Enkon World Forum

[Nedea]

The honorable delegate for Valinfort raises a point of inquiry as to the text of the Standard Resolution Template, as well as to wether it would be mandatory for all future resolutions.

The actual text of the Standard Resolution Template is to be created and ratified in the event this Resolution is adopted. The SRT would be mandatory for all further resolutions. If this body would prefer to wrap the actual text of the SRT into this resolution for the sake of expedience, I will do so.

[The Manticoran Empire]

The honorable delegate for Valinfort raises a point of inquiry as to the text of the Standard Resolution Template, as well as to wether it would be mandatory for all future resolutions.

A procedural point of inquiry has been raised. Do any of the honorable delegates wish to speak on the matter?

[The Manticoran Empire]

Resolution Proposal: On Process

DESIRING a formal procedure on how to adopt resolutions.

RECOGNIZING the WF has been lax in its procedures.

RECOGNIZING the need to expedite certain procedures.

UNDERSTANDING that proper parliamentary procedure is required for this body to have any sense.

1. The World Forum will establish and provide a Standard Resolution Template. This template will be shared in the OP of the World Forum.
2. The World Forum will establish different quorums to expedite legislation.
   
   • The Majority Vote: as described in Resolution #0001, the Majority Vote will consist of 2/3 of the total body. Used to pass resolutions.
   • The Minority Vote: The Minority Vote will consist of 1/3 of the total body. Used to pass amendments.
   • The OP of the World Forum will show what the current Majority and Minority vote requirements are.
3. In the case of proposing and adopting resolutions, the World Forum will adopt the following procedure:
   
   1. A representative will propose a resolution using the Standard Resolution Template.
   2. The Proposal must be seconded by another representative to be introduced to the floor.
   3. Once debate has started, the President will take over amendments and posting of the updated resolution.
   4. All amendments will require the Minority Vote to be added to the resolution.
   5. Once all amendments have been added and a nation moves to adopt the resolution, the President will call for a second.
   6. Once a second has been made, the resolution will move to the floor for voting.
   7. Passing a resolution requires the majority vote.
   8. If the resolution passes, it will become law and the President will alert the Administrator to update the factbooks.
4. The World Forum will be granted the following powers:
   
   • Declare Emergecy: Any member of the World Forum may move to declare an emergency. Requiring the Majority Vote, if a emergency is declared, the President will have expanded powers to expedite WF procedure. Declaring an emergency immediately moves this motion to the floor despite any other motions already present. If the vote fails, the proposing nation will be Censured.
   • End Emergency: A representative may move to declare the emergency over. This requires the majority Vote. If an emergency is declared over, the President's emergency powers will be revoked.
   • Censure Representative: A representative may move to enforce a censure on another representative. This requires the Majority Vote. A censured Representative may not propose any resolutions or amendments.
   • Revoke Censure: A representative may move to revoke a censure from another representative. This requires the Majority Vote.
5. The President will be granted the following powers:
   
   • The Veto: The President will be granted veto powers to dismiss a resolution from the floor immediately. Upon a veto, the WF will immediately hold a vote to restore the motion to the floor, requiring the Majority Vote. If restored, the President may not veto the resolution again. If the vote fails, the resolution is dismissed from the floor and the WF will move to recess.
   • The Emergency Measure: In times of emergency, the President may bypass the Majority Vote required to pass resolutions, instead requiring the Minority Vote.

Proposed by Nedea

The Representative from Nedea would like to congratulate Peter Linch's accension to the Presidency. To further codify the powers of this body and position, we propose this resolution.

Noble Delegates, the Honorable Representative from Nedea has made the following procedural motion. I now open the floor to debate upon the substance of this proposal.

[Nedea]

Nedea would like to amend the current proposal to include the following line in section 2

In cases of fractions, Majority and Minority Votes are rounded down.

[Neo Metropol]

Jadis seconds.

[The Grand Syndicate]

Nation Name: Nuehaven
Ambassador to the WF: Karl Leibhenning
National Description: A fiercely democratic island nation, with an impressive navy and air force keeping the main islands secure, a steady stream of immigrants looking for work has lead to the developement of a diverse culture landscape.
Do you swear that your nation has adopted the Aventine Proclamation? Yes

[The Manticoran Empire]

Jadis seconds.

The motion by Nedea to Amend Resolution 002 has been seconded. The amendment shall now be put to the question. Please cast your votes at this time.

[Pirgiland]

Nation Name: Republic of Pirgiland
Ambassador to the WF: Ášlak Ørjanbærsson Geátmann
National Description: Democratic and mostly centrist Republic located on an island in the north. Conservative and Traditional
Do you swear that your nation has adopted the Aventine Proclamation? Yes

[Urbani]

Selene, on behalf of the Armed Republic of Urbani, votes Aye.

[The Way Sun Cooperation]

After reviewing the resolution on the table the Cooperation votes, Aye.

[St Saratoga]

Nation Name: Sovereign Crown Republic of St Saratoga
Ambassador to the WF: Elin Vaksvik
National Description: A nation carved by the Silbrathor Ice Sheet, Saratoga as it is today, is a harsh and cold nation that is known for its gritty, community minded, quiet culture and people. A parliamentary representative democracy, a constitutional monarchy, and a decentralized unitary state in which the monarch of St Saratoga, Sainte-Queen Katherine Durant, is the head of state.
Do you swear that your nation has adopted the Aventine Proclamation? Yes

[Athretvari]

Donmu Vonigk, Ambassador from Athretvari, supports passage of the Resolution "On Process" of the Enkon World Forum.

The ambassador does note a need for a minor spelling correction for Emergency in " Declare Emergency" in the first bullet of section 4.

So as to avoid future confusion with the results of votes (ie, 'those being in the majority or minority'), the ambassador also recommends a future amendment to change all instances of "Majority Vote" to "Major Quorum", and "Minority Vote" to "Minor Quorum".

[IverChekt]

The Chussen K'IverChekt votes aye

[Moarfall]

Nation Name: The Imperial Dominion Moarfall
Ambassador to the WF: Jonatan Smyth VIII
National Description: The largest native Enkonian Nation, Moarfall stands as an economic and military powerhouse. Founding Member of both The Echelon and of The Kredit Union.
Do you swear that your nation has adopted the Aventine Proclamation? Yes

[Nedea]

Resolution #0003: On Process

DESIRING a formal procedure on how to adopt resolutions.

RECOGNIZING the WF has been lax in its procedures.

RECOGNIZING the need to expedite certain procedures.

UNDERSTANDING that proper parliamentary procedure is required for this body to have any sense.

1. The World Forum will establish and provide a Standard Resolution Template. This template will be shared in the OP of the World Forum.
2. The World Forum will establish different quorums to expedite legislation.
   
   • The Major Quorum: as described in Resolution #0001, the Major Quorum will consist of 2/3 of the total body. Used to pass resolutions.
   • The Minor Quorum: The Minor Quorum will consist of 1/3 of the total body. Used to pass amendments.
   • The OP of the World Forum will show what the current Major Quorum and Minor Quorum requirements are.
   • In cases of fractions, Major Quorums and Minor Quorums are rounded down.
3. In the case of proposing and adopting resolutions, the World Forum will adopt the following procedure:
   
   1. A representative will propose a resolution using the Standard Resolution Template.
   2. The Proposal must be seconded by another representative to be introduced to the floor.
   3. Once debate has started, the President will take over amendments and posting of the updated resolution.
   4. All amendments will require the Minor Quorum to be added to the resolution.
   5. Once all amendments have been added and a nation moves to adopt the resolution, the President will call for a second.
   6. Once a second has been made, the resolution will move to the floor for voting.
   7. Passing a resolution requires the Major Quorum.
   8. If the resolution passes, it will become law and the President will alert the Administrator to update the factbooks.
4. The World Forum will be granted the following powers:
   
   • Declare Emergency: Any member of the World Forum may move to declare an emergency. Requiring the Major Quorum, if an emergency is declared, the President will have expanded powers to expedite WF procedure. Declaring an emergency immediately moves this motion to the floor despite any other motions already present. If the vote fails, the proposing nation will be Censured.
   • End Emergency: A representative may move to declare the emergency over. This requires the Major Quorum. If an emergency is declared over, the President's emergency powers will be revoked.
   • Censure Representative: A representative may move to enforce a censure on another representative. This requires the Major Quorum. A censured Representative may not propose any resolutions or amendments.
   • Revoke Censure: A representative may move to revoke a censure from another representative. This requires the Major Quorum.
5. The President will be granted the following powers:
   
   • The Veto: The President will be granted veto powers to dismiss a resolution from the floor immediately. Upon a veto, the WF will immediately hold a vote to restore the motion to the floor, requiring the Major Quorum. If restored, the President may not veto the resolution again. If the vote fails, the resolution is dismissed from the floor and the WF will move to recess.
   • The Emergency Measure: In times of emergency, the President may bypass the Major Quorum required to pass resolutions, instead requiring the Minor Quorum.

Proposed by Nedea with amendments by Athretvari

The resolution is PASSED!

[Urbani]

RECOGNIZING the inherent dignity and worth of all persons, even in times of armed conflict,

RECALLING the long-standing customs and principles intended to limit the suffering caused by war,

AFFIRMING that the conduct of hostilities must be governed by law, restraint, and accountability,

CONCERNED by the continued use of weapons and tactics that cause indiscriminate harm and unnecessary suffering,

DETERMINED to strengthen international stability by clarifying and enforcing shared standards of military conduct,

The Armed Republic of Urbani Hereby Submits The Following:

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Article I – Scope and Definitions

1. This resolution applies to all armed conflicts, whether international or non-international in character.
2. For the purposes of this resolution:

1. Civilians are persons not actively participating in hostilities.
2. Combatants are members of armed forces or organized armed groups engaged in hostilities.
3. Prisoners of War are captured combatants entitled to humane treatment.

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Article II – Fundamental Principles of Armed Conflict

1. Parties to a conflict shall at all times distinguish between civilians and combatants.
2. Attacks shall be limited to legitimate military objectives.
3. The use of force must be proportionate to the concrete and direct military advantage anticipated.
4. Persons not in combat shall be protected and treated humanely.

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Article III – Protection of Civilians and Non-Combatants

1. Civilians shall not be the object of attack.
2. Collective punishment, forced displacement, and terror tactics are prohibited.
3. Medical personnel, humanitarian workers, and medical facilities shall be respected and protected.

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Article IV – Treatment of Detainees and Prisoners of War

1. All detainees shall be treated humanely, without adverse distinction.
2. Torture, cruel treatment, and degrading punishment are prohibited.
3. Prisoners of war shall be afforded adequate food, shelter, medical care, and communication.

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Article V – Prohibited Weapons and Methods of Warfare

1. The use of weapons that are inherently indiscriminate or cause unnecessary suffering is prohibited.
2. This includes, but is not limited to:
   
   1. Chemical and biological weapons
   2. Weapons designed to cause superfluous injury
   3. Methods intended to deny quarter
3. Perfidy, the misuse of protective symbols, and attacks on surrendering forces are prohibited.

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Article VI – War Crimes and Accountability
Grave breaches of this resolution constitute war crimes.

1. No individual, regardless of rank or office, shall be exempt from responsibility.
2. States shall enact domestic legislation to prosecute violations or cooperate in international mechanisms.

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Article VII – Implementation and Accession
Member states of the World Forum of Enkon Delta are invited to accede to this resolution.

1. States shall disseminate the contents of this resolution to their armed forces.
2. Amendments may be adopted by consensus or qualified majority of the Forum.

[Wirye]

Nation Name: Republic of Wirye
Ambassador to the WF: Jeon Hee-yeon
National Description: Descendants of long-established pioneer spaceship migrants, the nation is a country with extremely highly developed technology and economy, and stagnant population growth rates. It values the ideology of democracy as an absolute value.
Do you swear that your nation has adopted the Aventine Proclamation? Yes/No

[The Way Sun Cooperation]

"After a thorough review of Urbani's proposal on rules for armed conflicts the Cooperation whole heartedly seconds the motion believing it will provide dignity to combatants and civilians a like. Helping solidify existing informal conventions on warfare into a unified resolution. The only recommendation the Cooperation would advise is the addition of an article or perhaps just consideration on how these laws would be enforced. What happens if a nation disregards these laws? Also when it comes to enforcement who will interpret these laws deciding whether they actually did breach for example the protections of civilians and non combatants? Would a neutral party be needed if accusations of breaches of the proposal are made by two differing sides of a conflict?"

[IverChekt]

After reviewing the proposal, we fundamentally agree with the purpose of the proposal, and applaud Urbani for writing this proposal without giving in to the temptation to use the exclusive and discriminatory phrase "human rights." However, we have many issues regarding several of the details of the proposal. I suggest we bring this issues to the floor one at a time to avoid cluttering up the debate, so I should start with reemphasizing the Way Sun Cooperation's point about enforcement. "A law doesn't exist if if cannot be enforced" has been a slogan for our Bonnaire Clan for thousands of years, and we should avoid any risk of both this proposal, and the whole of the World Forum becoming a toothless organization. We should amend the proposal with an obligation World Forum members must abide by in the case of breaking these laws.

[Nedea]

Nedea moves to table the current proposal and moves to Declare Emergency under Article 4 Section 1 of WF0004.

Valinfort has used a nuclear device for the sole purpose of intimidation of another foreign power. This is a flagrant violation of international decency and norms. Furthermore, Nedea, with its partners in the WF, will immediately draft a resolution to Condemn Valinfort

[Urbani]

The Armed Republic of Urbani Seconds the motion.

[Neo Metropol]

The Great City of Neo Metropol supports the motion.

[The Manticoran Empire]

The Motion has been proposed and seconded. Let it now be put to the question. Honorable members, shall this body declare a global state of emergency in response to recent actions of Valinfort?

[St Saratoga]

Seconded by St Saratoga

[Holy Karenland]

The Southern United States of Arach have come to an emergency agreement to second this motion.