Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
DRAFT: World Assembly Headquarters And Casino Act
Category: Free Trade
Strength: Mild
The World Assembly,
RECOGNISING that a dedicated headquarters would enhance international cooperation and diplomatic engagement among Member States;
BELIEVING that a dedicated headquarters should not place additional financial burdens on Member States;
CONSIDERING that an innovative funding model would sustain a dedicated headquarters without the aforesaid financial burdens;
HEREBY:
(RE)ESTABLISHES the World Assembly Headquarters (WAHQ) as an internationally neutral facility dedicated to hosting World Assembly operations, diplomatic missions, and associated activities;
DESIGNATES the entirety of the WAHQ as a tax-free international territory not subject to the jurisdiction of any single member state;
MANDATES the creation of the World Assembly Hospitality and Gaming Authority (WAHGA), tasked with:
a) Overseeing the operation of an in-house casino and associated hospitality services within the WAHQ,
b) Contracting with vendors and service providers to enhance the economic viability of these services,
c) Ensuring that all revenue generated from the casino and hospitality services is directed exclusively to cover the costs of constructing, maintaining, and securing the WAHQ,
d) Establishing policies and practices that promote responsible gaming and ethical hospitality management within the premises;
PROHIBITS the imposition of fees, dues, or levies on Member States for the operation and upkeep of the WAHQ.
This government communication has been printed on biodegradable paper. All carbon emissions associated with the creation of this government communication have been offset with new plantings, using the Pink Bunny Tree™ Carbon Offset Scheme, sponsored by the Pink Bunny Cola Corporation and the Knootiaanse Energie Maatschappij (KEM). For more information about the Pink Bunny Tree™ Carbon Offset Scheme, consult http://www.futureproof.kn.
"Mes collègues distingués,
The debate over the World Assembly Headquarters has been, shall we say, spirited. Knootoss proposes a pragmatic compromise, which maintains the functionality of our shared diplomatic space whilst embracing a financially sustainable approach that places no undue burden on our Member States.
Our World Assembly Headquarters And Casino Act offers a solution that is as innovative as it is pragmatic. It ensures that the World Assembly remains anchored in a dedicated, neutral location, fostering the kind of face-to-face diplomacy that no amount of video conferencing can replace. However, it does so without resorting to the tired model of compulsory fees and levies. Instead, we look to a proven source of revenue: hospitality and entertainment.
By establishing the World Assembly Hospitality and Gaming Authority, we create an opportunity to fund our headquarters sustainably. Delegates and visitors alike will have access to high-quality accommodations and recreational facilities, with revenues from these ventures covering operational costs. No more disputes over fees. No more concerns about financial barriers to participation. Just an elegant, self-sustaining solution that allows our nations to focus on the work that truly matters.
Of course, this proposal is not without its safeguards. WAHGA will oversee operations with an emphasis on responsible gaming and ethical hospitality, ensuring that the facilities remain a dignified, well-regulated environment befitting an institution of our stature. By designating the entirety of the complex as tax-free international territory, we avoid the geopolitical pitfalls of hosting it within any one nation.
Knootoss welcomes the input of our fellow delegates to refine and improve this concept further. We are fully open to addressing potential legal and political concerns. I invite all delegates to engage constructively, share their perspectives, and help us develop a framework that best serves the interests of all member states."

Deputy Minister for World Assembly and Extraregional Relations
-
((EDIT: ending changed from a semicolon to a period!
EDIT2: removed "complex, including all facilities and premises," because it is superfluous))