian nationalist terrorists disgruntled by Alvin Ashleigh's leadership go off and kill many of those in attendance.

[New Provenance]

As the Northumbrian representative Thelma Walker arrives, bombs planted by dissident Northumbrian nationalist terrorists disgruntled by Alvin Ashleigh's leadership go off and kill many of those in attendance.

This post is null and void.

[Janpia]

The Janpian representative arrives at the meeting hall, and went to his designated seat. He brings down his small luggage, and stands up

Rep. Ankov: Greetings to you all. I'm Ankov Pansovich. You can call me by my first name. I will be representing the Janpian Revolutionary States in this fine alliance.

[New Provenance]

Ambassador Sylvia Holmes: "Welcome, Mister Ankov! Your presence at the Council table is very much appreciated. Now, to our new arrivals, do your delegations have any thoughts on the resolution currently being voted upon?"

[Janpia]

Ambassador Sylvia Holmes: "Welcome, Mister Ankov! Your presence at the Council table is very much appreciated. Now, to our new arrivals, do your delegations have any thoughts on the resolution currently being voted upon?"

Rep. Ankov: Well, I have to agree with the South Olpen delegate on this one. It seems that it will not completely stop the rivalry or tensions between the 2 sides

[New Provenance]

Ambassador Sylvia Holmes: "Welcome, Mister Ankov! Your presence at the Council table is very much appreciated. Now, to our new arrivals, do your delegations have any thoughts on the resolution currently being voted upon?"

Rep. Ankov: Well, I have to agree with the South Olpen delegate on this one. It seems that it will not completely stop the rivalry or tensions between the 2 sides

Ambassador Sylvia Holmes: "I see, I see. Excluding the use of military force, what would you or Mister Williams here suggest? Perhaps the Council could broker a treaty between the two? Since to me it seems the problem is not the countries but their representatives. If the Council were to act as a broker, this issue would be removed."

[South Olpen]

Rep. Ankov: Well, I have to agree with the South Olpen delegate on this one. It seems that it will not completely stop the rivalry or tensions between the 2 sides

Ambassador Sylvia Holmes: "I see, I see. Excluding the use of military force, what would you or Mister Williams here suggest? Perhaps the Council could broker a treaty between the two? Since to me it seems the problem is not the countries but their representatives. If the Council were to act as a broker, this issue would be removed."

Ambassador Frank Williams: “I could see if the United Federation would trust me and other negotiators to develop a binding agreement. As a founder, I could likely get a motion through if I could gain the support of another.”

[Vikanias]

Lord Eggsworth: “greeting my fellow delegates, sorry for being late! I will give a Aye on this current proposal as me and my team are planning on another proposal in just a few days. I hope peace can prevail!

[New Provenance]

Lord Eggsworth: “greeting my fellow delegates, sorry for being late! I will give a Aye on this current proposal as me and my team are planning on another proposal in just a few days. I hope peace can prevail!

Ambassador Sylvia Holmes: "Greetings, Lord Eggsworth. I welcome you to the Council, and I look forward to hearing more about this proposal of yours."

[New Provenance]

Ambassador Sylvia Holmes: "I see, I see. Excluding the use of military force, what would you or Mister Williams here suggest? Perhaps the Council could broker a treaty between the two? Since to me it seems the problem is not the countries but their representatives. If the Council were to act as a broker, this issue would be removed."

Ambassador Frank Williams: “I could see if the United Federation would trust me and other negotiators to develop a binding agreement. As a founder, I could likely get a motion through if I could gain the support of another.”

Ambassador Sylvia Holmes: "That's honestly a wonderful idea, Mister Williams. The Council of Nations should not only act in the interests of world peace, but also to gain the heartfelt and sincere trust of our allies and partners in NATO and the UF."

[New Provenance]

OOC announcement: The format for putting forward proposals may now be found at the post containing the Council docket and current Council events. (second post on this thread)

[The Territories of Sealand]

'Aye'

[New Provenance]

Ambassador Sylvia Holmes: "As Atlantica votes AYE as well, it seems we are tied. Are there any other members who'd like to step forward with their opinions and comments on the proposed resolution on NATO-UF tensions?"

[Janpia]

Ambassador Sylvia Holmes: "As Atlantica votes AYE as well, it seems we are tied. Are there any other members who'd like to step forward with their opinions and comments on the proposed resolution on NATO-UF tensions?"

Rep. Ankov: Well it seems that the tensions between the UF and NATO have calmed down a bit.

[Southeast Marajarbia]

Ryan Williams: “I vote Nay on Resolution 001. This is a matter between NATO and UF only. It should not involve the CN

[New Provenance]

Ambassador Sylvia Holmes: "As Atlantica votes AYE as well, it seems we are tied. Are there any other members who'd like to step forward with their opinions and comments on the proposed resolution on NATO-UF tensions?"

Rep. Ankov: Well it seems that the tensions between the UF and NATO have calmed down a bit.

Ambassador Sylvia Holmes: "Indeed, Mister Ankov, but there is never a 100% guarantee that the new Brussels talks will succeed.

Ryan Williams: “I vote Nay on Resolution 001. This is a matter between NATO and UF only. It should not involve the CN

Ambassador Sylvia Holmes: "Your vote and comment is taken into consideration, Ambassador Williams, and you do have a good point."

[Zarnicovia nova]

"Our government comes to this assembly ina time of great need. 3 Terrorists armed with fully automatic massine guns 3 days ago entered the Alt Yelts International airport and opened fire. They we're killed on scene by responding members of the army. The death count in still being talleyed. but an estimate of 500 dead and another 2k injured. This is an esclation of increasing political voilence after the end of the ICDN's backing of the democratic government and we request for new backing to prevent these groups we're seizing complete control"

[New Provenance]

Acting Commissioner of the Council, Roger Jefferson: "With a tally of 3-3, Joint Council Resolution # 001 on NATO-UF Tensions is hereby REJECTED. Miss Holmes and the Atlantican delegation endorses this Council decision and has decided not to use its veto power. With the end of deliberations on Joint Council Resolution # 001, the room is now ready to accept proposals."