Constitution of the United Nations of World Diplomacy IX.

The security council.
§1. The 17 powers has an equal vote in the security council.
§2. All other land (land and coastal) territories are to be considered as independent small nations of the world. They don't have a vote in the security council but they are members of the UN. There are in total 96 independent small nations in the world.
§3. The purpose of the security council is to uphold the peace and resolve conflicts.
Rules of movement.
§4. Any unauthorized movement into an independent small nation territory or a territory of a power is to be considered as an act of war, unless there is a resolution that allows such movement.
§5. The seas and oceans are international water and free for all powers to move in, unless there is a resolution that restricts such movement.
Segments of a turn
§6. Each turn consist of 10 days (the clock counting 9 days to 0 days). This will be divided into 5 segments:
a. 9 & 8 days before next turn (DBNT). Debate-and-vote segment 1.
b. 7 & 6 DBNT. Debate-and-vote segment 2.
c. 5 & 4 DBNT. Debate-and-vote segment 3.
d. 3 & 2 DBNT. Debate-and-vote segment 4.
e. 1 & 0 DBNT, is reserved for diplomacy in the private messaging and for making orders.

General Secretary.
§7. The security council will appoint one power to be the General Secretary of the UN.
a. The purpose of the general secretary is to keep the order in the assembly (the global chat) according to the constitution and the resolutions of the game.
b. The General Secretary decides how the constitution and the resolutions is to be interpreted if the powers don't agree.
c. The General Secretary will be responsible for deciding (in accordance to the constitution) which proposal is up for the next debate-and-vote segment, and to count the votes.
d. The power playing the General Secretary should be explicit about if they are in the role of power or General Secretary when they write a message in the Global chat.

§8. The creator of the Game starts as General Secretary.
§9. The General Secretary remains in office until
a. he/she resigns, is eliminated from the game,
b. OR a power nominates a new candidate for General Secretary and that candidate is elected.

§10. A power can at any time nominate a new General Secretary by announcing it in the Global chat.
a. The vote for the a General Secretary will take place in the next debate-and-vote segment, simultaneous with debate-and-vote on a proposal.

Proposals, debate and voting.
§11. The 17 powers can make proposals for resolution or amendment to the constitution in the security council.
a. By a resolution, moves into independent nations (powers or small nations), can be made legal.
b. Proposals can also be used to amend the constitution by removing, changing or adding parts of it, and/or remove and change earlier resolutions.

§12. To make a proposal at least three powers has to co-sign it.
a. A proposal can be made at any time.
b. The powers will agree on the wording and the content of the proposal in private messaging.
c. The powers co-sign by announcing it in the global chat. Anyone can co-sign a proposal. The co-signing is not binding, i.e. you can later vote against the proposal if you have co-signed it. A co-signing implies that you want to debate-and-vote on a proposal.
d. The proposal will be numbered by year and number (ie 2000.1).
e. The proposals can't be changed after they have been put forth in the global chat, but they can be retracted.

§13. Each segment will only debate-and-vote on ONE proposal. Which proposal is to debate-and-vote next is decided by
a. First: The proposal that has the most co-signings.
b. Second: The oldest proposal.

§14. Each power have one vote, and it has to be made before the segment deadline (i.e. exactly 8, 6, 4 or 2 DBNT) for the vote to be valid.
a. If a power votes more than once the latest vote will count.
b. A power votes by stating that they vote YES or NO in the global chat within the time of the debate-and-vote segment. A power can ABSTAIN by either state that in the global chat, or by not voting within the time of the debate-and-vote segment.

§15. Each power can debate the proposal as many times as they like in the global messages or in private messages, during the time of the debate-and-vote-segment.
a. Power cannot discuss other proposals during a debate-and-vote segment (in the global chat), but they can make other statements and discuss the world status in general at all times. (Note that powers can make a proposal at any time if they are co-signed by at least three powers (§12a), but not discuss its merits until the proposal is in an debate-and-vote segment).

§16. In the vote, to be in effect, a proposal must be approved by an simple majority (more YES than NO) of the powers still in play, if exceptions don't apply.
a. Exception: Changes to §1-3 of the constitution must be approved by a two-thirds majority (more than two-thirds of the remaining powers)
b. Exception: Moves into territories with an SC must be approved by a absolute majority (more than half of the remaining powers).
c. Exception: Votes on a new General Secretary must be approved by a simple majority. If the vote is tied, the old General Secretary stays.

Resolutions and amendments to the constitution.
§17. If a proposal is approved it will either, depending on its content, result in a change of the constitution, or to be called a resolution.
a. All proposals with a purpose not to amend the constitution is called a resolution.
b. The proposal can add, change or remove rules from the constitution or from an already existing resolution.

§18. A resolution is a new law that all nations are obliged to follow, same as the constitution.
§19. The resolutions will be numbered from #1 and upwards. (I.E Resolution 1).
Other rules.
§20. All other rules are in accordance to the rules of World diplomacy IX.

INTERPRETATIONS on the Constitution. (By General Secretary Xi Jinping)
1. Co-signings CAN be retracted by stating this in the global chat. The reasoning is that as a proposal can be retracted (§12e), that implies that if only one power of the co-signers changes it's mind it can retract it's "signing" of the proposal.
2. Bounces in neutral territory are to be considered invasion and are illegal.

RESOLUTION #1
Is deemed, by General Secretary Xi, to be outdated and therefore invalid as of 2001.

In the resolution the deadline for action is autumn 2000.

You can read resolution #1 in the following thread:
http://webdiplomacy.net/forum.php?viewthread=1327208#132720

RESOLUTION #2

In the interest of protecting Mediterranean nation, I propose that no nation can enter the waters of the Mediterranean. Since this forces a European fleet to be trapped in the Italian peninsula, I also propose the immediate annexation of the Iberian peninsula by the EU.

RESOLUTION #3
In order to address the nation of Frozen Antarctica for their breaking of international law, by taking the land of RIS, we believe that the following steps ought to be taken. However, it must be taken into account the circumstances revolving around the unfortunate event. The land is uniquely situated as to be unclear of whether or not it is a land nation or sea region. This is further evidenced that many were at first unsure of what had happened at all. In fact, in Proposal 2000.5, RIS was listed as a sea province. The nation of Frozen Antarctica also immediately issued an apology and promised to retire from the afflicted area. Therefore, I believe it just to take a tone of justice while also being more lenient or merciful due to the circumstances.

Firstly, all military forces must be immediately evacuated from the land of RIS.

However, even after this, we cannot deny that the land of RIS has been colored, so to speak, by the occupation of Antarctican forces. The land will forever be inclined to the nation of Frozen Antarctica. Therefore:

In the event of any new land acquisition bill that applies to Frozen Antarctica that grants them one or more land areas, the first - and possibly only - shall be defaulted and instead the land of RIS, being already semi-included in the power already, shall be substituted.

RESOLUTION #4
Is deemed, by General Secretary Xi, to be outdated and therefore invalid as of 2001.

The resolution is an amendment to Resolution #1, which is deemed invalid.

You can read resolution #4 in the following thread:
http://webdiplomacy.net/forum.php?viewthread=1327208#1327208

RESOLUTION #5. Sanctions on USA and India.

USA.
This part of Resolution #5, sanctions on USA, is deemed to be overriden by resolutions #6


India.
This part of Resolution #5 is deemed to be to be outdated and therefore invalid as of 2001. The sanctions was restricted to 2000 and India has followed the rulings of the resolution.

You can read the full resolution #5 in the following thread:
http://webdiplomacy.net/forum.php?viewthread=1327208#1327208

RESOLUTION #6 Sanctions and UN peace force against USA.

It has been our task to oversee a difficult transition of power in our world. Many wish not to see the type of turmoil that has arisen in our time. Indeed, those very acts are embodied in the rogue nation of the USA. The very enemies of oppression, tyranny, and imperialism which we sought to destroy have reared their ugly heads in the bloody rule of the USA. It is impossible for the plight of the people of Mexico, Monterrey, Nevada, Indian Territory, or Newfoundland not to be heard as far away as South Africa or China. Their cries demand justice, and we have no choice but to come to their aid. Therefore, it is the somber duty of this council to completely denounce the actions of the USA and to seek the liberation of its victims. Furthermore, we must keep in mind the future victims of this regime, and must take preventative action by destroying the capability of the USA to wreak more havoc in the future.

We, the members of these United Nations do formally declare war upon the nation of the USA. We seek to completely neutralize the threat of the USA, destroying its capability to bring more destruction upon innocent victims. By the formation of a world-wide coalition, we will utterly defeat the USA.

Due to the relationship between them, as dictated by the fortune of geography, several nations shall take the yoke of primary responsibility in the coming storm of war. The honorable and esteemed nations of Western-Canada, Quebec, Brazil, Ghana, and Pacific-Russia, chosen for their proximity to the enemy, as well as their moral uprightness and commitment to character and justice, shall be the primary means of deposing the tyranny of the USA. However, this coalition is, from its very nature, a global collaboration, seeking to bring peace and equality. Therefore, the nearby nations of Argentina, Europe, China, Oz, Frozen-Antarctica, are welcomed as secondary agents in this war. Furthermore, the input of all other nations are sought in these trying times.

While we presume that the nations aforementioned do intend to participate, we understand that it may not be the case. Therefore, any nation given a role within this bill may, at any point, gracefully bow out. At that time, the military tribunal (see next paragraph) will unanimously select a successor to that position.

Perhaps the deepest concern in this type of large scale conflict is the corruption of ones morals. We seek to depose a tyranny, not become one. Therefore, we shall put forth a set of rules of engagement for all actors in this war, which shall be overseen by a military tribunal, responsible for the upholding of these standards. (See Appendix A and B)

An equally pressing concern is that of the aftermath of such a conflict. In seeking to depose one tyrant, we need to be wary of propping up new ones. In order to avoid a monopoly of power, each of the primary actors shall occupy only one of those currently held by the USA, with the exception of Quebec, which shall reclaim their home territory of Newfoundland. (See Appendix C)

The war shall be deemed over when the USA is reduced to one Supply Center. At that point, a full trial shall be held by the remaining players, excepting the General Secretary who shall moderate. Those powers shall then decide the fate of the USA, whether to destroy his remaining troops, banish him permanently, or allow for the possibility of reconciliation.

Appendix A
The members of the military tribunal shall be Russia, Libya, and South Africa, with Russia presiding. They shall authorize or condemn any actions that exceed or are in some way in a grey area regarding the rules of engagement.

Appendix B
Actors in the anti-USA coalition shall have full ability to attack or occupy any region currently held by the USA. Neutral SC's shall be left unoccupied in the fall unless deemed necessary by a further bill. Neutral non-SC nations should be avoided at all cost and only infringed upon in the strictest of circumstances.

Appendix C
The exhaustive list of SC's a nation may occupy are as follows:
This part of Resolution #6 is deemed to be to be outdated and therefore invalid as of 2002. A new territorial distribution is outlined in Resolution #10.

You can read the full resolution #6 in the following thread:
http://webdiplomacy.net/forum.php?viewthread=1327208#1327208

***Note that the USA will maintain one SC until decided upon by the security council.

Resolution #7

Is deemed, by General Secretary Kabila, to be outdated and therefore invalid as of 2002.

In the resolution the deadline for action is autumn 2001.

You can read resolution #7 in the following thread:
http://webdiplomacy.net/forum.php?viewthread=1336188#1336188

RESOLUTION #8. Censure of Western Canada.

Whereas Western Canada, sent hostile and threatening messages to other members of the United Nations, which was reckless, indefensible, and warlike.

Examples of these actions include the following messages:
1) Western Canada, Sunday, January 17: Western-Canada grows sick of India's comments. We threaten war if more inflammatory comments are made regarding their illegal move into Bangladesh. How much of this can we take? I am all for peace, but people who think they can be above the rules make me sick
2) Western Canada, Wednesday, January 20: I fear that East Russia is threatening our existence with a move to the North Pacific Ocean. Our country is on war footing. Any movement attempted towards the North Pacific will be viewed as an act of war
3) Western Canada (private message), Monday, January 25: You can't possibly agree with what Brazil has said. This campaign of smearing my image is unjust and will lead to hostilities.

We resolve that Western Canada, must be held to account for this rhetoric.

We resolve to censure Western Canada for these actions.

A) Censure shall be defined as a strong disapproval of Western Canada’s rhetoric in this chamber.

B) Censure shall not include any other penalty.

We resolve to work together towards stopping the USA menace while at the same time holding each member of this international community to a respectable standard of international decorum.

We hope that Western Canada will cease making warlike and threatening messages in this chamber.

RESOLUTION #9. Legal transfer of territory.

As it stands, the borders of the members of the Security Council are rigidly defined, and requires a strict bureaucratic method to swap hands of territories. This could become a hindrance in re-establishment of peaceful relations between nations of the Security Council. One nation could be upset about the legal ownership of a certain territory by another nation.
Therefore, in order to further peace and kind negotiation between nations of the Security Council, and in order to free up agreements between countries, the Security Council hereby decrees:
If two countries (A and B) agree for one country to come into control of a territory previously belonging to the other country (Territory of B belongs to B, but they agree to allow it to be handed over to country A), both countries (A and B) will be able to publicly state such a transfer to the Security Council at large and the transfer will be recognized as legal.

Resolution #10 Change in territorial distribution of USA's Supply Centers

The USA has decided to take another nation's sovereignty even while we continue to defend against the hostilities of earlier. The invasion of Manitoba presents us with an interesting position. Manitoba is in the area of Canada, and it makes sense for a Canadian nation to free it from the overlords of the USA. Neither Quebec nor Western-Canada are comfortable with a foreign power liberating this nation, as it is a threat to both of these nations. As such, we request that Manitoba be liberated by Western Canada.

The following changes will be made to the war on the USA
1) Western Canada will gain Manitoba
2) Pac-Russia will gain Indian Territory when the war has concluded. This is in order for Western Canada to have the extra troops Manitoba provides during the war, and for power to balance afterwards
3) Argentina will gain California

This bill is in order to include Argentina in the war, and prevent the coalescing of SCs to be concentrated in Canada.

Resolution #11 Repealing USA's right to vote

Due to the heinous nature of their actions against the peoples of North America, the USA is hereby removed from these United Nations. They shall be ineligible to vote as well as to sign, cosign, write, or sponsor any bill. No communication originating in the USA shall be recognized by this body unless it is to negotiate complete and total surrender and forfeiture of seized lands.

NOTE! THIS THREAD IS NOT FOR DISCUSSION! Please don't post.
It's a record of the constitution, resolutions and proposals made in the UN II game.
http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=171427
The general secretary of the game is the one posting in this thread.

Resolution #12 Punishment against India.

The President of India recently illegally ordered the invasion of Pakistan. This was India's second infringement on national sovereignty of small nations in two years. Thankfully, the citizens of India had justice at heart and, led by Mahatma Deinodan, overthrew their corrupt leader.

Nevertheless, the Security Council must take actions to ensure the region's stability. To that end, India postpone its build until 2003 and return all units to its home supply centers until Spring, 2004. To protect Indian interests, no power shall enter the Bay of Biscay until 2005. India, as an exception, will be allowed to move its fleet into the bay in 2004.

Proposal 2002.1 from South-Africa, South Africa research movement

my proposal for the movement into South Pole for my research team to provide the world with knowledge of this untouched land. As there is no living souls just snow I can't see why I can't go into this territory.

Correction:

Resolution #12 Pakistan and Bay of Bengal

India must retreat from Pakistan to Delhi or Bombay in Spring, 2002. Pakistan will henceforth be considered a sovereign nation. Oz must not move to Bay of Bengal in Spring, 2002 lest India retreat to Bombay while Bombay moves to Bay of Bengal.

Proposal 2002.2 from Brazil, Cessation of Hostilities against USA

In order to orchestrate the cessation of hostilities in North America:

This council shall determine the ending results of the Great North American War. The country of USA shall immediately disband the fleets it possesses in Florida and Texas. Its armies shall return to Texas and Florida respectfully. The borders of USA shall be henceforth set at Texas, Florida, and the Deep South.

For a period of one years, the USA shall remain a non-voting member of the Security Council. If, after that year has elapsed (in Autumn 2003), and the USA has not made any attempt to leave its borders, they shall be returned their voting privileges. Furthermore, for a period of three years, a blockade shall be fixed around the USA. If the USA maintains a neutral stance, the blockade shall be lifted (in Autumn 2005).

The blockade shall be as follows:

The country of Quebec maintain a unit in Union, West-Canada in the Midwest, Argentina in Nevada and Monterrey, and Brazil shall keep a fleet on standby in the Gulf of Mexico area.

After the blockade is lifted, the jurisdiction of territories shall be as follows:
All countries currently residing in a territory shall maintain jurisdiction in those territories except for the following:

The country of Pacific Russia shall take possession of Indian Territory.
The country of West Canada shall take possession of Mid-West.
The country of Argentina shall take possession of Nevada.

As the nature of this bill so directly affects those neighbors of the USA, this bill shall require an absolute majority (9 votes) of the entire council. Furthermore, it shall also require an absolute majority of the countries in the coalition force and the military tribunal combined (9 total members - 5 votes of those needed).

Resolution #13 Cessation of Hostilities against USA

In order to orchestrate the cessation of hostilities in North America:

This council shall determine the ending results of the Great North American War. The country of USA shall immediately disband the fleets it possesses in Florida and Texas. Its armies shall return to Texas and Florida respectfully. The borders of USA shall be henceforth set at Texas, Florida, and the Deep South.

For a period of one years, the USA shall remain a non-voting member of the Security Council. If, after that year has elapsed (in Autumn 2003), and the USA has not made any attempt to leave its borders, they shall be returned their voting privileges. Furthermore, for a period of three years, a blockade shall be fixed around the USA. If the USA maintains a neutral stance, the blockade shall be lifted (in Autumn 2005).

The blockade shall be as follows:

The country of Quebec maintain a unit in Union, West-Canada in the Midwest, Argentina in Nevada and Monterrey, and Brazil shall keep a fleet on standby in the Gulf of Mexico area.

After the blockade is lifted, the jurisdiction of territories shall be as follows:
All countries currently residing in a territory shall maintain jurisdiction in those territories except for the following:

The country of Pacific Russia shall take possession of Indian Territory.
The country of West Canada shall take possession of Mid-West.
The country of Argentina shall take possession of Nevada.