Council of the International Freedom Coalition (IFC ONLY)

[Hanig]

“With great regret, the United Kingdom of Hanig votes to ABSTAIN on Resolution 27b. While the Duchies and People would condemn Phenyzia, our lack of background knowledge on global affairs relating to Phenyzia mean we do not believe that an aye vote on this matter would come from a genuine place of understanding for the alleged atrocities. That being said, this honourable delegate believes that if other honourable delegates have sufficient intelligence to confirm that these atrocities took place, then the People and Duchies would authorise the honourable delegate to urge them to vote aye on this resolution.”

[Sebrenskiya]

República de Marasailia Rita Machado Election Ministry Creation Act [Resolution Number: 30] Section 1: Name This act will be officially known as the "Creation of a Ministry to Extend, Defend, and Strengthen Democratic Institutions across Nations", but may be colloquially referred to as the "Election Ministry Creation Act" or "Resolution 30". Section 2: Definitions Election: A process by which the eligible members of a population cast a vote electing a person, policy, or constitutional amendment. Free and Fair: A concept to which demonstrates that all eligible members of a population caste one vote that counts as one vote and votes without coercion or threat Institution: Any organization which is adherent to the policy of the Government Democratic Institution: Any organization within a government which sets forward to protect, strengthen, and expand democratic beliefs and thoughts. Republic: Also known as a "Representative Democracy", in which votes are cast to elect politicians, or representatives, who will then proceed to make policy. Section 3: Appointment The Minister of Elections, the head of the "Ministry of Elections" or "Election Ministry", will be appointed by the Prime Minister of the International Freedom Coalition, who will then be permitted to appoint individuals as needed to chair the upper levels of the system. The Minister of Elections cannot hold any other position within the government of the International Freedom Coalition, nor can any member of the Election MInistry. The election ministry will consist of a number, to which the Minister deems necessary, of front line individuals, who include poll watchers, tabulation inspectors, and media monitors. These individuals will be appointed via a competitive hiring process, except in cases where individuals within the International Freedom Coalition's government structure may decide to join the Election Ministry, where an non-competitive position may be created to capture that individual. The Minister may, at their own election, have higher level individuals hired or promoted through a competitive hiring process. Section 4: Duties A) The election ministry is in charge of monitoring elections. This is to be done by watching polls, watching the tabulation of ballots, and making sure the results are correct. IFC Election Ministry personnel may not directly participate in the elections they are monitoring, and may not interact with ballots unless assisting in the inspection of a suspected fraudulent ballot. Under no circumstances may election ministry personnel participate in the tabulation of ballots nor the official poll working duties. B) The Election Ministry, upon inspection of an election, shall create a report, judging whether or not an election monitored by the agency was considered Free and Fair, and provide aspects or insight to strengthen democratic institutions. C) The Election Ministry, shall, upon determining an election was not free and fair, immediately raise such suspicions with the host state as well as the Council of the International Freedom Coalition Section 5: Invitation: The ministry shall not monitor an election without explicit permission from a host state. Any state, regardless of their membership within the International Freedom Coalition, may request the International Freedom Coalition to investigate and monitor an upcoming election Signed, [Name of Representative, Country Name]

[Shazbotdom]

"After much debate in the Parliament of the Shazbotdom Empire, it is the decision of the Empire to vote AYE for Resolution 27b due to the inability of the Global Entente of Nations & Alliances to wrangle in their rogue member nation."

[Palmyrion]

"It seems they have finally let out stronger words against Phenyzia... thought Paolo as he read through a copy of Resolution 27b presented to him. Now they had actual sanctions, especially the total trade embargo, that they hoped would hit Phenyzia hard; hit them in the stomach where it hurts the most, after all.

Paolo had talked with the officials back in Aragon about what they would do to Phenyzia in light of the Resolution. What he gathered wasw that Palmyrion would carry out a total embargo of Phenyzia regardless of whether or not the Resolution is passed, and more: it would start issuing Letters of Marque and Reprisal against Phenyzia, with would-be privateers be rewarded bounties according to the ship they capture, plus the goods onboard the ship they capture.

"I have talked with several Palmyrian Members of Assembly and they have unanimously voted for one thing: they would carry out the sanctions stipulated in the Resolution regardless of whether or not we pass it or veto it as a council." Buendia began, taking a short pause to think about his next words. He can't just unveil the possibility of issuing Letters of Marque and Reprisal against the Phenyzian state; he'll let such a plan be publicly reported in due time, and when the Royal Commonwealth actually starts issuing it.

"As a Palmyrian citizen and statesman, we will carry out the sanctions in this Resolution regardless of it being passed or vetoed." he continued, speaking with firmness and authority. "As the representative of the Palmyrian civilization-state to the IFC, I am going to vote AYE for Resolution 27b." he finished, finally issuing his approval for the Resolution.

[Inyourfaceistan]

"La Republiqua D'Inyursta votes AYE to Resolution 27b."

[Sebrenskiya]

"The Republic of Marasalia would like to call an emergency meeting of the International Freedom Coalition regarding the use of the IFC-PKF to defend victims of genocide in the Grand Unity and Zarnicovia Nova"

[The United Remnants of America]

"The Greater Remnant Cooperation Sphere would like to second the call to an emergency meeting.

[Shazbotdom]

Ambassador Timmothy Moorston stood up from his position and walked up to the podium at the front of the room, pushing a couple of buttons as his Underling walked around the council chambers and handed out a short stack of papers to the membership. "Ladies and Gentlemen, before you we have what will hopefully become the new Charter of the International Freedom Coalition. I hope everyone reads over the new Resolution 0 and gives idea's on updates to it to make it the proper charter that this alliance needs for the betterment of this alliance and something that will help bring us to the future and beyond." He looks over the membership and ads, "I know we have not finished voting on Resolution 27b, but I am putting this forth so that we may debate it before voting should start after the current vote is completed."

The Shazbotdom Empire Timmothy Moorston Charter of the International Freedom Coalition [Resolution Number: 0] Dedicated to simplifying government substantially, Observing that the government lacks the flexibility to adapt its size to public opinion, The Council hereby affirms: Section 1: The Principles of the International Freedom Coalition 1. Abhors egregious acts of violence and crimes against humanity, including genocide, torture, and mass attacks against civilians, 2. Reaffirms its commitment to liberty and self-determination at all times and in all places, 3. The organization pledges to play a role in actively supporting the security of the free world, Section 2: The Powers and Prerogatives of the Council Subsection 1: 1. In affirmation of its status as a permanent institution within the International Freedom Coalition with the authority to review and advise the executive and the right to make decisions for the executive, 2. Clarifies that the Council: a. Is capable of making a final decision regarding their own Resolutions by way of a vote. b. Under no circumstances may it be dissolved or otherwise inhibited from making or interpreting resolutions, except with its express permission. 3. It is the responsibility of the Speaker & Vice Speaker as well as any other specifically elected Senate protectors to ensure that these rights are protected. Subsection 2: Basic Parliamentary Principles: 1. Legislative supremacy and coalition sovereignty belong to the council. 2. There is no difference between a decision made by a majority of the Council and a decision made by a majority of Parliament, any decision reached by a majority is the decision of Parliament. 3. Membership in the Coalition shall continue to be automatic for all nations in the Coalition, regardless of the conditions set by the Council. 4. Under no circumstances may the Council bind a future majority. 5. Councils are advised to be sensible. Subsection 3: The Conduct of Members: 1. Council members have the right to communicate with each other whenever someone else finishes and may speak on any subject they like, except for personal remarks 2. Members are advised to be sensible. Subsection 4: The Conduct of Meetings: 1. The Speaker may occasionally be elected by members. In the absence of a speaker, the Prime Minister will act as the speaker. 2. Any election requested by more than three Senators shall be held by the Speaker or any other person requested by the Senate. The Speaker or any other person requested should maintain order during an election period, which should be long enough to allow grievances to be aired. 3. In order to maintain order, the Speaker may formulate rules in accordance with this Resolution. 4. It is recommended that the Speaker consult with the Council and revise such measures frequently in response to popular demand. Section 3: The Prime Minister and Government Subsection 1: 1. In accordance with this and other legislation, the Prime Minister shall be elected, with powers defined in this and other legislation, and shall lead a government accordingly. 2. Establishes a permanent position for the Prime Minister within the alliance, and entrusts the Prime Minister with protecting the voices of individual nations and the Council as a whole, 3. If clearly necessary for the proper governance of the Coalition, the Prime Minister can appoint or remove Executive Council Ministers, including the Treasurer, 4. Under the direction of the Prime Minister, the Cabinet and any appointed Executive Ministers may interpret Council Resolutions in any other manner, and take any measures that are necessary and appropriate for carrying out the government's delineated tasks without waiting for Council discussions, 5. Any Prime Minister who abuses these executive powers without sufficient support in the Council should be subjected to a no-confidence motion and dismissed, Subsection 2: 1. During a yearly succession of four three-month terms, the Prime Minister is elected. 2. Every year's first Friday of January shall be the beginning of these terms. 3. Prime Ministers who are unable to fulfill their responsibilities effectively, or otherwise disenchanted by their fellow members, will be removed from office by a motion of no confidence. 4. In the event of a motion of no confidence being passed, a new Prime Minister will be elected immediately, and he or she will serve for a term of at least two months and then until the next election is held. 5. It is imperative that the command reverts to the immediate next-in-line until elections are possible in the event of a motion of no confidence one week before the next normally scheduled election. Subsection 3: 1. The official cabinet chain of command is as follows unless otherwise directed by the Prime Minister: a. Prime Minister b. Chief of Staff c. Minister of Foreign Affairs d. Minister of Economics and Treasury e. Minister of Science f. Minister of Membership 2. Should any member of the chain of command find themselves unable to execute their responsibilities for a period of time, their duties are diverted to the highest possible level in the chain of command until a permanent solution can be reached. Signed, [Timmothy Moorston, The Shazbotdom Empire]

[New Roma Republic]

"Voting on Resolution 27b is now finished. It passes with 11 ayes, no nays, and 1 abstention."

The speaker cleared her throat and shuffled her papers, "Now we shall discuss the Marasalian delegation's emergency meeting."

[Shazbotdom]

"Excuse me, speaker, can we run both that debate s well as put forth the voting on Resolution 0 so the alliance can have an actual Charter?" The Shazite Ambassador states.

[New Roma Republic]

"Excuse me, speaker, can we run both that debate s well as put forth the voting on Resolution 0 so the alliance can have an actual Charter?" The Shazite Ambassador states.

"Yes, we can vote on Resolution 0 as we debate."

[Guadalupador]

"The Guadalupadorian National Assembly along with the Grand Premier will look over the new Charter immediately. It's very lucky that Mr. Moorston and his team were able to reconstruct the old charter, I had always assumed that Stellas, that Ausitorian bastard, burned the copies of Resolution 0 on his way out of the office after his country was ejected from this Coalition. Heh, what a petty man that delegate was..." Galia Elde commented, nearly amazed that the Charter had been recovered. "With that being said, the Cult of the Grand Unity is what I'm assuming this entire emergency meeting is all about..."

[Sebrenskiya]

"Voting on Resolution 27b is now finished. It passes with 11 ayes, no nays, and 1 abstention."

The speaker cleared her throat and shuffled her papers, "Now we shall discuss the Marasalian delegation's emergency meeting."

"Marasalia has rather extreme concern regarding the existing conflicts in these regions, both regimes have taken towards directly towards the actions of genocides.

ZN, as I will refer to it in short, has taken towards extreme violence towards people of the Catholic faith, opting to wipe them out, and surrounding a breakaway state made of these predominantly catholic populations, a state which has been gauranteed by a member of this body, Imperial Russia. There was no attempt to help, just straight forward violence.

The Grand Unity, which refers to itself as the Cult, has opted to 'cleanse' the lands of 'savages' and 'heretics', and opted to slaughter the majority, enslave a few, and 'protect' those who betray their people to join this extremist cult. The violence which has occured is abhorrent, and has shown no signs of stopping.

Both of these states have joined the new Concord of Independent States, which is led by fasicst Phenyzia.

I urge consideration that peacekeeping forces be deployed to these areas to protect the minorities of the regions who are being violently assaulted."

[New Roma Republic]

"Yesterday, the Caesar declared the CIS as an 'Axis of Evil'. The ZN, Phenyzia, and the Cult are despicable nations who murders innocents. My government has instructed me to back the proposal of the Marasalian nation.

"While in talks with Ambassador Canis of the GRCS, we have identified an issue with the IFC-PKF: since this forces only established a month ago, it is not in a capacity to support operations. As a stopgap measure, we propose the following alliance-wide call to arms:

"Forces shall be rendered from member states on a voluntary basis, with them turned over to IFC Council command as the Grand Army of Republics. The council will appoint their own commanders directly to command battlefield units. These units shall be distingushed as units and be separated by nationality."

[Guadalupador]

"The Peacekeeping Force was mostly intended as a replacement for the Rapid Reaction force and intended to be supplemented by regular forces of member-states on their own volition as far as I remember." Galia Elde spoke up. "If we are in-fact in the once again in the era of large alliance conflicts, then the need for this proposed Grand Army of Republics could be needed specially to counter the increasing threats of the CIS. However, we are a defensive alliance first and foremost are we not?"

[New Roma Republic]

Resolution Number: 0

Resolution text:

Vote: 6 - 0 - 0

Status: IN VOTE

NOTE: This tally includes votes cast on the Discord+the votes of the nations who submitted the resolution as that is assumed to be for

[New Roma Republic]

"The Peacekeeping Force was mostly intended as a replacement for the Rapid Reaction force and intended to be supplemented by regular forces of member-states on their own volition as far as I remember." Galia Elde spoke up. "If we are in-fact in the once again in the era of large alliance conflicts, then the need for this proposed Grand Army of Republics could be needed specially to counter the increasing threats of the CIS. However, we are a defensive alliance first and foremost are we not?"

"The GAR would be used during war involving a number of IFC nations. It would provide a joint command structure to allow for better coordination of forces. Since the IFC is defensive in nature, the GAR would be activate if and when an IFC member is attacked."

[The United Remnants of America]

"The Peacekeeping Force was mostly intended as a replacement for the Rapid Reaction force and intended to be supplemented by regular forces of member-states on their own volition as far as I remember." Galia Elde spoke up. "If we are in-fact in the once again in the era of large alliance conflicts, then the need for this proposed Grand Army of Republics could be needed specially to counter the increasing threats of the CIS. However, we are a defensive alliance first and foremost are we not?"

"The GAR would be used during war involving a number of IFC nations. It would provide a joint command structure to allow for better coordination of forces. Since the IFC is defensive in nature, the GAR would be activate if and when an IFC member is attacked."

"The GRCS also believes that the underlying concepts of the GAR are still able to be utilized as a defensive measure, but the increased coordination and communication between members states and cooperating allies of the IFC due to the establishment of the GAR would benefit the goals and ideals of the IFC.

"To echo a point my Dorian colleague called out and to reiterate my Roman colleague, if the times of large-scale alliance-defined conflicts are indeed returning, then it would benefit the IFC to be proactive, despite our defensive nature, in order be prepared for a response if such hostilities break out, as a reactive alliance is only as good as the paper our promise of mutual defense is written on.

"I know my delegation is already drafting follow-on guidelines and resolutions following the establishment of the GAR, to better define the organization, structure, and uses of the GAR, as well as the nature of component organizations for the GAR. The GRCS would like to assure the representative of Guadalupador that the GAR isn't a shift from a defensive or offenseive mindset, it is an essential proactive step in ensuring the safety and security of our member nations, and the IFC as an organization."

[Sebrenskiya]

"Marasalia would like to voice its support for the current resolution. However, at the same time, I have received reports from my government that it has come under pre-meditated and unprovoked attack by Romanic Imperium Forces in the North Atlantic"

[New Roma Republic]

"I have been informed by my government that we will be supporting Marasalia."

[Inyourfaceistan]

"It would probably be faster - and more logistically sound - to deploy forces as individual nations."

[Greater Columbian Federation]

Robert Smith, the Columbian representative to the IFC, arrives to the Council chambers.

[Sebrenskiya]

"The President of Marasalia intends to arrive tomorrow and address this body regarding the attack by the Romanic Imperium."

[Guadalupador]

Robert Smith, the Columbian representative to the IFC, arrives to the Council chambers.

"Welcome to the Council, Representative Smith. We are busy at work on voting on the IFC Charter. We implore you to read it over, and make your voice heard." Galia Elde welcomed the newest representative into the chamber, before turning toward the Inyurstan Representative: "As far as I know, we do in fact deploy forces individually as of present, at least in support of the mutual defense clause. The issue seems more of putting these forces under a unified command structure."

[The United Remnants of America]

"Marasalia would like to voice its support for the current resolution. However, at the same time, I have received reports from my government that it has come under pre-meditated and unprovoked attack by Romanic Imperium Forces in the North Atlantic"

At this, Deputy Ambassador Sacha Canis's head snapped up from where it had been nodding off. He then glanced to his aide "Run that up to Chief Nikolia now," and pulled out his phone discretely as the aide stood to leave the chambers. He swiped through his messaging apps until he found the group chat he was in. Dad, Uncle James, and Uncle Mike were all in the chat, as well as a couple of his family's close associates. He began thumbing a message out, keeping his phone beneath the desk.

Sacha
Mara Rep says RI atk Mara flt NA?
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A couple minutes late. We know. Jim in meeting w/ cab rn. R Mil eng'd. Scotia bound.
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Adv h&m camp w/ Mara Rep for IFC. Build support. Encourage escalation.

Sacha exited the app, locked his phone, and slipped it back into his pocket and leaned towards his microphone.

"The Remnant delegation would like to remind our Dorian colleagues that this issue reinforces why the framework of the Grand Army of the Republics being discussed is exactly what the IFC needs in order to strengthen our military coordination in the face of such trying times. With such a framework in place, there would be no question of a command structure, and our military capabilities would be efficiently commanded right from the start.

"That aside, the Remnant delegation is very pleased to hear that the President of Marasalia is en route. We have just been informed that our own nation seems to have been similarly engaged by the Romanic Imperium and I have been asked by our President to confer that his prayers are currently with the Remnant and Marasalian soldiers standing together in harm's way to protect world peace, and the freedom of all peoples from tyranny."

The younger Canis leaned back in his chair, his expression showing all the right characteristics of empathy and quiet righteous anger for any cameras in the room.