Difference between revisions of "NATO Council of Twelve"
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| − | The NATO Council of Twelve (C12) was created as part of the December 2004 reorganization effort. The C12 is the central element of a three part reorganization of NATO.
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| − | Democratically elected President of NATO. The President must be one of the three Founders. The President of NATO reserves all the powers previous given to the Leader of NATO under the NATO Charter.
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| − | Council of Twelve. The two remaining founders have seats as do 10 other NATO members. Terms are staggered. Two Councilors would stand for election every two weeks with a term of office 10 weeks. The Council of Twelve would serve as the Cabinet/Advisors and senior legislative/judicial branch. In the capacity as senior legislative house, the Council of Twelve can veto legislation passed by the General Assembly. If necessary Ministers/Secretaries of NATO come from this branch. The Council of Twelve reserves all the powers previous given to the Congressional Board and International Consortium Court under the NATO Charter.
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| − | NATO General Assembly. All NATO members have a single vote. Membership votes, treaty ratification, and most general orders of business are carried out through the General Assembly. The General Assembly can override a Council of Twelve veto by a 3/4ths vote.
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Revision as of 10:23, 31 October 2006
