1. The Union will remain nominally independent, which is important to retain our own colour on the MCS and to avoid too much distrust in the first days.
2. The Crown will receive a certain amount of power over the executive power, while the legislative power will get elected. Nobility will be appointed by the Kaiser and receive a province / County. The Zhou (in this current draft refereed to as provinces) will be ruled by a governor-general, also a noble whom is appointed by the Kaiser.
3. The Seanad will be a chamber of nobles. Their voting power in the Seanad depends of their position (2 votes as governor-general, one as governor), and they advise the Kaiser on appointing a Diwang (a prime minister) after each election.
4. The Assembly / Yuan is elected by the people. I will, in accordance with past elections attempt to revive a more or less interesting seat distribution. They vote over the laws.
5. The Caudillo / Taoiseach will be me (till eternity, or until I decide otherwise). It's just a function to keep some control over decision making, so I can veto certain decisions. You never know, certainly not with a democracy.
6. The administration, appointed by the Diwang, must seek approval with a majority in the Yuan.
7. In character there will be apartheid: the Jingdaoese still attempt to keep power in their hands. The first months of the Union will be dominated by constant strife between the four Races: Jingdaoese, Kildari, Apollonteans and Batavians.
King Noah wrote:THE TREATY OF THE SHIRE SEA
BETWEEN
THE APOLLONIAN UNION
AND
THE IMPERIAL REPUBLIC OF SHIREROTH
Article 1: The Apollonian Union
The newly-established nation of Apollonia, taking back its rightful place in the history of Shireroth and Micras, shall from henceforth be known as the Apollonian Union. The nation may in offical communications and legal documents be referred to by alternative names such as "Kildare" and "Eastern Empire".
Article 2: Free Association
The Apollonian Union (hereafter "Apollonia") and the Imperial Republic of Shireroth (hereafter "Shireroth") hereby enter into a state of free and voluntary association. Apollonia shall remain a nominally independent nation, and acknowledges the Kaiseress of Shireroth (hereafter "the Kaiseress") as Head of State, with the Imperial Titles of "Empress of Apollonia" and "Kaiseress in Kildare", and delegates foreign and external defense responsibilities to the Imperial Government of Shireroth.
Article 3: The Seanascal
The Kaiseress shall be represented in Apollonia by a Seanascal who shall be appointed at the advice of the Taoiseach of Apollonia (hereafter "the Taoiseach").
Article 4: The Taoiseach
The moderative power of Apollonia is vested in the Taoiseach. The first Taoiseach of Apollonia shall be Jonas Win'Eth. Zir successors in the office of Taoiseach throughout time shall be appointed by the Seanad in accordance with Apollonian law and custom.
Article 5: The Diwang
The executive power of Apollonia is vested in the Diwang. The Diwang is elected by the Yuan, the lower house of the Assembly of Apollonia.
Article 6: Provinces
Apollonia shall consist of Provinces governed by appointed Governors who shall be representatives of the Imperial Government and Golden Mango Throne.
Article 7: Counties
The Provinces shall be divided into Counties, governed by nobles. Each County Noble shall receive a seat in the Seanad, the upper house of the Assembly of Apollonia.
Article 8: Appointment of New Nobility
New nobility can be appointed by the grace of Her Imperial Magnificence the Kaiseress, on the advice of the Taoiseach.
Article 9: The MCS Map
On the MCS map Apollonia shall retain its own colour, and shall be marked in the legenda of the map as "Apollonian Union [Shireroth]".
Article 10: The Apollonian Forum
The Apollonian forum shall be given top level status on par with that of an Imperial State within the Shirithian forum. The administration and organsation of these forums shall be the responsibility of the Apollonian government.
Article 11: Concening Citizenship
A citizen of Apollonia shall not be automatically a citizen of Shireroth. The citizenships shall remain separate.
Article 12: Regarding Citizenship Restrictions
Apollonian citizenship shall not count toward any citizenship restriction that may from time to time be enacted in Shireroth.
Article 13: On Shirithian Law in Apollonia
Kaiseral Decrees intended to have full force and effect in Apollonia, that do not concern foreign affairs or external defence, must be made in accordance with the basic laws of Apollonia. Kaiseral decrees regarding Apollonia that are not issued in accordance with the basic laws of Apollonia are null and void within Apollonia. Acts of the Landsraad, except for those concerning foreign affairs and external defense responsibilities shall be without effect within Apollonia.
Article 14: Apollonian Armed Forces
Apollonia may maintain its own armed forces, but may not declare war unilaterally.
Article 15: The Imperial Judex
The Imperial Judex of Shireroth shall act as court of final appeal in criminal and civil cases in Apollonia, acting in accordance with Apollonian law.
Article 16: Apollonia's Internal Autonomy
The autonomy of Apollonia in all internal matters is guaranteed by the Imperial Government of Shireroth. Apollonia shall consult with the Imperial Government of Shireroth on matters of common concern.
Article 17: Modifications
This Treaty may be modified by the mutual consent of both governments.
Article 18: Secession
In the event of severe or repeated violations of this Treaty by Shireroth, as determined by the Taoiseach, shall Apollonia, upon Proclamation issued by the Taoiseach of Apollonia, become completely independent again from Shireroth, provided that such Proclamation shall not be issued by the aforesaid Taoiseach until the expiration of an Elw year posterior to offficially notifying the Kaiser's Court of zir intent to issue such Proclamation to allow for negotiations and possible reconcilliation.
Article 19: Water under the Bridge
With the conclusion of this Treaty both Apollonia and Shireroth shall consider all what has happened between the secession of Apollonia from Shireroth until the conclusion of this Treaty as water under the bridge and from henceforth there shall a state of friendship, peace and sweet harmony between Apollonia and Shireroth.
Article 20: Efficacy of this Treaty
This Treaty shall take effect upon ratification by the Apollonia and Shireroth in accordance with their respective constitutional laws and customs.
FOR THE IMPERIAL REPUBLIC OF SHIREROTH:
FOR THE APOLLONIAN UNION: