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| + | We have merged into [[A More PeacefulWorld]] |
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| − | delegate=[[Ateelatay]] |
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| − | forum=[http://s10.invisionfree.com/A_More_PeacefulWorld A More Peaceful World ] |
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| − | '''<big>A More Peaceful World</big>'''
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| − | <b>World Factbook Entry:</B> Seas of serenity wash over this pastoral region. Nations here seek to change the world, not by force, but by being model world citizens. This region is welcoming to nations of all political and religious views. Through peaceful, non-violent resistance, this region has endured tyrannical invaders and, through this determination, it shall stand resolute.
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| − | '''Regional Ambassador:''' [[The Spirit of the Wood]]
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| − | '''Regional Alliance:''' [[Sanctuary of MetaphysicalSouls]], [[Messopotamia]]
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| − | ==Members==
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| − | A More Peaceful World is home to a couple of members, the following have shown some activity in [http://s10.invisionfree.com/A_More_PeacefulWorld/ our forum].
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| − | * The Most Serene Republic of 2_D
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| − | * The Republic of Acarob
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| − | * Anarchic Free Men
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| − | * Antitheists
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| − | * Ateelatay
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| − | * Aura Suavis
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| − | * Bastetania
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| − | * Brucestoble
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| − | * Center of the Universe
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| − | * Cerebrista
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| − | * Creative Kindness
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| − | * Democracy2
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| − | * Dodo land
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| − | * Eirini
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| − | * Evangaurt
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| − | * Floreal
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| − | * Grande Island
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| − | * Horupolis
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| − | * KHz
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| − | * Kingssonia
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| − | * Lablandcadia
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| − | * Luetitia
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| − | * Margari
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| − | * Miss Sophie
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| − | * Mizz Attitude
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| − | * New Ushuaia
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| − | * RISTE
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| − | * RLA Outpost XI
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| − | * Community of Sivari
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| − | * South Tropical Montana
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| − | * STAP-comm
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| − | * Stor Romo
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| − | * Suther-land
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| − | * The Pied Wagtail
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| − | * The Spirit of the Wood
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| − | * The Sunbird Chain
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| − | * The Zumbro
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| − | * Trotskys Trots
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| − | * Tutone
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| − | * Vagatarians
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| − | * White Night Islands
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| − | * Zelenopolis
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| − | ==Regional Map==
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| − | This is the regional map of [[A More Peaceful World]], a player-created region in the world of NationStates. It is home to friendly and active people.
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| − | In the North-West you can see the islets that form [[the Sunbird Chain]], the designer of our regional map.
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| − | In the North-East is South [[Tropical Montana]], a diplomat from our alliance the [[Sanctuary of MetaphysicalSouls]], and arrow shows the travelling distance where the [http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Sanctuary_of_MetaphysicalSouls#Regional_map regional map of the SMS] starts.
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| − | Another island, closer to the massive island, is the territory of yet another friendly nation, [[Grande Island]].
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| − | West of [[Grande Island]], on the massive island, lies the nation [[Ateelatay]].
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| − | There's a round-abstract island divided by a huge river, populated by millions of white sails of international yachts and happy, swimming people. This is the home of the <b>AMPW Elders</b>.
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| − | Perfect Calm is an excellent place for a good [[Yacht race]]!
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| − | ==Laws & Rules==
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| − | ===AMPW ARTICLES OF FEDERATION===
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| − | <b><big>I. REGIONAL STRUCTURE</big></b>
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| − | <b>A. The Triumvirate - provide regional security and direction.</b>
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| − | * Immigration Officer - Forum Elder/Administrator. Term unlimited or until the nation resigns, ceases, or is impeached.
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| − | * Elections Officer - Forum Elder/Administrator. Term unlimited or until the nation resigns, ceases, or is impeached.
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| − | * UN Delegate (aslo considered an Officer) - popularly elected to a three month term, limit two consecutive terms.
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| − | <b>B. The Council of Officers </b> Appointed by the Triumvirate for a Term of three months.
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| − | * New appointments are made at the beginning of the Delegate's term
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| − | * Interior Affairs Officer - Moderates domestic issues
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| − | * Foreign Affairs Officer - Represents AMPW internationally
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| − | * Other officials whose offices may be created by legislative act
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| − | <b>C. Staff </b> Appointed by Officers to help with Office duties
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| − | * Confirmed by one Elder approval (and adjustment of forum tools, if necessary)
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| − | * Positions may be created and dissolved as need is determined by the Officer
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| − | * Duties and length of service is determined by the supervising Office.
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| − | <b>D. Citizens </b>
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| − | * Members with unique IP addresses, registered in the forum
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| − | * May vote in all regional elections and polls
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| − | * May hold any government Office post
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| − | * May be included in any regional maps and statistics
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| − | <b>E. Residents </b>
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| − | * Members who have not registered in the forum or are duplicate IPs of other members
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| − | * May vote in opinion polls only
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| − | * May hold Staff positions in government Offices
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| − | <b><big>II. LEGISLATIVE PROCESS </big></b>
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| − | * <b>Submission of Bills </b> Any AMPW member registered in the forum may submit ideas for discussion in the Government Offices. Each also bears the right to make suggestions, criticisms and propose amendments of current bills.
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| − | * <b>Finalization </b> Once a proposal has been discussed and the wording finalized, an Officer of the Region (separate from the member who made the proposal) must sponsor the bill and format it for submission to the Voting Booth. Each bill should be submitted with both the author and officer listed on it.
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| − | * <b>Voting </b> A bill thus sponsored and formatted will be placed in the Voting Booth for one week and shall pass by simple majority of voting members participating during that week. The legislation will be dismissed at the end of the week if it fails to garner a majority vote.
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| − | * <b>Withdrawal for redrafting </b> The author of the bill may withdraw the legislation up until the third day of the election week.
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| − | * <b>Elections Integrity </b> The Elections Officer may call a misvote if there is an issue with the integrity of the election and restart it with a fresh week of voting.
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| − | Incorporation into the Articles - Any bill that passes and becomes part of the Articles of Association shall be added to the official documents by one of the Forum Elders.
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| − | <b><big> III. CODE OF CONDUCT AND DUE PROCESS </big></b>
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| − | <b>A. Code of Conduct The membership shall abide by the following guidelines: </b>
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| − | * Keep it clean. Debate never allows for personal attacks.
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| − | * Do not insult a person based on race, religion, gender, or any other sort of characteristic.
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| − | * Be rational. Make solid arguments.
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| − | * Do not be offended. People have a right to state their opinion so long as they do not break the first three rules. Just remember, we are all friends here
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| − | * Refrain from baiting other members into emotional arguments
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| − | * Refuse to participate in any unlawful or forceful takeover of power in any region.
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| − | <b>B. Mediation and Hearings </b>
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| − | If a member fails to follow the above code, any member may request Mediation from the Internal Affairs Office who will endeavor to bring the conflict to a peaceful resolution through diplomacy and communication. If such efforts fail to solve the problem, the general membership shall act as jury in a hearing to determine the course of action with guidance from the Internal Affairs Office.
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| − | <b>C. Impeachment of Government Officers </b> any Officer may be impeached for dereliction of duty, abuse of power, or failure to uphold the code of conduct.
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| − | * <b>Forum Elders</b> may be impeached by a vote of a majority of Officers or by a 2/3 referendum by the Citizens of the region.
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| − | * <b>The Delegate </b> may be brought up for impeachment by unanimous decision by the other Officers. The impeachment must be approved by a majority of active Citizens.
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| − | * <b>Other Officers</b> may be impeached by a vote of three other officers, or by a 2/3 referendum by the Citizens.
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| − | * <b>Ejection and Banning</b> Any Officer may be denied special permissions during the impeachment process. Any member impeached or found violating the Code of Conduct or otherwise endangering the region may be ejected and/or banned as appropriate.
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| − | <b>D. Filling of Vacant Posts</b>
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| − | * To fill a vacated Forum Elder position, a majority vote of Officers is required.
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| − | * To fill a vacated Delegate Office a new election shall be called.
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| − | * If any other Office is vacated, the Triumvirate shall appoint a new Officer by consensus.
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| − | <b><i>Ratified by a unanimous vote of nine participating members on May 16, 2005</i></b>
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