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Authorization of the Prætor to affix signature to Charter (1586)
Imperial Charter of Shireroth - The Mango Carta

Article I: The Kaiser.

Section A: Definition of the Kaisership.

a. The Kaiser of Shireroth is the supreme ruler, and noble, of Shireroth.
b. The Kaisership may be held by both male and female rulers. A male ruler shall be known as a Kaiser, a female ruler shall be known as a Kaiseress. The term "Kaiser" may be used to refer to the Kaisership without regard to gender.

Section B: Powers of the Kaiser.

a. All supreme Executive, Legislative, and Judicial powers of Shireroth shall be vested in the Kaiser.
b. The Kaiser may make any decree regarding the operation, behavior, functions and policy of Shireroth, as well as any actions zie deems fit, as long as they do not violate this Charter, excluding situations laid out in h. below.
c. The Kaiser is the Supreme Commander of all Militia, Military, and any other armed forces within Shireroth or under Shireroth control.
d. The Kaiser may delegate zir powers to lesser officials known as Ministers.
e. All Imperial Law set down by the Kaiser shall be recorded in the Lawbook.
f. Any bill, act, measure, dictate, statement or order passed, issued by, or put before the Landsraad may be vetoed by the Kaiser for any reason, at any time. The Kaiser may vest others with veto powers over the Landsraad second only to the Kaiser.
g. The Kaiser may appoint or remove any Noble in Shireroth as zie sees fit except as noted in Article V below.
h. Should the nation suffer from inactivity, the Kaiser may suspend this charter for a period not to exceed ten years ASC during which time the Kaiser may rule by solely by decree. Inactivity is defined as 10 years ASC with less than 5 posts by Shirithian citizens.

Section C: Heir to the Throne.

a. Before the end of zir reign, the Kaiser must pick a successor from among the full citizens of Shireroth.
b. Should the Kaiser die or abdicate the throne, the Kaisership shall pass to zir successor.
c. Should no heir have been chosen, the successor shall be chosen by procedures laid forth in the Lawbook.

Section D: Restrictions Upon the Kaiser

a. The Kaiser may not hold any position or citizenship in any other nation. This excludes honorary positions granted by a friendly power.
b. The Kaiser may not use zir Landsraad veto on matters of voting percentages and procedures, or internal decorum within the Landraad.
c. The Kaiser may not remove the Praetor, or zirself be elected Praetor.
d. The Kaiser may not appoint zirself Arbiter of the Imperial Judex.
e. The Kaiser may not vote on matters concerning the revocation of a decree for violation of this Charter, nor may zie use zir power of veto on such matters.

Section E: The Steward.

a. In times when a successor is below thirteen years of age and there is no current Steward, a Steward of Shireroth shall be appointed by a majority of the Landsraad.
b. A steward shall be appointed by the Kaiser or Landsraad should the Kaiser take temporary leave of zir throne.
c. Should the Kaiser have no stated heir, the Steward shall become the head of Shireroth until a successor can be found. Should no Steward be appointed at this time, the Landsraad shall convene and elect one.
d. The Landsraad may elect a Steward at anytime it feels one is necessary, with the approval of the Kaiser.
e. The Kaiser may at anytime appoint or dismiss a Steward.
f. The Steward of Shireroth shall be vested with all the Executive, Legislative and Judicial powers of the Kaiser but may not repeal or amend Imperial Decrees of the current ruling Kaiser. When there is no Kaiser upon the throne the Steward may revoke or amend decrees of past Kaisers, but is bound by any citizenship restrictions on the Kaiser.
g. The steward is subject to all restrictions placed upon the Kaiser by the Charter.

Article II: Landsraad.

Section A: Powers of the Landsraad.

a. The Landsraad shall be vested, through the good grace of the Kaiser, with legislative powers in Shireroth.
b. The Landsraad may set its own rules for membership, voting percentages and procedures, and internal decorum, without outside interference.
c. Neither the Landsraad, nor any body it creates, has authority or jurisdiction over the Kaiser or this Charter.
d. All permanent law set down by the Landsraad shall be recorded in the Lawbook. Treaties, resolutions, and other temporary measures passed by the Landsraad need not be recorded in the Lawbook.

Section B: Sessions of the Landsraad.

a. The Kaiser has the power to dismiss, and recall to session, the Landsraad at any time.
b. Should the Kaiser die or abdicate the throne, the Landsraad shall be automatically called to session.
c. The Landsraad may dismiss itself from Session at any time.
d. If there is neither a Kaiser nor a Steward, the Landsraad is automatically called to session and may not dismiss itself until a Kaiser or Steward is on the throne.

Section C: The Prætor

a. The Prætor of Shireroth may only be elected by the Landsraad of Shireroth, from among the full-citizens of the Shireroth. The Kaiser shall manage the election of the Prætor by the Landsraad, and shall act as Prætor of the Landsraad until one is immediately elected.
b. The Prætor of Shireroth shall preside over the Landsraad as chairman. Zir purpose and duty shall be to call a meeting of the Landsraad to order, tally votes, close votes, generally manage, and keep order within the Landsraad; as well as keep records of all bills and resolutions passed during zir tenure.
c. The Landsraad may further specify the powers of the Prætor within the Landsraad.
d. The Prætor may not violate this Charter, Imperial Decrees, Landsraad Procedures, or the Lawbook.
e. The Praetor of the Landsraad is dismissed whenever the Landsraad is not in session and a new one elected when the Landsraad returns to session.
f. If the Landsraad chooses, the last or present Praetor, instead of the Kaiser, may manage the election of a new Praetor.

Article III: The Adelsraad

Section A: Membership of the Adelsraad

a. The Adelsraad may set its own rules for membership, voting percentages and procedures, and internal decorum, without outside interference, except where this charter specifies unanimity is required.

Section B: Powers of the Adelsraad

a. The Adelsraad shall have the power to veto any law or resolution of the Landsraad.
b. The Adelsraad shall, by unanimous vote of the Dukes present and voting, have the power to revoke any decree of the reigning Kaiser.
c. The Adelsraad has the power to destroy and reshape Duchies as defined in Article V.
d. With the consent of the Arbiter and the Praetor, the Adelsraad by Unanimous vote of the Dukes present and voting may remove a Kaiser from the throne of Shireroth.
e. Should a Kaiser be removed in this fashion the normal rules for succession apply.

Article IV: The Arbiter

Section A: Powers of The Arbiter

a. The Arbiter of Shireroth is vested with judicial powers second only to the Kaiser.
b. The Arbiter is appointed by the Kaiser. The Arbiter may not be an officer of the Landsraad, the Kaiser, or the Steward.
c. The Arbiter may be dismissed by the Kaiser or a 2/3rd vote of the Landsraad.
d. The Arbiter will be the head of the Imperial Judex.
e. The Precise operation and powers of the Judex and the Arbiter shall be specified by the Landsraad.
f. Neither the Arbiter nor the Imperial Judex may violate this Charter, Imperial Decree or the Lawbook.

Section B: Special Powers of The Arbiter

a. The Arbiter may overturn any act or resolution passed by the Landsraad should said act or resolution violate Imperial Decree or this Charter.
This power only includes matters of procedure if those procedure violate the charter.
b. The Arbiter may nullify any order or decree of the Kaiser which violates this Charter.
c. Other than those specified, the Arbiter has no powers over the Kaiser.

Article V: Rights of the Nobility

Section A: Subdivisions of Shireroth.

a. The usual primary subdivision of Shireroth is a Duchy.
b. The usual secondary subdivision of Shireroth is a Barony.
c. The usual tertiary subdivision of Shireroth is a County.

Section B: Local Autonomy

a. A Duchy may choose its own terms for itself and its subdivisions.
b. The Adelsraad may remove territory from a Duchy, or dissolve a Duchy by unanimous consent.
c. Duchies may make their own procedures for choosing Dukes. Should the Duchy have no such procedures, or should such procedures fail to install a Duke, the Kaiser shall appoint a Duke.
d. The Duchies shall have authority to regulate their subdivisions. However, anyone who has cause to show unjust treatment by a superior shall have the right to appeal to the Judex or the Kaiser.

Article VI: Amendments

Section A: Amending The Charter

a. The Kaiser may make amendments to this Charter at anytime, with the approval of the Prætor and Arbiter.
b. The Landsraad may make amendments to this charter by a 2/3rd majority at anytime, with the approval of the Kaiser and the Arbiter.
c. This charter may not be abolished, dissolved or revoked except as noted in Article I, Section B, subsection h. above.
d. All amendments to this Charter must be documented.
Praetor Expenses Resolution (1586)
The Landsraad of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth hereby resolves;

That the Praetor shall be given authority to make payments to citizens, in the form of bounties, in recognition of efforts made, and in order to commission further efforts, to further the legislative harmony of the nation, in such amounts and for such specific efforts as his discretion shall decide, and;
That the initial sum for such payments, to be made from the Shirerithian Imperial Treasury account to the Praetor account, shall be 2000 erb.

Done at Shirekeep 4636
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Kaiserial Citizenship Resolution (1587)
Resolved that the Landsraad urges the Praetor to sign a Kaiserial decree removing the following line from the Charter:
The Kaiser may not hold any position or citizenship in any other nation. This excludes honorary positions granted by a friendly power.
Protectorate of Safiria Treaty Ratification (1588)
I. The Imperial Republic of Shireroth annexes the Safirian Empire as a Protectorate. In accordance with the Protectorate Definition Act, Safiria remains a nominally independent nation, but acknowledges the Kaiser as Head of State and delegates foreign and defense responsibilities to the Imperial Government.

II. Safiria will remain in its own color upon the MCS Map, but will be listed as "Safiria [Shireroth]"

III. Safiria will move to a forum on Shireroth's boards, and will be granted six subfora so long as it maintains the activity to support them, as decided by Shireroth's Ministry of the Interior in consultation with the Kaiser and zir advisors.

IV. All citizens of Safiria who qualify for Shirerithian citizenship under the tri-cit law are automatically granted Shirerithian citizenship. This citizenship may be revoked by the Shirerithian government in specific cases, in which case the person involved will remain a Safirian citizen but without the privileges of Shirerithian citizenship.

V. Applications by Shirerithian citizens for Safirian citizenship will be decided by the Safirian government. Safirian citizenship will not count as a separate citizenship with regards to Tri-Cit.

VI. Kaiserial decrees do not automatically extend to Safiria, but the Kaiser has the right to make specific decrees affecting Safiria or to explicitly extend any Shirerithian decrees to affect Safiria.

VII. Safiria is permitted to retain its own military, but it may not declare war unilaterally. Safirian diplomatic policy will mirror that decided by Shireroth's Ministry of the Exterior.

VIII. This treaty may be modified by the mutual consent of both governments. Although Safiria must generally follow Kaiserial decrees directed at it, Kaiserial decrees may not unilaterally change this treaty.

IX. If either side breaks this treaty unilaterally, a five hundred ASC year moratorium will immediately begin on any future treaties of annexation or Protectorateship between Safiria and Shireroth.

X. If Safiria collapses into anarchy or inactivity, particularly with the departure of Carl Jackson and no credible Safirian stepping up to replace him as leader, Shireroth may choose to annex Safiria fully into the Imperial Republic.
Question on the citizenship application of Mr Chevalier (1589)
The Landsraad answered in the positiveto the question:
Should the naturalization application of Mr. Gustave Chevalier be approved?

Resolution on the Sanilla Treaty (1590)
The Landsraad resolves:

To recommend ratification of the Treaty of Protection and Association between the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Free State of Sanilla, as witnessed by His Majesty Kaiser Hasan II and the Lord Baron, Malliki Tosha, of Greater Lakhesia.
Resolution on the crisis in Antica (1597)
The Landsraad resolves to respond decisively if belatedly to the current crisis in Antica:

First, the Imperial Republic of Shireroth suspends recognition with the Republic of Antica as the latter is now defunct.

Second, the Landsraad recognizes Aryasht as a legitimate successor state to Antica, and Scott Alexander is authorized to serve as ambassador to Aryasht and has permission to negotiate a more comprehensive treaty with the Aryashti people for later ratification.

Third, the Minister of Military Affairs is ordered to begin a deployment to the Antican frontier with the mission of helping with the refugee crisis and containing the unknown threat in the area. Because Antica is no longer recognized as a state, the Minister may order forces into (non-Aryashti) Antican territory and engage unrecognized hostiles there if mission objectives demand.
Martial Code (1597) [as originally passed, amended by the "Benkern Amendment"]
The Martial Code of Shireroth
A code established by the Landsraad, with the consent of the Kaiseress, for the planning, conduct and prosecution of war and defence of the Imperial Republic and its protectorates.

Section 1 - Explanatory Notes

1. This Code may be referred to in its short title of the Martial Code.

2. The Code comprises of 4 Sections:
a. Explanatory Notes
b. The Establishment of the Imperial Armed Forces
c. The rights and responsibilities of the Imperial Government
d. The rights and responsibilities of the Imperial States

Section 2 - The Establishment of the Imperial Armed Forces
ARTICLE 1-Establishment
a. The Imperial Armed Forces are established as the sole body of forces that may use force in the name of the Imperial Government alone.
b. The Imperial Armed Forces shall consist of:
I. The Apollonian Guard, responsible for land warfare.
II. The Imperial Shirerithian Fleet, responsible for naval warfare.
III. The Imperial Shirerithian Air Forces, responsible for air warfare.
c. There shall be a common logistical and medical supply service for all three chains of the Imperial Armed Forces, to be called the Shirerithian Supplies Service.
ARTICLE 2 - Command and Control
a. The Kaiser/ess shall be Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Armed Forces.
b. The Kaiser may appoint a Minister of Military Affairs to delegate the control of the day-to-day operations and management of the Imperial Armed Forces to.
I. Upon appointment, the Minister of Military Affairs shall become Lord Marshal of the Apollonian Guards, its Commander-in-Chief.
II. Upon appointment, the Minister of Military Affairs shall be the supreme operational commander of the Imperial Armed Forces subject only to the authority of the Kaiser in this respect.
III. Upon appointment, the Minister of Military Affairs shall be the primary advisor to the Kaiser on matters of military affairs.
c. There shall be a Ministry of Military Affairs that shall regulate the Imperial Armed Forces and Shirerithian Supply Service.
I. The Ministry of Military Affairs shall be subject to the control of the Kaiser, or if appointed, a Minister of Military Affairs. It's powers shall be exercised by the Kaiser or the Minister of Military Affairs.
II. The Ministry of Military Affairs shall be required to maintain the orders of battle for the Imperial Armed Forces.
ARTICLE 3 - Organisation
a. The Apollonian Guard shall act as the primary organisation for the conduct of land warfare as well as the protection of the Kaiser/ess in peace.
I. The Apollonian Guard shall maintain a force at a minimum of 5,000 troops.
II. The Ministry of Military Affairs shall retain the right, with consultation of the Kaiser/ess, to set the number of men, equipment and other matters relating to an Order of Battle.
b. The Imperial Shirerithian Fleet shall act as the primary organisation for the conduct of naval warfare, retaining small forces for the conduct of amphibious land operations and naval aviation operations.
I. The Imperial Shirerithian Fleet shall maintain a force at a minimum of 1 Aircraft Carrier, 8 Surface Combat vessels and 4 submarines.
II. The Ministry of Military Affairs shall retain the right, with consultation of the Kaiser/ess, to set the number of men, equipment and other matters relating to an Order of Battle.
c. The Imperial Shirerithian Air Forces shall act as the primary organisation for the conduct of air warfare.
I. The Imperial Shirerithian Air Forces shall maintain a force at a minimum of 10 Air Superiority Fighters, 10 Multi-Role Ground Attack Aircraft and 5 Strategic Attack Aircraft.
II. The Ministry of Military Affairs shall retain the right, with consultation of the Kaiser/ess, to set the number of men, equipment and other matters relating to an Order of Battle.

Section 3 - The Rights and Responsibilities of the Imperial Government
Article 1 - The Responsibilities of the Imperial Government
a. The Imperial Government is responsible for the defence of the Imperial Republic as a whole.
b. The Imperial Government is responsible for honouring its international treaty obligations in terms of military or logistical support.
Article 2 - The Imperial Shirerithian Defence Council
a. In order to further aid the objectives of s.3(1), a council shall be created consisting of the Kaiser/ess, the Minister of Military Affairs and the heads of the Imperial States.
I. The make-up of this Council may also include other Shirerithians at the invitation of the Kaiser/ess.
b. The ISDC shall advise the Kaiser of the Imperial States' military preparedness and shall advise the Imperial States of the priorities of the Imperial Government.
c. The ISDC shall not have the power to order an Imperial State to change its military organisation.
d. The IDSC shall draw up and coordinate defence policy between the Imperial Government and the Imperial States.
Article 3 - Rights of the Imperial Government
a. The Imperial Government shall have the right to declare war without consultation of the Imperial States.
b. The Imperial Government shall, in times of war, have the power to direct the forces of the Imperial States in the defence of the Imperial Republic.
c. The Imperial Government shall have the power to deploy the Imperial Armed forces abroad.
d. The Imperial Government shall have the power to deploy its forces to an Imperial State only with the permission of the relevant Imperial State unless it is in rebellion.

Section 4 - The Rights and Responsibilities of the Imperial States
Article 1 - The Responsibilities of the Imperial States
a. The Imperial States shall be responsible for the defence of the individual Imperial State.
b. The Imperial States shall maintain a force of 100,000 troops under the Annunia + RecWar system or an equivalent force thereof under another system.
c. The Imperial States shall be required to have a reasonable displacement of their Order of Battle to carry out s.4(1)(a).
Article 2 - Rights of the Imperial States
a. The Imperial States have the right to refuse the Imperial Armed Forces permission to enter into an Imperial State during peacetime.
b. The Imperial States have the right to refuse to deploy their forces to foreign states when the Imperial Republic is not in direct threat.
c. The Imperial States have the right to construct their orders of battle as they see fit so long as they are in compliance with s.4(1)(c).
Martial Code (as of 1597) [amended by the Benkern Amendment]
The Martial Code of Shireroth
A code established by the Landsraad, with the consent of the Kaiseress, for the planning, conduct and prosecution of war and defence of the Imperial Republic and its protectorates.

Section 1 - Introduction
Subsection 1 - Short Title
This Code may be referred to in its short title of the Martial Code.

Subsection 2 - Structure
a. This Code is comprised of four sections, which are then divided into subsections, then into articles and then into numbers.
b. The four sections are:
I. Introduction
II. The Establishment of the Imperial Armed Forces
III. The rights and responsibilities of the Imperial Government
IV. The rights and responsibilities of the Imperial States

Subsection 3 - Amendment and Clarification
a. This Code may be amended by majority vote of the Landsraad or by Imperial decree.
b. It shall be the responsibility of the amending actor (the Praetor or his designated officer in the case of the Landsraad) to ensure that official copies of this Code reflect new amendments.
c. The meaning of specific provisions of this Code may be clarified by a Ministerial Order of the MoMA.
d. Such clarifying Ministerial Orders may always be repealed, reversed or rejected by the Kaiser or Landsraad.

Section 2 - The Establishment of the Imperial Armed Forces
Subsection 1 - Establishment
a. The Imperial Armed Forces are established as the sole body of forces that may use force in the name of the Imperial Government alone.
b. The Imperial Armed Forces shall consist of:
I. The Apollonian Guard, responsible for land warfare.
II. The Imperial Shirerithian Fleet, responsible for naval warfare.
III. The Imperial Shirerithian Air Forces, responsible for air warfare.
c. There shall be a common logistical and medical supply service for all three chains of the Imperial Armed Forces, to be called the Shirerithian Supplies Service.

Subsection 2 - Command and Control
a. The Kaiser shall be Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Armed Forces.
b. The Kaiser may appoint a Minister of Military Affairs to delegate the control of the day-to-day operations and management of the Imperial Armed Forces to.
I. Upon appointment, the Minister of Military Affairs shall become Lord Marshal of the Apollonian Guards, its Commander-in-Chief.
II. Upon appointment, the Minister of Military Affairs shall be the supreme operational commander of the Imperial Armed Forces subject only to the authority of the Kaiser in this respect.
III. Upon appointment, the Minister of Military Affairs shall be the primary advisor to the Kaiser on matters of military affairs.
c. There shall be a Ministry of Military Affairs that shall regulate the Imperial Armed Forces and Shirerithian Supply Service.
I. The Ministry of Military Affairs shall be subject to the control of the Kaiser, or if appointed, a Minister of Military Affairs. It's powers shall be exercised by the Kaiser or the Minister of Military Affairs.
II. The Ministry of Military Affairs shall be required to maintain the orders of battle for the Imperial Armed Forces.

Subsection 3 - Organisation
a. The Apollonian Guard shall act as the primary organisation for the conduct of land warfare as well as the protection of the Kaiser in peace.
I. The Apollonian Guard shall maintain a force at a minimum of 5,000 troops.
II. The Ministry of Military Affairs shall retain the right, with consultation of the Kaiser, to set the number of men, equipment and other matters relating to an Order of Battle.
b. The Imperial Shirerithian Fleet shall act as the primary organisation for the conduct of naval warfare, retaining small forces for the conduct of amphibious land operations and naval aviation operations.
I. The Imperial Shirerithian Fleet shall maintain a force at a minimum of 1 Aircraft Carrier, 8 Surface Combat vessels and 4 submarines.
II. The Ministry of Military Affairs shall retain the right, with consultation of the Kaiser, to set the number of men, equipment and other matters relating to an Order of Battle.
c. The Imperial Shirerithian Air Forces shall act as the primary organisation for the conduct of air warfare.
I. The Imperial Shirerithian Air Forces shall maintain a force at a minimum of 10 Air Superiority Fighters, 10 Multi-Role Ground Attack Aircraft and 5 Strategic Attack Aircraft.
II. The Ministry of Military Affairs shall retain the right, with consultation of the Kaiser, to set the number of men, equipment and other matters relating to an Order of Battle.

Section 3 - The Rights and Responsibilities of the Imperial Government
Subsection 1 - The Responsibilities of the Imperial Government
a. The Imperial Government is responsible for the defence of the Imperial Republic as a whole.
b. The Imperial Government is responsible for honouring its international treaty obligations in terms of military or logistical support.

Subsection 2 - The Imperial Shirerithian Defence Council
a. In order to further aid the objectives of s.3(1), a council shall be created consisting of the Kaiser, the Minister of Military Affairs and the heads of the Imperial States.
I. The make-up of this Council may also include other Shirerithians at the invitation of the Kaiser.
b. The ISDC shall advise the Kaiser of the Imperial States' military preparedness and shall advise the Imperial States of the priorities of the Imperial Government.
c. The ISDC shall not have the power to order an Imperial State to change its military organisation.
d. The IDSC shall draw up and coordinate defence policy between the Imperial Government and the Imperial States.

Subsection 3 - Rights of the Imperial Government
a. The Imperial Government shall have the right to declare war without consultation of the Imperial States.
b. The Imperial Government shall, in times of war, have the power to direct the forces of the Imperial States in the defence of the Imperial Republic.
c. The Imperial Government shall have the power to deploy the Imperial Armed forces abroad.
d. The Imperial Government shall have the power to deploy its forces to an Imperial State only with the permission of the relevant Imperial State unless it is in rebellion.

Section 4 - The Rights and Responsibilities of the Imperial States
Subsection 1 - The Responsibilities of the Imperial States
a. The Imperial States shall be responsible for the defence of the individual Imperial State.
b. The Imperial States shall maintain a force of 100,000 troops under the Annunia + RecWar system or an equivalent force thereof under another system.
c. The Imperial States shall be required to have a reasonable displacement of their Order of Battle to carry out s.4(1)(a).

Subsection 2 - Rights of the Imperial States
a. The Imperial States have the right to refuse the Imperial Armed Forces permission to enter into an Imperial State during peacetime.
b. The Imperial States have the right to refuse to deploy their forces to foreign states when the Imperial Republic is not in direct threat.
c. The Imperial States have the right to construct their orders of battle as they see fit so long as they are in compliance with s.4(1)(c).
Kaiser Resolution (1598)
Resolved, that this Landsraad is impressed by the qualities of Her Niftiness; and further resolved that Her Niftiness should rule for many years to come, until the time comes that She is tired of it and/or our opinion on Her Niftiness changes.
Treaty of Reunification with Elwynn Ratification (1599)
TREATY BETWEEN THE IMPERIAL REPUBLIC AND THE ELWYNNESE UNION ON THE TERMS OF ELWYNNESE AND SHIRERITHIAN REUNIFICATION


Having resolved the disagreements that led to many years of separation and enmity between them; and having repented of and forgiven past transgressions on both sides; and having reawoken and fanned the desire for the United Elwynn enjoyed by their forefathers, the Elwynnese Union and the Imperial Republic of Shireroth hereby agree to reconcile their difference and unite into a single entity according to these terms laid out below.

CHAPTER ONE: UNIFICATION OF ELWYNN


ARTICLE ONE: The lands and people of the Province of the Elwynnese Union known as Elwynn Proper shall join with the lands and people of the Shirerithian Duchy of Elwynn in establishing one government for them both, under the conditions of this Treaty.

ARTICLE TWO: The Duchy of Elwynn (hereafter "East Elwynn") hereby dissolves itself. All its territories revert back to Imperial Lands; however, all subdivision boundaries, internal noble titles, and internal laws remain in effect by the grace of Her Niftiness the Kaiseress.

ARTICLE THREE: The Crown and Landsraad recognize a new Imperial State, hereinaftercalled the Imperial State of Elwynn, consisting of the lands of East Elwynn, the lands of the Province Elwynn Proper (hereafter "West Elwynn") and South Alalehzamin as marked on Version 14.2.2 of the MCS Map.

ARTICLE FOUR: All citizens of East Elwynn are automatically citizens of the Imperial State of Elwynn.

ARTICLE FIVE: All nationals of the Elwynnese Union are automatically citizens of the Imperial State of Elwynn, subject to the following. Those nationals of the Elwynnese Union with primary residence in territories not being West Elwynn shall choose whether or not to claim citizenship in the Imperial State of Elwynn. And those nationals of the Elwynnese Union with citizenship held in an Imperial State of Shireroth may choose either to retain their citizenship in their original Imperial State or to shift their citizenship to the Imperial State of Elwynn.

ARTICLE SIX: A constitutional assembly will be called immediately in the Imperial State of Elwynn to determine the forms of government in the new entity. Upon the completion of the assembly, the proposed constitution will be put to a vote by the citizens of Elwynn. Any constitution so adopted by two-thirds of the citizens voting during a period of 96 hours will become the official law of the Imperial State of Elwynn. The period until the adoption of such a constitution will be known as the Provisional Government.

ARTICLE SEVEN: The Provisional Government will be marked by the status quo in both East Elwynn and West Elwynn. East Elwynn will continue to be led by Balarak Alaion, who may continue to style himself "Duke of Elwynn", and by the Elwmoot of East Elwynnese. West Elwynn will continue to be led by Jacobus Loki, who may continue to style himself "Prince of Elwynn", and by the Senate of West Elwynnese. Each of these two local governments may continue to pass laws binding only upon its own lands and people in a manner consistent to this Treaty and their own legal processes. Elwynnese Union law will continue to apply to West Elwynn in as much as it conforms to this Treaty, and Duchy of Elwynn law will continue to apply to East Elwynn in as much as it conforms to this Treaty.

ARTICLE EIGHT: The Provisional Government of the Imperial State of Elwynn will be led by Soreaa Isurui, who will bear the style of Secretary of State of Elwynn. She shall chair the Constitutional Convention and handle any day to day decisions of state that may arise which concern the entirety of the Imperial State and not simply either the Eastern or Western half. She shall also hear disputes under this Treaty and make rulings on them. In the event that she is unable to continue as Secretary of State or the Constitutional Assembly loses confidence in her, the Constitutional Assembly shall elect a new Secretary of State subject to same provisions.

CHAPTER TWO: DISSOLUTION OF THE ELWYNNESE UNION


ARTICLE NINE: The Elwynnese Union is dissolved.

ARTICLE TEN: The Union Territory of Amokolia is dissolved and its lands are recognised as sovereign and independent.

ARTICLE ELEVEN: The Union Territory of Tirlar is dissolved and its lands are recognised as sovereign and independent.

ARTICLE TWELVE: The Union Territory of Albion is dissolved, and its lands are recognised as sovereign and independent.[/color]

CHAPTER THREE: AMNESTY


ARTICLE THIRTEEN: At the time of the ratification of this treaty, a general amnesty shall be declared for citizens and nationals of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Elwynnese Union regarding crimes committed as part of the conflict between the two nations. Such crimes shall be immune from prosecution, either by the Imperial Government of Shireroth or by the Imperial State of Elwynn.

ARTICLE FOURTEEN: This amnesty will not restrict the Imperial Republic of Shireroth or the Imperial State of Elwynn from denying citizenship or other rights to those individuals not aligned with either entity at the time of ratification based on actions they committed during the conflict.

ARTICLE FIFTEEN: In addition to the legal amnesty, all individuals on both sides are earnestly encouraged to seek true forgiveness and understanding.

CHAPTER FOUR: FORUMS


ARTICLE SIXTEEN: The Imperial Republic of Shireroth will grant a forum to the Imperial State of Elwynn. Any member of the Elwynnese Union may petition to have a forum from the Elwynnese Union moved to the Imperial Republic of Shireroth or the Imperial State of Elwynn, which request will be enacted upon approval of the Kaiser of Shireroth or Provisional Government of Elwynn, respectively.

ARTICLE SEVENTEEN: The Imperial Republic of Shireroth accepts an obligation to host for at least three months the forum of any former Union Territory of the Elwynnese Union granted independence in Chapter One of this treaty which neither joins another nation, convinces the Bastion Union to host them separately, nor chooses to create its own forum outside the Bastion. The former Union Territories of the Elwynnese Union are under no obligation to accept this offer, nor does acceptance of this offer necessarily imply any political relationship with the Imperial Republic of Shireroth.

ARTICLE EIGHTEEN: All classified forums of the former Elwynnese Union will be declassified as part of the archiving of the Elwynnese Union. All classified forums of the former Duchy of Elwynn will also be declassified as part of the archiving of the Duchy of Elwynn.

ARTICLE NINETEEN: When all Territories have evacuated the forum and all requested forum transfers to Shireroth have been completed, the forums of the Elwynnese Union will be archived by the Bastion administration.

ARTICLE TWENTY: The main forum of East Elwynn will be archived in accordance with normal Shirerithian forum archival policies. The owners of any subforums on East Elwynn may petition to have them moved to the new Imperial State forum in the same way as described in Article Sixteen.

CHAPTER FIVE: MISCELLANEOUS


ARTICLE TWENTY-ONE: All funds belonging to government accounts of the Elwynnese Union will be governed by the Provisional Government and then decided upon by the Constitutional Assembly.

ARTICLE TWENTY-TWO: All military personnel and equipment in allegiance to the Elwynnese Union not associated with a Territory of Elwynn will join the Imperial State of Elwynn.

ARTICLE TWENTY-THREE: While it is recognized that Shireroth cannot be bound by any treaties made by the Elwynnese Union, the Imperial Government of Shireroth affirms its willingness to negotiate treaties on educational, cultural, commercial and cross-border links with the Elwynnese Union’s treaty partners and submit such treaties for ratification in accordance with Shireroth’s constitutional procedures.

ARTICLE TWENTY-FOUR: This treaty will come into effect upon ratification by the Elwynnese Union, the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, and the Duchy of (East) Elwynn. Proof of ratifications shall be sent to Soreaa Isurui.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the representatives of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Elwynnese Union have signed this Treaty.

Done at [place] this [ASC] [Elw month] [Elw year].


FOR THE IMPERIAL REPUBLIC OF SHIREROTH
  • XX
    Kaiseress of Shireroth

    XX
    Duke of Elwynn
FOR THE ELWYNNESE UNION
  • XX
    Prince of Elwynn

    XX
Restoration of Goldshire Imperial Status Resolution (1601)
Recognising that the Duchy of Goldshire no longer qualifies as inactive under Article V Section D of the Imperial Charter, this Landsraad is resolved that the Duchy of Goldshire be declared active and restored to the status of Imperial State with the full privileges and reponsibilities conferred by Article V of the Imperial Charter.
Articles of Amity and Alliance between Shireroth and Safiria (1601)
To all to whom these Presents shall come, we the undersigned Majesties the Rightly Ordained Emperors of the States affixed to our Names send Greeting. Whereas the aforementioned High Contracting Parties did through their various Parlements agree to certain articles of Amity and Alliance between the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Safirian Empire, viz. “Articles of Amity and Alliance between the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Safirian Empire”.

1. The Protectorate of Safiria Treaty is void.

2. Safiria becomes independent. Benkern as descendant of Kaiser Stan is Grand Duke of Qalani.

3. Safiria will go back to its own color on the MCS map.

4. Safiria can relocate its forum as it pleases.

5. Citizens of one party can apply for citizenship in the other; if they do, they are citizens.

6. Citizenship of one party doesn’t count against the other’s restrictions on citizenship, if any.

7. Neither party will fight the other.

8. The parties will respect each other’s cultures, languages, traditions, and peoples.

9. The parties and their legislatures may modify this treaty upon mutual agreement.

10. The parties will upon agreement ratify this treaty by signing and sealing the original in a timely manner. Then copies will be made for storage in Aňira and Shirekeep.

10bis. This original supersedes any English copies if they differ.

10ter. This original supersedes any non-English copies if they differ.

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Pangean Motion (1603)
Hereby the Landsraad approves of the creation of the Pangean Empire, currently under the leadership of Taodosius I Myksos, as Imperial State.
Shireroth-Aryasht Treaty of Protection and Association Ratification (1603)
TREATY OF PROTECTION AND ASSOCIATION

between

THE IMPERIAL REPUBLIC OF SHIREROTH

and

THE HOLY EMPIRE OF ARYASHT


Article I
The Imperial Republic of Shireroth hereby extends protectorate status over the Holy Empire of Aryasht.
The Holy Empire of Aryasht hereby recognizes the Imperial Republic of Shireroth as suzerain.

Article II
A citizen of Aryasht is not automatically a citizen of Shireroth.

Article III
The foreign affairs for Aryasht shall hereafter be managed by the Imperial Government of Shireroth.

Article IV
Aryasht may maintain its own armed forces, but may not declare war unilaterally.

Article V
Shirerithian national law shall have full force and effect in Aryasht, so far as it is enforced within Shireroth proper and so far as it does not contradict with the law and tradition of Aryasht.

Article VI
This treaty may be modified by the mutual consent of both governments. Aryasht may not unilaterally divest itself of its protectorate status. Violation of this treaty by Shireroth shall void the extension of protectorate status and Aryasht will regain fully-independent status.
World Assembly Motion (1603)
Regarding the position in the micronational world of our Imperial Republic as that of the largest, and most influential nation of the globe, and as a lighting beacon to all other nations.

Regarding the internal and external division and the decline of several nations at this moment, and of a considerable number of nations in the past.

Regarding that there is no trace of a common goal, or unity among us, and that there is no simple and efficient way to discuss our differences and debate current affairs in a global way, which is activily used.

Aknowlegding that this affairs are not for the common good of the micronational sector.

Aknowledging that an intermicronational organisation, in which all active nations of Micras will have a seat, will help building global unity and will create a bond and common goal and might help us solve our differences and prevent us from hostilty...


The Imperial Republic of Shireroth should take the first step into the reviving of the MTO as a World Assembly in which all nations are to be represented. In which important decisions for the greater good are to be made, and which strives to one common goal, Unity on Micras and the preservation and the expanding of micronationalism.
Treaty of Ardashirshar Ratification (1606)
Resolved by the Landsraad that the Treaty of Ardashirshahr between the Empire of South Catavia and the Imperial Republic of Shireroth is ratified
TREATY OF ARDASHIRSHAHR


His Furry Majesty the Heavenly Kitten, Emperor of South Catavia, and His Imperial Niftiness the Kaiser of Shireroth, sharing the desire of securing a complete, lasting and honest friendship between them and their Governments, have decided to negotiate a compact of friendship and cooperation and, as such, they have appointed as their plenipotentiaries, for the Government of His Furry Majesty the Heavenly Kitten, Emperor of South Catavia, Jezza Rasmus, Master Diplocat, and for His Imperial Niftiness the Kaiser of Shireroth, Soreaa Isurui, Minister of the Exterior, Steward of Elwynn, who met at the Palace of Union in Ardashirshahr where they agreed to the following articles of friendship and cooperation between their respective Governments:

Article 1: Friendship

A state of complete, lasting and honest friendship shall prevail between the Empire of South Catavia and the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, and between the inhabitants, nationals and citizens of the respective High Contracting Parties without discrimination.

Article 2: Recognition

The High Contracting Parties commit themselves to recognize the constitutional systems, laws and judicial decisions of each other, committing themselves to the principles of sovereignty in the people, the rule of law and the independence and integrity of each other.

Article 3: Cooperation

The High Contracting Parties shall endeavour to facilitate and strengthen the exchange of ideas and the dialogue between them and their Peoples in the fields of politics, economy and commerce, law, society, cartography and culture.

Article 4: Consultation

The High Contracting Parties shall hold consultations with each other, whenever necessary, on the matters expressed in this Treaty and on all other matters that are of interest and of concern to either Party.

Article 5: Entry into force

This Treaty enters force upon the first day following the exchange of ratifications of this Treaty in accordance with the constitutional procedures of the High Contracting Parties.

Article 6: Final provisions

This Treaty, drawn up in a single original in the English and Lolcat languages, equally authentic, shall be deposited with the archives of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth which will transmit a certified copy to the government of the Empire of South Catavia.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Treaty is signed by the plenipotentiaries at the Palace of Union in Ardashirshahr on ASC 5174.

FOR HIS FURRY MAJESTY THE HEAVENLY KITTEN, THE EMPEROR OF SOUTH CATAVIA


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FOR HIS IMPERIAL NIFTINESS THE KAISER OF SHIREROTH

Soreaa Isurui


TREATY OV ARDASHIRSHAHR


His Furry Majesty teh Heavenly Kitten, Emperor ov South Catavia, an His Imperial Niftiness teh Kaiser ov Shireroth, sharing teh desire ov securing a complete, lastin an honest <3 <3 <3 tween them an their Gubments, has decidd to negotiate a compcat ov friendship an cooperation an, as such, they has appointed as their elite diplocats, for teh Gubment ov His Furry Majesty teh Heavenly Kitten, Emperor ov South Catavia, Jezza Rasmus, Master Diplocat, an for His Imperial Niftiness teh Kaiser ov Shireroth, Soreaa Isurui, Minister ov teh Exterior, Steward ov Elwynn, who met at teh Palace ov Union in Ardashirshahr where they agreed to teh following articles ov friendship an cooperation tween their respective Gubments:

Claw 1: Furriendship

A state ov complete, lastin an friendship shall srsly prevail tween teh Empire ov South Catavia an teh Imperial Republic ov Shireroth, an tween teh inhabitants, cationals an catizens ov teh respective BFF wif Ceiling Cat Contracting Kittehs wifout discriminashun, srsly.

Claw 2: Recognishun

Teh BFF wif Ceiling Cat Contracting Kittehs commit themselvez to recognize teh constitushunal sistems, paws an judicial decishuns ov each otter, committing themselvez to teh principles ov sovereignty in teh kittehs, teh rule ov lol an teh independence an integrity ov each otter, srsly.

Claw 3: Cooperashun

Teh BFF wif Ceiling Cat Contracting Kittehs shall antehffur to facilitate an strengfen teh exchange ov ideas an teh dialogue tween them an their Kittehss in teh fields ov politics, economy an commerce, lol, society, cartografy an culchur, srsly. <3

Claw 4: Consultashun

Teh BFF wif Ceiling Cat Contracting Kittehs shall hold consultashuns wif each otehr, whenever necesary, on teh matters expressed in dis Treaty an on all otehr matters that are ov interest an ov concern to either Kitteh, srsly.

Claw 5: K, when dat starts

Dis Treaty starts upon teh furst day following teh exchange ov ratifications ov dis Treaty in accordance wif teh constitushunal procedures ov teh BFF wif Ceiling Cat Contracting Kittehs, srsly.

Claw 6: Final provishuns

Dis Treaty, drawn up in a single furriginal in teh English an Lolcat languages, equally autehntic, shall be deposietd wif teh archivez ov teh Imperial Republic ov Shireroth which will transmit a certifid copy to teh gubment ov teh Empire ov South Catavia, srsly.

IN WITNESS WHEREOV, teh Treaty is signed by teh plenipotentiaries at teh Palace ov Union in Ardashirshahr on 5174.

FOR HIS FURRY MAJESTY TEH HEAVENLY KITTEN, TEH EMPEROR OV SOUTH CATAVIA

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FOR HIS IMPERIAL NIFTINESS TEH KAISER OV SHIREROTH

Soreaa Isurui


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Treaty of Mahapur Ratification (1606)
Treaty of Mahapur

His Grace the Prince of Arysaht and His Imperial Niftiness the Kaiser of Shireroth, sharing the desire of securing a complete, lasting and honest friendship between them and their Governments, have decided to negotiate a compact of friendship and unity, who, meeting at the Emperor’s Palace in Mahapur, agreed to the following articles of confederation between their respective Governments:

Article I: Friendship

A state of complete, lasting and honest friendship shall prevail between the Empire of Aryasht and the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, and between the inhabitants, nationals and citizens of the respective High Contracting Parties without discrimination.

Article II: Unification

The Empire of Aryasht agrees and accepts its glorious entry into the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, as an Imperial State, under the protection of the Kaiser and the Shirerithian nation. Aryasht shall be re-styled as the Principality of Aryasht, and the executive shall retain said title.

Article III: Allocations

The following territorial adjustments are to be enacted upon acceptance and ratification of this treaty:

3.1. Norfolk: The territory of Aryashti Norfolk will be re-united with that of Shirerithian Norfolk into the Condominium of Norfolk, whose jurisdiction and administration shall be shared by both High Contracting Parties. The governance of said condominium shall be administered by Kildare and Aryasht.

3.2. Freedom Island: The territory of Freedom Island shall be transferred to the Imperial Republic of Shireroth as Imperial Lands, falling under direct administration of the Kaiser.

3.3. Kaikias-Overseas: The Protectorate of Kaikias-Overseas shall be transferred to the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, who shall maintain said protectorate, and all covenants therein.

3.4. Aryasht: Aryasht as an Imperial State in Free Association shall be considered to comprise all those lands that are presently held by Aryasht on the mainland of Apollonia and along the same coast including the islands comprising the Dyre Isles, Rulak, and Eblis Isles.

Article IV: Governance

The Empire of Aryasht and its constituent lands shall enjoy all rights, freedoms and privileges as afforded to it as an Imperial State under Shirerithian law. In turn the Empire of Aryasht grant Shireroth the right to exercise control over foreign and military affairs.

Article V: Right of Refusal

Aryasht, as an Imperial State in Free Association, has the right to exercise the Right of Refusal and withdraw from the treaty, legally, by due process within its own internal government, and to withdraw from said treaty, under obligation to provide at least 30 days notice to the Shirerithian Landsraad of its decision. Withdrawal must be approved by both Aryasht and the Landsraad, or by Imperial Decree. Territorial allocations as detailed in this treaty shall not revert should Aryasht exercise the Right of Refusal.

Article VI: Entry Into Force

This Treaty enters force upon the first day following the exchange of ratifications of this Treaty in accordance with the constitutional procedures of the High Contracting Parties.

Article VII: Final provisions

This Treaty, drawn up in a single original in the English language, equally authentic, shall be deposited with the archives of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, which will transmit a certified copy to the government of the Empire of Aryasht.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Treaty is signed by the plenipotentiaries at the Emperor’s Palace in Mahapur on ASC 5202.

FOR HIS GRACE THE PRINCE OF ARYASHT

Choygal Kamala, Prince of Aryasht, High Lama of Rulak, Governor of the Dyre Islands

FOR HIS IMPERIAL NIFTINESS THE KAISER OF SHIREROTH

Aiomide, Kaiser
The Treaty of Osĵätoņ Ratification (1606)
The Treaty of Osĵätoņ

Preamble

The governments of the Kingdom of Craitland and the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, hereafter referred to as the 'High Contracting Parties,' represented by His Majesty King Craitman of Craitland and His Excellency Vilhelm Benkern, Shirerithian Ambassador to Craitland,
Desiring to bring about a new era of co-operation and friendship between their nations,
Recognising the good spirit in which the Covenant of Cherry Trees between the Kingdom of Craitland and the Elwynnese Union was affirmed, but noting its various failures, and
Affirming the nascent friendship that, though never formally enshrined in a treaty, has brought together their two peoples,
have established the following points, emanating from mutual principles, as specified terms of a formal diplomatic relationship binding their two governments in international law.

Recognition

1. The High Contracting Parties recognise and pledge never to violate the sovereignty, territorial integrity and legal jurisdiction of the other, and therefore recognise the respective applicability of each state's laws in relation to citizens of any nationality while within their jurisdiction.
2. The High Contracting Parties guarantee the diplomatic immunity of one another's Heads of State and Government as well as duly accredited ambassadors. Shireroth pledges to allow the opening and maintenance of a permanent Craitish embassy in Shirekeep, while Craitland will make available the former Elwynnese embassy for full use as a Shirerithian embassy.

Co-operation
3. The High Contracting Parties undertake to encourage full and productive co-operation between organs of the state, academic or other research institutions, charitable organisations and other such entities engaged in the pursuit of the furtherance of archaeology, cultural development, history, language, science, technology, and other such areas of research, across both jurisdictions, and shall endeavour to lift any unnecessary bars or fetters to such research and provide expedited state entry procedures for those individuals involved.

Mutual Prosperity
4. The High Contracting Parties shall permit and encourage trade, commerce and industry across their borders, with special consideration given to the transit of manufactured goods and raw materials. In major infrastructure projects, the governments of the High Contracting Parties shall in the tendering process consider companies from each nation alike.

Respect for Territory

5. The High Contracting Parties shall respect their rights to future territorial expansion and recognise the international limit of rights to waters as categorised into two zones:
5.1 Territorial waters, consisting of 24 kilometers from the coast of the state, subject to full jurisdiction of the state.
5.2 Reserve zone, consisting of 360 kilometers from the coast of the state, where the state has full ownership of economic and environmental resources.
6. Further clarification on the question of territorial water may be produced by mutual consent of the High Contracting Parties via an ancillary agreement to this Treaty.

Efficacy of this Treaty
7. This Treaty shall take effect upon ratification by the High Contracting Parties in accordance with their respective constitutional situation.
8. This Treaty shall be valid indefinitely, and may be amended, repealed or replaced by mutual consent of the High Contracting Parties.
9. Following the negotiation of any further amendments to this Treaty, it shall be re-signed and re-ratified.
10. This Treaty shall lapse if one High Contracting Party collapses, dies or is annexed by another sovereign nation, and shall not bind any successor state.

Concluded this day, Friday, 29th November, 2013 / Fishday, 8th H'Graasreign, 5229 ASC, at Osĵätoņ.
Signed: King Craitman
King of Craitland
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Signed: Vilhelm Benkern
Ambassador to Craitland
Imperial Republic of Shireroth
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Resolution with regard to treaty negotiations with Hamland [1607]
Hereby the Landsraad expresses its approval of the intentions expressed by the Minister of the Exterior to make a treaty with Hamland.

The Landsraad suggests rephrasing article 2.ii.i to make it less ambiguous and adding a point on promoting trade and cultural exchanges between Shireroth's states and Hamland.
Resolution on the adjectival form and demonym of Shireroth [1607]
That—

(1) The proper adjectival form and demonym of “Shireroth” shall be “Shirerithian”; and that

(2) The use of "Shirithian" and "Shirerothian" are secondary terms; and that

(3) The proper trigramme for Shireroth shall be IRS.
Imperial Charter (Amendment №2) Act [1609]
Article 1
That I.C.1.b of the Charter shall be amended from "Imperial Lands" to "Imperial Dominions".
Article 2
That II.A.2.b of the Charter shall be amended from "The administration of the Imperial Lands" to "The administration of the Imperial Dominions"
Adoption of the new national flag [1609]
Be it resolved that the national flag, though it has served long and well in the representation of the Imperial Republic, be replaced with the following design:

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Resolution ratifying Recognition Treaty with Jingdao [1611]
BE IT HERE RESOLVED that this Landsraad does hereby ratify into effect the following document in accordance with Article III.B.1.c of the Imperial Charter of Shireroth:
Shireroth-Jingdao Recognition Treaty


Article 1
  1. The Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Holy Empire of Jingdao recognize each other as independent and sovereign states and recognize the territory of each other on the continents and islands of Micras, as kept by the Micronational Cartography Society.
  2. The Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Holy Empire of Jingdao respect the territorial integrity of each other and will not plan or execute military attacks on each other.
Article 2
  1. The Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Holy Empire of Jingdao will solve future conflicts in a peaceful way, recognizing the legitimate interests of each other.
  2. The Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Holy Empire of Jingdao will inform each other of developments in their country which relate to this treaty.
Article 3
  1. This treaty will be in force until one week after one of the parties has announced to the other party that it has abolished the treaty or it has been superseded by another treaty.
  2. This treaty can be referred to as the Shireroth-Jingdao Recognition Treaty.
Signed for the Imperial Republic of Shireroth

Signed for the Holy Empire of Jingdao

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R.J.E.
Resolution on Senyan Criminal Jurisdiction [1611]
WHEREAS the government of Senya remains peculiarly obstinate,

The Landsraad here assembled resolves that it is completely unacceptable for the Democratic Environmental Society of Senya to extend its criminal jurisdiction to Shirerithian soil, and expresses its view that ratification of any treaty with that state will be impossible until this intrusion into and abrogation of Shirerithian sovereignty is rectified.
Karalakh-Highpass Land-Exchange Resolution [1615]
KARALAKH-HIGHPASS LAND EXCHANGE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS the Princely Lichgraviate of Highpass wishes to accede to the Kingdom of Lichbrook;

AND WHEREAS the four districts of Bajkir, Karamola, Kurpla and Lichorda, collectively known as Karalakh, wish to secede from the said Kingdom and from Shireroth;

BE IT RESOLVED that the Landsraad does hereby permit the Kingdom of Lichbrook to exchange the territory of Karalakh for the territory of Highpass.
Kaiser Avatar Appreciation Resolution [1615]
This Landsraad

Noticing the new avatar that this Kaiser has chosen to use after assuming office;

Concluding that this stylish avatar makes certain people jealous;

Concluding that the Kaiser has chosen an avatar that would be very nice for any office holder of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and might seriously enhance the sanctity of the office;

Congratulates hereby the Kaiser with his avatar;

Asks tailors around Shireroth to include this style in their collections.
Ratification of a Treaty with the Apollonian Republic of Shireroth's East [1617]
TREATY between the ALLIED FORCES and the FEUDAL FACTION

Between the ALLIED FORCES: The APOLLONIAN REPUBLIC OF SHIREROTH’S EAST and the CONFEDERATION OF HAU'OLI 'ENA

And the FEUDAL FACTION: The IMPERIAL REPUBLIC OF SHIREROTH and the DUTCHY OF KILDARE

Represented by:
Apollonian Republic of Shireroth’s East: Trajan Myksos
Confederation of Hau’Oli’Ena: RasmOS
Imperial Republic of Shireroth: Kaiser Redquill
Dutchy of Kildare: Kaiser Redquill

Regarding the representative of Kildare: The Dutchy of Kildare, represented by Dutch Titus Myksos issued a declaration of independence on 17 October 2014, a declaration which was illegal under Article V, Section C of the Imperial Charter of Shireroth. According to the previous mentioned section of the Imperial Charter of Shireroth, the Dutchy was placed under the direct control of the Kaiser. Trajan Myksos, the Caudillo of the Apollonian Republic of Shireroth’s East can therefore not be considered a representative of the Dutchy of Kildare, not being given that role by Kaiser Redquill. Having placed themselves outside the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, the ALLIED FORCES are considered force external to the Imperial Republic of Shireroth.

Article 1:

It is agreed by both parties that all territories belonging to the DUTCHY OF KILDARE on the date when this treaty is signed will be transferred to the ALLIED FORCES, exempting Hawshire-Dura.

Article 2:

The ALLIED FORCES promise that they will not alter the status of Aracigrad.

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Martial Code Revision Act [1618]
Move to strike from the Martial Code:
The Martial Code of Shireroth
A code established by the Landsraad, with the consent of the Kaiseress, for the planning, conduct and prosecution of war and defence of the Imperial Republic and its protectorates.

Section 1 - Introduction
Subsection 1 - Short Title
This Code may be referred to in its short title of the Martial Code.

Subsection 2 - Structure
a. This Code is comprised of four sections, which are then divided into subsections, then into articles and then into numbers.
b. The four sections are:
I. Introduction
II. The Establishment of the Imperial Armed Forces
III. The rights and responsibilities of the Imperial Government
IV. The rights and responsibilities of the Imperial States

Subsection 3 - Amendment and Clarification
a. This Code may be amended by majority vote of the Landsraad or by Imperial decree.
b. It shall be the responsibility of the amending actor (the Praetor or his designated officer in the case of the Landsraad) to ensure that official copies of this Code reflect new amendments.
c. The meaning of specific provisions of this Code may be clarified by a Ministerial Order of the MoMA.
d. Such clarifying Ministerial Orders may always be repealed, reversed or rejected by the Kaiser or Landsraad.

Section 2 - The Establishment of the Imperial Armed Forces
Subsection 1 - Establishment
a. The Imperial Armed Forces are established as the sole body of forces that may use force in the name of the Imperial Government alone.
b. The Imperial Armed Forces shall consist of:
I. The Apollonian Guard, responsible for land warfare.
II. The Imperial Shirerithian Fleet, responsible for naval warfare.
III. The Imperial Shirerithian Air Forces, responsible for air warfare.
c. There shall be a common logistical and medical supply service for all three chains of the Imperial Armed Forces, to be called the Shirerithian Supplies Service.

Subsection 2 - Command and Control
a. The Kaiser shall be Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Armed Forces.
b. The Kaiser may appoint a Minister of Military Affairs to delegate the control of the day-to-day operations and management of the Imperial Armed Forces to.I. Upon appointment, the Minister of Military Affairs shall become Lord Marshal of the Apollonian Guards, its Commander-in-Chief.
II. Upon appointment, the Minister of Military Affairs shall be the supreme operational commander of the Imperial Armed Forces subject only to the authority of the Kaiser in this respect.
III. Upon appointment, the Minister of Military Affairs shall be the primary advisor to the Kaiser on matters of military affairs.
c. There shall be a Ministry of Military Affairs that shall regulate the Imperial Armed Forces and Shirerithian Supply Service.
I. The Ministry of Military Affairs shall be subject to the control of the Kaiser, or if appointed, a Minister of Military Affairs. It's powers shall be exercised by the Kaiser or the Minister of Military Affairs.
II. The Ministry of Military Affairs shall be required to maintain the orders of battle for the Imperial Armed Forces.

Subsection 3 - Organisation
a. The Apollonian Guard shall act as the primary organisation for the conduct of land warfare as well as the protection of the Kaiser in peace.
I. The Apollonian Guard shall maintain a force at a minimum of 5,000 troops.
II. The Ministry of Military Affairs shall retain the right, with consultation of the Kaiser, to set the number of men, equipment and other matters relating to an Order of Battle.

b. The Imperial Shirerithian Fleet shall act as the primary organisation for the conduct of naval warfare, retaining small forces for the conduct of amphibious land operations and naval aviation operations.
I. The Imperial Shirerithian Fleet shall maintain a force at a minimum of 1 Aircraft Carrier, 8 Surface Combat vessels and 4 submarines.
II. The Ministry of Military Affairs shall retain the right, with consultation of the Kaiser, to set the number of men, equipment and other matters relating to an Order of Battle.
c. The Imperial Shirerithian Air Forces shall act as the primary organisation for the conduct of air warfare.
I. The Imperial Shirerithian Air Forces shall maintain a force at a minimum of 10 Air Superiority Fighters, 10 Multi-Role Ground Attack Aircraft and 5 Strategic Attack Aircraft.
II. The Ministry of Military Affairs shall retain the right, with consultation of the Kaiser, to set the number of men, equipment and other matters relating to an Order of Battle.

Section 3 - The Rights and Responsibilities of the Imperial Government
Subsection 1 - The Responsibilities of the Imperial Government
a. The Imperial Government is responsible for the defence of the Imperial Republic as a whole.
b. The Imperial Government is responsible for honouring its international treaty obligations in terms of military or logistical support.

Subsection 2 - The Imperial Shirerithian Defence Council
a. In order to further aid the objectives of s.3(1), a council shall be created consisting of the Kaiser, the Minister of Military Affairs and the heads of the Imperial States.
I. The make-up of this Council may also include other Shirerithians at the invitation of the Kaiser.
b. The ISDC shall advise the Kaiser of the Imperial States' military preparedness and shall advise the Imperial States of the priorities of the Imperial Government.
c. The ISDC shall not have the power to order an Imperial State to change its military organisation.
d. The IDSC shall draw up and coordinate defence policy between the Imperial Government and the Imperial States.

Subsection 3 - Rights of the Imperial Government
a. The Imperial Government shall have the right to declare war without consultation of the Imperial States.
b. The Imperial Government shall, in times of war, have the power to direct the forces of the Imperial States in the defence of the Imperial Republic.
c. The Imperial Government shall have the power to deploy the Imperial Armed forces abroad.
d. The Imperial Government shall have the power to deploy its forces to an Imperial State only with the permission of the relevant Imperial State unless it is in rebellion.

Section 4 - The Rights and Responsibilities of the Imperial States
Subsection 1 - The Responsibilities of the Imperial States
a. The Imperial States shall be responsible for the defence of the individual Imperial State.
b. The Imperial States shall maintain a force of 100,000 troops under the Annunia + RecWar system or an equivalent force thereof under another system.
c. The Imperial States shall be required to have a reasonable displacement of their Order of Battle to carry out s.4(1)(a).

Subsection 2 - Rights of the Imperial States
a. The Imperial States have the right to refuse the Imperial Armed Forces permission to enter into an Imperial State during peacetime.
b. The Imperial States have the right to refuse to deploy their forces to foreign states when the Imperial Republic is not in direct threat.
c. The Imperial States have the right to construct their orders of battle as they see fit so long as they are in compliance with s.4(1)(c).
Also move to add the Martial Code as an annex to the Lawbook.
Distestablishment and Reorganization Act [1618]
DISESTABLISHMENT AND REORGANIZATION ACT

[1] The Duchy of Yardistan is disestablished as an Imperial State.

[2] The territory of the former Duchy of Yardistan will be reorganized thus:
  • 2.1 The previously shared territories between Yardistan and Lichbrook will revert to the sovereignty of Lichbrook.

    2.2 The island of Zy-Rodun will be reorganized as an Imperial Dominion.

    2.3 The counties of Mirioth, Amity and So-Sara and of Yardistan (the island) will be reorganized as territories of the Duchy of Goldshire.

    2.4 The island of Mar Sara will be reorganized as an Imperial Dominion.

    2.5 All other territory previously held by the Duchy of Yardistan will be reorganized as territories of Lichbrook.
[3] Chapter 2, Section A, subsections 1 and 2 will be amended to read:
Section A: Listing

1. The Imperial States of Shireroth are the Kingdom of Aryasht, the Elwynnese Union, the Duchy of Goldshire and the Kingdom of Lichbrook.

2. In federal commonwealth legislation, the short names, nationality adjective of the Imperial States are:

Long name - short name - adjective
the Kingdom of Aryasht - Aryasht - Aryashti
the Elwynnese Union - Elwynn - Elwynnese
the Duchy of Goldshire – Goldshire – Goldshirian
the Kingdom of Lichbrook - Lichbrook - Lichbrookian
[4] This Act enters force upon the promulgation of the same by the Kaiser in an Imperial Decree.
Aryashti Secession Bill of 5598 [1625]
A BILL
Recognizing and providing for the legal secession of the Kingdom of Aryasht.

ARTICLE 1. - Name and Citation.
This Act shall be officially cited as the "Aryashti Secession Act of 5598 ASC".

ARTICLE 2. - Amendment to the Lawbook.
Chapter 2, Section A of the Lawbook will be amended as follows, with the words that are stricken through removed from the Lawbook:
1. The Imperial States of Shireroth are the Kingdom of Aryasht, the Elwynnese Union, the Duchy of Goldshire and the Kingdom of Lichbrook.

2. In federal commonwealth legislation, the short names, nationality adjective of the Imperial States are:

(long name - short name - adjective)
the Kingdom of Aryasht - Aryasht - Aryashti
the Elwynnese Union - Elwynn - Elwynnese
the Duchy of Goldshire – Goldshire – Goldshirian
the Kingdom of Lichbrook - Lichbrook - Lichbrookian

3. Should an Imperial State change its name, the head of State or zir accredited representative may inform the Prætor of such change, in which case the Prætor has the authority and duty to amend Section A, subsection 1 and 2 to reflect the changes of the Imperial State in question.
ARTICLE 3. - Aryashti Departure from the Imperial Republic.
By this instrument the Imperial Republic of Shireroth revokes in full the Treaty of Mahapur of 5202 ASC, and renders the Kingdom of Aryasht outside all Shirerithian jurisdiction.
Neridian Statehood Act of 1619 [1619]
A BILL
To provide for the admission of the Imperial State of Neridia into the Imperial Republic of Shireroth.

ARTICLE 1. - Name and Citation.
This Act shall be officially cited as the "Neridian Statehood Act of 5612 ASC".

ARTICLE 2. - Admission of Neridia into Shireroth.
(1) Be it enacted by the Landsraad that the United Neridian Principality is hereby declared to be a State of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, and admitted into the Imperial Republic on an equal footing with the other States in all respects whatever.
(2) The lands of the United Neridian Principality shall be claimed as presented in Appendix A, instructing the Kaiser and His Imperial Government, through the appropriate officials as established by its customs and traditions, to file a claim with the Micronational Cartographic Society as appropriate.

ARTICLE 3. - Amendment to the Lawbook.
Chapter 2, Section A of the Lawbook will be amended as follows:
1. The Imperial States of Shireroth are the Elwynnese Union, the Duchy of Goldshire, the Kingdom of Lichbrook and the United Neridian Principality.

2. In federal commonwealth legislation, the short names, nationality adjective of the Imperial States are:
Long name - short name - adjective
the Elwynnese Union - Elwynn - Elwynnese
the Duchy of Goldshire – Goldshire – Goldshirian
the Kingdom of Lichbrook - Lichbrook - Lichbrookian
the United Neridian Principality - Neridia - Neridian
APPENDIX A
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United Neridian Principality, capital: Redquill
Duchy of Lindston - capital: Redquill
Duchy of New Raynor - capital: Graveacre
Duchy of Holyford - capital: Pontmistry
Duchy of Vertfray - capital: Etampes.
Duchy of Merevern - capital: Marmont.
Disposition of the Kaiser (Amendment) Act [1619]
Disposition of the Kaiser (Amendment) Act

1. The Charter, Article V, Section F, shall be amended to read in accordance with the schedule to this Act.

2. In the part of the Charter dealing with amendments, insert, upon the day of amendment, the following: "Article V, Section F was amended on [date] in accordance with Imperial Decree no. [number]."

3. This Act enters force upon three fourths' majority vote by the Landsraad, followed by promulgation of the same by the Kaiser in an imperial decree.

Schedule

Section F: Deposition of the Kaiser

1. The Kaiser is lawful sovereign of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth;

a) Rebellion against the person of the Kaiser is an unwarranted and unlawful act of Treason against the Imperial Republic and must be punished in accordance with Law;

b) Usurpation of the Office and Title of Kaiser by a private individual without benefit of Authority is Treason against the Imperial Republic and must be punished in accordance with law.

2. Where two or more Imperial States, or two-fifths of the total number of states, whichever is the larger, come together to confer and deem themselves unsatisfied with the performance of the Kaiser then they may publish a Remonstrance addressed to the Kaiser advising him of the causes of their dissatisfaction and the remedial actions necessary for their concerns to be assuaged.

3. If the Kaiser makes a Rescript within forty-eight hours, that is deemed satisfactory by the Imperial States that have issued the Remonstrance then the aforesaid States must make their Submission to the Kaiser who will in return confirm them in their liberties and peace shall reign.

4. Should the Kaiser make an unsatisfactory Rescript that does not satisfactorily address the concerns of the Imperial States that have issued the Remonstrance, or makes no response at all within forty-eight hours, a Council of the Heads of Imperial States, called an Extraordinary Session of the Adelsraad, shall be convened in the Imperial Capital where representatives of the Kaiser and each State may reasonably discuss the concerns of the Complaining States.

5. If the the Extraordinary Session of the Adelsraad either (a) does not conclude with a simple majority decision in favour of either the Complaining States or the Kaiser, or (b) does not conclude within one-hundred and sixty-eight hours, then the aforesaid States may declare themselves lawfully entitled to Take up Arms in the Defence of their Ancient Liberties with the objective to Rid the Kaiser of His Evil Advisers. If this occurs each Imperial State may declare whether it is For the Liberties or For the Crown;

5.2. In the event that the Extraordinary Session of the Adelsraad finds in favour of the Complaining States, the Kaiser shall, within seventy-two hours, do as instructed by the decision of the Extraordinary Session of the Adelsraad, failing which, the Kaiser shall be deemed to have abdicated;

5.3. In the event that the Extraordinary Session of the Adelsraad finds in favour of the Kaiser, the provisions of this Section shall be exhausted and normal Imperial governance shall be resumed.


6. In the event that the Complaining States take up arms against the Kaiser, a state of War shall then be declared by this act and it shall last until the Capitulation of either party;

a) For the Kaiser to be victorious the capital of each Imperial State that has taken up arms against him must have Capitulated;

b) For the Imperial States that have Taken up Arms to be Victorious, the Kaiser must be brought to Surrender the Mango Throne in Raynor's Keep, Shirekeep.

7. The Victorious Party in the War must present to the Landsraad an Act of Attainder for the deposition of the Defeated Party who will swear fealty to the new Kaiser so as to be eligible to receive a pardon and to retain their lands and titles;

a) Those who refuse to swear fealty may, subject to the discretion of the Kaiser and the will of the Landsraad, forfeit their titles and liberties and have their citizenships suspended for a period of thirty days, after which their citizenships and liberties but not their titles are restored;

b) No further penalties against the Defeated Party shall be permitted under Law.

8. If the Kaiser is the Defeated Party in the War then the Chain or Line of Succession is deemed to be broken and the Landsraad must declare the former Kaiser deposed and elect the new Kaiser without reference to the former Line of Succession.
Resolution to allow ratification of Brettish-Elwynnese Treaty [1620]
Resolution

The Landsraad authorizes the ratification by the Elwynnese Union of the Treaty between the Commonwealth of the Brettish Isles and the Elwynnese Union with regard to the area known as Green Valley (see schedule).


Schedule

The Governments of the Commonwealth of the Brettish Isles and the Elwynnese Union have come to the following arrangement with regard to the area known as Green Valley.

1. The sovereignty and law of the area known as Green Valley will belong to the Elwynnese Union.

2. The International Peacekeeping force will be dismissed and the Green Valley territory will be kept secure by local forces operating under the flag of the Elwynnese Union.

3. The Commonwealth of the Brettish Isles is granted the right to administer the Green Valley territory under Elwynnese sovereignity and law.

4. The Restored Church of the Lord will receive official status in the Elwynnese Union and the Elwynnese Union will build a temple for the Church in the city of Eliria.

5. The Elwynnese Union and the Commonwealth of the Brettish Isles will enter a free-trade agreement.

6. This agreement shall be ratified by the Elwynnese Union and the Commonwealth of the Brettish Isles according to their respective constitutional requirements, and shall enter force upon the exchange of ratifications.

Signed,

FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE BRETTISH ISLES:

Richard Amherst,
Lord Protector of the Brettish Isles

FOR THE ELWYNNESE UNION:

Йоонатан
Motion to remove Chapter 4 of the Lawbook [1620]
Move that the Lawbook's Chapter 4, Section A, subsection 3, shall, after "otherwise specified in this Chapter." have the following two sentences inserted: "Each Minister answers to the Kaiser. The Kaiser may at any time perform the work assigned to a Minister in this Lawbook."
Resolution on Proposed SCUE amendment [1620]
The Landsraad

directs the Kaiser to vote against the proposed SCUE treaty amendment, proposed by the Administrator;

resolves, that in the event of the amendment being adopted, Shireroth shall immediately cease to be a member of the SCUE.
Resolution on the Kaiser's Budget for 1622 [1621]

RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR 1622


The Landsraad authorizes a wealth tax of 2.4 percent on all Shirerithian accounts, on the first ASC unit of the year 1622.

The Landsraad resolves to accept the Kaiser's budget (see schedule) for the year 1622.


Schedule

SALARIES:

Kaiser: 1500 erb
Steward: 700 erb
Praetor: 700 erb
Arbiter: 700 erb
MoMA: 500 erb
MiniInt: 500 erb
MiniEx: 500 erb
Malarborist: 100 erb

GOVERNMENT GRANTS:

None planned, due to funds remaining in accounts.

AWARD FUND:
Award Fund: 1300 erb

PLANNED TOTAL EXPENDITURE: 6500 erb
PLANNED TAXATION: 6500 erb
PLANNED TOTAL SHIRERITHIAN WEALTH: 280510 erb
PROPORTION OF EXPENDITURE TO WEALTH: 2.3172 %

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Resolution on amendments to the MTO Charter [1621]
The Landsraad resolves:

(1) to direct the Kaiser to vote in favour of the proposed amendment to the General Membership Treaty of the Micras Treaty Organisation (see schedule).

(2) that in the event of the proposed amendment being adopted by the Parties to the General Membership Treaty of the Micras Treaty Organisation, to ratify the same amendment to the General Membership Treaty of the Micras Treaty Organisation.



Schedule:

Current text of the affected section in the treaty:
3b. For one full calender month the representative of a member nation will serve as the Deputy Secretary whom shall be vested with the responsibility of assisting the Secretary-General. The office will rotate in alphabetical order according to the formal name of the country as registered with the MTO (excluding government-type descriptors and excluding the native nation of the Secretary-General). Should the Secretary-General be unavailable or unable to fulfill his/her duties the Deputy Secretary shall stand in for the Secretary-General, until available, or a new one is elected.
Proposed new text for the affected section in the treaty:
3b. There shall be a Deputy Secretary-General, who shall be vested with the responsibility of assisting the Secretary-General. The Deputy Secretary-General shall be elected by the General Assembly. Should the Secretary-General be unavailable or unable to fulfill the duties of the office, the Deputy Secretary-General shall exercise the duties of the Secretary-General, until the return of the Secretary-General, or until such time that the Secretary-General is able to resume exercising the duties and powers of his office. The Deputy Secretary may be recalled by a simple majority of the General Assembly.
Resolution on Neridian dissolvement [1622]
The Landsraad decides:

1. To dissolve Neridia as an imperial state;

2. That all moveable property and intellectual rights of the former imperial state of Neridia be recognized to belong to Janus Eadric, now residing in the Most Serene Republic of Saint Andre;

3. That the territory of the former imperial state of Neridia be incorporated as an imperial dominion of the name of the Imperial Central Sea Territory, with the intention that the final settlement of that territory will be settled during the next 25 ASC units of time.
Resolution on the Budget for 1623 [1622]
RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR 1623

The Landsraad authorizes a nationalization of seized Apollonian assets (see Imperial Decree 714) of the amount of 8200 erb, on the first ASC unit of the year 1623.

The Landsraad resolves to accept the Kaiser's budget (see schedule) for the year 1623.

[Edit: Typos corrected. - Pr. Jonathan]

SCHEDULE
SALARIES:

Kaiser: 1500 erb
Steward: 700 erb
Praetor: 700 erb
Arbiter: 700 erb
MoMA: 500 erb
MiniInt: 500 erb
MiniEx: 500 erb
Malarborist: 100 erb

GOVERNMENT GRANTS:

None planned, due to funds remaining in accounts.

AWARD FUND:
Award Fund: 3000 erb

PLANNED TOTAL EXPENDITURE: 8200 erb
Ratifiation of a treaty with Natopia [1622]

His Most Bovic Majesty the Emperor of the Natopians and His Majesty and Niftiness the Kaiser of Shireroth, desirous of terminating the unhappy state of relations which has subsisted between their two governments, and of restoring upon principles of perfect peace, friendship and good understanding between them, have therefore moved to conclude the present Treaty and have agreed to the following articles of agreement:


ARTICLE I — REESTABLISHMENT OF RELATIONS

There shall be a firm and perpetual state of peace, friendship and good-neighbourly relations between His Most Bovic Majesty the Emperor of the Natopians and His Majesty and Niftiness the Kaiser of Shireroth, between Their Majesties' Heirs and Successors, between the Bovic Tapferite Empire of the Natopian Nation and the Imperial Republic, and between Their States, Demesnes, Citizens and Subjects, without discrimination.


ARTICLE II — PRINCIPLES GOVERNING RELATIONS

Each High Contracting Party shall respect the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the other party. The High Contracting Parties shall continue to develop and consolidate the relations of sincere friendship, good neighbourliness and comprehensive cooperation existing between them on the basis of the aforesaid principles as well as those of equality and mutual benefit.


ARTICLE III — DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS

The High Contracting Parties will maintain regular contacts with each other on major international problems affecting the interests of both of their countries and governments by means of meetings, and exchanges of views between their leading statesmen, visits by official delegations and special envoys of the governments, and through diplomatic channels. Their relationship will be governed by the general norms and provisions of international law and diplomacy. Embassies and other legations will be established in the territories of the High Contracting Parties.


ARTICLE IV — MUTUAL CONSULTATIONS IN TIMES OF CONFLICT

Each High Contracting Party undertakes to abstain from providing any assistance to any third country that engages in armed conflict with the other Party. In the event of either being subjected to an attack or a threat thereof, the High Contracting Parties shall immediately enter into mutual consultations in order to remove such threat and to take appropriate effective measures to ensure peace and the security of their countries.


ARTICLE V — SOLEMN DECLARATION

Each High Contracting Party solemnly declares that it shall not enter into any obligation, secret or public, with one or more States, which is incompatible with this Treaty. Each High Contracting Party further declares that no obligation be entered into, between itself and any other State or States, which might cause military damage to the other Party.


ARTICLE VI — FULL FAITH

Each High Contracting Party gives to the other full faith and credit to all public acts, records, contracts and judicial proceedings in the field of civil law, including records and documents on marriage, property, titles, death and inheritance, in as much as any act, record, document, contract, proceeding is done according to the law. Executive agreement between the governments of the Bovic Tapferite Empire of the Natopian Nation and of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth may provide for the manner that any act, record, document, contract or proceeding from one contracting party may be validated in the other.


ARTICLE VII — MARITIME BORDERS

The maritime border between, on one hand, Tirlar and, on the other hand, Hawshire-Dura and Kezan shall be settled in accordance with the first schedule to this Treaty.

The maritime border is governed by the provisions of the Convention of the Micras Treaty Organization on the Law of the Seas, with territorial waters and exclusive economic zones.


ARTICLE VIII — FREE MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE, SERVICES AND GOODS

There shall be a free movement of people, services and goods between the Bovic Tapferite Empire of the Natopian Nation and the territories under the direct jurisdiction of His Majesty and Niftiness the Kaiser of Shireroth.

The High Contracting Parties declare that should any Shirerithian Imperial State desire accession to the system of free movement of people, services and goods between it and the Bovic Tapferite Empire of the Natopian Nation, agreement to make it so between that Imperial State and the Bovic Tapferite Empire of the Natopian Nation is by this Treaty authorized. Neither High Contracting Party shall object to such a regime.


ARTICLE IX — DISPUTES OF INTERPRETATION

Any difference of interpretation of any Article or Articles of this Treaty which may arise between the High Contracting Parties will be settled bilaterally by peaceful means in a spirit of mutual respect and understanding.


ARTICLE X — RATIFICATION

The High Contracting Party shall ratify this Treaty at their earliest convenience. The Treaty will enter force upon the exchange of ratifications which shall take place at the Court of His Majesty and Niftiness the Kaiser of Shireroth in the Imperial City of Shirekeep.


In witness whereof His Most Bovic Majesty and His Majesty and Niftiness the Kaiser of Shireroth have signed the present Treaty.


Done at the Matrimonial Palace in Ardashirshahr, the 234th day of the year 1622.



Naian


Ayreon III




Schedule 1
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Resolution on a new Charter [1623]
RESOLUTION ON A NEW CHARTER

The Landsraad votes to replace the current Charter of the Imperial Republic with the text in the schedule to this resolution and recommends the Kaiser to assent to the text in the schedule to this resolution.

SCHEDULE

Article I: The Imperial Republic

Section A: Definition

The Imperial Republic of Shireroth is a federation of states with the Kaiser as head of state.


Section B: The Charter

The Imperial Republic is goverened in accordance with the Charter. Any law or measure that contradicts the Charter shall be held to be void.


Section C: Territory

1. The territory of the Imperial Republic is comprised of
a) Imperial States, and
b) Imperial Dominions.

2. Imperial States are defined and governed in accordance with Article V of the Charter.

3. Imperial Dominions are territories under the direct administration of the Imperial government.


Section D: Citizenship

The Imperial Republic is united by a common Shirerithian citizenship. The Imperial government grants citizenship in accordance with Imperial law. The Imperial States grant residency in accordance with state law.


Article II: The Kaiser

Section A: Definition

1. The Kaiser, or Kaiseress if a woman, is the head of state of the Imperial Republic.

2. The executive power of the Imperial government is vested in the Kaiser.

3. The Kaiser exercises zir authority by Imperial Decree.


Section B: Powers

1. The Kaiser may
a) Veto legislation passed by the Landsraad.
b) Submit an act of the Landsraad to the Imperial Judex for judicial review.

2. The Kaiser acts as Commander-in-Chief of the military forces of the Imperial government. In times of war, the Kaiser acts as Commander-in-Chief of all military forces within the Imperial Republic.

3. The Kaiser appoints the Arbiter of the Imperial Judex, subject to confirmation by the Landsraad.

4. The Kaiser issues Imperial Decrees with full force of law within the competence listed in Article VI, Section A.


Section C: Succession

1. The Kaiser shall appoint zir successor from among the citizens of the Imperial Republic.

2. Should the Kaiser die, abdicate or be removed from the Throne without having declared a successor, the Landsraad shall immediately elect a successor for the position from among the citizens of the Imperial Republic.


Section D: Deposition

The Kaiser can be deposed by a three-fourths' majority vote of the Landsraad, and the consent of a majority of the Imperial States.


Article III: The Landsraad

Section A: Definition

1. The legislative power of the Imperial government is vested in the Landsraad.

2. The Landsraad is an assembly comprising all citizens of the Imperial Republic. It makes its own procedures.


Section B: Powers

1. The Landsraad
a) Legislates on the matters listed in Article VI, Section A,
b) Overrides a Kaiseral veto by a vote of two-thirds' majority,
c) Ratifies treaties with foreign powers,
d) Approves or rejects the nominee for Arbiter.
e) Removes the Arbiter from office by a vote of three-fourths' majority.

2. The Landsraad may veto or repeal Imperial Decrees issued under Article II, Section B, sub-section 4, by two thirds' majority.

Section C: The Prætor

1. The Landsraad elects a Prætor from among its members.

2. The Prætor of the Landsraad shall lead and preside over the sessions of the Landsraad.


Article IV: The Imperial Judex

Section A: Definition

1. The judicial power of the Imperial government is vested in the Imperial Judex.

2. The Imperial Judex is headed by the Arbiter.

3. The Imperial Judex is the supreme court of the Imperial Republic. It has jurisdiction within the Imperial Dominions, and is the final court of appeal for the Imperial States.

4. The Imperial Judex has exclusive jurisdiction over crimes against the Imperial government, including, but not limited to, treason, sedition and rebellion.


Section B: Powers

1. The Imperial Judex may overturn any law, decree or measure of the Imperial government or of the Imperial states that is contrary to this Charter.

2. The Imperial Judex interprets the Charter.

3. Any administrative action by the Imperial government or by an Imperial State, may be appealed to the Imperial Judex if it is believed that the action violates this Charter or any other applicable law.

4. Disputes between Imperial States, and between one or several Imperial States and the Imperial government, shall be settled by the Imperial Judex.

5. The Arbiter may nominate Provosts of the Imperial Judex to act in zir stead in trials and regulations of the Imperial Judex. Provosts shall be confirmed by the Landsraad before taking office.


Section C: Imperial Inquisition

1. There shall be established under the jurisdiction of the Imperial Judex an Imperial Inquisition. It shall investigate and prosecute cases under Imperial law.

2. The Kaiser appoints the members of the Imperial Inquisition.


Article V: The Imperial States

Section A: Definition

Imperial States are autonomous states, governed in accordance with this Charter and local state law.

Section B: Local Autonomy

1. Imperial States are autonomous in all matters not expressly reserved to other individuals or bodies.

2. Imperial States legislate on the matters listed in Article VI, Section B.


Section C: Secession

1. In accordance with its constitution, an Imperial State may make an application to the Kaiser for independence.

2. The Kaiser must bring an application for independence to the Landsraad within 7 years ASC, with zir comments.

3. The Landsraad shall debate and vote on a notion of independence, which requires a two-thirds majority to pass.

4. The Kaiser shall proceed to negotiate the specifics of independence with the government of the Imperial State, including but not limited to land, money, institutional separation and basis for future diplomatic contact.

5. The Kaiser shall bring the negotiated specifics of independence to the Landsraad, which requires a simple majority to pass. Concurrently, the specifics of independence may require ratification in the Imperial State, in accordance with its constitution.

6. The Kaiser shall request public certification by the Arbiter that all constitutional requirements are met and that the specifics of independence are legal.

7. On receipt of public certification, the Kaiser shall decree independence with the negotiated specifics as a schedule.

Section D: Inactive Imperial States

An Imperial State that shows no activity for a period of one month, shall forfeit its autonomy and statehood.


Section E: Establishment and Disestablishment

1. New Imperial States may be established by a two-thirds majority vote of the Landsraad, and the consent of two-thirds of the existing Imperial States.

2. The territory for a new Imperial State may be taken from Imperial Dominions or from existing Imperial States, with the consent of those states.

3. An active Imperial State may only be disestablished in accordance with local state law. The land of that state shall become Imperial Dominion and any other property shall belong to the Imperial government.


Article VI: The Imperial Government and the States

Section A: The Competence of the Imperial Government

1. The Imperial government has exclusive jurisdiction to legislate on matters regarding
a) War and peace,
b) Foreign policy,
c) International borders,
d) National defence,
e) National security,
f) Currency,
g) Interstate commerce, trade and infrastructure,
h) Enforcement of Imperial law,
i) Contracts,
j) Citizenship, and
k) The Imperial Dominions.

2. State legislation in these areas is superseded by Imperial law.


Section B: The Competence of the Imperial States

1. The Imperial States have exclusive jurisdiction to legislate on matters regarding
a) Internal organisation and administration,
b) Culture,
c) Local criminal law,
d) Infrastructure,
e) Education,
f) Enforcement of state law,
g) Civil defence, and
h) Local defence.

2. Imperial law in these areas is superseded by state law.


Article VII: Amendment

Section A: Amendments

1. This Charter is amended by a three fourths’ majority vote of the Landsraad and the Kaiser's promulgation of the amendment by Imperial Decree.

2. Articles VI and VII are only amended by a three-fourths majority vote of the Landsraad, and the consent of three-fourths of the Imperial States.

3. All amendments shall be recorded.
Benkern as Arbiter: Confirmation of Appointement [1624]
The Landsraad does hereby confirm the appointment of Vilhelm Benkern, Count of Mar-Sara, as Arbiter of the Imperial Judex, which occurred on 5757 ASC.
Resolution on the Imperial Central Sea Territory and the Transelwynn [1624]
The Landsraad resolves:

1. to remove all Shirerithian claims on the territory of the Imperial Central Sea Territory;

2. to recommend the Kaiser to dissolve the Imperial Central Sea Territory;

3. to charge the Kaiser to claim territory in the Transelwynn region in roughly equal size as of the former Imperial Central Sea Territory as depicted in the Schedule to this resolution; and

4. to charge the Kaiser to decree an Instrument of Government for the Imperial Territory of the Transelwynn where the government of the Imperial Territory is equally shared by the Kaiser and each Imperial State.

Schedule

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Resolution to consent to a gift of land from the High King of Stormark to the Prince of Elwynn [1624]
Article 1.
The Landsraad hereby consents to the future land gift made from territory obtained through the Batavian Endgame by His Imperial and Royal Majesty the High King of Stormark to the aforesaid Sovereign's grandson His Imperial and Royal Highness the Prince Thorstein Noah of the Elwynnese Union.

Article 2.
The aforesaid land gifts shall be accepted by Princely Decree issued by His Imperial and Royal Highness the Steward of the Elwynnese Union, incorporated into the territory of the Elwynnese Union, and shall from then on form an integral part of the territory of the aforesaid Imperial State.
Resolution to assent to the Concordat of Avaldsnes [1624]
resolves to delegate and give its assent to the ratification by the Elwynnese government of the Concordat of Avaldsnes, as conveyed to the Landsraad.
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MIRZA JONATHAN MERLINGSSON AYREON-KALIRION

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Prince of Natopia
Prince among the Lakes
Duke of New Aquitane
Duke of Haven
Count Shishin
Count of Northshire
Count of Arietta
Count of Cape Farewell
Count of Ransenar
Lord of Andelarion
Jarl of Frostarike
Baig of Upasāgara
Scion of the King of Kings[/spoiler]

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Re: Hanzard of the Landsraad

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A Resolution concerning a budget proposal for the Imperial Republic of Shireroth [1625]
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Landsraad authorizes a nationalization of the assets seized in Imperial Decree Nº 745; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Landsraad approves and adopts the Imperial budget for the thirty-year period ending 5830, viz.:—
Income
Treasury balance: € 420.09
Seizure of unused bank accounts: € 7 893.34

Expenditures
Kaiser's salary: € 1 500
Steward's salary: € 700
Prætor's salary: € 700
Arbiter's salary: € 700
Imperial Inquisitor's salary: € 500
Minister of Military Affairs' salary: € 500
Minister of State's salary: € 500
Imperial Advisory Council member's salary: € 250
Imperial Advisory Council member's salary: € 250
Imperial Advisory Council member's salary: € 250
Imperial Advisory Council member's salary: € 250
Imperial Advisory Council member's salary: € 250
Loan repayment: € 1 000

Total Income: € 8 313.43
Total Expenditures: € 7 350
Balance: € 963.43
The Mango Rangers Act [1626]
The Mango Rangers Act
An Act to Create an Imperial Law Enforment Agency to Be Known As the Mango Rangers.

1. A new Chapter shall be inserted into the Lawbook, to be known as Chapter 5, and the Chapter aforesaid shall read:
Chapter 5: Law Enforcement

Section A: The Mango Rangers
1. There shall be a police force for the whole of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth to be known as the Mango Rangers. It shall be equipped with the best material available.

2. The Mango Rangers shall be the general police force for the Imperial Dominions and a federal law enforcement agency in the Imperial States. For greater legal certainty, when operating in Imperial States the Mango Rangers shall have no powers or jurisdictions other than those explicitly granted by Imperial Law and all other police powers and policing jurisdictions shall belong to the police services of the Imperial States.

3. The objective of the Mango Rangers shall be the promotion of justice and security in society by enforcing Imperial Law and maintaining public order and safety on Imperial Premises and in the Imperial Dominions, as well as providing protection and assistance for the public in the aforesaid areas.

4. An Imperial Premises shall be defined as: (a part of) a building and the area of ground belonging to the building aforesaid which is situated in an Imperial State that is owned, leased or rented by the Imperial Government or put at the disposal of the same for housing government services.

5. It shall be the duty of the Mango Rangers to:

(a) prevent crime and other disturbances of public order or safety which are within its jurisdiction;

(b) maintain public order and safety on Imperial Premises and in the Imperial Dominions, prevent disturbances of the same and take action when such disturbances occur;

(c) carry out investigations and surveillance in connection with offences under Imperial Law;

(d) provide for the security of the Kaiser, zir Ministers, the Landsraad, embassies, consulates and other diplomatic buildings as well as foreign dignitaries stationed in or visiting Shireroth;

(e) obey, execute, and enforce all lawful orders of the Kaiser and the Minister of the Interior;

(f) provide for the security and to obey, execute, and enforce all orders of the Imperial Judex;

(g) provide for the personal protection of Imperial jurists, officers of the Imperial Judex, witnesses, and other threatened persons in the interests of justice where criminal intimidation impedes on the functioning of the judicial process or any other official proceeding;

(h) carry out investigations and surveillance in connection with such fugitive matters, both within and outside the Imperial Republic, as directed by the Minister of the Interior;

(i) administer the Imperial prison system, as directed by the Minister of the Interior, including providing for the security and good order of all Imperial penal and correctional facilities;

(j) provide the public with protection, information and other kinds of assistance, whenever such assistance is best given by the Mango Rangers and where it is within the purview of the service;

(k) carry out investigations and surveillance in connection with intelligence and counter-intelligence activities;

(l) perform such duties as are incumbent on the Mango Rangers pursuant to Imperial Law.

6. The Minister of the Interior shall decide to which employees of the service the term ‘Mango Rangers' shall be applied to.

7. Any Mango Ranger may carry firearms and make arrests without warrant for any offence against the Imperial Republic committed in zir presence, or for any offence cognizable under the Laws of Shireroth if zie has reasonable grounds to believe that the person to be arrested has committed or is committing such offence.

8. It shall be incumbent upon every Mango Ranger:

(a) to respect the rights of all persons;

(b) to maintain the integrity of the law, law enforcement and the administration of justice;

(c) to perform zir duties promptly, impartially and diligently, in accordance with the law and without abusing zir authority;

(d) to avoid any actual, apparent or potential conflict of interests;

(e) to ensure that any improper or unlawful conduct of any Mango Ranger is not concealed or permitted to continue;

(f) to be incorruptible, never accepting or seeking special privilege in the performance of his or her duties or otherwise placing zirself under any obligation that may prejudice the proper performance of zir duties;

(g) to act at all times in a courteous, respectful and honourable manner; and

(h) to maintain the honour of the service and its principles and purposes.

Section B: General Principles of Intervention

1. A Mango Ranger exercising an official duty shall, with due observance of the provisions of Imperial Law as well as Ministerial Regulations, intervene in a way that is justifiable in view of the object of the intervention and other circumstances.

2. In the event that a Mango Ranger has to use force, the form and level of force used shall be limited to that required to achieve the intended result.

Section C: Use of Force and other Powers

1. A Mango Ranger may, if other means are inadequate and if it is justifiable in view of the circumstances, use force to carry out an official duty, if

(a) zie encounters force or threat of force;

(b) a person who is to be detained pending trial or investigation or who is otherwise, with statutory support, to be deprived of liberty, attempts to escape or the officer otherwise encounters resistance when he is to effect such a measure;

(c) it is a question of averting a punishable act or a threat to life, health or valuable property or a risk of extensive damage to the environment;

(d) zie, with support of the law, is to turn away or remove a person from an area or premises or conduct or assist in the search of a person, a bodily examination or some other similar measure, a seizure or some other impoundment of property or a search of premises;

(e) zie, with support of Imperial Law, is to stop a vehicle or some other means of transport;

(f) zie otherwise with support of Imperial Law is to gain entry to, cordon off, shut off or evacuate a building, a room or an area, assist someone who is performing an official duty with such a measure or some similar measure, or in connection with a foreclosure in accordance with what is prescribed thereof; or

(g) if the measure otherwise is indispensable for the maintenance of public order and safety and it is evident that it cannot be implemented without the use of force.

2. (a) A Mango Ranger who with statutory support arrests or otherwise takes into custody or removes a person, may in connection therewith search that person to the extent required to seize weapons or other dangerous articles for safety reasons, or to establish the said person's identity.

(b) A Mango Ranger may also search a person to the extent required to look for weapons or other dangerous articles that might be used in the commission of an offence against life and health, provided that, in view of the circumstances, it can be assumed that such an article may be declared forfeited.

(c) A Mango Ranger, with a view to looking for a person who is to be taken into custody with statutory support, may enter that person's dwelling or some other house, room or place belonging to or utilised by him. The same applies to premises to which the public has access.

(d) In the event that there is special reason to assume that the person sought by the police is staying with someone else, the Mango Ranger may also enter that place. Similarly, a Mango Ranger may gain entry to a dwelling or some other place with a view to looking for an article which is to be seized by the service under Imperial Law or another regulation; what is said above about a person sought by the authorities then applies to the owner or holder of the article.

(e) A Mango Ranger may search a vehicle at a specified place for the purpose of ascertaining whether it is carrying someone who has escaped from a correctional facility, provided that there is reason to assume that the escaped person poses a serious threat to another's life or health or to the safety of the Imperial Republic, and provided that there is special reason to believe that zie may pass that place.

(f) The power mentioned in the aforegoing subarticle shall also be vested in a Mango Ranger looking for someone who is undergoing compulsory psychiatric care or has been referred to forensic psychiatric care and has escaped from a medical institution, if, in view of the circumstances, there is special reason to believe that the escaped person poses a serious threat to another's life or health or to the safety of the Imperial Republic.

(g) A Mango Ranger may stop a vehicle or some other means of transport:

(i) in the event that there is reason to believe that it is carrying someone who has committed an offence;

(ii) in the event that, for some other reason, it is necessary to lawfully deprive someone travelling in the vehicle of his liberty, otherwise limiting his freedom of movement or subjecting him to a search or bodily examination;

(iii) if this is necessary to perform a search of the vehicle; or

(iv) if this is necessary to control traffic or to perform a check of the driver or the vehicle in accordance with what is prescribed thereto by law.

Section D: Organization of and Miscellaneous Matters concerning the Mango Rangers

1. There shall be a Mango Rangers Policy Council which shall be composed of the Kaiser, the heads of the Imperial States, and the Minister of the Interior. It shall be responsible for providing civilian oversight of the Mango Rangers service.

2. The Mango Rangers Policy Council shall appoint and oversee a Chief Ranger, whom shall have the day-to-day management of the Mango Rangers service.

3. (a) The Mango Rangers service shall have and maintain the following offices:

(i) headquarters in the Imperial Capital of Shirekeep;
(ii) a Field Office in every capital of any Imperial Dominion;
(iii) a Legate in every capital of any Imperial State;
(iv) a Liason Office in every capital of any county or similar first level subdivision.

(b) The Mango Rangers Policy Council shall have the responsibility, subject to the provisions of this Chapter, to provide for the further organization of the Mango Rangers service.

4. The Assistant Chief Ranger in a charge of a Legate shall regularly meet with zir counterpart(s) in an Imperial State to discuss matters of common concern. Likewise, shall the Deputy Assistant Chief Ranger in charge of a Liason Office regularly meet with zir counterpart(s) in an Imperial State to discuss matters of common concern in zir county (or similar first level subdivision).

5. Any Mango Ranger shall in the discharge of zir duties within the borders of an Imperial State, in addition to the powers conferred upon zie by this Chapter, also have the powers of that such State affords to its police or peace officers as well as other officers empowered to carry out judicial decisions insomuch those powers relate to zir duties under Imperial Law.

6. Any Imperial State may enter into a contract with the Minister of the Interior concerning the provision of police services in such State by the Mango Rangers. Likewise, they may also call in the assistance of the Mango Rangers service in connection with specific cases or occurances.

7. The Mango Rangers Policy Council shall be free to issue all the further rules and regulations it deems necessary or expedient to carry the provisions of this Chapter into effect or to clarify the same and may take all the measures to provide for all matters incidental to the operation of the service.
A Resolution concerning the confirmation of Malliki Nur Pinito as Arbiter of the Imperial Judex [1627]
"Resolved, that Malliki Nur Pinito is confirmed Arbiter of the Imperial Judex".
A Resolution concerning the extention of the jurisdiction of certain Imperial Decrees to the Imperial States [1627]
Resolution to extend the jurisdiction of certain imperial decrees to the imperial states

Whereas matters concerning contracts are, since the enactment of the new Charter, under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Imperial Government;

And whereas matters concerning war and peace, foreign policy, international borders, national defence, national security, enforcement of imperial law and citizenship are under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Imperial Government,

The Landsraad extends the jurisdiction of Imperial Decrees 699 (on deportation), 701 (on contracts), 713 (on political asylum) to the Imperial States. The provisions of these decrees shall in all interpretation be construed to include the Imperial States, unless an interpratation to include the Imperial States is blatantly absurd.
Ratification of the Treaty of the Seven Ports [1629]
THE TREATY OF THE SEVEN PORTS

BETWEEN

THE IMPERIAL REPUBLIC OF SHIREROTH

AND

THE COMMONWEALTH OF HAMLAND


The governments of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Commonwealth of Hamland, hereafter referred to as the 'High Contracting Parties’, represented by Her Imperial and Royal Highness Fjǫrleif Hallbjörnsdóttir of the Houses of Ayreon-Kalirion and of the Descendants of Freyja, Imperial Chieftainess of Eidsivarike, Arvjarla of the Twenty-Six Jarldoms, Storjarla of Stormark, Lady Imperial on All Continents, Countess of Northshire, Countess of Arietta, Countess of the Lady Esther Isles, Lady of the Holy Lakes, Minister of State of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and His Lordship Lord Lewis, Baron of Anglia and Israat, Prime Minister and Minister of the Globe of the Commonwealth of Hamland, desiring to commence a new era of co-operation and friendship between their nations, have agreed upon the following articles:

Article 1: Recognition
The High Contracting Parties hereby recognise and pledge never to violate the sovereignty, territorial integrity and legal jurisdiction of the other, and therefore recognise the respective applicability of each state's laws in relation to citizens of any nationality while within their jurisdiction.

Article 2: Regular Contacts
The High Contracting Parties will maintain regular contacts with each other on major international problems affecting the interests of both of their countries and governments by means of meetings, and exchanges of views between their leading statesmen, visits by official delegations and special envoys of the governments, and through diplomatic channels. Their relationship will be governed by the provisions of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, as they can be interpreted to the micronational setting.

Article 3: Immunity for Certain Officials
The High Contracting Parties shall guarantee the sovereign immunity of one another's Heads of State and Government as well as the diplomatic immunity of duly accredited ambassadors.

Article 4: Embassies
The Imperial Republic of Shireroth pledges to allow the opening and maintenance of a permanent Hammish embassy in the city of Shirekeep, while the Commonwealth of Hamland pledges the same with regard to a permanent Shirithian embassy in the city of New Kirrie.

Article 5: Co-operation
The High Contracting Parties undertake to encourage full and productive co-operation between organs of the state, academic or other research institutions, charitable organisations and other such entities engaged in the pursuit of the furtherance of archaeology, cultural development, history, language, science, technology, and other such areas of research, across both jurisdictions, and shall endeavour to lift any unnecessary bars or fetters to such research and provide expedited state entry procedures for those individuals involved.

Article 6: Mutual Prosperity
The High Contracting Parties shall permit and encourage trade, commerce and industry across their borders, with special consideration given to the transit of manufactured goods and raw materials. In major infrastructure projects, the governments of the High Contracting Parties shall in the tendering process consider companies from each nation alike.

Article 7: Respect for Territory
The High Contracting Parties shall respect their rights to future legitimate territorial expansion in accordance with established norms of international law and recognise the international limit of rights to waters as categorised into two zones:

a. The territorial waters, consisting of 12 nautical miles from the coast of the state, subject to full jurisdiction of the state;

b. Exclusive economic zone, consisting of 200 nautical miles from the coast of the state, in which the state shall have exclusive rights for the purpose of exploring and exploiting, conserving and managing the natural resources, whether living or non-living, of the waters superjacent to the seabed and of the seabed and its subsoil, and with regard to other activities for the economic exploitation and exploration of the zone, such as the production of energy from the water, currents and winds;

c. Wherever the exclusive economic zones of the High Contracting Parties shall clash, the median point between the coasts of the states shall be the border of between the aforesaid exclusive economic zones.

Article 8: Further Clarification of Territorial Waters
Further clarification on the question of territorial waters may be produced by mutual consent of the High Contracting Parties via an ancillary agreement to this Treaty.

Article 9: Faith and Credit
Each High Contracting Party gives to the other full faith and credit to all public acts, records, contracts and judicial proceedings in the field of civil law, including records and documents on marriage, property, titles, death and inheritance, in as much as any act, record, document, contract, proceeding is done according to the law. Executive agreement between the governments of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Commonwealth of Hamland may provide for the manner that any act, record, document, contract or proceeding from one contracting party may be validated in the other.

Article 10: Efficacy of this Treaty
This Treaty shall take effect upon ratification by the High Contracting Parties in accordance with their respective constitutional laws and customs.

Article 11: Validity of this Treaty
This Treaty shall be valid indefinitely, and may be amended, repealed or replaced by mutual consent of the High Contracting Parties. Following the negotiation of any further amendments to this Treaty, it shall be re-signed and re-ratified.

Article 12: Lapse of this Treaty
This Treaty shall lapse if one High Contracting Party collapses, dies or is annexed by another sovereign nation, and shall not bind any successor state.


Concluded this day, 5864 ASC which corresponds to the 26th of August 2015 CE, at the city of Shirekeep.


Signed for the Imperial Republic of Shireroth:

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Fjǫrleif Hallbjörnsdóttir of the House of the Descendants of Freyja

Signed for the Commonwealth of Hamland:

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Act revising Chapter 3 of the Lawbook [1630]
Section A: Jurisdiction

1. The Imperial Judex shall have original jurisdiction in any legal dispute that arises in the Imperial Republic concerning any contract as well as any act, omission, or conduct which is within the purview of Imperial Law, or has taken place in any imperial dominion or in any property abroad that is owned by the Imperial Republic, or on any vessel, in the high seas, air- or spacecraft in territory or space under no sovereign power, that is under the flag of the Imperial Republic or that is owned by a legal or natural person resident in or citizen of the Imperial Republic.

2. The Imperial Judex shall have appellate jurisdiction for the judicial bodies in the Imperial States, and shall in its appellate rulings be bound to follow the law of the Imperial State in question, unless it deems Imperial Law to be constitutionally valid for the question.

3. The Imperial Judex shall have original jurisdiction in all disputes on agreements, treaties, etc, between governments of the Imperial States, between the government of an Imperial State and the government of the Imperial Republic, between a government of a foreign State and the government of an Imperial State, and between the government of a foreign State and the government of the Imperial Republic.

4. In all cases before it, the Imperial Judex shall decide upon its own Rules of Procedure, having regarded what the case and the situation merit. In all court cases, Friends of the Court may submit to the Imperial Judex submit their observations and interpretations of law and fact.

Section B: Prosecution of Criminal Offences under Imperial Law

1. All criminal offences prosecuted before the Imperial Judex shall be prosecuted at the suit of the Imperial Inquisitor.

2. To institute a prosecution under this Section the Imperial Inquisitor shall submit a Petition for Indictment to the Imperial Judex naming the person(s) - hereafter "the defendant(s)" - zie wishes to prosecute, specifying the criminal offences the defendant(s) are being accused of, and submitting evidence the back up the accusations.

3. After the submission of a Petition for Indictment, the defendant(s) may, but need not, make submissions to the Imperial Judex. Zie may also appoint an advocate who may be any person zie wishes.

4. In the event that the Imperial Judex is satisfied that there is sufficient evidence to warrant a prosecution it shall issue an Indictment naming the defendant(s) and listing the criminal offences they are being accused of.

5. After notifying the the defendant(s), the Imperial Judex shall proceed to trial. Such trial shall be open and objective and shall seek the truth.

6. At the end of the trial, the Imperial Judex shall issue a judgment. The judgment shall explain the findings of the Imperial Judex and explicitly state whether or not the defendant is guilty.

7. In the event that the Imperial Judex finds the defendant guilty, it shall make a ruling on what kind of punishment shall be imposed upon the defendant. The punishment shall be proportional to the nature of the criminal offence.

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Section D: Civil cases and other disputes

1. Any legal or natural person or persons, or group of persons with legitimate personal standing (hereafter "the petitioner(s)"), may submit to the Imperial Judex to sue any other legal or natural person or persons, or group of persons (hereafter, "the respondent(s)"). Petitioner(s) and respondent(s) include any advocate zie may appoint.

2. Such petition must state the nature and claims of the petitioner(s), and any remedy sought from the respondent(s).

3. In the event that the Imperial Judex finds that there is sufficient evidence to allow a trial, it shall inform the respondent(s) of the petition, who then may elect to make a counter-petition at this point.

4. Having reviewed and decided upon the counter-petition, the Imperial Judex may either dismiss the suit or proceed to trial, which shall conclude with a judgment. The judgment shall explain the findings of the Imperial Judex and what remedy shall be given by either party to the other party.

Section E: Where No Provisions

1. The Imperial Judex has the right to make any ruling, order or by-laws for any conduct or trial, including for any appeals that it has received, where no provision in this Chapter, or any other relevant law, shall be sufficient.

2. Whenever the Rules of Procedure or this Chapter or any other relevant law contain no provision for exercising a right or procedure the Imperial Judex may adopt any procedure that is not contrary to or inconsistent with the aforesaid Rules of Procedure or legislation. A party in a proceeding may, on motion to the Imperial Judex, request directions as to the procedure aforesaid.

Section F: Contempt of Court

1. Anyone shall be guilty of Contempt of Court who:
  1. assaults, threatens, intimidates, or wilfully insults the (Assistant) Arbiter, the Imperial Inquisitor or other officer of the Imperial Judex, or a witness, during zir sitting or attendance in Court, or in going to or returning from the Imperial Judex; or
  2. wilfully interrupts or obstructs the proceedings of the Imperial Judex, or misbehaves in the aforesaid Court; or
  3. wilfully and without lawful excuse disobeys an order or direction of the Court in the course of the hearing of a proceeding.
2. The Imperial Judex may sentence a person who has committed an offence against the preceding Subsection to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 15 ASC years, or to pay a fine not exceeding 5,000 Erb or both, for every offence.

Section G: Improper Proceedings

1. The Imperial Judex may, at any time, on request or on its own motion after having heard the parties on the point, declare a court case or other judicial proceeding bofore it improper, dismiss the aforsaid case or other judicial proceeding, and hold the party concerned in Contempt of Court.

2. The procedural impropriety may consist in a claim or pleading that is clearly unfounded, frivolous or dilatory or in conduct that is vexatious or quarrelsome. It may also consist in bad faith, in a use of procedure that is excessive or unreasonable or causes prejudice to another person, or in an attempt to defeat the ends of justice, in particular if it restricts freedom of expression in public debate.
Advisory Resolution concerning the ending of the dispute concerning the Sword of Vegeance [1630]
Resolution concerning the ending of the dispute concerning the Sword of Vengeance

Whereas the Kaiser and the Emir of Sathrati have been negotiating about returning the Sword of Vengeance to the possession of the Golden Mango Throne;

And whereas the Kaiser has sought the advice of the Landsraad concerning the aforesaid negotiations;

Having heard the proposals by the Kaiser and the Emir of Sathrati, the Landsraad gives its advisory endorsement to the following comments made by the same:
Nathaniel wrote:The deal is very simple. I will return the deed over the Sword of Vengeance to the Golden Mango Throne, making it once again a Shirerithian regalia. As a token of the kaiser's gratitude, I'd like that the title of Emir of Sathrati be protected here in Shireroth.

If the Landsraad is in agreement with this simple deal, as an advisory body, the exact wording of the documents the "Kaiser of Shireroth" and I are currently negotiating over, will be able to be signed, and be able to be decreed by both the "Kaiser of Shireroth" and me.
Kaiser Raynor XII wrote:I am also in favor of an island being granted to the Emir so that the Emirate may have a defined and fixed abode.
Kaiser Raynor XII wrote:Zy-Rodun.

I spoke briefly with the former lord of the island. He does not plan on returning.
Resolution concerning the Kaiser's proposal regarding a possible archaeological and scientific expedition to Eura to address the possibility of re-colonization [1631]
The Landsraad, having considered the Kaiser's request to fund a scientific exploration to Eura so to assess any future colonization of the continent, makes the following submission to His Majesty and Niftiness.

1. It is not in the Landsraad's perview to make decisions, whether advisory or not, on academic and/or scientific work.

2. The Landsraad believes in full freedom of the sciences and within academia.

3. Any request for the extension of Shirerithian sovereignty on Eura will be considered if such a proposal is before the Landsraad.

4. The Landsraad holds that it will not decide on hypothetical matters. Nor shall it bind itself to decisions made under hypothetical constructs.

5. The Landsraad instructs its Praetor to remit this resolution to His Majesty and Niftiness.
Ratification of the Treaty between the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, for itself and on behalf of the Elwynnese Union, on one hand, and the Bovic Empire of the Natopian Nation, on the other, on the matter of sovereignty over Llæng and Jorvik [1631]
Treaty between the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, for itself and on behalf of the Elwynnese Union, on one hand, and the Bovic Empire of the Natopian Nation, on the other, on the matter of sovereignty over Llæng and Jorvik

The High Contracting Parties, desirous of ending their territorial dispute over the island of Leng, have, for that purpose, instructed their Plenipotentiaries, that is to say, for the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, for itself and on behalf of the Elwynnese Union, His Majesty and Niftiness Raynor XII, Kaiser of Shireroth, and His Imperial and Royal Highness The Lord Hallbjörn Haraldson of the Houses of Ayreon-Kalirion and the Descendants of Freyja, Steward of the Elwynnese Union, and for the Bovic Empire of the Natopian Nation, His Bovic Majesty Naian Emperor of the Natopians, and Prince Nathaniel Andre Utas Ayreon-Kalirion ibn al-Majeed bin Sathrati of Waffel-Paine, Prince of Natopia, Grand Chamberlain of the Court of the Calm Waters, to meet in the City of Lindström to discuss any and all issues between them, and, having come to an agreement to them, agreed to the following articles:


Article 1 - Definitions:

For the purposes of this Treaty,

1. "Llæng" shall refer to all land in an angle from the North Pole that is 120 degrees West and and 100 degrees East going southwards to 80 degrees North;

2. "Shireroth" shall refer to the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, for itself and on behalf of the Elwynnese Union;

3. "Natopia" shall refer to the Bovic Empire of the Natopian Nation;

4. "Jorvik" shall refer to the Jarlorð of Jorvik, established by the Treaty of the Clear Sea;

5. The "Treaty of the Clear Sea" or the "Clear Sea Treaty" shall refer to the Treaty of the Clear Sea between the Empire of the Alexandrians and the Royal Kingdom of Gotzborg and the Bovic Tapferite Empire of the Natopian Nation and the High Realm of Stormark.


Article 2

1. Shireroth abandons all title, right, and claim to the island of Llæng, and recognizes the title, right, and claim of Natopia over Llæng.

2. Natopia shall nonetheless allow members of the Froyalanish Branch of the House of the Descendants of Freya to use the titles Llængjarl if male and Llængjarla if female. This title shall not come with any specific privileges in Natopia.


Article 3

1. Natopia cedes, in favour of Shireroth, all title, right and claim to the territory of Jorvik.

2. Natopia cedes, in favour of the King of Elwynn, all title and right that, under the Clear Sea Treaty, is afforded the Emperor of the Natopians.

3. Shireroth shall nonetheless allow members of the House of Waffel-Paine to use the titles Lord in Jorvik, if male, and Lady in Jorvik, if female. This title shall not come with any specific privileges in Shireroth.


Article 4

1. This Treaty shall be ratified by the High Contracting Parties in a manner consistent with their respective constitutional and legal practices.

2. The Treaty enters force upon the exchange of instruments of ratification, which shall occur in the Embassy of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth in the City of Lindström, but no later than one full Elw-Natopian year after the signing of this Treaty.


In witness whereof the duly appointed plenipotentiaries have signed this treaty.

Done at Lindström this 24 Geburtsber 1631, corresponding to 10 Homersday of Viviantiana in ASC 5990.


FOR THE IMPERIAL REPUBLIC OF SHIREROTH, FOR ITSELF AND ON BEHALF OF THE ELWYNNESE UNION

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Hallbjörn Haraldsson of the Houses of Ayreon-Kalirion and of the Descendants of Freyja
Steward of Elwynn




FOR THE BOVIC EMPIRE OF THE NATOPIAN NATION

Nathaniel

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Emperor of the Natopians
Ratification of the Treaty of the Two Bears [1631]
The Treaty of the Two Bears

Treaty between the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, for itself and on behalf of the Elwynnese Union, on one hand, and the People's Soviet Republic of Mishalan, on the other, concerning the matter of the proprietorship of Amokolian Mishalan.


Article 1 – Definitions:

1.a. "Amokolian Mishalan" shall refer to the area of Mishalan formerly occupied by the Jeannite Kingdom.

1.b. "Shireroth" shall refer to the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, for itself and on behalf of the Elwynnese Union.

1.c. "Mishalan" shall refer to the People's Soviet Republic of Mishalan.

1.d. "Mishagrad" shall refer to the Mishagrad District, presently part of the Imperial Dominion of Shireroth which is known as the Transelwynn Territory.

1.e "Elwynn" shall refer to the Elwynnese Union.

Article 2 – Rights

2.a. The King of Elwynn is granted the title of Prince of Mishalan.

2.b. The Prince of Mishalan is granted a pension of 1 erb per Elw year, paid by the government of Mishalan.

2.c. Mishalan is granted all rights to Amokolian Mishalan.

2.d. Elwynn and Shireroth accept the autonomy of Mishalan as an Imperial Dominion of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth.

2.e. The Kaiser of Shireroth is recognized as Mishalan's head of state, and the General Secretary of Mishalan as its head of government.

2.f. The Kaiser of Shireroth shall, by Imperial Decree, dissolve the Transelwynn Territory, grant the Mishagrad District to Mishalan, and grant the remainder of the Transelwynn Territory, which shall from henceforth be known as the Vale of Angularis, to Elwynn.

2.g. The Church of Elwynn shall be free to build and maintain a Cathedral at or near the source of the tributary of the Blue Elwynn which is known as the Mishalanese Elwynn.

2.h. The Church of the Froyalanish Ancient Ways shall be free to build and maintain a Temple at or near the source of the tributary of the Blue Elwynn which is known as the Mishalanese Elwynn.

2.i. The entirety of the lands of Mishalan shall be as depicted on the Schedule to this Treaty.

2.j. The lands of the Vale of Angularis shall likewise be as depicted on the Schedule to this Treaty.

Article 3 – Restrictions

3.a. In the event that Mishalan becomes inactive (notwithstanding LOAs, etc) the communist government will be replaced by a monarchy, with Elwynn assuming control as the Principality of Mishalan. At this point the Prince of Mishalan would assume the position of head of government.

3.b. No restrictions to the free movement of people (such as river access) are allowed between Elwynn and Mishalan. This may be reviewed in times of duress and temporarily overruled by Imperial Decree.

Article 4 - Enforcement

4.a. This Treaty shall be ratified by the High Contracting Parties in a manner consistent with their respective constitutional and legal practices.

4.b. The Treaty enters force upon the exchange of instruments of ratification, which shall occur in Björkaborg Hall in the Royal City of Anun in the Princely Precinct of the Elwynnese Union which is known as the Kingdom of Amokolia, but no later than one full Elw year after the signing of this Treaty.


In witness whereof the duly appointed plenipotentiaries have signed this Treaty.

Done at Raynor's Keep in the City of Shirekeep.


FOR THE IMPERIAL REPUBLIC OF SHIREROTH,

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FOR THE ELWYNNESE UNION,

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Hallbjörn Haraldsson of the Houses of Ayreon-Kalirion and of the Descendants of Freyja
Steward of Elwynn


FOR THE PEOPLE’S SOVIET REPUBLIC OF MISHALAN,

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Vladimir Medvedev, General Secretary of the Supreme Soviet of Mishalan


Schedule


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Ratification of the Treaty of Gloomburg [1632]
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The
T R E A T Y
of
G L O O M B U R G


On the Governance of Highbloom, Mishalan and Greater Tellia

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WE the undersigned, wishing to commit our respective states to the full and final resolution of the governance of that unadministered territory between the Kingdom of Minarboria and the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, in due deference to the ancient interests of the Tellian Confederation, do hereby enact this Treaty of Gloomburg between the Kingdom of Minarboria, the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Tellian Confederation.

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Article I

The Kingdom of Minarboria enjoys full sovereign domain over that land directly between the Jollity of Toastytop and the frontier of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth at the time of this writing.

Article II

The Imperial Republic of Shireroth enjoys full sovereign domain over a continuation of Mishalan extending east of the city of Niü Veña and north of the frontier of the Kingdom of Minarboria at the time of this writing.

Article III

The Kingdom of Minarboria enjoys full sovereign domain over that land between the Lichgraviate of Lachmeren and the County of Gloomvale, excepting the city of Mamehblinij and its immediate hinterland which remains a subject of the Tellian Confederation.

Article IV

The Kingdom of Minarboria assures free and unimpeded passage across Minarboria's territory for citizens and material goods of the Tellian Confederation transiting directly between the Mamehblinij territory and other territories of the Tellian Confederation.

Article V

The Imperial Republic of Shireroth, whether centrally or via a constituent territory in accordance with its own laws, enjoys full sovereign domain over a continuation of the Vale of Angularis extending westward to meet the territory of the Kingdom of Minarboria, excepting the cities of Fiorecittà and Scoglitto and their immediate hinterlands which remain subjects of the Tellian Confederation.

Article VI

The Imperial Republic of Shireroth, including any constituent territory thereof, assures free and unimpeded passage across Shireroth's territory for citizens and material goods of the Tellian Confederation transiting directly between the Fiorecittà and Scoglitto territories, and similarly free and unimpeded passage across Shireroth's territory for citizens and material goods of the Tellian Confederation transiting directly between the Fiorecittà or Scoglitto territories and other territories of the Tellian Confederation.

Article VII

That territory beyond the administration of the cities of Romero, Savona and Rossavro which is not addressed by Article III or Article V of this treaty is divided in two parts by three borders: the first extends from the southern Lichgraviate of Highpass to the territory of the city of Romero. The second extends from the territory of the city of Romero to the territory of the city of Savona. The third extends from the territory of the city of Savona to the southernmost point of the border between the territories given in Articles III and V of this treaty.

Article VIII

The territory to the south and west of the borders given in Article VII falls under the equal sovereignty of the Tellian Confederation and the Kingdom of Minarboria. For the purposes of this treaty, this territory is named the Minarborian Condominium.

Article IX

The territory to the north and east of the borders given in Article VII falls under the equal sovereignty of the Tellian Confederation and the Imperial Republic of Shireroth. For the purposes of this treaty, this territory is named the Shirerithian Condominium.

Article X

Citizens and material goods of the Tellian Confederation enjoy full and unimpeded freedom of movement and settlement around and between the Shirerithian and Minarborian Condominiums.

Article XI

The right of the Tellian Confederation as exclusive sovereign administrator of the cities of Romero, Savona and Rossavro and their immediate hinterlands is assured.

Article XII

In the event of the sovereign demotion of the Tellian Confederation, any absorption of its fully sovereign territories into another state shall only occur with the consent of both the Kingdom of Minarboria and the Imperial Republic of Shireroth.

Article XIII

In the event of the complete dissolution of the Tellian Confederation the territories of Mamehblinij and Rossavro shall pass to the direct rule of the Kingdom of Minarboria, the territories of Fiorecittà and Scoglitto shall pass to the direct rule of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, the Minarborian Condominium shall pass to the direct rule of the Kingdom of Minarboria, the Shirerithian Condominium shall pass to the direct rule of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, and the fate of the territories of Romero and Savona shall be decided by mutual consent of the Kingdom of Minarboria and the Imperial Republic of Shireroth.

Article XIV

The following map shall constitute the most authoritative representation of the provisions contained in this treaty:

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Article XV

This Treaty shall come into effect upon its signature and ratification by all signatories in proper accordance with their respective domestic procedures.

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SIGNED FOR THE KINGDOM OF MINARBORIA
R. S. D. D.
Royana Dolordotch
Third State Arborist of the Kingdom of Minarboria

Winterise 30th, 927 AF

SIGNED FOR THE IMPERIAL REPUBLIC OF SHIREROTH

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Hallbjörn Haraldsson of the Houses of Ayreon-Kalirion and of the Descendants of Freyja
Minister of the Exterior of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth
Steward of Elwynn
Mo'lluk 2nd, 6011 ASC

SIGNED FOR THE TELLIAN CONFEDERATION
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Vittorio Vllazërim Fabbri
Transitional Co-President of the Tellian Confederation
21st January 2016
Resolution to name the Landsraad building complex [1633]
Resolved, that the complex of buildings that houses the Landsraad and its offices be named the Palace of Zirandorthel.
Resolution to Summon the Kaiser to the Landsraad [1636]
The Landsraad, lamenting the passing of Brrapa the Seventh, welcoming the defeat of the traitor Margana by Elwynnese forces, and welcoming the accession of Hjalmar Heirðrsson of the Houses of Ayreon-Kalirion and of the Descendants of Freyja to the Mango Throne;

Resolves and decides that:
  • 1. His Imperial Majesty is invited to address the Landsraad on the circumstances of his coming to power. &:
    a. To expound upon his intentions for the advancement of the safety, honour, and welfare of the Imperial Republic;
    b. To announce his intentions for the formation of an Imperial Advisory Council, the Imperial Shirerithian Defence Council
    and an Imperial Government, worthy of his name and of service to the Imperial Republic;
    c. His views on the constitutional settlement as it exists presently, the sovereignty of the Imperial States, and the relationship of the Imperial Government with the Heads of State.
  • 2. His Imperial Majesty is further invited to advise on the prospects of the Imperial Republic for improving diplomatic relations with our neighbours and partners, particularly, but not exclusively:
    a. Alexandria;
    b. Hamland;
    c. Minarboria;
    d. Natopia;
    e. Stormark.
  • 3. To confirm whether or not His Imperial Majesty considers the peace with Jingdao to remain intact, subsequent to the notice regarding their non-adherence to the treaty between the Imperial Republic and the Duchy of Kildare.

    4. His Imperial Majesty is requested and humbly beseeched to respond to the gracious invitation of the Landsraad within ten ASC units of time subsequent to the passage of this Resolution.
Imperial States and Citizenship Bill Mk. 2 [1636]
AN ACT
To amend the Lawbook concerning the Imperial States and Imperial Citizenship.


BE IT ENACTED by the authority of the Landsraad of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth here in the Palace of Zirandorthel assembled:

1. That the second chapter of the Lawbook is amended to read as in the Schedule to this Bill.

2. That this Bill shall have immediate effect upon passage in accordance with this Landsraad's Rules of Procedure.

SCHEDULE
Chapter 2: Imperial States and Citizenship

Section A: The Imperial States

1. The Imperial States of Shireroth are the Elwynnese Union, the Kingdom of Goldshire, and the Kingdom of Lichbrook.

2. For the purposes of Imperial Level legislation, the long names, the short names, and the nationality adjectives of the Imperial States shall be:
  • Long Name - Short name - Adjective
    Elwynnese Union - Elwynn - Elwynnese;
    Kingdom of Goldshire - Goldshire - Goldshirian;
    Kingdom of Lichbrook - Lichbrook - Lichbrookian.
3. Should an Imperial State change its name, the head of such an Imperial State or zir accredited representative may inform the Prætor of such change and in such case the Prætor shall have the authority and duty to amend this Section to reflect the changes to the Imperial State in question.

4. The territory of an Imperial State shall be, in addition to its lands, be defined to include all internal waters, including any permanent ice, within that Imperial State, as well as the territorial sea of such Imperial State.

5. Airspace above its lands, its internal waters and its territorial sea shall also be part of the territory of any Imperial State.

6. The territorial sea of each Imperial State shall extend 24 kilometers from the coast baseline and shall include any permanent ice within that distance.

7. In any case where the maritime territorial sea of an Imperial State would overlap with the territorial sea of another State - Imperial or foreign - or with that of an Imperial Dominion, the median point between the baselines of the Imperial State and the foreign State or Imperial Dominion shall be taken to be the border of the territorial sea, unless agreed otherwise by treaty, or an agreement made under a relevant existing treaty, between the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the foreign State in question or the Imperial Government and the Imperial State in question.

8. The coast baseline of an Imperial State as well as that of an Imperial Dominion shall be determined in accordance with Article 5 of the MTO's Convention on the Laws of the Seas.

Section B: Citizenship

1. The Kaiser is empowered to naturalise persons and grant them citizenship of the Imperial Republic.

2. The Kaiser may delegate this power to be held in commission and exercised by His Minister, the Minister of the Interior, subject to his discretion and oversight.

3. Citizens of the Imperial Republic enjoy the freedom to domicile and seek residency wherever they wish in the Imperial Republic, subject to approval by an appropriate lawful authority. A citizen may request permission to reside in either an Imperial State or an Imperial Dominion of his or her choice.
a. The right to grant or deny residency is a prerogative that is the exclusive preserve of the lawful authority. The lawful authorities being:
  • i. The Governments of the Imperial States acting in accordance with their domestic law; and
    ii. The Kaiser, and those to whom he may delegate authority, in regards to the Imperial Dominions.
b. Should an application for residency be denied by any lawful authority, the citizen shall be deemed to be resident in Shirekeep until or unless the citizen finds an alternative domicile.

4. Citizens of the Imperial Republic enjoy the freedom of movement within the Imperial Republic, subject to such measures and restrictions as may, from time to time, be enacted by lawful authorities in order to preserve the safety, security and societal harmony of their respective jurisdictions.

5. No citizen may have his or her citizenship revoked by any lawful authority except by the Kaiser, or the Minister of the Interior acting in his name, as a consequence of a penalty incurred for a felony or tresspass, contrary to law, of which the citizen has been found guilty by a properly constituted court of law, here to be taken to mean the Imperial Judex or any subsidiary court derived thereof.
Bill to Revise the Martial Code [1636]
The Martial Code of Shireroth
A code established by the Landsraad, with the consent of the Kaiseress, for the planning, conduct and prosecution of war and defence of the Imperial Republic and its protectorates.

Section 1 - Introduction
Subsection 1 - Short Title
This Code may be referred to in its short title of the Martial Code.

Subsection 2 - Structure
a. This Code is comprised of four sections, which are then divided into subsections, then into articles and then into numbers.
b. The four sections are:
I. Introduction
II. The Establishment of the Imperial Forces
III. The rights and responsibilities of the Imperial Government
IV. The rights and responsibilities of the Imperial States

Subsection 3 - Amendment and Clarification
a. This Code may be amended by majority vote of the Landsraad or by Imperial decree.
b. It shall be the responsibility of the amending actor (the Praetor or his designated officer in the case of the Landsraad) to ensure that official copies of this Code reflect new amendments.
c. The meaning of specific provisions of this Code may be clarified by a Ministerial Order of the MoMA.
d. Such clarifying Ministerial Orders may always be repealed, reversed or rejected by the Kaiser or Landsraad.

Section 2 - The Establishment of the Imperial Forces
Subsection 1 - Establishment
a. The Imperial Forces are established as the sole body of forces that may use force in the name of the Imperial Government alone.
b. The Imperial Forces shall consist of:
I. The Imperial Shirerithian Fleet, responsible for naval warfare.
II. The Imperial Shirerithian Air Forces, responsible for air warfare.
III. The Imperial Army, responsible for the defence of the Imperial Dominions and land warfare.
c. There shall be a common logistical and medical supply service for all three chains of the Imperial Forces, to be called the Shirerithian Supplies Service.

Subsection 2 - Command and Control
a. The Kaiser shall be Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Forces.
b. The Kaiser may appoint a Minister of Military Affairs to delegate the control of the day-to-day operations and management of the Imperial Forces.
I. Upon appointment, the Minister of Military Affairs shall be the supreme operational commander of the Imperial Forces subject only to the authority of the Kaiser in this respect.
II. Upon appointment, the Minister of Military Affairs shall be the primary advisor to the Kaiser on matters of military affairs.
c. There shall be a Ministry of Military Affairs that shall regulate the Imperial Forces and Shirerithian Supply Service.
I. The Ministry of Military Affairs shall be subject to the control of the Kaiser, or if appointed, a Minister of Military Affairs. It's powers shall be exercised by the Kaiser or the Minister of Military Affairs.
II. The Ministry of Military Affairs shall be required to maintain the orders of battle for the Imperial Forces.

Subsection 3 - Organisation
a. The Imperial Shirerithian Fleet shall act as the primary organisation for the conduct of naval warfare, retaining small forces for the conduct of amphibious land operations and naval aviation operations.
I. The Imperial Shirerithian Fleet shall maintain a force at a minimum of 1 Aircraft Carrier, 8 Surface Combat vessels and 4 submarines.
II. The Ministry of Military Affairs shall retain the right, with consultation of the Kaiser, to set the number of men, equipment and other matters relating to an Order of Battle.
b. The Imperial Shirerithian Air Forces shall act as the primary organisation for the conduct of air warfare.
I. The Imperial Shirerithian Air Forces shall maintain a force at a minimum of 10 Air Superiority Fighters, 10 Multi-Role Ground Attack Aircraft and 5 Strategic Attack Aircraft.
II. The Ministry of Military Affairs shall retain the right, with consultation of the Kaiser, to set the number of men, equipment and other matters relating to an Order of Battle.
c. The Imperial Army shall act as the primary organisation for the defence of the Imperial Dominions and for the conduct of land warfare.
I. The Ministry of Military Affairs shall retain the right, with consultation of the Kaiser, to set the number of men, equipment and other matters relating to an Order of Battle.

Section 3 - The Rights and Responsibilities of the Imperial Government
Subsection 1 - The Responsibilities of the Imperial Government
The Imperial Government is responsible for honouring its international treaty obligations in terms of military or logistical support.

Subsection 2 - The Imperial Shirerithian Defence Council
a. In order to further aid the objectives of s.3(1), a council shall be created consisting of the Kaiser, the Minister of Military Affairs and the heads of the Imperial States.
I. The make-up of this Council may also include other Shirerithians at the invitation of the Kaiser.
b. The ISDC shall advise the Kaiser of the Imperial States' military preparedness and shall advise the Imperial States of the priorities of the Imperial Government.
c. The ISDC shall not have the power to order an Imperial State to change its military organisation.
d. The IDSC shall draw up and coordinate defence policy between the Imperial Government and the Imperial States.

Subsection 3 - Rights of the Imperial Government
a. The Imperial Government shall have the right to declare war without consultation of the Imperial States.
b. The Imperial Government shall have the power to deploy the Imperial Forces abroad.

Section 4 - The Rights and Responsibilities of the Imperial States
Subsection 1 - The Responsibilities of the Imperial States
a. The Imperial States shall be responsible for the defence of the individual Imperial State.
b. The Imperial States shall maintain a force of 100,000 troops under the Annunia + RecWar system or an equivalent force thereof under another system.
c. The Imperial States shall be required to have a reasonable displacement of their Order of Battle to carry out s.4(1)(a).

Subsection 2 - Rights of the Imperial States
a. The Imperial States have the right to refuse the Imperial Forces permission to enter into an Imperial State during peacetime.
b. The Imperial States have the right to refuse to deploy their forces to foreign states when the Imperial Republic is not in a state of war, formally declared by the Kaiser and endorsed by a resolution of the Landsraad.
c. The Imperial States have the right to construct their orders of battle as they see fit so long as they are in compliance with s.4(1)(c).
Bill to provide official and binding interpretation of the legal effect of Imperial appointments [1638]
The Imperial Appointments (Interpretation) Act
An Act to provide official and binding interpretation of the legal effect of Imperial appointments.

1. A new Chapter shall be inserted into the Lawbook, to be known as Chapter 6, and the Chapter aforesaid shall read:
Chapter 6: The Kaiser

Section A: Imperial Appointments

1. Imperial Decrees, or segments thereof, making appointments to offices of trust or profit under the Golden Mango Throne shall be construed to have expired 24 hours after promulgation, provided always that any person so appointed shall continue to hold office until the further Imperial Pleasure is signified by Imperial Decree.

2. For the purposes of this Section, "Imperial Decree" shall include decrees made by a Steward or Landsraad regnant.
Bill to amend the Charter of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth to bring back into the Constitution of the Land of the Golden Mango Throne the ancient office and position of Steward of Shireroth. [1638]
AN ACT
To amend the Charter of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth to bring back into the Constitution of the Land of the Golden Mango Throne the ancient office and position of Steward of Shireroth.


BE IT ENACTED by the authority of the Landsraad of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth here in the Palace of Zirandorthel assembled:

1. That the Charter of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth shall be amended in accordance with the Schedule to this Act.

2. That to acquire validity this Bill shall, as stipulated by the Charter of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, require a three-fourths majority of the votes cast and must in addition to the aforesaid also be passed in accordance with this Landsraad's Rules of Procedure.

3. That should this Bill be passed in accordance with the requirements of the Charter of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth as well as this Landsraad's Rules of Procedure, the Prætor shall present the Amendment to the Charter of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth to the Kaiser for promulgation, subsequent to which the aforesaid Amendment shall come into force as stipulated by the aforesaid Charter.

4. That posterior to the promulgation of the Amendment to the Charter of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth by the Kaiser, the Prætor shall, with all due haste, make the necessary edits to the aforesaid Charter of the Land of the Golden Mango Throne.


SCHEDULE

First Amendment to the Charter of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth


Section C of Article II of the Charter of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, which presently reads:
Section C: Succession

1. The Kaiser shall appoint zir successor from among the citizens of the Imperial Republic.

2. Should the Kaiser die, abdicate or be removed from the Throne without having declared a successor, the Landsraad shall immediately elect a successor for the position from among the citizens of the Imperial Republic.
, shall immediately after promulgation of this amendment by the Kaiser by means of an Imperial Decree be amended to read:
Section C: Succession and Stewardship

1. The Kaiser shall appoint zir successor from among the citizens of the Imperial Republic.

2. Should the Kaiser die, abdicate or be removed from the Throne without having declared a successor, the Landsraad shall immediately elect a successor for the position from among the citizens of the Imperial Republic.

3. Should the Kaiser be removed from the Throne such removal shall include the removal of zir declared successor, irrespective of when zie has declared such successor, and the Landsraad shall immediately elect a successor to the Kaisership from among the citizens of the Imperial Republic.

4. The Kaiser may, from among the citizens of the Imperial Republic, appoint a Steward to conduct the goverment of the Imperial Republic in zir stead when zie is absent, ill or indisposed.

5. The Steward may exercise all the powers of the Kaiser, except for those powers zie is prohibited from exercising by this Charter or other Federal Law.

6. The Steward may not declare zirself Kaiser, or remove the Kaiser from the Throne, or amend any Imperial Decree concerning matters of succession to the Kaisership, whether by way of variation, addition, or repeal, which was issued by the incumbent Kaiser.

7. In the event of the unannounced absence of the Kaiser for a period exceeding 7 ASC units, the Steward shall, subject to this Charter, be free to exercise all the powers of the Kaiser. Should there be no Steward, the Prætor shall conduct the government with zie having the same powers as a Steward until the Landsraad has elected a Steward. The aforesaid period of Stewardship shall end upon the Kaiser announcing zir return or another Kaiser taking the Throne in accordance with this Charter. Any other period of Stewardship shall commence and end in accordance with Federal Law.
Resolution to leave the Standardised Currency and Unified Economy Treaty [1640]
The Landsraad:

1. Resolves that the Standardised Currency and Unified Economy Treaty shall from the day of effect of this Resolution not carry any legal weight in the Imperial Republic;

2. Decides that the day of effect of this Resolution shall be 15 ASC units of time from its passing;

3. Calls upon the Kaiser to inform the Administrator of the Standardised Currency and Unified Economy of this Resolution on the day of its effect.
Proposal to amend Section 1 of the Procedures of the Landsraad [1640]
Section 1. Membership.
(a) The membership of the Landsraad consists of all citizens, registered and naturalised by order of the Ministry of the Interior of Shireroth.

(b) Each male member of the Landsraad is titled Lord Elector of the Imperial Republic, and each female member of the Landsraad is titled Lady Elector of the Imperial Republic.

(c)
(i) Each member of the Landsraad may be referred to as an Elector.
(ii) Members of the Landsraad may be referred to as Electors and collectively the membership of the Landsraad may be referred to as the Imperial Electorate.
Bill to make provisions as to the instruments by which statutory powers to make orders, rules, regulations and other subordinate legislation are exercised by the Kaiser’s Government [1641]
AN ACT
To make provisions as to the instruments by which statutory powers to make orders, rules, regulations and other subordinate legislation are exercised by the Kaiser’s Government.


BE IT ENACTED by the authority of the Landsraad of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth here in the Hall of Oratory of the Palace of Zirandorthel assembled:

1. That there shall be inserted into the fourth chapter of the Lawbook a Section E which shall read as in the Schedule to this Act.

2. That the provisions of this act are severable. If any part of this Act is declared invalid or unconstitutional, that declaration shall not affect the part(s) of this Act which remain.

3. That this Act shall have immediate effect upon passage in accordance with this Landsraad's Rules of Procedure.

SCHEDULE
Section E: Ministerial Ordinances

1. Acts of the Minister of the Interior, Minister of the Exterior, Ministry of Military Affairs, and any other of the Kaiser's appointed Ministers providing for regulations of a general or permanent character in implementation or execution of powers granted by the Charter, Imperial Decree or Act of Landsraad shall be promulgated in the form of Ministerial Ordinances.

2. For the purposes of this Section, "Imperial Decree" shall include decrees made by a Steward or Landsraad regnant.

3. Any Ministerial Ordinance issued by a Minister under this Section shall take effect immediately after the elapse of 15 ASC years subsequent to the promulgation of the aforesaid Instrument or at a later date provided by the Minister in the self-same Ministerial Ordinance.

4. Ministerial Ordinances shall be serialized in the order of the ASC year of its promulgation, and denominated in chronological order of its issuance, with separate reckonings for each Ministry.

5. It shall be the responsibility of the Kaiser and the Steward to ensure this Section shall be properly implemented. These responsibilities may, by Imperial Decree, be delegated to a subordinate official in the service of the Kaiseral Government.

6. Where a Minister issues a Ministerial Ordinances pursuant to this Section, zie shall inform the public of the promulgation of the said Ordinance and reasons for it in a Ministerial Statement, and render account to the Lords Elector of the Landsraad for its promulgation.

7. In the event that, following the rendering of account to the public by the promulgating Minister for a Ministerial Ordinance, the Lords Elector of the Landsraad are not satisfied with the Minister's reasoning or the legitimacy or practicality of the respective Ministerial Ordinance, the Landsraad may, by resolution supported by a majority of its members, decide to rescind the Ministerial Ordinance.

8. Rescission of a Ministerial Ordinance by the Landsraad does not affect its implementation retroactively.

9. A Ministerial Ordinance rescinded by the Landsraad may not be reissued with reference to the same circumstances or reasons that caused its original promulgation; this Section should not be so construed as to debar Ministers from issuing an Ordinance with a similar text in different circumstances or for different reasons.


Ratification of the Cedar Charter [1641]
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The Cedar Charter

Concerning the government of the Condominium Territory of the Tellian Confederation and the Imperial Republic of Shireroth as determined by the Treaty of Gloomburg.


Article I
This Charter concerns that territory designated the Shirithian Condominium by Article IX of the Treaty of Gloomburg agreed between the Tellian Confederation, the Kingdom of Minarboria and the Imperial Republic of Shireroth.

Article II
This Charter shall remain valid while Treaty of Gloomburg shall be in effect, and shall be subject in full to the provisions of the aforesaid Treaty.

Article III
The government of the Shirithian Condominium shall be the exclusive preserve of the Tellian Confederation and the Imperial Republic of Shireroth.

Article IV
The government of the Shirithian Condominium shall be conducted by the Consiglio Grande e Generale. The Consiglio Grande e Generale shall be a joint organ of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Tellian Confederation. The Consiglio Grande e Generale shall be led by two officials who shall be known as Capitani Reggenti. One Capitano Reggente shall be appointed by the Tellian Confederation. The other Capitano Reggente shall be appointed by the Imperial Republic of Shireroth. The Capitani Reggenti shall answer directly to zir respective heads of state.

Article V
The Consiglio Grande e Generale shall maintain an open channel of communication with the administration of the Shirerithian Condominium.

Article VI
Citizens of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and citizens of the Tellian Confederation shall be permitted freedom of movement throughout the Shirithian Condominium. The aforesaid shall include citizens of the Tellian Confederation residing in the Shirerithian Condominium.

Article VII
Citizens of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth shall be permitted freedom of passage between the Shirithian Condominium and the territory of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth proper. Citizens of the Tellian Confederation shall be permitted freedom of passage between the Shirithian Condominium and the territory of the Tellian Confederation proper.

Article VIII
Entrance to the Shirithian Condominium of individuals holding neither citizenship of the Tellian Confederation nor of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth shall require the issuance of a visa by the Consiglio Grande e Generale.

Article IX
Citizenship of newborns within the borders of the Shirithian Condominium is determined by parentage. Those born to citizens of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth on the territory of the Shirithian Condominium are considered citizens of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth. Those born to citizens of the Tellian Confederation on the territory of the Shirithian Condominium are considered citizens of the Tellian Confederation. Those born to citizens of both the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Tellian Confederation on the territory of the Shirithian Condominium are considered citizens of both Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Tellian Confederation.

Article X
Those born to citizens of neither the Imperial Republic of Shireroth nor the Tellian Confederation on the territory of the Shirithian Condominium shall be considered to hold those citizenships for which they are eligible in foreign states by way of their parents' citizenships. Where this eligibility does not exist through either parent, or where no parentage can be determined, the child shall be considered a Stateless Person whose final status shall be decided by the Consiglio Grande e Generale.

Article XI
The armed defence of the Shirithian Condominium is the responsibility of the Cedrocomando. The Cedrocomando is a joint military command of the Tellian Confederation and the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, answerable to the Consiglio Grande e Generale and responsible for the deployment of, and co-ordination between, the military forces of the Tellian Confederation and the Imperial Republic of Shireroth on the territory of the Shirithian Condominium.

Article XII
Where the Consiglio Grande e Generale is unable to agree upon a given course of action in the performance of its duties, resolution of the matter shall be entrusted to a neutral foreign arbitrator chosen by mutual consent of the Tellian Confederation and the Imperial Republic of Shireroth.

Article XIII
This Charter shall come into effect upon its signature and ratification by the Tellian Confederation and the Imperial Republic of Shireroth.



Signed for the Tellian Confederation:

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Vittorio Vllazërim Fabbri
Transitional Co-President of the Tellian Confederation
9th November 2016


Signed for the Imperial Republic of Shireroth:

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Dominus Thorgils Tarjeisson Ettlingar Verion

So sealed, and signed by my hand at Raynor's Keep, Shirekeep, on this Vivantiaday the 15th day of Vanchauslurk, in the six-thousandth three-hundred and fifth year ab sectora condita, corresponding to Izillare the 20th day of Gevrader in year sixteen-hundred and forty-two Anno Norton, in the Hour of the Squatting Toad.
Fjǫrleif Llængjarla of the Houses of Ayreon-Kalirion and of the Descendants of Freyja
High Priestess of the Mackerel Temple
Princess of Elwynn
Princess of Anun
Countess of Northshire, of Arietta, and of the Lady Esther Isles

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Ratification of the Treaty of Association, Friendship and Security between the Imperial Republic of Shireroth & the Confederation of Puritanian States [1642]
Treaty of Association, Friendship and Security between the Imperial Republic of Shireroth & the Confederation of Puritanian States

Preamble

The Government of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Government of the Confederation of Puritanian States, desirous of strengthening the bond of peace which happily prevails between them, by arrangements designed to promote friendly intercourse between their respective territories and desirous of inaugurating a regular régime in the Puritanian States based on internal order and general security, have resolved to conclude a Treaty of Association, Friendship and Security and for that purpose have appointed as their plenipotentiaries,

His Excellency Laqi Hyrrion, Legate of the Scholae Evocati and Commander of the Dietsland Expedition;

and

His Majesty the King of the Confederation of Puritanian States,
His Eminence King Theodosius and or Marcus Myksos

Who, having communicated to each other their full powers found to be in due form, have agreed upon the following Articles:

Article 1 - Association
1.1. The Government of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and His Majesty the King of the Puritanian States have agreed to establish in the Puritanian States a new régime admitting of the administrative, juridical, educational, economic, financial and military reforms which the Imperial Government may deem useful to be introduced within the Puritanian States.

1.2. His Majesty the King of the Puritanian States gratefully donates to His Imperial Majesty the Kaiser the gift of the right to exercise his sovereign power within the Confederation of Puritanian States and to the Government of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth that same prerogative in the name of the Kaiser.

1.3. Gifts of earth and water from the Puritanian States shall be placed before His Imperial Majesty the Kaiser at Raynor's Keep no more than thirty days hence. the Puritanian States shall not at any time, without the consent of Kaiser of Shireroth, quit its association with the Imperial Republic of Shireroth.

1.4. His Imperial Majesty the Kaiser recognises the formation of a High Council to represent the peoples and communities of the Puritanian States and to support the King.

1.4.1. the Puritanian States shall freely abide by the laws of Shireroth where they pertain to it.

1.5. As a fiefholder of the Kaiser the King of the Puritanian States shall be enjoy the rights and powers of an Imperial Dominion and a Protectorate of the Imperial Republic.

1.5.1. The King of the Puritanian States shall exercise no powers within the Puritanian States save for those conferred by the High Council so long as the association with the Imperial Republic of Shireroth shall endure.

1.6. With the consent of the High Council the King of the Puritanian States may renegotiate the bonds of association with the Imperial Republic.

1.7. Only a relative of the original King of the Puritanian States, Theodosius/Marcus, may inherit the throne. If a relative cannot be found, then a Regent may be chosen by the Kaiser, on the advice of the High Council until such time that a suitable relative can be found.


Article 2 - Friendship

2.1. Citizens of Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Confederation of Puritanian States shall;

2.1.1. Be permitted to enter, travel and reside in the territories of the other; to exercise liberty of conscience and freedom of worship; to engage in professional, scientific, religious, philanthropic, manufacturing and commercial work of every kind without interference; to carry on every form of activity which is not forbidden by the local law, and generally to do anything incidental to or necessary for the enjoyment of any of the foregoing privileges upon the same terms as nationals of the State of residence, submitting themselves to all local laws and regulations duly established, as may be determined by the duly constituted authority;

2.1.2. Enjoy freedom of access to the courts of justice of the other on conforming to the local laws, as well for the prosecution as for the defence of their rights, and in all degrees of jurisdiction established by law, subject to the will of the duly constituted authority;

2.1.3. Receive within the territories of the other, upon submitting to conditions imposed upon its nationals, the most constant protection and security for their persons and property, subject to the will of the duly constituted authority.

2.1.4. In all instances the the duly constituted authority shall be deemed to be the Kaiser.

2.2. Citizens of Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Confederation of Puritanian States in the exercise of the right of freedom of worship, within the territories, may, without annoyance or molestation of any kind by reason of their religious belief or otherwise, conduct services either within their own houses or within any appropriate buildings which they may be at liberty to erect and maintain in convenient situations, provided their teachings or practices are not contrary to public morals.


2.3. Between the territories of the Negotiating States there shall be freedom of commerce and navigation. The nationals of each of the Negotiating States, shall have liberty freely to come with their vessels and cargoes to all places, ports and waters of every kind within the territorial limits of the other which are or may be open to foreign commerce and navigation.

2.4. The territories of the Confederation of Puritanian States are as defined at Schedule I appended to this Treaty. The Imperial Republic of Shireroth shall have responsibility for communicating these to the relevant authorities of the Micronational Cartography Society.


Article 3 - Security

3.1. The Confederation of Puritanian States accedes to the guidance of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth with regards to all matters pertaining to its defence, security and foreign policies.

3.1.1. The Confederation of Puritanian States grants, and the Imperial Republic of Shireroth accepts, the right to dispose Shirerithian forces in and about the territory of the Kingdom as determined by mutual agreement.

3.2. The Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Confederation of Puritanian States compromise themselves, in internal affairs, to:

3.2.1. Never facilitate or allow within its borders to be prepared, sponsored or in any way supported rebellions, coups d'etat and micronational conspiracies against the other Contracting Party;



Article 4 - Final Provisions

4.1. Subject to any limitation or exception herein above set forth, or hereafter to be agreed upon the territories of the Negotiating States to which the provisions of this Treaty extend shall be understood to comprise all areas of land, water, and air over which the Parties respectively claim and exercise dominion as sovereign thereof, either internally or on the Micronational Cartography Society Map.

4.2. The present Treaty shall be ratified, and the ratifications thereof shall be exchanged at Shirekeep as soon as possible.

4.3. The present Treaty shall, from the date of the exchange of ratifications be deemed legally binding on both the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Confederation of Puritanian States

4.4. Any further issues arising from this treaty shall be clarified by Imperial Rescript, deriving authority from the decrees of the Kaiser.
SCHEDULE I
TERRITORY OF THE CONFEDERATION OF PURITANIAN STATES
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Bill to amend Chapter 5 of the Lawbook [1642]
Chapter 5: Law Enforcement

Section A: The Imperial Constabulary
1. There shall be a police force for the whole of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth to be known as the Imperial Constabulary. The Imperial Constabulary shall be the general police force for the Imperial Dominions and a federal law enforcement agency in the Imperial States. The forces of the Imperial Constabulary shall comprise of:

(a) The Shirekeep City Guard, with responsibilities for the general policing of the Imperial County;

(b) The Mango Rangers, with responsibilities for the general policing of the Imperial Dominions.

2. When operating in Imperial States the Imperial Constabulary shall have no powers or jurisdictions other than those explicitly granted by Imperial Law and all other police powers and policing jurisdictions shall belong to the police services of the Imperial States.

3. The objective of the Imperial Constabulary shall be the promotion of justice and security in society by enforcing Imperial Law and maintaining public order and safety on Imperial Premises and in the Imperial Dominions, as well as providing protection and assistance for the public in the aforesaid areas.

4. An Imperial Premises shall be defined as: (a part of) a building and the area of ground belonging to the building aforesaid which is situated in an Imperial State that is owned, leased or rented by the Imperial Government or put at the disposal of the same for housing government services.

5. It shall be the duty of the Imperial Constabulary to:

(a) prevent crime and other disturbances of public order or safety which are within its jurisdiction;

(b) maintain public order and safety on Imperial Premises and in the Imperial Dominions, prevent disturbances of the same and take action when such disturbances occur;

(c) carry out investigations and surveillance in connection with offences under Imperial Law;

(d) liase with the Order of Sentinels who provide for the security of the Kaiser, the Ministers, the Landsraad, embassies, consulates and other diplomatic buildings as well as foreign dignitaries stationed in or visiting Shireroth;

(e) obey, execute, and enforce all lawful orders of the Kaiser, the Chamber of the Crypteia and the Minister of the Interior;

(f) provide for the security and to obey, execute, and enforce all orders of the Imperial Judex;

(g) provide for the personal protection of Imperial jurists, officers of the Imperial Judex, witnesses, and other threatened persons in the interests of justice where criminal intimidation impedes on the functioning of the judicial process or any other official proceeding;

(h) carry out investigations and surveillance in connection with such fugitive matters, both within and outside the Imperial Republic, as directed by the Minister of the Interior;

(i) administer the Imperial prison system, as directed by the Minister of the Interior, including providing for the security and good order of all Imperial penal and correctional facilities;

(j) provide the public with protection, information and other kinds of assistance, whenever such assistance is best given by the Imperial Constabulary and where it is within the purview of the service;

(k) carry out investigations and surveillance in connection with intelligence and counter-intelligence activities;

(l) perform such duties as are incumbent on the Imperial Constabulary pursuant to Imperial Law.

6. The Minister of the Interior shall decide to which employees of the service the term ‘Imperial Constable' shall be applied to.

7. Any Imperial Officer may carry firearms and make arrests without warrant for any offence against the Imperial Republic committed in the presence, or for any offence cognisable under the Laws of Shireroth if he has reasonable grounds to believe that the person to be arrested has committed or is committing such offence.

8. It shall be incumbent upon every Imperial Officer:

(a) to respect the rights of all lawful persons;

(b) to maintain the integrity of the law, law enforcement and the administration of justice;

(c) to perform the duties promptly, impartially and diligently, in accordance with the law and without abusing the authority;

(d) to avoid any actual, apparent or potential conflict of interests;

(e) to ensure that any improper or unlawful conduct of any Imperial Officer is not concealed or permitted to continue;

(f) to be incorruptible, never accepting or seeking special privilege in the performance of his or her duties or otherwise placing theself under any obligation that may prejudice the proper performance of the duties;

(g) to act at all times in a courteous, respectful and honourable manner; and

(h) to maintain the honour of the service and its principles and purposes.

Section B: General Principles of Intervention

1. A Imperial Officer exercising an official duty shall, with due observance of the provisions of Imperial Law as well as Ministerial Regulations, intervene in a way that is justifiable in view of the object of the intervention and other circumstances.

2. In the event that a Imperial Officer has to use force, the form and level of force used shall be limited to that required to achieve the intended result.

Section C: Use of Force and other Powers

1. A Imperial Officer may, if other means are inadequate and if it is justifiable in view of the circumstances, use force to carry out an official duty, if

(a) he encounters force or threat of force;

(b) a person who is to be detained pending trial or investigation or who is otherwise, with statutory support, to be deprived of liberty, attempts to escape or the officer otherwise encounters resistance when he is to effect such a measure;

(c) it is a question of averting a punishable act or a threat to life, health or valuable property or a risk of extensive damage to the environment;

(d) he is to turn away or remove a person from an area or premises or conduct or assist in the search of a person, a bodily examination or some other similar measure, a seizure or some other impoundment of property or a search of premises;

(e) he is to stop a vehicle or some other means of transport;

(f) he is to gain entry to, cordon off, shut off or evacuate a building, a room or an area, assist someone who is performing an official duty with such a measure or some similar measure, or in connection with a foreclosure in accordance with what is prescribed thereof; or

(g) if the measure otherwise is indispensable for the maintenance of public order and safety and it is evident that it cannot be implemented without the use of force.

2. (a) A Imperial Officer who with statutory support arrests or otherwise takes into custody or removes a person, may in connection therewith search that person to the extent required to seize weapons or other dangerous articles for safety reasons, or to establish the said person's identity.

(b) A Imperial Officer may also search a person to the extent required to look for weapons or other dangerous articles that might be used in the commission of an offence against life and health, provided that, in view of the circumstances, it can be assumed that such an article may be declared forfeited.

(c) A Imperial Officer, with a view to looking for a person who is to be taken into custody with statutory support, may enter that person's dwelling or some other house, room or place belonging to or utilised by him. The same applies to premises to which the public has access.

(d) In the event that there is special reason to assume that the person sought by the police is staying with someone else, the Imperial Officer may also enter that place. Similarly, a Imperial Officer may gain entry to a dwelling or some other place with a view to looking for an article which is to be seized by the service under Imperial Law or another regulation; what is said above about a person sought by the authorities then applies to the owner or holder of the article.

(e) A Imperial Officer may search a vehicle at a specified place for the purpose of ascertaining whether it is carrying someone who has escaped from a correctional facility, provided that there is reason to assume that the escaped person poses a serious threat to another's life or health or to the safety of the Imperial Republic, and provided that there is special reason to believe that he may pass that place.

(f) The power mentioned in the aforegoing subarticle shall also be vested in a Imperial Officer looking for someone who is undergoing compulsory psychiatric care or has been referred to forensic psychiatric care and has escaped from a medical institution, if, in view of the circumstances, there is special reason to believe that the escaped person poses a serious threat to another's life or health or to the safety of the Imperial Republic.

(g) A Imperial Officer may stop a vehicle or some other means of transport:

(i) in the event that there is reason to believe that it is carrying someone who has committed an offence;

(ii) in the event that, for some other reason, it is necessary to lawfully deprive someone travelling in the vehicle of his liberty, otherwise limiting his freedom of movement or subjecting him to a search or bodily examination;

(iii) if this is necessary to perform a search of the vehicle; or

(iv) if this is necessary to control traffic or to perform a check of the driver or the vehicle in accordance with what is prescribed thereto by law.

Section D: Organization of and Miscellaneous Matters concerning the Imperial Constabulary

1. The Kaiser shall appoint a Lord Warden who shall provide oversight of the Imperial Constabulary service.

2. The Lord Warden shall appoint and oversee a Lord Commissioner for both the Shirekeep City Guard and the Mango Rangers, who shall have the day-to-day management of their respective branches.

3. (a) The Imperial Constabulary service shall have and maintain the following offices:

(i) headquarters in the Imperial Capital of Shirekeep;
(ii) a Field Office in every capital of any Imperial Dominion;
(iii) a Legate in every capital of any Imperial State;
(iv) a Liason Office in every capital of any county or similar first level subdivision.

(b) The Lord Warden shall have the responsibility, subject to the provisions of this Chapter, to provide for the further organization of the Imperial Constabulary service.

4. The Assistant to the Lord Warden in a charge of a Legate shall regularly meet with the counterpart(s) in an Imperial State to discuss matters of common concern. Likewise, shall the Deputy Assistant to the Lord Warden in charge of a Liason Office regularly meet with the counterpart(s) in an Imperial State to discuss matters of common concern in the county (or similar first level subdivision).

5. Any Imperial Officer shall in the discharge of the duties within the borders of an Imperial State, in addition to the powers conferred upon him by this Chapter, also have the powers of that such State affords to its police or peace officers as well as other officers empowered to carry out judicial decisions insomuch those powers relate to the duties under Imperial Law.

6. Any Imperial State may enter into a contract with the Imperial Constabulary concerning the provision of police services in such State by the Mango Rangers. Likewise, they may also call in the assistance of the Imperial Constabulary in connection with specific cases or occurances.

7. The Lord Warden shall be free to issue all the further rules and regulations it deems necessary or expedient to carry the provisions of this Chapter into effect or to clarify the same and may take all the measures to provide for all matters incidental to the operation of the service.
Bill to amend Article VII of the Charter of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth [1643]
AN ACT
To amend Article VII of the Charter of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth.


BE IT ENACTED by the authority of the Landsraad of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth here in the Palace of Zirandorthel assembled:

1. That the Charter of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth shall be amended in accordance with the Schedule to this Act.

2. That to acquire validity this Bill shall, as stipulated by the Charter of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, require a three-fourths majority of the votes cast and must in addition to the aforesaid also be passed in accordance with this Landsraad's Rules of Procedure.

3. That should this Bill be passed in accordance with the requirements of the Charter of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth as well as this Landsraad's Rules of Procedure, the Prætor shall present the Amendment to the Charter of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth to each Imperial State for its consent. In the event that three-fourths of the Imperial States consent to the aforesaid Amendment the self-same Amendment shall come into force as stipulated by the aforesaid Charter.

4. That posterior to obtaining of the consent of three-fourths of the Imperial States to the aforesaid Amendment to the Charter of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, the Prætor shall, with all due haste, make the necessary edits to the aforesaid Charter of the Land of the Golden Mango Throne.


SCHEDULE

Second Amendment to the Charter of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth


Article VII of the Charter of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, which presently reads:
Article VII: Amendment

Section A: Amendments

1. This Charter is amended by a three fourths’ majority vote of the Landsraad and the Kaiser's promulgation of the amendment by Imperial Decree.
2. Articles VI and VII are only amended by a three-fourths majority vote of the Landsraad, and the consent of three-fourths of the Imperial States.
3. All amendments shall be recorded.
, shall immediately after obtaining the consent of three-fourths of the Imperial States be amended to read:
Article VII: Amendment

Section A: Amendments

1. This Charter is amended by a three fourths' majority vote of the Landsraad and the Kaiser's promulgation of the amendment by Imperial Decree.
2. Articles VI and VII are only amended by a three-fourths majority vote of the Landsraad, and the consent of two-thirds of the Imperial States.
3. All amendments shall be recorded.
Ratification of the Shirerithian, Alexandrian, and Natopian Entente [1643]
The Shirerithian, Alexandrian, and Natopian Entente

As agreed upon and proposed by the ministers of the governments of Shireroth, Alexandria, and Natopia united together in friendly congress, the occasion has been judged proper for asserting, as a principle in which the rights and interests of Shireroth, Alexandria, and Natopia are involved, that the Western Hemisphere, that is the continents of Benacia, Cibola, Tapfer, and associated major and minor outlying islands, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future interference by any Other states. We owe it, therefore, to candor and to the amicable relations existing between Shireroth, Alexandria, and Natopia and those Other states in the world to declare that we should consider any attempt on their part to extend their influence to any portion of the Western Hemisphere as dangerous to our collective stability, peace, and safety. With the existing colonies or dependencies of any Other state we have not interfered and shall not interfere. But with the Governments who have declared their independence and maintained it, and whose independence we have, on great consideration and on just principles, acknowledged, we could not view any interposition for the purpose of oppressing them, or controlling in any other manner their destiny, by any Other state in any other light than as the manifestation of an unfriendly disposition toward the Western Powers. To further this shared goal Shireroth, Alexandria, and Natopia join together as allied, aligned, and cooperative states under the following provisions.

WE, THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE SIGNATORY NATIONS -
RECOGNISING the necessity for the creation of a new partnership of nations confirming as the basis of their partnership the certitude of adhering to the same set of common beliefs and values that encourage freedom and stability throughout the Western Hemisphere;

SEEKING to preserve freedom for posterity, as well as the common heritage and civilisation of their peoples, founded on the principles of democracy, individual liberty and the rule of law;

DESIRING to work together towards the preservation and the establishment of a lasting and strong state of international stability and well-being to Micras;

STRESSING the need to take necessary and effective steps to prevent and remove threats to the peace and stability of our nations, and to work together for the suppression of acts of aggression;

BELIEVING that a strong and real international partnership based on co-operation will include a commitment to working together to solve international problems of a economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian character;

  1. The Signatory Nations hereby declare that they undertake to settle any possible international disputes in which they may be involved by peaceful means in such a manner that the international peace and security are not endangered, and to refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force in any manner inconsistent with the purposes of this partnership;
  2. The Signatory Nations will contribute toward the continued development of peaceful and friendly international relations by strengthening their institutions, by bringing about a better understanding of the principles upon which these institutions are founded, and by the continued promotion of stability and well-being.
  3. The Signatory Nations shall strive to consult together when in the opinion of any of them the territorial integrity, national sovereignty, political independence or security of any of its members is threatened;
  4. The Signatory Nations hereby pledge that an armed attack against one or more of them shall be considered an attack against them all and consequently agree that in the occurrence of such attack, that each of them shall exercise their right of individual or collective self-defence and assist in concert with the other Signatory Nations to pursue the necessary and proper actions to restore and maintain the security of the threatened and attacked.
    1. Where a Signatory Nation is the instigator of an attack on another power that was not in self-defence in the face of an imminent proven threat of attack, no obligation shall exist on the part of other Signatory Nations to intervene except to offer humanitarian assistance and or mediation to the belligerent parties.
  5. The Signatory Nations pledge to, jointly and separately, maintain and develop their individual and collective capacity to resist armed attack, and to defeat any threat to its security, domestic or foreign through effective self-help and mutual aid;
  6. The Signatory Nations have agreed to work together to create, under Natopian guidance, an orbital defence force for the better protection of the Western Hemisphere, the swifter detection and interception of unsanctioned weapons of mass destruction and for the defence of Micras and the interests of the Signatory Nations in the wider Atos System against any external force or anomalous phenomena;
    1. Except in the aforementioned instance of the interception of inbound threats, the orbital defence force may only be used with the expressed unanimous consent of all the Signatory Nations;
  7. The Signatory Nations agree to the exchange of sensitive commercial and military technologies within the confines of the Shirerithian Alexandrian and Natopian Entente with the understanding that such exchanges shall be mutually beneficial, reciprocal, adequately compensated and subject to export controls to prohibit the passage of technologies or the product of the application of those technologies outside of the alliance;
  8. The Signatory Nations pledge to conduct joint maritime exercises to better familiarise their respective armed forces with their allied counterparts;
    Being mindful of the Convention on the Laws of the Seas which states that acts of piracy, boarding with hostile intent, purposeful harm to a person, and purposeful obstruction of transit in International Waters are to be considered intolerable and go against the order and law of the high seas; the Signatory Nations authorises and institutes a Joint Mission which shall be known as the Festival de las Armadas.
    1. The objective of the Festival de las Armadas shall be to prevent, detect, deter, disrupt and suppress acts of piracy, sea-based terrorism, armed robbery at sea, and other acts of organized maritime crime by:
      1. carrying out patrols;
      2. coming to the aid of vessels under piratical attack or other distress at the request of its captain;
      3. arresting persons engaged in piratical activity;
      4. liberating vessels hijacked by pirates;
      5. freeing persons kidnapped or otherwise unlawfully held by pirates;
      6. seizing goods taken by pirates to return them to their rightful owner, with the Natopian Supreme Court having the legal role of admiralty court;
      7. escorting ships accross the seas at the request of the owner(s).
    2. The activities in the preceding Article shall be carried out on the High Seas as well as waters adjacent to "The Green". The Festival de las Armadas may also take out pirate dens in "The Green";
    3. The naval forces of the Signatory Nations, participating in the Festival de las Armadas may use, where they encounter force or threat of force by pirates or other aggressor force, such reasonable force as needed to counter that force;
    4. The Signatory Nations may, by mutual agreement, terminate the mission of the Festival de las Armadas when they are satisfied that its objectives have been substantially met.
  9. The Signatory Nations have agreed to establish a Joint Command of the armed forces that by agreement among the Signatory Nations shall be assigned to the Command, which shall function on the basis of jointly established principles. They shall likewise adopt other agreed measures necessary to strengthen their defensive power, in order to protect respective peoples, guarantee the inviolability of their frontiers and territories, and provide defence against possible aggression.
    1. The Joint Military Council shall be composed of an equal number of representatives for all Signatory Nations. Representatives shall be appointed by the chief military authority of each Signatory Nation to this treaty. The Joint Military Council shall implement Articles 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 12 of this agreement. The Council shall have a Chairman elected among themselves who shall preside over its meetings who shall cease to be a representative upon election, with a new representative selected to fill these vacancies. The Chairman shall serve at the pleasure of a majority of the representatives.
  10. The maritime borders between the States shall be governed with the provisions of the Micras Treaty Organization's Convention on the Laws of the Seas, the Tapfer Treaty and pre-existing bilateral treaties among the Signatory Nations;
  11. Transit passage is permitted only for private and commercial vessels registered to the States through the reserve zones and territorial waters solely for the purpose of continuous and expeditious travel between one part of the international waters or reserve zone and another;
  12. Military vessels from of the Signatory Nations are barred from the reserve zones and territorial waters of their fellow Signatory Nations without prior authorisation.
  13. No systems of burdensome tariffs, taxes, searches, or regulations will be applied to goods or services produced or bought in one Signatory Nation and exported or sold in the others;
  14. Internal laws regarding prohibition of certain goods or products are not affected by this treaty and the Signatory Nations retain the right to refuse banned goods and products;
    1. The Imperial States of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth may opt to not participate in the economic provisions of this treaty by notification to the Imperial Government of Shireroth which is then to notify the Government of the Bovic Empire of the Natopian Nation who shall formally advise the other Signatory Nations of a derogation from the treaty by a Shirerithian Imperial State. No derogation by a Shirerithian Imperial State shall affect the full standing of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth as a Signatory Nation.
  15. The Signatory Nations shall in their own territory allow the citizens of the other Signatory Nations the right to take on residency, work and study without let or hindrance in accordance with their respective laws;
  16. Each Signatory Nation may deport a citizen of the other Signatory Nations only if such person has been found guilty in a native court of law of a crime, if such person is by a court of law deemed a reasonable threat to the peace, or if such person is deemed by the Executive to be an agent of the government of the other Signatory Nation and has engaged in espionage;
  17. In criminal proceedings, a court of law in one Signatory Nation may request to a court of law in the other to extradite any person resident in or citizen of that first Signatory Nation if that resident or citizen has been indicted for a crime. Such request shall be granted unless it is obvious that the alleged crime is political in nature.
  18. In criminal proceedings, a court of law in one Signatory Nation may request to a court of law in the other to extradite any person resident in that second Signatory Nation if that person has been indicted for a crime. Such request shall be granted only if agreed by the governments of the Signatory Nations concerned.
  19. The airspace of a Signatory Nation is defined as all air, up to 100km, directly above the Signatory Nation and its territorial water, but not its reserve zone. The airspace of Bencia, Cibola, and Tapfer is open to all other Signatory Nations for commercial and passenger services. This access may be temporarily revoked by a Signatory Nation in national emergencies. Airspace within a Signatory Nation's reserve zone, or international airspace beyond a Power's reserve zone and not included in any other nation's reserve zone may be placed under the air traffic control agency of a Signatory Nation for controlling passenger and cargo planes safely. Military aircraft may not use another Tapfer Power's airspace without prior authorization.
  20. The Signatory Nations agree upon the principle of expanding the regime of international governance enshrined in the "Tapfer Continental Organization and Standardization Treaty", being an example of modern best practice in the genre, to the other Western Hemisphere continents of Benacia and Cibola.
  21. Each Signatory Nation declares that none of the international engagements now in force between it and any other of the Signatory Nations or any third State is in conflict with the provisions of this Treaty, and undertakes not to enter into any international engagement in conflict with this Treaty.
  22. Each Signatory Nation gives to the other full faith and credit to all public acts, records, contracts and judicial proceedings in the field of civil law, including records and documents on marriage, property, titles, death and inheritance, in as much as any act, record, document, contract, proceeding is done according to the law. Executive agreement between the governments of the Signatory Nations may provide for the manner that any act, record, document, contract or proceeding from one contracting party may be validated in the other.
  23. There shall be a Permanent Commission to implement this agreement, to be composed of a single Plenipotentiary to be appointed by the respective Governments of the Signatory Nations, in accordance with their internal procedures. The Permanent Commission shall elect a High Commissioner, who need not be a Plenipotentiary of the Permanent Commission, but who must be a national of a Signatory Nation, and who shall preside over the meetings of the Permanent Commission. The High Commissioner shall administer the Secretariat, which shall provide administrative and operational support to the Permanent Commission.
  24. The Signatory Nations may, by unanimous agreement, invite any other Nation in a position to further the principles of this Treaty and to contribute to the peace, stability and security of the Western Hemisphere to accede to this Treaty. Any Nation so invited may become a Signatory Nation to the Treaty by depositing its instrument of accession with the Government of the Bovic Empire of the Natopian Nation. The Natopian Government shall inform each of the Signatory Nations of the deposit of each such instrument of accession.
  25. This Treaty shall be ratified by its Signatory Nations and its provisions carried out by them in accordance with their respective constitutional processes and requirements. The instruments of ratification shall be deposited as soon as possible with the Government of the Bovic Empire of the Natopian Nation, which will notify all other signatories of each deposit. The Treaty shall enter into force between the Nations which have ratified it as soon as the acts of ratification of Shireroth, Natopia and Alexandria have been deposited and shall come into effect with respect to other Nations on the date of the deposit of their act of ratification.
  26. Any time after the Treaty has been in force for at least one (1) year, any of the Signatory Nations may call for the collective review of the Treaty, having regard for the factors then affecting the peace and security of their nations, the defence of the common values of the Western Hemisphere.
  27. Any Signatory Nation, after having been a Signatory Nation for six (6) months, may withdraw from the Treaty and end its commitment and involvement in the Shirerithian Alexandrian and Natopian Entente. The Government of the withdrawing Signatory Nation must deposit a notice of withdrawal with the Government of the Bovic Empire of the Natopian Nation, which will inform the Governments of the other Signatory Nations of the deposit of each notice of denunciation.
  28. This Treaty shall be deposited in the archives of the Government of the Bovic Empire of the Natopian Nation, with duly certified copies transmitted by that Government to the Governments of other signatories.
Signed for Shireroth

Zir Magnificus, Dominus Thorgils Tarjeisson Einhorn Ettlingar Verion
Kaiser of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth

Signed for Alexandria:

Jaime Augustin Joaquin Primo de Aguilar
First Consul and Third Consul
Empire of the Alexandrians


Signed for Natopia:

Her Imperial Highness, Asara Sisu, Princess of Natopia
Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Chamberlain of the Court of the Calm Waters
Ratification of the Treaty of Amity and Commerce with the Kingdom of Constancia [1643]
Treaty of Amity and Commerce


Her Majesty, the Basileusa of the Free Associative Kingdom of Constancia, and His Imperial Majesty the Kaiser of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, having met:
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Having resolved to negotiate a Treaty of Amity and Commerce between the Free Associative Kingdom and the Imperial Republic, hereafter known as the high contracting parties;
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Being animated by the desire to define in a comprehensive and precise manner the reciprocal rights, privileges and immunities of the Consuls-General, Consuls, Vice-Consuls and Consular Agents (their Ministers and Secretaries) of the Free Associative Kingdom and of the Imperial Republic, and to determine their duties and their respective sphere of action;
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After communicating to each other their full powers, found in good and due form, the high contracting parties have agreed upon the following articles:


Article I

The high contracting parties recognise the full sovereignty and territorial integrity of the other. The parties commit themselves to resolve any differences by peaceful and non-violent means.

If either of the high contracting parties shall be at War with any Nation whatever, the other Party shall not take a Commission from the Enemy nor fight under their Colours.

If either of the high contracting party shall be at War with any Nation whatever and take a Prize belonging to that Nation, and there shall be found on board Subjects or Effects belonging to either of the high contracting parties, the Subjects shall be set at Liberty and the Effects returned to the Owners. And if any Goods belonging to any Nation, with whom either of the high contracting parties shall be at War, shall be loaded on Vessels belonging to the other Party, they shall pass free and unmolested without any attempt being made to take or detain them.


Article II

Each of the high contracting parties shall be at liberty to establish Consuls-General, Consuls, Vice-Consuls or Consular Agents at the ports and places of trade of the other party, except those where it may not be convenient to recognize such officers; but this exception shall not apply to one of the high contracting parties without also applying to every other Power. Consuls-General, Consuls and other Consular officers appointed and taking office according to the provisions of this article, in one or the other of the two countries, shall be free to exercise the right accorded them by the present convention throughout the whole of the district for which they may be respectively appointed. The said functionaries shall be admitted and recognized respectively upon presenting their credentials in accordance with the rules and formalities established in their respective countries. The exequatur required for the free exercise of their official duties shall be delivered to them free of charge; and upon exhibiting such exequatur they shall be admitted at once and without interference by the authorities, Federal or State, judicial or executive, of the ports, cities and places of their residence and district, to the enjoyment of the prerogatives reciprocally granted.

Article III

The Consuls-General, Consuls, Vice-Consuls and Consular Agents, their chancellors, and other Consular Officers, if they are citizens of the State which appoints them, shall be exempt from military billetings, from service in the military or the national guard, and other duties of the same nature, and from all direct and personal taxation, whether federal, state or municipal, provided they be not owners of real estate, and neither carry on trade nor any industrial business.

Article IV

Consuls-General and Consuls shall have the power to appoint Vice-Consuls and Consular Agents in the cities, ports and towns within their consular districts, subject, however, to the approbation of the Government of the country where they reside. These Vice-Consuls and Consular Agents may be selected indiscriminately from among citizens of the two countries or from foreigners, and they shall be furnished with a commission issued by the appointing Consul, under whose orders they are to be placed. They shall enjoy the privileges and liberties stipulated in this convention.


Article V

Consuls-General, Consuls, Vice-Consuls or Consular Agents shall be at liberty to go on board the vessels of their nation admitted to entry' either in person or by proxy, and to examine the captain and crew, to look into the register of the ship, to receive declarations with reference to their voyage, their destination, and the incidents of the voyage; also, to draw up manifests, lists of freight, to assist in despatching their vessels, and finally to accompany the said captains or crews before the courts and before the administrative authorities, in order to act as their interpreters or agents in their business transactions or applications of any kind. The judicial authorities and custom-house officials shall in no case proceed to the examination or search of merchant vessels without previous notice to the consular authority of the nation to which the said vessels belong, in order to enable them to be present.
They shall also give due notice to Consuls, Vice-Consuls or Consular Agents, in order to enable them to be present at any depositions or statements to be made in courts of law, or before local magistrates. bv captains or persons composing the crew, thus to prevent errors or false interpretations which might impede the correct administration of Justice.
The notice of Consuls, Vice-Consuls or Consular Agents shall name the hour fixed for such proceedings, and upon the non-appearance of the said officers or their representatives, the case shall be proceeded with in their absence.

In the event of a vessel belonging to the Government, or owned by a citizen of one of the two contracting States, being wrecked or cast on shore upon the coast of the other, the local authorities shall inform the Consuls-General, Consuls, Vice-Consuls or Consular Agents of the district of the occurrence, or if such Consular Agency does not exist, they shall communicate with the Consul-General, Consul, Vice-Consul or Consular Agent of the nearest district.

Article VI

Consuls, Vice-Consuls or Consular Agents, shall have exclusive charge of the internal order of the merchant vessels of their nation. They shall have therefore the exclusive power to take cognizance of and to settle all differences which may arise at sea or in port between captains, officers and crews in reference to wages and the execution of mutual contracts: subject in each case to the laws of their own nation. The local authorities shall in no way interfere, except in cases where the differences on board ship are of a nature to disturb the peace and public order in port or on shore, or when persons other than the officers and crew of the vessel are parties to the disturbance, except as aforesaid' the local authorities shall confine themselves to the rendering of forcible assistance if required by the Consuls, Vice-Consuls or Consular Agents, and shall cause the arrest, temporary imprisonment and removal on board his own vessel of every person whose name is found on the muster-rolls or register of the ship or list of the crew.


Article VII

The high contracting parties will establish free trade relations between the continents of Eura and Benacia, with the Ports of Nivardom and Musica, respectively, being reserved as a staple port for the carrying on of trade between the high contracting parties.

Trade ships of either of the high contracting parties passing through the territorial waters, as defined by the Convention on the Laws of the Seas, of the other shall not be subject to border checks and other limitations on their right to trade and sail in the other's territory.

Ryker Airships will maintain a daily cargo and passenger service between Shirekeep and Vey.

Article VIII

The high contracting parties shall pay for and maintain a fisheries and commerce protection fleet under the flag of the Maritime Free Republic, supported by the ESB Group, based in the port of Nivardom for the purpose of protecting the shipping of the high contracting parties and other friendly third parties against depredations by pirates and hostile states.

Article IX

The Treaty shall be amendable by the mutual consent of the high contracting parties and shall enter into force once the high contracting parties have ratified it in accordance with their constitutional and legal mechanisms.



SIGNED FOR THE FREE ASSOCIATIVE KINGDOM OF CONSTANCIA:
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SIGNED FOR THE IMPERIAL REPUBLIC OF SHIREROTH:
Dominus Thorgils Tarjeisson Ettlingar Verion
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So sealed, and signed by my hand, in the year sixteen forty-three Long Count, sixty-three forty Short Count, in the hour of the Auspicious Conjunction.
Resolution concerning the end of the Civil War in the Kingdom of Goldshire [1643]
That the Landsraad resolves

(1) to thank all members of the Jaysh al-Sathrati and the Imperial Forces for their selfless service in the cause of peace and happiness for all of Shireroth

(2) to honour the sacrifice of the fallen service members of the Imperial Forces and of the Jaysh al Sathrati by granting all of them a military funeral at the expense of the Imperial Government and the Kingdom of Goldshire.

(3) to honour the sacrifice of the surviving members of the Jaysh al-Sathrati and the Imperial Forces by giving them all access to health care, rehabilitation and reeducation with all such costs met by the Imperial Government and the Kingdom of Goldshire in solidarity.

(4) to express its happiness and pride for the end of hostilities, for victory, for the restricted loss of life, and for the restoration of peace and good government in Goldshire.
Resolution concerning the confirmation of Malliki Nakita Nur Pinito as Arbiter of the Imperial Judex [1643]
Whereas I have nominated Malliki Nakita Nur Pinito to the position of Arbiter of the Imperial Judex.

The Charter says: "The Imperial Judex is headed by the Arbiter of the Imperial Judex. The Arbiter is nominated by the Kaiser and approved by the Landsraad. "

I therefore move that this house:

resolves to approve the nomination of Malliki Nakita Nur Pinto to the position of Arbiter of the Imperial Judex
Resolution concerning the provision of the resistence against the traitor and usurper Tokaray al-Osman with a solid legal basis [1646]
BE IT RESOLVED by the authority of the Landsraad of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth here in Alejian Castle assembled that:

1. The Landsraad hereby charges the Prætor to place the Sabre of Unity in the hands of Her Radiant Majesty Queen Noor as-Salaam bint Daniyal Umra Suleiman Ayreon-Kalirion ibn al-Majeed al-Osman bin Sathrati af Ettlingum Freyu Umm Zahir al-Din of Waffel-Paine, Queen Regnant of Goldshire, the Elian Lands, and Leng, Queen Consort of Elwynn, Amokolia and Uppland (hereafter "the Lady Noor") and in consequence of the aforesaid mandated act shall the Lady Noor become and be the Kaiseress of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth.

2. The Landsraad hereby charges the Lady Noor to eliminate the traitor and usurper Tokaray al-Osman, who has taken the purported regnal name of Kaiser Aurangzeb II Steffki, (hereafter "the Usurper") as well as his henchmen and utterly destroy his brutal and illegal dictarorship.

3. The Landsraad hereby declares that, from the date of this enactment, all proclamations, decrees, rescripts, instruments, edicts, orders and other measures issued by the Usurper to be null and void, excepting where they are necessary for the continuity of government in the Imperial Dominions, subject to review by the Kaiseress at the termination of hostilities.

4. The Landsraad hereby authorizes the (para)military forces of the Imperial States of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth (hereafter "the Imperial States") to invade the Imperial Dominions of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth (hereafter "the Imperial Dominions"). The forces aforesaid may take all the measures they may deem necessary or expedient to put down the rebellion in support of the Usurper by (parts of) the Imperial Forces against the legal, lawful and legitimate government of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth. The same measures may be taken by the (para)military forces of the Imperial States against any organization or entity, whether foreign or domestic, present in the Imperial Dominions that supports the Usurper.

5. The Landsraad hereby approves of the support already given by the Imperial States to the various anti-Usurper resistance groups in the Imperial Dominions and authorizes the governments of the Imperial States to continue with the aforesaid support.

6. The Landsraad hereby authorizes the Bovic Empire of the Natopian Nation, the High Realm of Stormark, and the Empire of the Alexandrians to -
  1. With respect to the Imperial Dominions: take all the measures and render all the support acceptable to the legal, lawful and legitimate government of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth to assist the operations of the loyalist forces, whether operationally or logistically, with defeating the purported regime of the Usurper;
  2. With respect to the Imperial States: take all the measures and render all the support acceptable to the respective governments of the Imperial States to assist the operations of the loyalist forces, whether operationally or logistically, with defeating the purported regime of the Usurper.
7. For greater legal certainty: the legal, lawful and legitimate government of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth shall be the government led and conducted by the Lady Noor as Kaiseress of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth as well as of Her Successors throughout time who have ascended the Golden Mango Throne in accordance with Federal Law.
Bill to amend Chapter 5 of the Lawbook [1644]
Chapter 5: Law Enforcement

Section A: The Imperial Constabulary
1. There shall be a police force for the whole of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth to be known as the Imperial Constabulary. The Imperial Constabulary shall be the general police force for the Imperial Dominions and a federal law enforcement agency in the Imperial States. The forces of the Imperial Constabulary shall comprise of:

(a) The Shirekeep City Guard, with responsibilities for the general policing of the Imperial County;

(b) The Imperial Marshals, with responsibilities for the general policing of the Imperial Dominions.

2. When operating in Imperial States the Imperial Constabulary shall have no powers or jurisdictions other than those explicitly granted by Imperial Law and all other police powers and policing jurisdictions shall belong to the police services of the Imperial States.

3. The objective of the Imperial Constabulary shall be the promotion of justice and security in society by enforcing Imperial Law and maintaining public order and safety on Imperial Premises and in the Imperial Dominions, as well as providing protection and assistance for the public in these areas.

4. An Imperial Premises shall be defined as: (a part of) a building and the area or ground belonging to said building, which is situated in an Imperial State that is owned, leased or rented by the Imperial Government or put at the disposal of the same for housing government services.

5. It shall be the duty of the Imperial Constabulary to:

(a) prevent crime and other disturbances of public order or safety which are within its jurisdiction;

(b) maintain public order and safety on Imperial Premises and in the Imperial Dominions, prevent disturbances of the same and take action when such disturbances occur;

(c) carry out investigations and surveillance in connection with offences under Imperial Law;

(d) liase with the Order of Sentinels to provide for the security of the Kaiser, the Ministers, the Landsraad, embassies, consulates and other diplomatic buildings as well as foreign dignitaries stationed in or visiting Shireroth;

(e) obey, execute, and enforce all lawful orders of the Kaiser, the Chamber of the Crypteia and the Minister of the Interior;

(f) provide for the security and to obey, execute, and enforce all orders of the Imperial Judex;

(g) provide for the personal protection of Imperial jurists, officers of the Imperial Judex, witnesses, and other threatened persons in the interests of justice where criminal intimidation impedes on the functioning of the judicial process or any other official proceeding;

(h) carry out investigations and surveillance in connection with such fugitive matters, both within and outside the Imperial Republic, as directed by the Minister of the Interior;

(i) administer the Imperial prison system, as directed by the Minister of the Interior, including providing for the security and good order of all Imperial penal and correctional facilities;

(j) provide the public with protection, information and other kinds of assistance, whenever such assistance is best given by the Imperial Constabulary and where it is within the purview of the service;

(k) carry out investigations and surveillance in connection with intelligence and counter-intelligence activities;

(l) perform such duties as are incumbent on the Imperial Constabulary pursuant to Imperial Law.

6. The Minister of the Interior shall decide to which employees of the service the term ‘Imperial Constable' shall be applied to.

7. Any Imperial Officer may carry firearms and make arrests without warrant for any offence against the Imperial Republic committed in the presence, or for any offence cognisable under the Laws of Shireroth if he has reasonable grounds to believe that the person to be arrested has committed or is committing such offence.

8. It shall be incumbent upon every Imperial Officer:

(a) to respect the rights of all lawful persons;

(b) to maintain the integrity of the law, law enforcement and the administration of justice;

(c) to perform the duties promptly, impartially and diligently, in accordance with the law and without abusing the authority;

(d) to avoid any actual, apparent or potential conflict of interests;

(e) to ensure that any improper or unlawful conduct of any Imperial Officer is not concealed or permitted to continue;

(f) to be incorruptible, never accepting or seeking special privilege in the performance of his or her duties or otherwise placing theself under any obligation that may prejudice the proper performance of the duties;

(g) to act at all times in a courteous, respectful and honourable manner; and

(h) to maintain the honour of the service and its principles and purposes.

Section B: General Principles of Intervention

1. An Imperial Officer exercising an official duty shall, with due observance of the provisions of Imperial Law as well as Ministerial Regulations, intervene in a way that is justifiable in view of the object of the intervention and other circumstances.

2. In the event that a Imperial Officer has to use force, the form and level of force used shall be limited to that required to achieve the intended result.

Section C: Use of Force and other Powers

1. An Imperial Officer may, if other means are inadequate and if it is justifiable in view of the circumstances, use force to carry out an official duty, if

(a) he encounters force or threat of force;

(b) a person who is to be detained pending trial or investigation or who is otherwise, with statutory support, to be deprived of liberty, attempts to escape or the officer otherwise encounters resistance when he is to effect such a measure;

(c) it is a question of averting a punishable act or a threat to life, health or valuable property or a risk of extensive damage to the environment;

(d) he is to turn away or remove a person from an area or premises or conduct or assist in the search of a person, a bodily examination or some other similar measure, a seizure or some other impoundment of property or a search of premises;

(e) he is to stop a vehicle or some other means of transport;

(f) he is to gain entry to, cordon off, shut off or evacuate a building, a room or an area, assist someone who is performing an official duty with such a measure or some similar measure, or in connection with a foreclosure in accordance with what is prescribed thereof; or

(g) if the measure otherwise is indispensable for the maintenance of public order and safety and it is evident that it cannot be implemented without the use of force.

2. (a) An Imperial Officer who with statutory support arrests or otherwise takes into custody or removes a person, may in connection therewith search that person to the extent required to seize weapons or other dangerous articles for safety reasons, or to establish the said person's identity.

(b) An Imperial Officer may also search a person to the extent required to look for weapons or other dangerous articles that might be used in the commission of an offence against life and health, provided that, in view of the circumstances, it can be assumed that such an article may be declared forfeited.

(c) An Imperial Officer, with a view to looking for a person who is to be taken into custody with statutory support, may enter that person's dwelling or some other house, room or place belonging to or utilised by him. The same applies to premises to which the public has access.

(d) In the event that there is special reason to assume that the person sought by the police is staying with someone else, the Imperial Officer may also enter that place. Similarly, a Imperial Officer may gain entry to a dwelling or some other place with a view to looking for an article which is to be seized by the service under Imperial Law or another regulation; what is said above about a person sought by the authorities then applies to the owner or holder of the article.

(e) An Imperial Officer may search a vehicle at a specified place for the purpose of ascertaining whether it is carrying someone who has escaped from a correctional facility, provided that there is reason to assume that the escaped person poses a serious threat to another's life or health or to the safety of the Imperial Republic, and provided that there is special reason to believe that he may pass that place.

(f) The power mentioned in the aforegoing subarticle shall also be vested in a Imperial Officer looking for someone who is undergoing compulsory psychiatric care or has been referred to forensic psychiatric care and has escaped from a medical institution, if, in view of the circumstances, there is special reason to believe that the escaped person poses a serious threat to another's life or health or to the safety of the Imperial Republic.

(g) An Imperial Officer may stop a vehicle or some other means of transport:

(i) in the event that there is reason to believe that it is carrying someone who has committed an offence;

(ii) in the event that, for some other reason, it is necessary to lawfully deprive someone travelling in the vehicle of his liberty, otherwise limiting his freedom of movement or subjecting him to a search or bodily examination;

(iii) if this is necessary to perform a search of the vehicle; or

(iv) if this is necessary to control traffic or to perform a check of the driver or the vehicle in accordance with what is prescribed thereto by law.

Section D: Organization of and Miscellaneous Matters concerning the Imperial Constabulary

1. The Kaiser shall appoint a Lord Warden who shall provide oversight of the Imperial Constabulary service.

2. The Lord Warden shall appoint and oversee a Lord Commissioner for both the Shirekeep City Guard and the Imperial Marshals, who shall have the day-to-day management of their respective branches.

3. (a) The Imperial Constabulary service shall have and maintain the following offices:

(i) headquarters in the Imperial Capital of Shirekeep;
(ii) a Field Office in every capital of any Imperial Dominion;
(iii) a Legate in every capital of any Imperial State;
(iv) a Liason Office in every capital of any county or similar first level subdivision.

(b) The Lord Warden shall have the responsibility, subject to the provisions of this Chapter, to provide for the further organization of the Imperial Constabulary service.

4. The Assistant to the Lord Warden in a charge of a Legate shall regularly meet with the counterpart(s) in an Imperial State to discuss matters of common concern. Likewise, shall the Deputy Assistant to the Lord Warden in charge of a Liason Office regularly meet with the counterpart(s) in an Imperial State to discuss matters of common concern in the county (or similar first level subdivision).

5. Any Imperial Officer shall in the discharge of the duties within the borders of an Imperial State, in addition to the powers conferred upon him by this Chapter, also have the powers of that such State affords to its police or peace officers as well as other officers empowered to carry out judicial decisions insomuch those powers relate to the duties under Imperial Law.

6. Any Imperial State may enter into a contract with the Imperial Constabulary concerning the provision of police services in such State by the Imperial Marshals. Likewise, they may also call in the assistance of the Imperial Constabulary in connection with specific cases or occurances.

7. The Lord Warden shall be free to issue all the further rules and regulations it deems necessary or expedient to carry the provisions of this Chapter into effect or to clarify the same and may take all the measures to provide for all matters incidental to the operation of the service.
Resolution concerning the arresting and charging of certain members of the House of Verion as well as certain employees of the Iron Company [1644]
BE IT RESOLVED by the authority of the Landsraad of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth:

1. The Landsraad hereby authorises the Minister of the Interior, the Minister of Military Affairs and the Lord Warden of the Imperial Constabulary to take all necessary and prudent actions to secure the arrest of Ludovic Verion, Lord of Blackstone.

2. The Landsraad furthermore invites the Imperial Inquisition to prepare charges against the Lord of Blackstone, the members of the House of Verion and the employees of the Iron Company whose complicity is detailed in the document appended below.

3. The Landsraad welcomes the sentence of death passed against the Anti-Kaiser Tokaray and the Filicide Lord Adam, and prays for more such similar sentences to follow in the coming days.

Verion wrote:
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Patiencia Omni Vincit

WE, The GOVERNING COUNCIL of the IRON COMPANY hereby announce:

THAT we have taken notice of the precarious situation in the Shirithian capital of Shirekeep, where an effort is underway to replace the tyrannical and unfit ruler of this country, the Kaiser Dominus Tarjeisson, in favour of a strong and capable government under the leadership of the Khan of Vijayanagara.

THAT the Iron Company, having significant business interests in the Shirithian nation, declares its support for the stabilising efforts of the Khan of Vijayanagara, as well as other progressive forces such as the Ministry of Military Affairs, the Ministry of the Exterior, the Office of Bounties and Factorage, the Goldshirithian Monarchy and the various military groups that provide assistance to their commendable efforts.

THAT the Iron Company denounces the actions taken by certain factions within the Shirithian government to counter the progress that has been made to reach stability and harmony. We firmly reject the decision of the Elwynnese treacherous clique and their allies to stand against the will of the people and the best interest of the Shirithian nation.

THAT the prime interests of the Iron Company lie with safeguarding our investments in Shirekeep and other war zones. For that reason, twenty-thousand soldiers in the Iron Militia will immediately be deployed to the Shirithian capital to protect the Quarters of the Company, as well as the docklands and the vessels and warehouses used by our Company. In addition, 4 naval cruisers will be sent to ensure the stability of the Elwynnese delta.

Done by the Grand-Governor, LUDOVIC ALIXION-VERION, with the assent and approval of the Governing Council of the Iron Company, in the Iron Hall in the Lordship of Blackstone on this day in the year sixteen forty-four long count, or six-thousand three-hundred and seventy-two short count, in the hour of the Tapdancing Tapir.


Bill to amend Chapter 3 (Imperial Judex) of the Lawbook [1645]
An Act
To amend Chapter 3 (Imperial Judex) of the Lawbook


BE IT ENACTED by the authority of the Landsraad of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth here in Alejian Castle assembled:

1. That Chapter 3 of the Lawbook of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth shall be amended so that after article 7 of Section B (Prosecution of Criminal Offences under Imperial Law) shall be inserted:
8. The Core Criminal Offences within the Imperial Dominions and concerning the Imperial Government shall be defined by the Criminal Code of Shireroth.
2. The Criminal Code of Shireroth shall be enacted and appended to the Lawbook in accordance with the Schedule to this Act.

SCHEDULE I
CRIMINAL CODE OF THE IMPERIAL REPUBLIC OF SHIREROTH

Preamble:

A code established by the Landsraad, with the consent of the Kaiseress, to establish and define the core offences against the Imperial Republic; the Dominion and Person of the Qaisar Baanooye Sathratiye, the Citizens of the Imperial Republic, Denizens and foreigners to which all crimes may be correctly related by the interpretation of the Imperial Inquisition and the Imperial Judex. Allowing such crimes to be identified and rightfully punished by the ways and means set forth in the Lawbook.


ARTICLE ONE: GENERAL PROVISIONS & DEFINITIONS

1.1. The purpose of Law is to upon hold a rightly-guided order in the public sphere of the affairs of Sentient Creatures, and in so doing to achieve a true realisation of the coordinated and harmonious society; that holds all subject to their correct placement in the virtuous hierarchy, with the base populace supplicant to the apex, Her Imperial Magnificence, the capstone of sovereignty, the dispenser of radiant light, and the wisdom of the Gods.

1.2. No act shall be considered a crime that is not specifically declared unlawful, except where it is educed by Authority to be contrary to Common Law or is in violation of the precepts of Cedrist Custom, Orthodoxy and Tradition, known to the Authority.

1.3. Ignorance of the Law on the part of the accused is not deemed to be admissible as a valid excuse for escaping justified punishment for acting in the commissioning of a crime even if it were presupposed to have been embarked upon solely as a consequence of the aforementioned state of ignorance.

1.4. Persons who are not citizens or denizens of the Imperial Republic but whom are residing or dwelling, for whatever purpose, within the Imperial Dominions of Shireroth, with or without lawful authority to do so, must be deemed to be subjects of the Imperial Republic for the purpose of this Act, unless otherwise specified in law.

1.5. Judicial Authority is defined as the persons and offices mandated under the Imperial Charter and the Lawbook for the combating of deviant lawlessness and for upholding the laws of the Imperial Republic as well as their general remit to undertake the aforesaid actions. For the purpose of this Act the Judicial Authority is deemed to mean the offices and office-holders of the Imperial Judex.

1.6. An Inquisitional Authority is that which has been specifically tasked with the investigation and eradication of crime and criminals through the judicial process, as set forth in the Lawbook.

1.7. The Imperial Constabulary is defined as the persons and offices mandated under the Lawbook. For the purpose of this Act the Imperial Constabulary is deemed to mean specifically the Shirekeep City Guard and the Imperial Marshals.

1.8. The Authority in this Act shall mean the Imperial Government, the highest lawful public authority for the Imperial Republic.

1.9. Office-holders shall be defined self-evidently as persons who hold an office in the service of Her Imperial Magnificence through the agency of the Imperial Government in return for a contracted wage, recurring salary or else any other form of nominal consideration.

1.10. A person who has been accused of a crime shall be deemed neither innocent nor guilty until the matter of the accusation has been properly assessed by lawfully constituted inquisitorial authorities, but instead remains simultaneously both innocent and guilty until clarification is achieved.

1.11. Any Imperial subject, who has been accorded the rights and privileges of citizenship in accordance with the requirements of the Law must, by way of acknowledging the evident superior virtue the possession of citizenship illustrates, be considered innocent as long as he is not convicted by a lawfully constituted inquisition.

1.12. Any punishment which is discordant to human dignity is not permitted.


ARTICLE TWO: CRIMES AGAINST THE KAISER(ESS) AND THE IMPERIAL REPUBLIC

2.1. The person of the Kaiser is sacred and inviolable. The Kaiser shall be enthroned in a position of revered worship and shall not be violated. No person shall expose the Kaiser to any sort of accusation or action.
2.1.1. Whoever defames, insults or threatens the Kaiser, Imperial Consort, the Heir-apparent or the Steward, is guilty of the offence of Lese-Majesty and shall, if a citizen, be punished with the forfeiture of liberty for the period of three years Anno Nortone and the revocation of citizenship. For a subject who commits the crime of Lese-Majesty, the punishment shall be shall be the extinction in all forms of the hitherto constituted persona (death).

2.2. Any attack on the Kaiser, be it against his physical form or his representative form, shall be deemed an act of Attempted Murder and the penalty shall be the same as for the act of Murder specified at 3.1 subsequently.
2.2.1. The Kaiser is the living symbol of the Imperial Republic and the Imperial Republic is the living symbol of the Kaiser. Any attack upon the infrastructure of the Imperial Republic, be it infrastructure or employees of the Imperial Government shall be construed as an attack on the person of the Kaiser himself.

2.3. Where any number of persons conspire to commit such a crime as specified under these articles, against the person, likeness or associates, of the Kaiser, or any other crime direct against the same, and the crime does not occur – when it is subsequently discovered it shall be regarded in such a way that the guilty parties will be punished in a manner consistent with how they would have been punished had the act in-fact been committed.

2.4. A person who, being a citizen of the Imperial Republic does anything tending to the death or destruction of the Kaiser; levies war, or does any act preparatory to levy war, against the Kaiser or the Imperial Republic; assists by any means whatever, with intent to assist, an enemy at war with the Imperial Republic, whether or not the state of public emergency has been declared; assists another person who is, to his knowledge, guilty of treason in order to enable him to escape punishment; or knowing that a person intends to commit treason, does not give information thereof to the Imperial Judex, the Imperial Inquisition or the Imperial Constabulary, shall be guilty of a crime, called Treason, and liable to the punishment of the extinction in all forms of the hitherto constituted persona (death).

2.5. A person who shall do any act or thing to overthrow the Charter of the Imperial Republic by revolution or sabotage or to overthrow by force or violence the duly established Imperial Government, shall be guilty of a crime, called Treachery, and liable to the punishment of the extinction in all forms of the hitherto constituted persona (death).

2.6. Any person who carries out an act to destruct any thing, substance or material that is used, or intended to be used, to the defence of the Imperial Republic, or to the maintenance of the internal security and public order therein, shall be guilty of a crime, called Sabotage, and liable to the punishment of the extinction in all forms of the hitherto constituted persona (death) or of suspension of civil rights for life.

2.7. Any person who, with the intention of causing violence or creating public disorder or public disturbance, says, writes, prints, utters or publishes any words bring the Kaiser, the Landsraad, the Imperial Advisory Council, the Imperial Shirerithian Defence Council, the Ministry of External Affairs, the Ministry of the Interior, the Ministry of Military Affairs or any court of law into contempt; to excite disaffection against the Imperial Republic; to excite the citizens of the Imperial Republic to attempt to procure the alteration, otherwise than by lawful means, of any matter established by law of the Imperial Republic; to promote feelings of ill-will between the ethnicities, races and species of the citizens of the Imperial Republic so as to endanger the peace, order and good government of the Imperial Republic; or counsels or advises any person to commit any of the aforesaid acts; shall be guilty of a crime, called Subversion of the Imperial Republic, and liable to the punishment of suspension of civil rights for a period fixed by the court.

2.8. Any person who, with an intent prejudicial to the safety or defence of the Imperial Republic, makes within or without the territory of the Imperial Republic, a sketch, plan or photograph of a place or thing, or a note or document of a thing, that is likely to be, might be or is intended to be directly or indirectly useful to an enemy or a foreign nation; obtains, collects, records, uses, has in possession or communicates to another person any information, including an opinion or a report of a conversation, that is likely to be, might be or is intended to be useful to an enemy or a foreign nation; or approaches, is in, enters, inspects or passes over a place prohibited by an Act; shall be guilty of a crime, called Espionage, and liable to the punishment of the extinction in all forms of the hitherto constituted persona (death) or of suspension of civil rights for a period fixed by the court.

2.9. Anyone who, in contravention of the provisions of the Charter, intends, attempts, or makes preparations to detach any part of the territory of the Imperial Republic, shall be guilty of a crime, called Lèse-Territoire, and liable to the punishment of the extinction in all forms of the hitherto constituted persona (death) or of suspension of civil rights for life. The same shall apply to the territory of any Imperial Dominion as well as the lands under the jurisdiction of any Imperial State.


ARTICLE THREE: CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON

3.1. A person who, unless it is approved by an Act, does any act, or attempts to do any act, to cause the death or destruction of another natural person, shall be guilty of a crime, called Murder, and liable to the punishment of death.

3.2. A person, who, without the consent of another person, uses the name of such person, shall be guilty of a crime, called Identity Theft, and liable to the punishment of suspension of civil rights for a period fixed by the court.

3.3. A person who, in order to cause a mistake of another person, uses a name, or declares to have a character, that is not his own, shall be guilty of a crime, called Deceit, and liable to the punishment of suspension of civil rights for a period fixed by the court or of forfeiture.

3.4. A person who takes into his possession any thing of any kind, including money, that belongs to another person, unless such an act is made in execution of a law or a contract, without receiving leave to do so from the Imperial Government, shall be guilty of a crime, called Theft, and liable to the punishment of suspension of civil rights for a period fixed by the court.

3.5. A person who commits the act defined in the precedent section in taking a thing that is entrusted to him by another person shall be guilty of a crime, called Fraud, and liable to the same punishment as is prescribed by the precedent section.

3.6. If two or more persons agree to commit any crime defined in this Act, but the intended crime shall not be committed, each of these persons shall be guilty of a crime, called Conspiracy, and liable to the same punishment that is prescribed by this Act for the crime they have agreed to commit.


ARTICLE FOUR: PUNISHMENTS

4.1. The punishment of extinction in all forms of the hitherto constituted persona (death) produces the effect that the person sentenced thereto shall, on a day on which the punishment is executed by order of the court, cease to exist as a person.
4.1.1. The Authority shall make every effort to ensure that the shade of the deceased does not gain readmission to the Imperial Republic at some later date except by means of the most gracious pardon afforded by the Kaiser.

4.2. The punishment of suspension of civil rights produces the effect that the person sentenced thereto is not, during the term for which the punishment is sentences, liable to enjoy the civic rights due to a citizen under law. Where the punishment of suspension of civil rights is sentenced, the court may at the same time order that the property of the person sentenced to that punishment be confiscated by and in favour of the Imperial Republic.

4.3. The punishment of forfeiture produce the effect that the person sentenced thereto is bound to pay to the Imperial Republic such amount of money as the court fixes.

4.4. Where a person who is a citizen of the Imperial Republic is convicted for a crime defined herein or for the crime of conspiracy committed with intention to commit a crime therein defined, the court may order, in addition to the ordinary punishment prescribed by this Act, that the person ceases to be registered as a citizen of the Imperial Republic.


ARTICLE FIVE: FINAL PROVISIONS

5.1. Nothing in this Code shall prevent the Authority from issuing decrees, ordinances and edicts in accordance with established remits.

5.2. Insomuch the Second Article of this Code describes certain behaviours which are already recognized as crimes against the Imperial Government by the Charter, albeit undefined, the provisions in the Article aforesaid shall, as sole and exclusive exception to the principle of nulla poena sine lege certa, be applicable retroactively from the first day of Silnuai in the year 1644 Anno Nortone.
Resolution concerning the endorsement by the Imperial Electorate of the formal Declaration of War against the Jingdaoese Regime as well as the authorization by the Landsraad regarding cooperation between the Federal Government and the Imperial States during the war with the Jingdaoese Regime [1646]
Whereas the Imperial Government has made a formal Declaration of War against the Jingdaoese Regime, the Landsraad hereby endorses that declaration and authorises the Imperial Government and the Imperial States to work together, in accordance with the provisions of the Martial Code, to secure a just peace and the lasting defeat of Jingdaoese Tyranny.
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Ratification of the Treaty of Friendship and Association between the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the State of Talenore [1647]
TREATY OF FRIENDSHIP AND ASSOCIATION BETWEEN THE IMPERIAL REPUBLIC OF SHIREROTH AND THE STATE OF TALENORE

HER IMPERIAL MAGNIFICENCE THE KAISERESS OF SHIREROTH and THE STATE OF TALENORE, desirous of strengthening the bond of peace which happily prevails between them, by arrangements designed to promote friendly intercourse between their respective domains and territories, and desirous of inaugurating a regular régime in Talenore based on internal order and general security, have resolved to conclude a Treaty of Friendship, and for that purpose have appointed as their plenipotentiaries, for Her Imperial Magnificence the Kaiseress of Shireroth, His Imperial Highness Prince Hallbjörn Haraldsson, Jarl of the Seven Ports, Imperial Minister of the Exterior, and, for the State of Talenore, His Excellency Count Armin Jamal-Arminzadeh of Suthergold, President of the State of Talenore, who, having communicated to each other their full powers, found to be in due form, have agreed upon the following articles:


Article 1. Friendship
  1. A state of close and sincere friendship and good neighbourliness shall define the relationship between the Government of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth ("the Imperial Government"), and the Government of the State of Talenore ("Talenore").
  2. Citizens of the territory of either Party shall in the other enjoy the same benefits and obligations afforded citizens of the same rank in the Other.

Article 2. Association
  1. The defence obligations for Talenore rest upon the Imperial Government.
  2. Talenore's foreign and foreign-trade policies shall fully align with the policies of the Imperial Government.
  3. As such, treaties into which the Imperial Government has entered extend to Talenore.
  4. The Imperial Government shall, for the purposes of this Article, set a rate of budgetary contributions from Talenore that may not be proportionately larger than that for an Imperial Dominion.
  5. Talenore grants the Imperial Government, in the territory of Talenore, the power to enforce this Article.

Article 3: Final Provisions
  1. This Treaty binds the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the State of Talenore.
  2. The Treaty remains in force until such time that either Party gives public notice to the other of its intention to withdraw from the Treaty. Following such notice, the Treaty shall cease to be in force one Norton year later, unless the Parties mutually agree to another time frame.
  3. This Treaty shall be ratified by the Parties in accordance with their constitutional processes, and shall enter force upon the exchange of ratifications, which shall occur in Talenore as soon as possible.
In witness whereof the appointed Plenipotentiaries have signed their names.

Done at Alejian Castle in the village of Harthyr in the Elwynnese Circuit of Wintergleam the Twenty-Fourth Day of Oskaltequ in the Year 1647.


FOR HER IMPERIAL MAGNIFICENCE THE KAISERESS OF SHIREROTH



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Hallbjörn Haraldsson of the Houses of Ayreon-Kalirion and of the Descendants of Freyja
Minister of the Exterior of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth



FOR THE STATE OF TALENORE

Armin Jamal-Arminzadeh
Resolution to confirm the Count of Mar Sara as Arbiter of the Imperial Judex [1648]
WHEREAS Our Lady the Radiant Sun Her Imperial Magnificence and Radiant Majesty the Lady Noor as-Salaam bint Daniyal Umra Suleiman Ayreon-Kalirion ibn al-Majeed al-Osman bin Sathrati af Ettlingum Freyu Umm Zahir al-Din of Waffel-Paine, Kaiseress of Shireroth, Kaiseress in Kildare, Empress of Kildare, Queen of Goldshire, Queen of the Elian Lands, Queen of Talenore, Queen of Elwynn, Amokolia, and Uppland, Imperial Princess of Shireroth, Emira of Sathrati, Princess of Hvalafell, Princess of Arietta, Mishalan, Anglethyr, Bondegard, Bosworth, Gascogne and Gascony, Guernsey, High Queen Asa Land, High Queen Hervör Isle, Humlebæk Island, Lady Gudrun Isle, Los Bananos, Lyngelan, Marthunia, Merlaide, Old Sea Fortress, Østfold, Sicilia, Suðreyjar, and Thydtwinster, Imperial Chieftainess and Jarla of the Longships Isles, Storjarla of Stormark, Emira of Alalehzamin and Utasia, Duchess of Istvanistan, Duchess of Froyalan, Northshire, Lady Esther Isles, and Robland. Marchioness of Zy-Rodun, Countess of Cape Farewell, Countess of Dracoheim, Countess of Istvan, Jarla and Grand Electress of Jorvik, Jarla of Benicia, Countess Shishin, Countess of Old Araxion, Old Cimmeria, Elsenar, Storborg, Hoheit Town, and Ancient Wintergleam, Býurgreifynja of Eliria, Llængjarla of Elwynn, Baroness of Running Bull, Baroness of the Elw, Fórntida Kærleikalanden, and Opplysta Smørvirket, Lady Mayor of the City of Vladagrad, Lady of the Two Sacred Rivers and the Twelve Peoples, Lady Triumphant in All Four Quarters, Lady in Jorvik, Wardeness of the Flower of the North, Royal Consort of the Blood-Unifier of the Jewel of Many Facets, Lady Imperial on All Continents, Lady of the Holy Lakes, Thane of the Shirelands, Keeper of the Apollo Legacy, Wielder of the Sword of Vengeance, Grand Master of the Orders of the Dragon, Griffin, Phoenix, and Chimera, Sovereign of the Golden Mango Throne, Scion of the King of Kings, Happy Lady Wife Mortal of Noah and proud Lady Mother of Aldin, Vilhjálm, Esther, Rostam, and Arn - the former three joyously trodding Reikistjarna, the latter two smiling upon their Lady Mother in Dairyland - has in her capacity of Shirerithian Sun Empress, around whom everything in the Imperial Republic of Shireroth revolves, nominated the Most Illustrious and Most Excellent Law Lord Vilhelm Benkern, Count of Mar Sara, Lord in Shirekeep, as Arbiter of the Imperial Judex by means of the Kaiseral Instrument which is known in Lands of the Golden Mango Throne as Imperial Decree 913.

AND WHEREAS Her Imperial Magnificence and Radiant Majesty the Kaiseress of Shireroth has most regally beseeched the Prætor of the Landsraad to submit a Resolution to the aforesaid Federal Legislature to ask the Imperial Electorate to grant its blessing and confirmation to her nomination of the Count of Mar Sara to the office and position of Imperial Arbiter;

AND WHEREAS the Lord Vilhelm Benkern has through his various judicial rulings and other legally binding decisions, including during previous stints as Imperial Arbiter, throughout time demonstrated to be of sound legal mind as well as able to bring peace and justice to all in accordance with law, and therefore be worthy of holding the office Arbiter of the Imperial Judex (again);

BE IT IN CONSEQUENCE THEREFOF KNOWN THAT I, Fjǫrleif Hallbjörnsdóttir of the Houses of Ayreon-Kalirion and of the Descendants of Freyja, Imperial Chieftainess of Eidsivarike, Arvjarla of the Twenty-Six Jarldoms, Storjarla of Stormark, Lady Imperial on All Continents, Crown Princess of Ravaria, Princess of Elwynn, Princess of Anun, Princess of the Storish Bilander of Anglethyr, Bondegard, Bosworth, Gascogne, Gascony, Guernsey, High Queen Asa Land, High Queen Hervör Isle, Humlebæk Island, Lady Gudrun Isle, Los Bananos, Lyngelan, Marthunia, Merlaide, the Old Sea Fortress, Østfold, Sicilia, the Suðreyjar, and Thydtwinnster, Duchess of Vattnaland, Llængjarla of Elwynn, Earla of Lyonesse, Countess of Northshire, Countess of Arietta, Countess of the Lady Esther Isles, Lady of the Holy Lakes, Prætor of the Landsraad, hereby move that the Imperial Electorate in Landsraad assembled resolves to approve the nomination of Lord Vilhelm Benkern, Count of Mar Sara, Lord in Shirekeep, to the office and position of Arbiter of the Imperial Judex and simultaneously confirm the aforesaid Most Illustrious and Most Excellent Law Lord in the self-same office and position.
Bill to provide for the establishment of an Imperial State of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth to be known as the Domain of Lichbrook [1650]
A BILL

To provide for the establishment of an Imperial State of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth to be known as the Domain of Lichbrook.

ARTICLE 1. - Establishment of the Domain of Lichbrook.
1. The Imperial Dominion of Lichbrook shall upon this Bill becoming an Act of Landsraad become and be an Imperial State of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and from thenceforth be known as the Domain of Lichbrook.

2. The Domain of Lichbrook shall in consequence of its establishment as an Imperial State shall in all respects whatsoever be on an equal footing with the other Imperial States of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth.

ARTICLE 2. - Amendment to the Lawbook.
Chapter 2, Section A of the Lawbook shall upon the coming into force of this Act be amended as follows:
1. The Imperial States of Shireroth are the Elwynnese Union, the Kingdom of Goldshire, and the Domain of Lichbrook.

2. In Federal Level legislation, the short names, nationality adjective of the Imperial States shall be:
Long name - short name - adjective
the Elwynnese Union - Elwynn - Elwynnese
the Kingdom of Goldshire – Goldshire – Goldshirian
the Domain of Lichbrook - Lichbrook - Lichbrookian
ARTICLE 3. - Land of the Domain of Lichbrook.
The land of the Domain of Lichbrook shall be coterminous with the land of the Imperial Dominion of Lichbrook as appended to this Act.

ARTICLE 4. - Commencement.
1. To become an Act of Landsraad it shall be required that this Bill receives a two-thirds majority of the votes cast and it must in addition to the aforesaid also be passed in accordance with this Landsraad's Rules of Procedure.

2. Should this Bill be passed in accordance with the requirements of the Charter of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth as well as this Landsraad's Rules of Procedure, and it in consequence thereof has become an Act of Landsraad, the Prætor shall present the Act of Landsraad aforesaid to each Imperial State for its consent. In the event that a two-thirds majority of the Imperial States consents to the aforesaid Act of Landsraad the self-same Act of Landsraad shall come into force as stipulated by the Charter of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth.

3. Posterior to obtaining of the consent of a two-thirds majority of the Imperial States to the aforesaid Act of Landsraad, the Prætor shall, with all due haste, make the necessary edits to the Lawbook.

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Resolution to veto Imperial Decree 940 [1650]
The Landsraad, acting under the Imperial Charter, Article III, Section B, subsection 2:

Exercises its right to veto Imperial Decree 940,

Declares Imperial Decree 940 to be of no effect retroactively from its signature by the Steward, and

Calls upon the Steward to make the necessary arrangements for the implementation of this Resolution.
Bill to amend Article V of the Charter [1650]
AN ACT
To amend Article V of the Charter.


BE IT ENACTED by the authority of the Landsraad of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth here in the Palace of Zirandorthel assembled:

1. That the Section D of the fifth article of the Charter shall be amended to read as in the Schedule to this Bill.

2. That to acquire validity this Bill shall, as stipulated by the Charter of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, require a three-fourths majority of the votes cast and must in addition to the aforesaid also be passed in accordance with this Landsraad's Rules of Procedure.

3. That should this Bill be passed in accordance with the requirements of the Charter of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth as well as this Landsraad's Rules of Procedure, the Prætor shall present the Amendment to the Charter of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth to the Kaiser for promulgation, subsequent to which the aforesaid Amendment shall come into force as stipulated by the aforesaid Charter.

4. That posterior to the promulgation of the Amendment to the Charter of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth by the Kaiser, the Prætor shall, with all due haste, make the necessary edits to the aforesaid Charter of the Land of the Golden Mango Throne.


SCHEDULE
Second Amendment to the Charter of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth

Section D: Inactive Imperial States

1. An Imperial State that shows no activity for a period of one month shall be placed under administrative protection by the Kaiser.

2. Administrative protection is a period of one month in which time the autonomy of an Imperial State is suspended and placed under the direct administation of the Imperial Republic.

3. During the period of administrative protection the Kaiser shall, to the best of his ability:
a) Exhort the inactive state government to resume its normal administrative function,
b) Convene a convention of all citizens of the state to deliberate upon the formation of a new state government,
c) Protect the unique cultural and historical legacy of the Imperial State.

4. If, in the period of administrative protection, the hitherto established government gives notice of its return to activity or the convention of citizens announces the establishment of a new state government, the Kaiser shall end the period of administrative protection and restore full autonomy to the Imperial State.

5. Should an Imperial State under administrative protection fail to re-establish the proper mechanisms for self-government after one month, the Kaiser may, at his discretion, set a resolution before the Landsraad to revoke the autonomy and statehood of the Imperial State.

6. The revocation of autonomy and statehood for an Imperial State under administrative protection may be achieved only by a two-thirds majority vote of the Landsraad, and the consent of two-thirds of the existing Imperial States.

7. An Imperial State whose autonomy and statehood has been revoked may either be demoted to become an Imperial Dominion or else shall be dissolved entirely and the territory evacuated, partially or in full, by the Kaiser on the recommendations of the Imperial Advisory Council.
Bill to provide for the establishment of an Imperial State of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth to be known as the County Palatine of Kezan [1651]
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A BILL

To provide for the establishment of an Imperial State of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth to be known as the County Palatine of Kezan.

ARTICLE 1. - Establishment of the County Palatine of Kezan.
1. The Imperial Dominion of Kezan shall upon this Bill becoming an Act of Landsraad become and be an Imperial State of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and from thenceforth be known as the County Palatine of Kezan.

2. The County Palatine of Kezan shall in consequence of its establishment as an Imperial State shall in all respects whatsoever be on an equal footing with the other Imperial States of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth.

ARTICLE 2. - Amendment to the Lawbook.
Chapter 2, Section A of the Lawbook shall upon the coming into force of this Act be amended as follows:
1. The Imperial States of Shireroth are the Elwynnese Union, the Kingdom of Goldshire, the Domain of Malarboria, and the County Palatine of Kezan.

2. In Federal Level legislation, the short names, nationality adjective of the Imperial States shall be:
Long name - short name - adjective
the Elwynnese Union - Elwynn - Elwynnese
the Kingdom of Goldshire – Goldshire – Goldshirian
the Domain of Malarboria - Malarboria - Malarborian
the County Palatine of Kezan - Kezan - Kezanese

ARTICLE 3. - Land of the Imperial State of Kezan.
The land of the Imperial State of Kezan shall be coterminous with the land of the Imperial Dominion of Kezan as appended to this Act.

ARTICLE 4. - Commencement.
1. To become an Act of Landsraad it shall be required that this Bill receives a two-thirds majority of the votes cast and it must in addition to the aforesaid also be passed in accordance with this Landsraad's Rules of Procedure.

2. Should this Bill be passed in accordance with the requirements of the Charter of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth as well as this Landsraad's Rules of Procedure, and it in consequence thereof has become an Act of Landsraad, the Prætor shall present the Act of Landsraad aforesaid to each Imperial State for its consent. In the event that a two-thirds majority of the Imperial States consents to the aforesaid Act of Landsraad the self-same Act of Landsraad shall come into force as stipulated by the Charter of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth.

3. Posterior to obtaining of the consent of a two-thirds majority of the Imperial States to the aforesaid Act of Landsraad, the Prætor shall, with all due haste, make the necessary edits to the Lawbook.

APPENDIX
Map of the Imperial State of Kezan
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Re: Hanzard of the Landsraad

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Ratification of Treaty with the Florian Republic (1653)
The Florian Republic and the Imperial Republic of Shireroth (the Parties) do hereby willfully enter into a state of mutual recognition and cooperation. Each of the Parties enters the following obligations upon ratification of this Treaty:

Article 1. The parties recognise the full sovereignty and territorial integrity of the other.
Article 2. The parties commit themselves to resolve any differencies by peaceful and non-violent means, disavowing the use of force in regards to one another and pledging to give prompt warning in the event of either party becoming aware of an impending attack or act of aggression being mounted against the other party.
Article 3. The parties will establish free trade relations between the port of Musica in Brookshire for Shireroth and the port of (insert name) for the Florian Republic.
3.1. No systems of burdensome tariffs, taxes, searches, or regulations will be applied to goods or services produced or embarked in one port and exported or sold to be disembarked in the other port.
3.2. Internal laws regarding prohibition of certain goods or products are not affected by this treaty and the Parties retain the right to refuse banned goods and products.
3.3. Transit passage is permitted only for private and commercial vessels registered to the Parties through the reserve zones and territorial waters solely for the purpose of continuous and expeditious travel between one part of the international waters or reserve zone and another.
4. Military vessels from one Party are barred from the other Party’s reserve zones and territorial waters without prior authorisation.
Article 4. Trade ships of either of the Parties passing through the territorial waters, as defined by the Convention on the Laws of the Seas, of the other shall not be subject to border checks and other limitations on their right to trade and sail in the other's territory
Article 5. Each Party gives to the other full faith and credit to all public acts, records, contracts and judicial proceedings in the field of civil law, including records and documents on marriage, property, titles, death and inheritance, in as much as any act, record, document, contract, proceeding is done according to the law. Executive agreement between the governments of the Parties may provide for the manner that any act, record, document, contract or proceeding from one contracting party may be validated in the other.
Article 6. The Treaty shall be amendable by the mutual consent of the two Parties
Article 7. The Treaty shall enter into force once the Parties have ratified it in accordance with their constitutional and legal mechanisms.
Ratification of agreement with the Khanate of Raspur (1653)
Agreement between the Government of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Government of the Khanate of Raspur on establishing diplomatic relations, establishing trade, and cooperating on matters of mutual concern.

Article 1.
The Government of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, hereinafter Shireroth, and the Government of the Khanate of Raspur, hereinafter Raspur, establish diplomatic relations with one another, and they agree to the law of the nations to govern these relations. Ambassadors will be exchanged.

Article 2.
Raspur allows Shireroth to establish, man and operate in the territory of Raspur an airport with autonomy.

Article 3.
Raspur grants Shireroth the exclusive right to trade, outside Eura, in all opioid substances produced by Raspur or agents of Raspur. One fourth of all profits from such extra-Euran trade shall be transferred to Raspur.

Article 4.
Shireroth shall provide Raspur with 55,000 community service workers per annum; the cost of transport to Raspur rests on Shireroth whereafter all costs and rights associated with the community service workers are transferred to Raspur.

Article 5.
Shireroth and Raspur shall have a continuous dialogue on matters of Euran stability, international opioid cultivation, trade and production, medical research, historical, archaeological and cultural collaboration, and shared identity and history.

Article 6.
This Agreement, which is signed in duplicate, shall be ratified. It enters force upon the exchange of ratifications which shall occur as soon as possible.

Done at Raspur, 11.XVIII.1653.

For the Government of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth:

Armin Jamal-Arminzadeh
Imperial Minister of the Exterior


For the Government of the Khanate of Raspur

Mir-Hossein Khan
Grand Vizier
Treaty with Kalgachia [1653]
The SLAVEGATE TREATY of PEACE and CIVILITY
between
The GARDEN of KALGACHIA
and
The IMPERIAL REPUBLIC of SHIREROTH

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The GARDEN OF KALGACHIA and the IMPERIAL REPUBLIC OF SHIREROTH, resolved to expunge all tenor of official enmity from their sovereign divergence such that the primacy of Benacia's native states over their home continent, as valiantly upheld and defended by their predecessors in antiquity, is maintained and strengthened in the present day without compromise by fratricidal impulse which engenders weakness in the face of rapacity from other continents, commit by this instrument to a state of civilised relations in the service of that sacred cause.

+ + + + + + + + + + + +

Article I
Each Party recognises the sovereign right of the Other Party to occupy and administer the full extent of those territories credited to the Other Party's name on the register of the Micronational Cartography Society (MCS) at the time of this document's signature, and subsequent to this recognises the sovereign right of the Other Party to occupy and administer the full extent of those additional territories it claims, conditional upon the absence of opposition from any other MCS member state in which case recognition shall be discretionary.

Article II
Each Party recognises the exclusive right of the Other Party to decree and enact laws and executive actions upon the Other Party's territory, and refrains from the assertion of any jurisdiction over the citizenry of the Other Party while they reside on the territory of the Other Party.

Article III
Each Party refrains from the threat or projection of armed force outside its own territory against the territory, citizenry or assets of the Other Party whether upon or within land, sea, sky, plasma, exoplanetary vacuum or alternate dimension. Each Party commits itself to address differences with the Other Party by the medium of non-violent dialogue or economic sanction.

Article IV
Each Party refrains from direct support of any Third Party in a state of armed conflict with the Other Party, such that the armed capabilities of the Third Party against the Other Party are in any way enhanced or likely to be enhanced.

Article V
Each Party commits to establish, maintain and populate a Military Coordination Council composed of its senior military staff, for the purposes of coordination, deconfliction and if necessary cooperation in the military sphere with the Other Party. Each Party commits to establish, maintain and staff a Benacian Hot Line of telephone communication between its general staff and that of the Other Party, for the purposes of flash priority dialogue.

Article VI
Each Party commits to establish, maintain and populate a Trade Commission for the purposes of establishing an agreed mode of economic interaction with the Other Party, including but not limited to such aspects as currency exchange rates, customs arrangements, duties and tariffs.

Article VII
Each Party permits within its territory a resident Accredited Diplomatic Staff of up to one hundred persons in the service of the Other Party and up to 6400 square metres of floor space in which to accomodate the entirety of said staff. Land for the accomodation of the Accredited Diplomatic Staff of Each Party is allotted at the discretion of the Other Party and is subsequently inviolable by the Other Party. Communication between the Accredited Diplomatic Staff of Each Party and their home government is inviolable by the Other Party. Direct travel by the Accredited Diplomatic Staff of Each Party between their designated accomodation and their home state is inviolable by the Other Party. Accredited Diplomatic Staff of Each Party enjoy full immunity from the laws and executive orders of the Other Party, excepting that of expulsion from the territory of the Host Party which may be ordered without reason and with a minimum of forty-eight hours allotted for compliance.

Article VIII
Persons falling outside the category of full citizenship in the territories of both Parties are exempted from the rights afforded by this document.

Article IX
This document enters force upon the exchange of ratifications which shall occur in the Sxiro-Kalgachi border town of Slavegate. Ratification shall be done in accordance with the respective proper legal processes of Each Party.

Article X
Provision exists for this document to be amended by the mutual agreement of both Parties.

Article XI
Each Party is obliged, in the event of experiencing a revolution, recovery from extended hiatus or similar profound break in continuity of governance, to provide the Other Party with confirmation of this document's continued efficacy upon request.

Article XII
The supreme executive of Each Party is responsible and accountable for adherence to the provisions of Articles I, II, III and IV this document by all of its subject subdivisions and federated polities.

Article XIII
This document becomes void in its entirety upon the formal renunciation of any of its terms by either Party.

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SIGNED FOR THE GARDEN OF KALGACHIA

K. S. R.
Harvestrise 30th, 156 Anno Libertatis

SIGNED FOR THE IMPERIAL REPUBLIC OF SHIREROTH

Suthergold
21.XI.1653

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Treaty (no. 2) with the Florian Republic [1653]
TREATY OF FRIENDSHIP AND ASSOCIATION BETWEEN THE IMPERIAL REPUBLIC OF SHIREROTH AND THE FLORIAN REPUBLIC

HIS IMPERIAL MAGNIFICENCE THE KAISER OF SHIREROTH and THE FLORIAN REPUBLIC, desirous of strengthening the bond of peace which happily prevails between them, by arrangements designed to promote friendly intercourse between their respective domains and territories, and desirous of inaugurating a regular régime in Talenore based on internal order and general security, have resolved to conclude a Treaty of Friendship and Association, and for that purpose have appointed as their plenipotentiaries, for His Imperial Magnificence the Kaiser of Shireroth, Count Armin Jamal-Arminzadeh of Suthergold, Imperial Minister of the Exterior, and, for the Florian Republic, His Excellency Edwin Farrar, Esq, President of the Florian Republic, who, having communicated to each other their full powers, found to be in due form, have agreed upon the following articles:


Article 1. Friendship

1. A state of close and sincere friendship and good neighbourliness shall define the relationship between the Government of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth ("the Imperial Government"), and the Government of the Florian Republic. 


2. Citizens of the territory of either Party shall in the other enjoy the same benefits and obligations afforded citizens of the same rank in the Other.


Article 2. Association

1. The defence obligations for the Florian Republic rest upon the Imperial Government.


2. The Florian Republic’s foreign and foreign-trade policies shall fully align with the policies of the Imperial Government.


3. As such, treaties into which the Imperial Government has entered extend to the Florian Republic. 


4. The Imperial Government shall, for the purposes of this Article, set a rate of budgetary contributions from the Florian Republic that may not be proportionately larger than that for an Imperial Dominion.


5. The Florian Republic grants the Imperial Government, in the territory of the Florian Republic, the power to enforce this Article.


Article 3: Final Provisions

1. This Treaty binds the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Florian Republic.


2. The Treaty remains in force until such time that either Party gives public notice to the other of its intention to withdraw from the Treaty. Following such notice, the Treaty shall cease to be in force two Norton years later (61 Earth days), unless the Parties mutually agree to another time frame.


3. This Treaty shall be ratified by the Parties in accordance with their constitutional processes, and shall enter force upon the exchange of ratifications, which shall occur in Shirekeep as soon as possible.


In witness whereof the appointed Plenipotentiaries have signed their names.

Done at Shirekeep, this 18 Vixaslaa 1653.


FOR THE IMPERIAL REPUBLIC OF SHIREROTH:

Armin Jamal-Arminzadeh


FOR THE FLORIAN REPUBLIC

Edwin Farrar
Treaty with Hoenn [1654]
Treaty of Friendship, Trade, and Cooperation between the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Hoennese Realm
  • His Radiant Majesty the Kaiser of Shireroth, on one part, and Their Majesties the Queen and King of Hoenn, on the other part, equally animated by the desire to strengthen and perpetuate the friendly relations which have heretofore uniformly existed between them and to consolidate their commercial intercourse, have resolved to conclude a Treaty of Friendship, Trade, and Cooperation, and have for this purpose named their plenipotentiaries, that is to say, for the Regency of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, Lady Juana Beazcoetxea de Kinnladehügel-Gakkotsuzuka, Imperial Plenipotentiary to the Micras Treaty Organisation and High Representative to Other Nations, and for the Hoennese Realm, Her Majesty Queen Kahede, Queen of Hoenn, who, after having exchanged their full powers, which were found to be in good and due form, and concluded the following articles:

    Article the First
    • A state of peace, friendship and cooperation shall prevail between the High Contracting Parties and between their respective Countries, States, and Peoples.
    Article the Second
    • There shall be established in the City of Shirekeep an embassy of the Hoennese Realm, afforded the protection to its grounds, ambassador and staff as are consistent with the norms of international law. The Ambassador shall have regular access to audiences with the Kaiser and to meetings with the Steward and the Minister of the Exterior whenever necessary.

      There shall be established in the City of Evergrande an embassy of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, afforded the protection to its grounds, ambassador and staff as are consistent with the norms of international law. The Ambassador shall have regular access to audiences with the Queen and King and to meetings with the Prime Minister and Chief Interpreter whenever necessary.
    Article the Third
    • The High Contracting Parties establish a Company consisting of 500 shares, of which 250 shall be placed in ownership of either Party, with the name the Shirerithian–Hoennese Interplanetary Postal, Trade, and Transportation Company, which shall be headquartered and registered in Shirekeep. The Parties grant the Company monopoly on all trade and passenger travel between Micras and Terra. Any item that is legal for purchase in Shireroth and in Hoenn may be traded to the other jurisdiction. This Treaty shall constitute the Memorandum of Association for the Company. The Articles of Incorporation are affixed to this Treaty.

      The Company shall broker all mail between Micras and Terra. The Parties shall have regular conferences for a mutual postal and telecommunications integration.

      The Parties, through and with the Company, shall work toward integrating Shireroth into the Terran internet.

      Hoenn shall through the Company grant to Shireroth and Shirerithian corporations and citizens discounted rates on intermediate goods of Terran make.
    Article the Fourth
    • Shireroth shall furnish Hoenn with the necessary equipment for the Hoennese defence of its Micran territories.

      Henceforth, the Hoennese military and law enforcement units on Micras shall only procure materiel from Shirerithian manufacturers.

      Hoenn grants military and civilian ships under the Shirerithian flag free access to the port of Niijima for refueling, trade, and safe anchorage.

      Hoenn grants Shirerithian researchers free access to study and inspect the Yamashiro Wataru Tunnel and any other Project Mortis-type technology for research purposes, along with access to any research in the field generated by Hoennese scientists.

      Shirerithian public universities shall be afforded the same terms of access to Terran scholarly journals, databases, etc. as are afforded to Hoennese public universities, and the same for Shirerithian private universities as for their Hoennese counterparts.

      It shall be an offense under each Party's law to assess a markup or profit on the conversion of Shirerithian erb to Hoennese mon and vice versa.
    Article the Fifth
    • Shireroth grants civilian ships under the flag of Hoenn free access to the port of Musica for refueling, trade and safe anchorage.

      Hoenn shall for every Norton year send Shireroth members from five species of majuu, and with each species a member of each sex, and with all specimens having reproductive value. The species shall belong to species designated as non-sentient, and may be used for research.

      Hoenn shall bear the cost of transport of the majuu, as well as the cost for such Hoennese subject matter experts as are necessary for the welfare of the majuu in Shireroth. Hoenn shall provide for the training and certification of subject matter experts in Shireroth.

      Hoenn shall advise Shireroth on the nature of, and Shireroth shall in future implement, public safety regulations concerning the nature of such powers supernatural and otherwise that appear in majuu and from time to time humans and human-majuu hybrids native to the Yamatai archipelago.
    Article the Sixth
    • Hoennese citizens shall, upon arriving in the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, be furnished with a tourist visa valid for 90 days under the Shirerithian calendar.

      Shirerithian citizens and denizens shall, upon arriving in the Hoennese Realm, be furnished with a tourist visa valid for 100 days under the Hoennese calendar.
    Article the Seventh
    • This present Treaty shall take effect as soon as it has been ratified by both Parties and the exchange of ratifications has occurred in the City of Shirekeep. The Treaty shall remain in force for six Norton years. Thereafter, it shall remain in force until two Norton years have lapsed since either Party has informed the Other that it revokes the Treaty.
    In witness whereof the respective Plenipotentiaries have signed the same and affixed thereto the seal of their arms.
    • Done at Shirekeep, in duplicate, this first day of Kuspor in the year after the death of Norton one thousand six hundred fifty-five, corresponding to the fourteenth day of Mutsuki, in the year after Hoenn's founding seven hundred fifty-five.
    SIGNED:
    • Juana Beazcoetxea

      /s/ 楓子皇
      Kahede
    ANNEXE

    Articles of Association for the Shirerithian–Hoennese Interplanetary Postal, Trade, and Transportation Company

    • 1. The name of the joint-stock company is the Shirerithian–Hoennese Interplanetary Postal, Trade, and Transportation Company.

      2. The purposes of the company are outlined in the Treaty of Friendship, Trade and Cooperation between the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Hoennese Realm, done at Shirekeep at 1 Kuspor 1655.

      3. The number of shares stay at 500. Owners of shares may transfer or sell shares provided that notice is given of any transfer or sale of shares, including price of sale, to to the Chamber of Guilds and Factorage in Shirekeep, who shall transmit notice of the same to the Hoennese embassy in Shirekeep.

      5. The company is governed by a board of governors, elected by the shareholders’ meeting.

      6. Any shareholder, holding more than 100 shares, may call for a shareholders’ meeting, provided that shareholders’ meetings shall be held at least every three Norton years. Every share counts as one vote at a shareholders’ meeting.

      6. The articles of association are amended upon reaching a three-quarters vote in favour at the shareholders' meeting.
Treaty with Caputia [1654]
Treaty of Friendship between the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Kingdom of the Union of Caputia.


Article 1

1. The Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Kingdom of the Union of Caputia are joined in a relationship of true and genuine friendship.

2. Their relationship is based on the principles of respect of sovereignty, non-interference in the other’s internal affairs, respect for the rule of law, and for the fostering of a deeper friendship and trust between them.

Article 2

1. The Parties confirm that the Kingdom of the Union of Caputia is the sole legal successor state to Hamland.

2. The Treaty of the Seven Ports between the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Commonwealth of Hamland remains in force. In case of diverge between the former Treaty and the present Treaty, the present Treaty takes precedence and shall supersede any inconsistencies.


3. All property owned by the Hammish government or legal persons in Shireroth shall be transferred to their rightful owners, and the former Hammish embassy in Shirekeep shall be raised to embassy of Caputia, with all the rights and privileges thereto belonging.


4. All property owned by the Shirerithian government and legal persons in Hamland before the Hammish war shall be restored to their rightful owners. The Caputian government shall furnish the Shirerithian government with an embassy in Zalae, with all the rights and privileges thereto belonging.

Article 3

The Parties recognise that their maritime borders, sovereignty, etc., shall fully align with the Convention of the Micras Treaty Organisation on the Laws of the Seas.

Article 4

1. The Imperial Investment Bank in Caputia (IIBC), headquartered in Zalae, shall be registered by the authorities in Caputia as a banking company in the full ownership of the Shirerithian government.

2. The IIBC shall be funded by Shirerithian money on an annual basis and shall provide interest-free loans to private individuals, local governments and private enterprises so to assist in the economic reconstruction of Caputia. The IIBC shall also be able to grant bursaries to local projects that are in the interest of Caputian restoration and the Shirerithian–Caputian friendship. The Caputian government shall afford the IIBC the legal protections necessary for it to perform its duties under the present Treaty. This means that it shall be exempt from laws of competition, tariffs on imports and exports of services, money and goods, migration for its workers, public procurement, and similar matters.

3. The mandate of the IIBC is ten Norton years, whereafter a majority of its shares shall be privatized, and the bank shall change its name, and continue to operate as a private banking entity in Caputia under the normal rules of Caputian law.

Article 5

1. All disputes under this Treaty shall be tried in the Tribunal for the Treaty of Friendship between the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Union of the Kingdom of Caputia, which is hereby established. A decision by the Tribunal is fully binding on the parties to the case.

2. The Tribunal shall consist of three judges, one appointed by each government, and one to be appointed by the two governments together. If the two parties cannot agree on a third judge, the Natopian government shall appoint the third judge.

3. The Tribunal shall be headquartered in Shirekeep, but may meet elsewhere in Caputia or in Shireroth as may be necessary or prudent under the circumstances facing it.

4. The Tribunal shall be funded as follows: The budget shall be decided by the Tribunal. The IIBC shall contribute to 2/5 of the budget, the Shirerithian government to 1/5 of the budget, and the Caputian government to 2/5 of the budget.

Article 6

This treaty shall be ratified by the Parties and shall enter force immediately upon the exchange of instruments of ratification, which shall occur in Shirekeep as soon as possible.

In witness whereof, duly authorized agents of the Parties have signed.

Done at Shireeep, 19.III.1655.

FOR THE IMPERIAL REPUBLIC OF SHIREROTH:




Juana Beazcoetxea


FOR THE KINGDOM OF THE UNION OF CAPUTIA:

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Re: Hanzard of the Landsraad

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Peace Treaty with Florian Republic [1656]
Treaty of Peace

between the Member States of the Union of States around the Sovereign Oceans and the Florian Republic

and

between the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Florian Republic


1. The Parties to the Treaty, including the Florian Republic, agree that the Florian Republic is the cause of the war. The Florian Republic solemnly acknowledges this guilt and promises the world that it shall never in the future cause the world war and instability. Henceforth, a state of peace shall exist between the USSO States and the Florian Republic, on one hand, and between the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Florian Republic, on the other hand.

2. The Parties establish an International High Commission in the Florian Republic (“Commission”). It shall consist of two representatives from the Union of the States around the Sovereign Ocean (USSO), two representatives from the Shirerithian, Alexandrian, and Natopian Entente (SANE), and one representative – the High Commissioner – from a neutral party that the USSO and SANE shall agree upon in coordination with the Secretary General of the Micras Treaty Organization.

3. The Commission is tasked with overseeing the Florian Republic’s decommissioning of all its military hardware, software, infrastructure, and weaponry. The Florian Republic shall decommission all its weapons. The Commission’s mandate lasts twenty-four Norton years. The Commission shall adjudicate all disputes (with a 4–5 majority) of interpretations of this treaty, but may cause injunctions with a simple majority for the duration of a trial.

4. The Florian Republic shall not, without securing the consent of 4 members out of the 5, in the Commission, undertake any constitutional changes, ratify international obligations, or engage in heavy industrialization.

5. The Florian Republic acknowledges its obligations under the Treaty of Chuan Ke, Official Trade Agreement between the Florian Republic and the Greater Pallisican Trade Association, and the Peace Agreement between the Florian Republic and the Bovic Empire of the Natopian Nation, and revokes all obligations under any other treaties.

6. The Florian Republic shall repatriate all prisoners of war to their respective homelands.

7. The Florian Republic settles, by this Treaty, all claims currently held against any of the other Parties.


Signed for the Imperial Republic of Shireroth:

DRAGONMOOR
(High Commissioner in the Florian Republic)


Treaty ratified by the Florian Government by acting president, Adam Cooke.

Signed for the Jingdaoese Empire:

Tzao Yao
(Military Governor of the General Government of Floria)


Signed for the Greater Pallisican Trade Association,

Blödi Piléal
(Administrator-General of the Florian Economic and International Trade Federation)
Resolutio contra ab sectora condita [1656]
The Lords Temporal of the Landsraad hereby resolve that neither the Kaiser, the Landsraad nor any institution of the Imperial Government shall henceforth use the false, aberrant, ahistorical and absurd calendar system known as Ab Sectora Condita (ASC), substituting in its place the correct and righteous Norton Calendar (AN) which provides a relatable sense of the passage of time without undue temporal haemorrhaging.

To this end the Hansard of the Landsraad and all other relevant public records will be amended to cite the AN rather than ASC month and year.
Ratification of the Zalae Convention [1657]
THE ZALAE CONVENTION ON THE PROHIBITION OF THE

DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION AND STOCKPILING OF BACTERIOLOGICAL (BIOLOGICAL)

AND TOXIN WEAPONS AND ON THEIR DESTRUCTION


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THE UNDERSIGNED PLENIPOTENTIARIES, in the name of their respective Governments:

WHEREAS the use in war of asphyxiating, poisonous or other gases, and of all analogous liquids, materials or devices, has been justly condemned by the general opinion of the civilised world; and

WHEREAS to the end that this prohibition shall be universally accepted as a part of International Law, binding alike the conscience and the practice of nations;

DECLARE:

Article I
Each State Party to this Convention undertakes never in any circumstances to develop, produce, stockpile or otherwise acquire or retain:
(1) Microbial or other biological agents, or toxins whatever their origin or method of production, of types and in quantities that have no justification for prophylactic, protective or other peaceful purposes;
(2) Weapons, equipment or means of delivery designed to use such agents or toxins for hostile purposes or in armed conflict.

Article II
Each State Party to this Convention undertakes to destroy, or to divert to peaceful purposes, as soon as possible but not later than nine (9) months after entry into force of the Convention, all agents, toxins, weapons, equipment and means of delivery specified in article I of the Convention, which are in its possession or under its jurisdiction or control. In implementing the provisions of this article all necessary safety precautions shall be observed to protect populations and the environment.

Article III
Each State Party to this Convention undertakes not to transfer to any recipient whatsoever, directly or indirectly, and not in any way to assist, encourage, or induce any State, group of States or international organizations to manufacture or otherwise acquire any of the agents, toxins, weapons, equipment or means of delivery specified in article I of this Convention.

Article IV
Each State Party to this Convention shall, in accordance with its constitutional processes, take any necessary measures to prohibit and prevent the development, production, stockpiling, acquisition, or retention of the agents, toxins, weapons, equipment and means of delivery specified in article I of the Convention, within the territory of such State, under its jurisdiction or under its control anywhere. 

Article V
The States Parties to this Convention undertake to consult one another and to cooperate in solving any problems which may arise in relation to the objective of, or in the application of the provisions of, the Convention. Consultation and Cooperation pursuant to this article may also be undertaken through appropriate international procedures within the framework of the Micras Treaty Organization.

Article VI
(1) Any State Party to this convention which finds that any other State Party is acting in breach of obligations deriving from the provisions of the Convention may lodge a complaint with the Micras Treaty Organization. Such a complaint should include all possible evidence confirming its validity, as well as a request for its consideration by the General Assembly.
(2) Each State Party to this Convention undertakes to cooperate in carrying out any investigation which the General Assembly may initiate on the basis of the complaint received by the General Assembly. The General Assembly shall inform the States Parties to the Convention of the results of the investigation.

Article VII
Each State Party to this Convention undertakes to provide or support assistance to any Party to the Convention which so requests, if such Party has been exposed to danger as a result of violation of the Convention.

Article VIII
Each State Party to this Convention affirms the recognized objective of effective prohibition of chemical weapons and, to this end, undertakes to continue negotiations in good faith with a view to reaching early agreement on effective measures for the prohibition of their development, production and stockpiling and for their destruction, and on appropriate measures concerning equipment and means of delivery specifically designed for the production or use of chemical agents for weapons purposes.

Article IX
(1) The States Parties to this Convention undertake to facilitate, and have the right to participate in, the fullest possible exchange of equipment, materials and scientific and technological information for the use of bacteriological (biological) agents and toxins for peaceful purposes. Parties to the Convention in a position to do so shall also cooperate in contributing individually or together with other States or international organizations to the further development and application of scientific discoveries in the field of bacteriology (biology) for prevention of disease, or for other peaceful purposes.

(2) This Convention shall be implemented in a manner designed to avoid hampering the economic or technological development of States Parties to the Convention or international cooperation in the field of peaceful bacteriological (biological) activities, including the international exchange of bacteriological (biological) and toxins and equipment for the processing, use or production of bacteriological (biological) agents and toxins for peaceful purposes in accordance with the provisions of the Convention.

Article X
Any State Party may propose amendments to this Convention. Amendments shall enter into force for each State Party accepting the amendments upon their acceptance by a majority of the States Parties to the Convention and thereafter for each remaining State Party on the date of acceptance by it.

Article XI
Five years (Anno Nortone) after the entry into force of this Convention, or earlier if it is requested by a majority of Parties to the Convention by submitting a proposal to this effect to the Depositary Governments, a conference of States Parties to the Convention shall be held at Zalae, Caputia, to review the operation of the Convention, with a view to assuring that the purposes of the preamble and the provisions of the Convention, including the provisions concerning negotiations on chemical weapons, are being realized. Such review shall take into account any new scientific and technological developments relevant to the Convention.

Article XII
(1) This Convention shall be of unlimited duration.
(2) Each State Party to this Convention shall in exercising its national sovereignty have the right to withdraw from the Convention if it decides that extraordinary events, related to the subject matter of the Convention, have jeopardized the supreme interests of its country. It shall give notice of such withdrawal to all other States Parties to the Convention in advance. Such notice shall include a statement of the extraordinary events it regards as having jeopardized its supreme interests.

Article XIII
(1) This Convention shall be open to all States for signature. Any State which does not sign the Convention before its entry into force in accordance with paragraph (3) of this Article may accede to it at any time.
(2) This Convention shall be subject to ratification by signatory States. Instruments of ratification and instruments of accession shall be deposited with the Government of the Kingdom of the Union of Caputia which are hereby designated the Depositary Government.
(3) This Convention shall enter into force after the deposit of instruments of ratification by four Governments, including the Government designated as Depositary of the Convention.
(4) For States whose instruments of ratification or accession are deposited subsequent to the entry into force of this Convention, it shall enter into force on the date of the deposit of their instruments of ratification or accession.
(5) The Depositary Government shall promptly inform all signatory and acceding States of the date of each signature, the date of deposit or each instrument of ratification or of accession and the date of entry into force of this Convention, and of the receipt of other notices.

Article XIV
This Convention shall be deposited in the archives of the Depositary Government. Duly certified copies of the Convention shall be transmitted by the Depositary Government to the Governments of the signatory and acceding states.

Treaty with the Wechua Nation [1657]
Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Wechua Nation

The governments of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Wechua Nation, represented by Juana Beazcoetxea, Lady Dragonmoor, for the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, and Manco Cápac, the Sapa Wechua, for the Wechua Nation, desiring to commence a new era of friendship and cooperation between their nations, have agreed as follows:

Article 1: Recognition
The High Contracting Parties hereby recognise and pledge never to violate the sovereignty, territorial integrity and legal jurisdiction of the other, and therefore recognise the respective applicability of each state's laws in relation to citizens of any nationality while within their jurisdiction.

Article 2: Regular Contacts
The High Contracting Parties will maintain regular contacts with each other on major international problems affecting the interests of both of their countries and governments by means of meetings, and exchanges of views between their leading statesmen, visits by official delegations and special envoys of the governments, and through diplomatic channels. Their relationship will be governed by the provisions of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, as they can be interpreted to the micronational setting.

Article 3: Immunity for Certain Officials
The High Contracting Parties shall guarantee the sovereign immunity of one another's Heads of State and Government as well as the diplomatic immunity of duly accredited ambassadors.

Article 4: Embassies
The Imperial Republic of Shireroth pledges to allow the opening and maintenance of a permanent Wechua embassy in the city of Shirekeep, while the Wechua pledges the same with regard to a permanent Shirerithian embassy in the city of Parap.

Article 5: Co-operation
The High Contracting Parties undertake to encourage full and productive co-operation between organs of the state, academic or other research institutions, charitable organisations and other such entities engaged in the pursuit of the furtherance of archaeology, cultural development, history, language, science, technology, and other such areas of research, across both jurisdictions, and shall endeavour to lift any unnecessary bars or fetters to such research and provide expedited state entry procedures for those individuals involved.

Article 6: Mutual Prosperity
The High Contracting Parties shall permit and encourage free movement of goods, agricultural produce, cultural produce, services, and money . In major infrastructure projects, the governments of the High Contracting Parties shall in the tendering process consider companies from each nation alike.

Article 7: Respect for Territory
The High Contracting Parties shall respect their rights to future legitimate territorial expansion in accordance with established norms of international law and the Convention of the Micras Treaty Organization on the Laws of the Seas.

The Wechua Nation vows to accede to the Convention of the Micras Treaty Organization on the Laws of the Seas once it has been confirmed a member of the Micras Treaty Organization. The Imperial Republic of Shireroth shall support and sponsor the application of the Wechua Nation to the Micras Treaty Organization.

Article 8: Faith and Credit
Each High Contracting Party gives to the other full faith and credit to all public acts, records, contracts and judicial proceedings in the field of civil law, including records and documents on marriage, property, titles, death and inheritance, in as much as any act, record, document, contract, proceeding is done according to the law. Executive agreement between the governments of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Wechua Nation may provide for the manner that any act, record, document, contract or proceeding from one contracting party may be validated in the other.

Article 9: Shireroth–Wechu Investment and Friendship Trust
1. The Shirerithian–Wechu Investment and Friendship Trust (SWIFT), headquartered in Parap, shall be registered by the authorities in the Wechua Nation as a banking and investment company. Its shares shall be owned to two-thirds by the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and one third by the Wechua Nation. A filial shall be established in Shirekeep to encourage Wechu culture in and trade with Shireroth.

2. The SWIFT shall be funded by Shirerithian money on an annual basis and shall provide interest-free loans to private individuals, local governments and private enterprises so to assist in the economic reconstruction of the Wechua Nation. The SWIFT shall also be able to grant bursaries to local projects that are in the interest of Wechua restoration and the Shirerithian–Wechu friendship. The Wechua Nation government shall afford the SWIFT the legal protections necessary for it to perform its duties under the present Treaty. This means that it shall be exempt from laws of competition, tariffs on imports and exports of services, money and goods, migration for its workers, public procurement, and similar matters.

3. The mandate of the SWIFT is ten Norton years, whereafter a majority of its shares shall be privatized, and the bank shall change its name, and continue to operate as a private banking entity in the Wechua Nation under the normal rules of Wechu law.

Article 10: Disputes
1. All disputes under this Treaty shall be tried in the Tribunal for the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Wechua Nation, which is hereby established. A decision by the Tribunal is fully binding on the parties to the case.

2. The Tribunal shall consist of three judges, one appointed by each government, and one to be appointed by the two governments together. If the two parties cannot agree on a third judge, the Natopian government shall appoint the third judge.

3. The Tribunal shall be headquartered in Shirekeep, but may meet elsewhere in the Wechua Nation or in Shireroth as may be necessary or prudent under the circumstances facing it.

4. The Tribunal shall be funded as follows: The budget shall be decided by the Tribunal. The SWIFT shall contribute to 2/5 of the budget, the Shirerithian government to 1/5 of the budget, and the Wechua Nation government to 2/5 of the budget.

Article 11: Ratification
This treaty shall be ratified by the Parties and shall enter force immediately upon the exchange of instruments of ratification, which shall occur in Parap as soon as possible.

In witness whereof, the duly authorized agents of the Parties have signed:

For the Wechua Nation, the Sapa Wechua:
GIVEN BY OUR HAND, BLESSED BY THE ALMIGHTY INTI.

Manco Cápac

For the Imperial Republic of Shireroth,
signed in the name of OUR LORD THE RADIANT SUN

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Re: Hanzard of the Landsraad

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Confirmation of King Ryker to Provost [1659]
The Landsraad did so confirm 1659-14-18.

Appointment of Deputy Prætor [1659]
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[1659.XIV.18-(Sprocket, Prætor]
Appointment of Deputy Prætor

  1. Appointed to Deputy Prætor with immediate effect, Her Imperial Highness The Lady Rei Rei Miłarna, Princess of Shireroth.
Ratification of Treaty with Kasterburg [1660]
Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Kasterburg Republic

The governments of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Kasterburg Republic, represented by Waldermar, Lord Tarjeisson, for the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, and Reginald de Montfort, as Magistrate, for the Kasterburg Republic, desiring to commence a new era of friendship and cooperation between their nations, have agreed as follows:

Article 1: Recognition
The High Contracting Parties hereby recognise and pledge never to violate the sovereignty, territorial integrity and legal jurisdiction of the other, and therefore recognise the respective applicability of each state's laws in relation to citizens of any nationality while within their jurisdiction.

Article 2: Regular Contacts
The High Contracting Parties will maintain regular contacts with each other on major international problems affecting the interests of both of their countries and governments by means of meetings, and exchanges of views between their leading statesmen, visits by official delegations and special envoys of the governments, and through diplomatic channels. Their relationship will be governed by the provisions of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, as they can be interpreted to apply on Micras.

Article 3: Immunity for Certain Officials
The High Contracting Parties shall guarantee the sovereign immunity of one another's Heads of State and Government as well as the diplomatic immunity of duly accredited ambassadors.

Article 4: Embassies
The Imperial Republic of Shireroth pledges to allow the opening and maintenance of a permanent Kasterburgish embassy in the city of Shirekeep, while the Kasterburg Republic pledges the same with regard to a permanent Shirerithian embassy in the city of Kasterburg.

Article 5: Co-operation
The High Contracting Parties undertake to encourage full and productive co-operation between organs of the state, academic or other research institutions, charitable organisations and other such entities engaged in the pursuit of the furtherance of archaeology, cultural development, history, language, science, technology, and other such areas of research, across both jurisdictions, and shall endeavour to lift any unnecessary bars or fetters to such research and provide expedited state entry procedures for those individuals involved.

Article 6: Mutual Prosperity
The High Contracting Parties shall permit and encourage free movement of goods, agricultural produce, cultural produce, services, and money . In major infrastructure projects, the governments of the High Contracting Parties shall in the tendering process consider companies from each nation alike.

Article 7: Respect for Territory
The High Contracting Parties shall respect their rights to future legitimate territorial expansion in accordance with established norms of international law and the Convention of the Micras Treaty Organisation on the Laws of the Seas.

The Kasterburg Republic vows to accede to the Convention of the Micras Treaty Organisation on the Laws of the Seas once it has been confirmed a member of the Micras Treaty Organisation. The Imperial Republic of Shireroth shall support and sponsor the application of the Kasterburg Republic to the Micras Treaty Organisation.

Article 8: Faith and Credit
Each High Contracting Party gives to the other full faith and credit to all public acts, records, contracts and judicial proceedings in the field of civil law, including records and documents on marriage, property, titles, death and inheritance, in as much as any act, record, document, contract, proceeding is done according to the law. Executive agreement between the governments of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Kasterburg Republic may provide for the manner that any act, record, document, contract or proceeding from one contracting party may be validated in the other.

Article 9: The Imperial Mission in Kasterburg

1. The retinue and companions of Waldemar, the Lord Tarjeisson, who escorted him to Kasterburg upon the happy occasion of his appointment as Ambassador, shall be accorded, by the gracious leave of the Magistrate, permission to work and reside in the Kasterburg Republic at the service and pleasure of the Ambassador.

2. This body of men, comprising 2,256 persons in total, drawn from the Imperial Marshalcy, the Iron Militia, and the ESB Group, shall be known henceforth as the Imperial Mission in Kasterburg (IMK).

3. The purpose of the IMK is:
a) To provide security for the person of the Ambassador and his residency whilst in the Kasterburg Republic.
b) To aid and instruct the security forces of the Kasterburg Republic in the fortification of its frontiers facing onto the Inner Benacian Quarantine Zone (IBQZ) and to advise and accompany security forces patrolling against hostile incursions into the Kasterburg Republic by stateless itinerants and non-human lifeforms.
c) To train and equip a regiment of artillery, a regiment of engineers, an air assault regiment, and a cohort of mechanised infantry in the Imperial fashion for the sole and exclusive use of the Kesterburg Republic.
d) To establish and provide security for an airfield, gravship terminal, and over the horizon radar for the joint use of the Imperial Republic and the Kasterburg Republic, alongside certain select and mutually agreed upon corporate partners.

4. Excepting point 3.a of the preceding, the mandate of the IMK will endure for ten (10) Norton years, whereupon it may be renewed for a further ten years at the agreement of both parties.

5. At any time the Kasterburg Republic may formally request the removal of the IMK without consequence provided that a one (1) Norton year period of notice and grace is granted in which to facilitate the withdrawal of the IMK from the Kasterburg Republic.

Article 10: Disputes
1. All disputes under this Treaty shall be tried in the Tribunal for the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Kasterburg Republic, which is hereby established. A decision by the Tribunal is fully binding on the parties to the case.

2. The Tribunal shall consist of three judges, one appointed by each government, and one to be appointed by the two governments together. If the two parties cannot agree on a third judge, the Natopian government shall appoint the third judge.

3. The Tribunal shall be headquartered in Shirekeep, but may meet elsewhere in the Kasterburg Republic or in Shireroth as may be necessary or prudent under the circumstances facing it.

4. The Tribunal shall be funded as follows: The budget shall be decided by the Tribunal. The SKIT shall contribute to 2/5 of the budget, the Shirerithian government to 1/5 of the budget, and the Kasterburg Republic government to 2/5 of the budget.

Article 11: Ratification
This treaty shall be ratified by the Parties and shall enter force immediately upon the exchange of instruments of ratification, which shall occur in Kasterburg as soon as possible.

In witness whereof, the duly authorised agents of the Parties have signed:
Resolution to protect former subjects in Inner Benacia [1660]
The Lords Temporal of the Landsraad, here assembled, do resolve as follows:
  1. Former imperial subjects, being sentient persons as defined and recognised under Imperial Decree 853, shall continue to enjoy the rights and privileges accorded to them under Imperial Law with regards to their person.
  2. Any person venturing into the ungoverned portions of Inner Benacia, here defined as being outside the governance of the Imperial Republic, the Garden of Kalgachia, or the Kasterburg Republic, for the purpose of doing harm unto a former imperial subject, for sport, recreation, profit or any other purpose except by the expressed authority of an appointed minister of the Imperial Government, shall be subject to the full consequence of their actions as though those actions have been performed inside the jurisdiction of the Imperial Republic itself.
  3. All agencies of the Imperial Government, including the Inquisition and the Judex, shall interpret Imperial Law in line with this resolution.
Resolution establishing the Imperial Nackholm Observation Mission [1660]
The Lords Temporal of the Landsraad, here assembled, do resolve as follows:
  1. The Imperial Government shall, at the earliest instance, assemble a committee of experts, supported by a squadron of the Corps of Auxiliaries and an equivalent detachment of the Imperial Marshals, and dispatch them hence to the Nackholm Enclave at the earliest opportunity to make a prudent and thorough examination of the situation and condition of the inhabitants of that enclave in light of the occupation of the territory by Voortrekkers out of Batavia.
  2. This body of men, known hereafter as the Imperial Nackholm Observation Mission (I-NOM) shall survey the Nackholm Enclave, conduct interviews with the representatives of the Yehudi and settler communities, and report back within 120 Norton days (10 Gregorian) with recommendations.
  3. Imperial Forces, under the Central Banner Group of Benacia Command, are to be instructed by the Imperial Government to render every assistance to ensure the viability and success of I-NOM.
Appointment of Deputy Prætor [1660]
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Appointment of Deputy Prætor

  1. Appointed to Deputy Prætor with immediate effect, Her Imperial Highness The Lady Liv Dravot al-Osman, The Imperial Mother.
Naming of First and Second Deputy Prætors [1660]
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Naming of First and Second Deputy Prætors

  1. Lady Rei Miłarna is first deputy prætor, and Lady Liv Dravot al-Osman is second deputy prætor.
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Resolution on SHIPTT and the political process in the Elwynnese Republic [1661]
The Lords Temporal of the Landsraad, here assembled, hereby solemnly swear and affirm that
  1. Ministerial Edict 1661/I/E/1 is revoked in its entirety and all shares in the Shirerithian–Hoennese Interplanetary Postal, Trade, and Transportation Company are restored to their rightful owners.
  2. The Imperial Government is condemned for attempting to seize private property and commercial assets without evidence of malfeasance and without proper recourse to due process.
  3. The Imperial Government shall be instructed to adopt a position of neutrality in regards to the political process in the Republic of Elwynn.
  4. All arrest warrants issued by the Steward and the Imperial Inquisition in regards to the political process in the Republic of Elwynn shall be deemed void.
  5. A full amnesty, as desired by the Folksraad, shall be issued to all participants in the political process in the Republic of Elwynn.
Brookshire Statehood Act [1661]
A BILL

To provide for the establishment of an Imperial State of the Imperial Shireroth to be known as the Imperial Duchy of Brookshire.

Article 1. – Establishment of the Imperial State of Brookshire.

The Imperial Duchy of Brookshire, formerly an imperial dominion of the Imperial Republic, is made an imperial state, equal to all other imperial states of the Imperial Republic.


Article 2. – Amendments to the Lawbook

Chapter 2, Section A, subsections 1–2 shall be amended to read:
    • 1. The Imperial States of Shireroth are the Imperial Duchy of Brookshire, the Elwynnese Republic, the Kingdom of Goldshire, the County Palatine of Kezan, and the Domain of Malarboria.

      2. In imperial legislation, the long names, the short names, and the nationality adjective of the Imperial States shall be:
      • Long name - short name - adjective
        the Imperial Duchy of Brookshire – Brookshire – Brookshirian
        the Elwynnese Union - Elwynn - Elwynnese
        the Kingdom of Goldshire – Goldshire – Goldshirian
        the County Palatine of Kezan - Kezan - Kezanese
        the Domain of Malarboria - Malarboria - Malarborian

Article 3. Land of the Imperial State of Brookshire

The land of the Imperial State of Brookshire shall be the same as of the Imperial Dominion of Brookshire as of 1.IV.1661.


Article 4. Entry into Force

This Act enters force upon the completion of:
  1. the advice and consent of the Bill’s in the Adelsraad;
  2. the consent to the Bill in the Folksraad;
  3. the adoption of the Bill by the Landsraad;
  4. the consent of three quarters of the present imperial states, acting through their accredited representatives to the imperial court, informing the Prætor of their consent;
  5. the enthronement of the Kaiser;
  6. the Kaiser signifying his assent to the Bill through Imperial Decree, thus fulfilling the criteria under the Charter, Article III, Section B, subsection 13.
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Folksraad and Adelsraad Amendment Act [1661]
1. This Act amends Chapter 8 of the Lawbook according to the Schedule to this Act.

2. The changes to Section 2 of Chapter 8 take effect upon the completion of the Agnesian by-election.

3. The changes to Section 3 of Chapter 8 take effect immediately upon enactment. The Prætor shall, in conjunction with the Imperial Ministry of the Interior, make the appropriate reapportionments.
Chapter 8: Adelsraad and Folksraad

Section 1: Advisory bodies
  1. No law affecting the interests of the citizens shall be adopted by the Landsraad without the advice and consent of the Adelsraad.
  2. No law affecting the rights or obligations of the denizens shall be adopted by the Landsraad without the consent of the Folksraad.
  3. The Prætor shall furnish a guard to protect the members of the Adelsraad and Folksraad.
  4. Members of the Adelsraad and Folksraad shall by the Prætor be given compensation for their services in proportion to their rank and extent of service, in accordance with a budget set by the Kaiser.

[Amended 1656]

Section 2: Folksraad
  1. The Folksraad consists of representatives of the denizens. Nine Hundred Ninety-Eight One thousand seats shall be allocated to the imperial states, imperial dominions, and protectorates according to population distribution. [Amended 6734]
  2. Denizens elect their representatives by proportional representation on party lists for their constituency.
  3. Within each imperial state, the first-level subdivision (if shown on the MCS map) shall constitute a constituency. Each imperial dominion and each protectorate constitutes a constituency.
  4. Seats are allocated to each constituency in proportion to its denizen population, as determined by the Ministry of the Interior.
  5. Elections are held every four years in a manner prescribed by the Steward.
  6. The Folksraad adopts, with the consent of the Prætor, its rules of procedures.
  7. The Folksraad shall meet in such place as decided by the Prætor
Section 3: Adelsraad
  1. The Adelsraad consists of the representatives of the nobility. Twenty seats shall be allocated to each imperial state and three-fourths one half of the total number of state seats shall be allocated to the imperial dominions and protectorates.
  2. For the imperial dominions, each dominion or protectorate with more than 100,000 10,000 citizens shall form one constituency. The remaining protectorates and dominions shall form one constituency. These seats are allocated to the proportion of citizens in each of these dominion/protectorate constituencies. Each imperial state forms one constituency of 20 seats.
  3. Citizens elect their representatives by proportional representation on party lists for their constituency.
  4. Elections are held every four years in a manner prescribed by the Steward.
  5. The Adelsraad adopts, with the consent of the Prætor, its rules of procedures.
  6. The Adelsraad shall meet in the Palace of Zirandorthel
Ratification of Agreement with Craitland [1661]
Agreement between the Government of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Government Kingdom of Craitland on Reassuming Diplomatic Relations

1.
The Government of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Government of the Kingdom of Craitland hereby reestablish diplomatic relations by reconfirming the Treaty of Osĵätoņ of 29 November 2013, corresponding to 8.XV.1608 (Shirerithian calendar), is re-confirmed, along with all its provisions.

2.
Furthermore, Shireroth and Craitland shall afford its nationals visa-free access for 30 days every year. Nationals of one Party seeking to reside in the other may do so if invited by a national or local government for employment or study in that country or locality.

3.
This Agreement is subject to ratification by each Party in accordance with its constitutional provisions.

Done at Cherry Trees, 8.XIV.1661 (27 June 2018).


Signed for the Government of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth:
Li Naomiai
Imperial Minister of the Exterior

Signed for the Kingdom of Craitland:
Craitman H. Pellegrino
Instant Runoff Amendment to the Rules of Procedure [1663]
Amend Section 3 of the Procedures to read:

In any election with two candidates, the candidate receiving a plurality of votes shall be elected. In confirmation elections (that it to say when there is only one candidate), the candidate must enjoy the favour of the Landsraad, in the form of a plurality of AYE votes, in order to be confirmed.

In any election of three or more candidates, the instant-runoff voting (also known as the alternative vote) shall be used.
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SHIPTT Expropriation Resolution [1664]
Resolved by the Landsraad as follows:

1. The shares of the Shirerithian side in the Shirerithian–Hoennese Interplanetary Postal, Trade, and Transportation Company shall be expropriated from their owners (see Schedule) to the Imperial Government with market-value compensation for each share.

2. The shares of the Imperial Government in the Shirerithian–Hoennese Interplanetary Postal, Trade, and Transportation Company shall remain thus until such time that the charter of the Shirerithian–Hoennese Interplanetary Postal, Trade, and Transportation Company shall provide for profits for shareholders, whereupon privatization may occur with preferential treatment to the previous shareholders (see schedule) for their number of shares at the time of effect of this resolution.

Schedule:

County Palatine of Kezan: 50 shares
Eparchy of Smjörkýr: 40 shares
ESB-Jörmungandr Group: 35 shares
Emirate of Sathrati: 29 shares
Saint Andre Trading Company: 25 shares
Royal Iron Company: 20 shares
Ryker Airships: 20 shares
Cimmerian Spirits LLC: 10 shares
Imperial Investment Bank in Caputia: 10 shares
Kern Industries: 5 shares
Basileusan Bank of the Free and Associative Kingdom of Constancia: 5 shares
Voltruvian Motors GmbH: 1 share
Confirmation of King Ryker to Arbiter [1664]
Landsraad confirms the Kaiser's nomination of His Majesty Ryker Everstone, King of Goldshire, Prince of Shireroth, to Arbiter of the Imperial Judex.
Ratification of Peace Treaty with Jingdao [1664]
Resolved:

That the Landsraad ratifies the Treaty of Peace with Jingdao:
Treaty of Peace between the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Empire of Jingdao

The government of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth on the one hand and the government of the Empire of Jingdao on the other hand,


Desiring to put an end to the hostilities which have arisen between the two countries and to create lasting peaceful relations between them,


Have to this end found it necessary to conclude a peace treaty and have appointed as their representatives for this purpose


The government of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth:
  • H.I.H. Li Naomiai Avon-El, Marchioness of Sentratera
    Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Our Lord the Radiant Sun to the Kingdom of the Union of Caputia
The government of the Empire of Jingdao:
  • Servant Siwu Ersan
    Zhushou
The above-mentioned representatives, after exchange of credentials which were found to be in due form and good order, have agreed upon the following:

Article 1
All hostilities between any and all armed forces of the Parties shall immediately cease. Any combatants from one Party in the territory of the other Party shall lay down their arms before representatives of the other Party, and be given safe passage to return to the territory of their government.

Article 2
The Parties reaffirm their recognition of each other’s territorial integrity and sovereignty in accordance with the borders as marked by the Council of the Micronational Cartography Society.

Article 3
The Parties recommit to the Treaty of Peace between the Member States of the Union of States around the Sovereign Oceans and the Florian Republic and between the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Florian Republic, and reaffirm the guilt of the Florian Republic for having caused the war. In so doing, the Parties undertake to cooperate fully with one another in the International High Commission in the Florian Republic so that the Florian Republic may remain fully decommissioned in military hardware, software, infrastructure, and weaponry, for the duration of the Commission’s mandate.

Article 4
Relations between the Parties are normalized in so far that a diplomatic mission is established by each Party in the Other. Each mission is authorized to house an ambassador, and a diplomatic and household staff of ten persons, with protections, obligations and rights as by the prevailing diplomatic norms of international law. Other visits by citizens or residents of the one Party to the Other may be decided by the Parties on a case-to-case basis.

Article 5
This Treaty shall be ratified by the Parties. The Treaty enters force upon the exchange of ratifications which shall occur in the city of Zalae as soon as possible.

Done at Zalae on 11.XI.1664, in daor 358.

In witness whereof the above-named plenipotentiaries have signed this Treaty:

For the government of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth:
Sentratera

For the government of the Empire of Jingdao:

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Binding Resolution on the transfer of Hyfrost from Amokolia to Raikoth
The Landsraad, acting on the requests from the Shining Garden, restores the Bailiwick of Hyfrost to the County of Raikoth.
Binding Resolution on Elwynn and Other Territories [1665]
A Binding Resolution of the Landsraad on Elwynn, the Northern Realm, Amokolia, Batavia, Hawshire, Lywall, Froyalan and Eki Aholibamah

Section 1: Holy Realm of the Great North
  1. The counties of the Amokolian Isles, Vattnaland, Araxion, Utasia, Eliria, Raikoth, and Alalehzamin are severed from the Elwynnese Republic. The remainder of the Elwynnese Republic shall henceforth be known as the Holy Realm of the Great North.
  2. The Lawbook, Chapter 2, Section A, subsection 2 is amended by removing “Elwynnese Republic – Elwynn – Elwynnese” and in its place adding “Holy Realm of the Great North – Northern Realm – Great Northern”.
Section 2: Amokolia
  1. The Imperial Dominion of Amokolia is established.
  2. The Imperial Dominion of Mishalan is dissolved and replaced by the County of Mishalan
  3. The Military Government of Oleslääd is dissolved and replaced by the County of Oleslääd.
  4. The counties of Mishalan and Oleslääd are joined with the counties of the Amokolian Isles and Vattnaland to form the Imperial Dominion of Amokolia.
  5. The capital of the Dominion is Anun.
Section 3: Raikoth
  1. The continental bailiwicks of Raikoth are severed from the county and joined as bailiwicks of the most proximous Amokolian county.
  2. The remainder of Raikoth shall form an imperial dominion under the name County of Raikoth.
Section 4: Remaining Elwynnese counties
  1. Alalehzamin shall form an imperial dominion under the name of the Emirate of Alalehzamin.
  2. The City and County of Eliria shall form an imperial dominion.
  3. Utasia shall form an imperial dominion under the name of the County of Utasia.
  4. Araxion shall form an imperial dominion under the name of the County of Araxion.
Section 5: Froyalan reorganization
The Froyalan National Reserve is reorganized as an imperial dominion of four non-contiguous districts: East, North, West, and South.

Section 6: Batavia
  1. The Military Government of Westpoint is dissolved and replaced by the government of the Imperial Dominion of Batavia (“Batavia”).
  2. The Siyacha Free State is brought under the full sovereignty, law and jurisdiction of the Imperial Republic as an autonomous district of Batavia under the name of the District of Nackholm–Rhineland.
  3. The area known as Rhineland, Rhijnland or Transbatavia, and was ceded to the Imperial Republic from the United Batavian States, is subsumed into the District of Nackholm–Rhineland.
Section 7: Hawshire-Dura
  1. The Imperial Republic extends its sovereignty, law and jurisdiction to Hawshire-Dura.
  2. The County of Hawshire-Dura shall be an autonomous region of the County Palatine of Kezan.
Section 8: Lywall
The Imperial Republic extends its sovereignty, law and jurisdiction to Lywall which is incorporated as a county of Modan.

Section 9: Map
The map affixed to this Act in the Appendix delineates the borders of the dominions and states.

Section 10: Amnesties
  1. This Bill shall not become law unless the Kaiser issues a full and unconditional pardon for all criminal acts related to Fall Ellen-Hagg, the government of the Elwynnese Republic, or the conduct of any armed forces in the territory of the Elwynnese Republic prior to the adoption of this Act.
  2. Furthermore, this Bill shall not become law unless the Kaiser unconditionally restores the noble dignity of Eki Aholibamah, Queen of the Great North.
Appendix: Map
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Electoral Commission Establishment [1665]
The Lords Temporal of the Landsraad, desiring an end to the system of partisan, autocratic, and divisive restrictions inaugurated by the Cimmerian regime presently occupying the Northern Realm of Elwynn, and wishing to ensure that all Citizens and Denizens of the Imperial Republic are accorded the right and opportunity of a vote under the terms of franchise graciously afforded to them, hereby resolve:
  1. That an Electoral Commission, overseen and appointed by the Kaiser, shall have full responsibility for ensuring that imperial elections held in any State or Dominion of the Imperial Republic are conducted in a free and fair manner.
  2. The Electoral Commission shall be independent of the Imperial Government and all of its subordinate agencies thereof.
  3. The Electoral Commission shall appoint independent observers in each constituency.
  4. The Lords Lieutenant, supported by the Chamber of the Crypteia, shall oversee the implementation of this resolution.
Mar Sara and Leng Treaty [1665]
Treaty between the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Bovic Empire of Natopia on transfers of sovereignty over Leng and Mar Sara.

Article 1
This Treaty, once ratified by each Party in a manner consistent with its constitutional processes, enters force on such day that the Steward of the Imperial Republic and the Chancellor of the Bovic Empire agree between one another and communicate to the Micronational Cartography Society.

Article 2
The County of Mar Sara is transferred to the administration, law and sovereignty of Natopia. The autonomy of the comital government of Mar Sara shall at all times be respected, as shall the cultural peculiarities of that island.

Article 3
The Demesne of Leng (Llæng) is transferred to the administration, law and sovereignty of Shireroth. The autonomy of the Timeless Shadow and the Council of Shadow Witches to govern their own affairs in the city of Zi’yeh Kla shall at all times be respected. The Lengicon shall remain in effect in Leng in as much as tolerated by the government of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth.


In witness whereof the representatives of the governments of the Bovic Empire of the Natopian Nation and the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, duly authorized, have signed this treaty.

Done at Shirekeep, this tenth day of the tenth month of 1665.

Hartmut Aldric,
Duke of Calezi, Steward of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth

Benjamin Meir,
Count of Frenzyville, Chancellor of the Bovic Empire of the Natopian Nation
Appointment of First Vice Prætor
The Lady Soraya Octavius-Parini, the Count Palatine of Kezan, the Viscountess Montrano, is appointed first Vice Prætor of the Landsraad
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Autonomy of Siyacha [1666]
The Lords Temporal of the Landsraad, recognising the legitimate desire of the Yehudim for a national homeland under Imperial law, serving as an alternative to the lawless iniquities of the Republic of Inner Benacia, and endorsing the pious petitions of the Yehudim for said polity to be re-founded in their ancient capital of Nackholm, resolves as follows:

1. That the District of Nackholm–Rhineland in the Imperial Dominion of Batavia be renamed the Shirerithian Autonomous Region of Siyacha (SARS) and given over entirely to the Yeudim as a national homeland, autonomous within the Imperial Dominion of Batavia.
1.1. All Voortrekkers resident in Siyacha who do not intend to make voluntary submission as Loyal Subjects, serving as shabbos goy for the Shirerithian Autonomous Region of Siyacha, shall receive a grant from the Imperial Government to relocate to either the Imperial Dominion of Batavia or to the Republic of the Batavians, whichever shall be their preference.
2. That a Nāśī (Prince) with responsibility for temporal affairs, supported by a 'ha'kohen ha'gadol (High Priest) with responsibility for all matters pertaining to the highest divinity, shall be appointed by the Viceroy of Batavia to serve out a single four year term in office.
2.2. No Nāśī or 'ha'kohen ha'gadol may be permitted to serve two terms consecutively.
2.3. No Nāśī or 'ha'kohen ha'gadol may be permitted to serve more than four non-consecutive terms in their lifetime.
2.4. No man who has served as Nāśī may serve as 'ha'kohen ha'gadol and no man who has served as 'ha'kohen ha'gadol may serve as Nāśī.
2.5. Only those of the kohanim may be nominated for the office of Nāśī or 'ha'kohen ha'gadol.
3. That the Viceroy of Batavia shall only make the appointments mentioned in the second clause based on the recommendations of a majority of the Sanhedrin.
4. That the Sanhedrin shall be convoked in Nackholm and shall comprise of twenty-three levi’im and kohanim (priests) elected from amongst the rabanim (learned commentators on the holy law) by a popular vote for which all citizens and denizens of Siyacha shall be enfranchised.
5. Elections for the Sanhedrin shall be overseen by the National Electoral Commission assisted by the Lieutenant of Batavia.
7. That the Shirerithian Autonomous Region of Siyacha shall be administered in accordance with the halakha for all matters not covered by Imperial Law.
An Act to establish the Imperial Electoral Authority, and to regulate related matters [1666]
An Act to establish the Imperial Electoral Authority, and to regulate related matters.

Section 1:

1. Chapter 8, section 2, subsection 5 is amended by replacing “Steward” with “Imperial Electoral Authority”.

2. Chapter 8, section 3, subsection 4, is amended by replacing “Steward” with “Imperial Electoral Authority”.


Section 2:

The past resolution on Imperial Electoral Law is repealed.


Section 3:

Chapter 9 is inserted thus:
Chapter 9: Code of Elections

Section I: Electoral Rights of Citizens and Denizens.
1. Citizens and denizens shall have the right to participate in safe, free, fair, and open elections at reasonable intervals by secret ballot, under conditions which will ensure the free expression of the opinion of the citizens and denizens in the choice of their Representatives to the Folksraad and the Adelsraad.
2. No citizen or denizen is to be denied the enjoyment of any civil or political right because of race, recognized species, color, creed, sex, or national origin. The Landsraad may legislate further and enact on this right.
3. The Imperial Electoral Authority shall be in charge of ensuring the faithful enforcement and application of these rights, supported by the Imperial Constabulary and any such forces the Imperial Government may allocate for its purpose.

Section II: Imperial Electoral Authority
1. This section establishes the Imperial Electoral Authority.
2. The purpose of the Imperial Electoral Authority
shall be to provide for the organization and duties of election commissions responsible for the fair management of elections and referenda, and supervision of the affairs related to political parties, in the Imperial States or Dominions, except for any protectorates covered under a separate Treaty or Agreement regulating the relationship.
3. The Imperial Electoral Authority shall attend to the following affairs as prescribed in the Lawbook and subordinate statutes:
  • a. Affairs concerning elections of the State and each local government, except for any protectorates covered under a separate Treaty or Agreement regulating the relationship;
    b. Affairs concerning referenda, except for any protectorates covered under a separate Treaty or Agreement regulating the relationship;
    c. Affairs concerning political parties, except for any protectorates covered under a separate Treaty or Agreement regulating the relationship;
    d. Affairs concerning entrusted elections under imperial law (hereinafter referred to as “entrusted elections”);
    e. Other affairs as prescribed in other Acts and subordinate statutes.
4. The Imperial Electoral Authority shall ensure fairness in managing an election or referendum and attending to the affairs concerning political parties by faithfully observing the Lawbook and subordinate statutes.
5. The Imperial Electoral Authority shall exercise overall control and supervision of the affairs as provided for in paragraph (3), and shall direct and oversee a lower election commission in attending to the same affairs in paragraph (3).
6. The Imperial Electoral Authority shall be composed of three (3) members appointed by the Kaiser, one (1) member appointed by the Prætor, one (1) member elected by the Folksraad, one (1) member elected by the Adelsraad, and one (1) member appointed by the Arbiter. In this case, the members shall be so appointed, elected, or nominated after the final consent of the Kaiser, or in case of a Regency, the final consent of the Regent. Members, other than those elected by the Folksraad and Adelsraad, are appointed for an indefinite term, but may be removed from their office by death, their resignation, or by their removal from office by a resolution of the Landsraad. Members elected by the Folksraad and Adelsraad have their terms fixed for the period until a new Folksraad or Adelsraad has elected a replacement. The elected members may also be removed from office by the chamber that elected them..
7. The Imperial Electoral Authority shall have the authority to make binding regulations on all matters under its purview. Such regulations may be amended and repealed by the Landsraad with the consent of the Adelsraad and Folksraad.
8. The Imperial Electoral Authority shall have a Chairperson, appointed by the Kaiser from among its duly appointed members.
9. The Chairperson shall represent the Imperial Electoral Authority and exercise overall control of its affairs.
10. If the Chairperson is verifiably incapacitated or absent due to any accident, an acting chairperson shall be appointed by the Kaiser from among the members to act on behalf of the chairperson.
11. A meeting of the Imperial Electoral Authority shall be commenced with the presence of a majority of the members of the meeting, and any resolution thereof shall require the concurring votes of a majority of the members present.
12. The Chairperson shall have a vote and, in the event of a tie, have a casting vote.
13. A meeting of the Imperial Electoral Authority shall be convened by the Chairperson provided that when requested by a third or more of its members, the chairperson shall convene a meeting, and if the chairperson refuses to do so, a third or more of the members who has made the request may convene a meeting on their own.
14. The office of members of the Imperial Electoral Authority, other than the standing members, shall be paid, with members also being reimbursed for travel expenses, and compensation for other actual expenses.
15. Matters necessary for daily allowances, travel expenses, and compensation for other actual expenses for the members and commissioned members of each election commission shall be prescribed by the law.
16. No member of the Imperial Electoral Authority shall be arrested or detained unless he/she is a flagrant offender, and he shall be granted a deferment of the call for military service during the period from the base date for preparing the electoral register or the pronouncement of a referendum to the completion of ballot-counting, unless he/she commits a crime related to internal rebellion, foreign invasion, diplomatic relations, explosives, arson, currency, securities, stamps, seals, murder, battery, arrest, detention, theft, robbery, or a gross violation of national security.
17. The Imperial Electoral Authority shall provide regular guidance to the electorate to enhance their sense of sovereignty.
18. When an election or referendum is held, the Imperial Electoral Authority shall provide the guidance regarding the voting method, the prevention of abstention from voting, and other relevant matters through documents, books, pictures, facilities, newspapers, broadcasting, etc., under its supervision.
19. The Imperial Electoral Authority may entrust an organization deemed appropriate with regular guidance as provided for in paragraph (1).
20. Where a member or staff of the Imperial Electoral Authority discovers a violation of an election law in the course of performing his/her duties, he/she shall halt the violation, issue a warning or corrective order, and may request a competent investigation authority to launch an investigation or file a criminal charge if such violation is deemed significantly detrimental to the impartiality of an election or an order of suspension, warning, or correction is not complied with.
21. Any government body or administrative agency, which intends to enact, amend, or repeal any part of the Lawbook or subordinate statute relating to an election (including an entrusted one; hereinafter, the same shall apply in this Section), referendum and political party, shall send the a bill in question to the Imperial Electoral Authority in advance and ask for its opinion thereon.
22. The Imperial Electoral Authority may submit its opinion in writing, if it deems it IEAessary to enact or amend any of the following:
  • a. Acts relating to election, referendum, or political party;
    b. Acts relating to resident referendum and recall of elected officials. In such cases, its opinion shall be limited to the scope of management by the Imperial Electoral Authority.
23. In elections in any protectorates covered under a separate Treaty or Agreement regulating the relationship, thus not covered by this Chapter, the Imperial Electoral Authority shall to the best of its abilities establish relations with an electoral authority in that protectorate to cooperate on matters of mutual concern, especially on imperial elections.

Section III: Code of Electoral Conduct.
1. Every Shirerithian citizen and denizen, Imperial State, and Imperial Dominion shall during election campaigns and elections promote conditions conducive to the conduct of safe, free, fair, and open elections and be bound by the Charter and the Lawbook.
2. The Imperial Electoral Authority and any member of the Imperial Constabulary shall enforce the Code of Electoral Conduct and shall promote conditions conducive to the observance of this Code.
3. In this Section, “party” includes:
  • a. any entity that subscribes to this Code of Conduct, including political parties, independent candidates, alliances or coalitions of parties, and political movements other than parties; and
    b. the leader, officials, candidates, members, agents, and representatives of any entity that subscribes to this Code of Conduct. However, the party isn’t fully liable for its members if it makes a good-faith effort to inform its members of the code and encourage them to abide by it.

4. The legitimacy of a government chosen through democratic multi-party elections rests on these principles:
  • a. that as a result of being informed through the electoral campaign of the policies and qualities of all political parties and candidates, voters are able to make an informed choice; and
    b. that voters are able to vote freely, without interference, fear, undue influence, or bribery.

5. All parties and candidates, having accepted this election campaign Code of Conduct, commit themselves to these principles and undertake voluntarily and in good faith to adhere to the Code so that these principles will be upheld, the elections will be recognized as expressing the free choice of the voters, and the result of that choice will be respected by all.
6. In any matter relating to the election process, a party will conduct itself in conformity with the prescriptions set out below:
  • a. Respect the right and freedom of all other parties to campaign, and to disseminate their political ideas and principles without fear;
    b. Conduct itself in a manner that respects the rights of other parties, and respects the rights of voters and other members of the community;
    c. Respect the freedom of the press;
    d. Use its good offices to seek to ensure reasonable freedom of access by all parties to all potential voters;
    e. Seek to ensure that potential voters wishing to participate in related political activities enjoy the freedom to do so;
    f. Clearly list and state its desired policies and values through a manifesto or platform, and
    g. Clearly list and state, if a political party or coalition, its leaders and party or coalition officials.

7. All parties, Imperial States, and Imperial Dominions shall co-operate with election officials in order to ensure peaceful and orderly polling; and complete freedom for voters to exercise their right to vote without being subjected to any annoyance or obstructions; and to ensure the safety and security of electoral officials before, during, and after the polls; and maintain and aid in maintaining the secrecy of the voting.

Section III: Appeals.
1. Decisions of the Imperial Electoral Authority, other than those that are in the form of regulations, may be appealed by an interested party to the Imperial Judex.

Section IV: Opt-outs and opt-ins
1. An Imperial State may decide to not have this Chapter govern elections in that imperial state that are established by state law, for example elections to local governments, state governments, and state referenda, if the Imperial State has made such decision with the authority of its legislature and informed the Imperial Electoral Authority of such decision. In no way shall such an opt-out limit the enforcement of this Chapter in that Imperial State on elections established by imperial law.
2. A Protectorate, not already covered by this Chapter, may decide that this Chapter shall apply to imperial elections in that Protectorate, and/or to elections established by Protectorate law, if the Protectorate has made such decision in a manner consistent to its constitutional practices, and informed the Imperial Electoral Authority of such decision. Such decision may also be rescinded by the Protectorate in the same manner.
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