A: This Constitution defines the government and citizenship of The Rejected Realms. No laws or treaties may contradict this document, and all citizens of the region are required to comply with the provisions set out in it.
D: The Rejected Realms Army (RRA) shares the same forums, but operates independently of the government of TRR.
E: The Rejected Realms government shall uphold the principle of self-determination and refrain from the invasion of other regions outside of times of war.
Article 2: Citizenship
A: Citizenship may be granted to any person who has a nation in The Rejected Realms and an account on TRR's forums.
B: All citizenship applications are subject to a security check by the Citizenship Council. Citizenship applications are to be approved if no security concerns are found.
C: Citizenship may be granted by a unanimous decision of the Citizenship Council, or if more than 5 days have passed since the application, by a majority vote. Any councillor may deny citizenship. Citizenship may be retracted by a majority vote of the Citizenship Council. A decision to deny or retract citizenship may be appealed to the Assembly as set out in Article 3.
Article 3: The Assembly
A: The Assembly consists of all citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: The Assembly is responsible for voting on laws, treaties, declarations of war, constitutional amendments and appeals from the Citizenship Council, and electing Officers and the WA Delegate.
C: Votes in the Assembly are visible to all citizens, Assembly votes are four days long, apart from votes on amendments to the Constitution, which are seven days long.
D: Votes on laws, treaties and appeals require a simple majority vote to pass. Declarations of war require a 75% majority vote to pass or amend, and a simple majority to repeal. Amendments to the Constitution require a 75% majority vote to pass.
E: The holders of offices mentioned in this Constitution (including the Delegate, Vice-Delegate, Officers, and Citizenship Councillors) must be citizens.
Article 4: The WA Delegate
A: The WA Delegate of the region is the Head of Government.
B: The Delegate may use the Regional Controls and act on World Assembly proposals and resolutions as they see fit, subject to regional law.
C: The Delegate assigns roles to the Officers of the region.
D: If the Delegate submits their resignation, elections for a new Delegate will begin immediately with a challenging period as set out in Article 8. The resigning Delegate will retain the position until elections are completed.
E: The Delegate cannot be elected Officer.
Article 5: Officers
A: Officers of the region are responsible for carrying out the governmental functions of the region.
B: There are four Officer positions. A challenge must not be submitted to an incumbent Officer before vacant positions are filled.
C: If an Officer is elected Delegate, they are taken to resign their Officer position.
Article 6: The Vice-Delegate
A: The Vice-Delegate is tasked with maintaining a high endorsement level for regional security purposes.
B: The Citizenship Council may unanimously appoint a Vice-Delegate in case of a vacancy in the office. The appointment is subject to a confirmation vote in the Assembly, which requires a two-thirds majority vote.
C: Any citizen may initiate a petition calling for the removal of the Vice-Delegate. Once the petition is signed by five citizens, a vote must be held in the Assembly to remove the Vice-Delegate. Removal requires a simple majority vote.
D: The Delegate must not encourage the endorsement of any nation other than themselves and the Vice-Delegate.
Article 7: The Citizenship Council
A: The Citizenship Council shall be composed of three Councillors.
B: One Councillor shall be appointed by the Delegate and one by the Officer with the longest continuous tenure as a citizen. The manner of selection of the third Councillor shall be prescribed by the Assembly. Each appointment shall be subject to a confirmation in the Assembly, which requires a two-thirds majority vote.
C: Any citizen may initiate a petition calling for the removal of a Councillor. Once such a petition is signed by five citizens, a vote shall be held in the Assembly to remove the Councillor. Removal requires a two-thirds vote.
D: Once appointed, a Councillor shall serve until their resignation, loss of citizenship, removal from office or failure of a reconfirmation vote. A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the outgoing Councillor was appointed.
E: Every 1 May, all current Councillors shall be subject to reconfirmation votes. Reconfirmation requires a two-thirds majority. If a Councillor is not reconfirmed, the position shall become vacant.
F: The Citizenship Council shall be responsible for the approval of citizenship applications, the retraction of citizenship of individuals who are no longer eligible or pose a security risk, and the maintenance of an active list of citizens.
Article 8: Elections
Part 1: Challenges
A: A citizen who wishes to become an Officer or the Delegate may announce their intent to challenge for the position.
B: A challenge to an official within 30 days of their election requires the support of four other citizens. Otherwise, a challenge for Delegate requires the support of two other citizens, and a challenge for Officer requires the support of one other citizen. If the required support is not received within 7 days of the announcement, the announcement lapses.
C: Elections begin once a challenge receives the required support.
D: The challenge period is the first seven days of Delegate elections and the first four days of Officer elections. Other citizens may submit challenges for that election during the challenge period, subject to receiving the requisite support under Clause B.
E: An incumbent official being challenged is automatically taken to have submitted a challenge unless they announce a contrary intention.
F: Subject to this Clause and Clause K, each Officer election is for a single position. If there are multiple vacant Officer positions, each challenge for Officer is taken to be for all vacant positions.
Part 2: Voting
G: Following the challenge period, the Assembly will vote to elect the Delegate or Officer. All citizens who have submitted a challenge in that election are candidates.
H: Citizens admitted after the beginning of an election for the position of Delegate are not eligible to vote in that election.
I: If the number of candidates is not greater than the number of positions being challenged in that election, each candidate must be confirmed by a single majority vote. If a confirmation vote for Delegate fails, the incumbent Delegate retains the position. Only confirmed candidates become Officers following a confirmation vote, with all other positions challenged in that election becoming vacant.
Part 3: Regular elections
J: Elections for Delegate are to begin, as if a challenge had been submitted, at the beginning of the first calendar month following six months having passed from the conclusion of the last vote for Delegate. The incumbent Delegate must confirm their intent to run in these elections to be a candidate.
K: Elections for all Officer positions are to begin on the first day of April, August and December as if a challenge had been submitted. Each challenge in these elections is taken to be made for all four Officer positions. Incumbent Officers must confirm their intent to run in these elections to be a candidate. No challenge for an Officer position may be made in the 15 days before these elections.
Original version of the Constitution of The Rejected Realms as passed on the 17th of March, 2011. ~ Vote ~ Discussion
Article 1: Preamble
A: This Constitution defines the government and citizenship of The Rejected Realms. No laws or treaties may contradict this document, and all citizens of the region are required to comply with the provisions set out in it.
D: The Rejected Realms Army (RRA) shares the same forums, but operates independently of the government of TRR.
Article 2: Citizenship
A: Citizenship may be granted to any person who has both a nation within The Rejected Realms (or in service to the RRA elsewhere) and an account on TRR's forums.
B: All citizenship applications are subject to a security check by forum administrators. Citizenship applications are automatically approved if no security concerns are found.
C: Citizenship may be denied or retracted by forum administrators for reasons of regional security. This decision may be appealed to the Assembly as set out in Article 3.
Article 3: The Assembly
A: The Assembly consists of all citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: The Assembly is responsible for voting on laws, treaties, constitutional amendments, electing Officers and the WA Delegate, and acting as a court of appeal.
C: Votes in the Assembly are visible to all citizens, and last for seven days.
D: Laws, treaties and appeals require a simple majority vote to pass. Amendments to the Constitution require a 75% majority vote to pass.
E: Contested elections are decided by a plurality vote. In case of a tie between a current official and another candidate, the current official retains the position. If there is no current official involved in the tie, the remaining Officers are responsible for breaking the tie. If a vote by the remaining Officers also results in a tie, the Delegate is responsible for breaking that tie.
F: Uncontested elections for Officer must be confirmed by a simple majority vote.
Article 4: The WA Delegate
A: The WA Delegate of the region is the Head of Government.
B: The Delegate may change the regional World Factbook Entry and act on WA proposals and resolutions as they see fit.
C: The Delegate assigns roles to the Officers of the region.
D: If the Delegate submits their resignation, elections for a new Delegate will begin immediately with a challenge period as set out in Article 6. The resigning Delegate will retain the position until elections are completed.
Article 5: Officers
A: Officers of the region are responsible for carrying out the governmental functions of the region.
B: Up to four Officers may exist at any one time. Vacant positions will be filled before current Officers are replaced.
Article 6: The Challenge System
A: Any citizen who wishes to become an Officer or the Delegate may challenge for the position. A challenge for Delegate requires the support of two other citizens. A challenge for Officer requires the support of one other citizen. This requirement is waived for officials seeking reelection.
B: Elections begin once a challenge is submitted. If the elections are for the position of Delegate, no new citizenship applications will be processed until elections are completed.
C: Any citizen who also wishes to submit a challenge may do so during the first week of elections in the case of a challenge for Delegate, or during the first three days of elections in the case of a challenge for Officer. No further challenges will be accepted during the elections after this period.
D: Once the challenge period is over, a period of campaigning equal to the length of that challenge period will follow, during which candidates are encouraged to lobby citizens for their votes.
E: Once the campaign period is over, the Assembly will vote to elect the Officer or Delegate, as set out in Article 3. Candidates may continue to campaign during voting.
F: Newly-elected officials may not be challenged for one month after the close of elections.
Amended Version of the Constitution as passed on the 11th of June, 2011. ~ Vote ~ Discussion
Article 1: Preamble
A: This Constitution defines the government and citizenship of The Rejected Realms. No laws or treaties may contradict this document, and all citizens of the region are required to comply with the provisions set out in it.
D: The Rejected Realms Army (RRA) shares the same forums, but operates independently of the government of TRR.
Article 2: Citizenship
A: Citizenship may be granted to any person who has both a nation within The Rejected Realms (or in service to the RRA elsewhere) and an account on TRR's forums.
B: All citizenship applications are subject to a security check by forum administrators. Citizenship applications are automatically approved if no security concerns are found.
C: Citizenship may be denied or retracted by forum administrators for reasons of regional security. This decision may be appealed to the Assembly as set out in Article 3.
Article 3: The Assembly
A: The Assembly consists of all citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: The Assembly is responsible for voting on laws, treaties, constitutional amendments, electing Officers and the WA Delegate, and acting as a court of appeal.
C: Votes in the Assembly are visible to all citizens, and last for seven days.
D: Laws, treaties and appeals require a simple majority vote to pass. Amendments to the Constitution require a 75% majority vote to pass.
E: Contested elections are decided by a plurality vote. In case of a tie between a current official and another candidate, the current official retains the position. If there is no current official involved in the tie, the remaining Officers are responsible for breaking the tie. If a vote by the remaining Officers also results in a tie, the Delegate is responsible for breaking that tie.
F: Uncontested elections for Officer must be confirmed by a simple majority vote.
Article 4: The WA Delegate
A: The WA Delegate of the region is the Head of Government.
B: The Delegate may change the regional World Factbook Entry and act on WA proposals and resolutions as they see fit.
C: The Delegate assigns roles to the Officers of the region.
D: If the Delegate submits their resignation, elections for a new Delegate will begin immediately with a challenge period as set out in Article 6. The resigning Delegate will retain the position until elections are completed.
Article 5: Officers
A: Officers of the region are responsible for carrying out the governmental functions of the region.
B: Up to four Officers may exist at any one time. Vacant positions will be filled before current Officers are replaced.
Article 6: The Challenge System
A: Any citizen who wishes to become an Officer or the Delegate may challenge for the position. A challenge for Delegate requires the support of two other citizens. A challenge for Officer requires the support of one other citizen. This requirement is waived for officials seeking reelection.
B: Elections begin once a challenge is submitted. If the elections are for the position of Delegate, no new citizenship applications will be processed until elections are completed any citizens admitted after this time will not be allowed to vote until elections are completed.
C: Any citizen who also wishes to submit a challenge may do so during the first week of elections in the case of a challenge for Delegate, or during the first three days of elections in the case of a challenge for Officer. No further challenges will be accepted during the elections after this period.
D: Once the challenge period is over, a period of campaigning equal to the length of that challenge period will follow, during which candidates are encouraged to lobby citizens for their votes.
E: Once the campaign period is over, the Assembly will vote to elect the Officer or Delegate, as set out in Article 3. Candidates may continue to campaign during voting.
F: Newly-elected officials may not be challenged for one month after the close of elections.
Amended Version of the Constitution as passed on the 20th of August, 2011. ~ Vote ~ Discussion
Article 1: Preamble
A: This Constitution defines the government and citizenship of The Rejected Realms. No laws or treaties may contradict this document, and all citizens of the region are required to comply with the provisions set out in it.
D: The Rejected Realms Army (RRA) shares the same forums, but operates independently of the government of TRR.
Article 2: Citizenship
A: Citizenship may be granted to any person who has both a nation within The Rejected Realms(or in service to the RRA elsewhere) and an account on TRR's forums.
B: All citizenship applications are subject to a security check by forum administrators. Citizenship applications are automatically approved if no security concerns are found.
C: Citizenship may be denied or retracted by forum administrators for reasons of regional security. This decision may be appealed to the Assembly as set out in Article 3.
Article 3: The Assembly
A: The Assembly consists of all citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: The Assembly is responsible for voting on laws, treaties, constitutional amendments, electing Officers and the WA Delegate, and acting as a court of appeal.
C: Votes in the Assembly are visible to all citizens, and last for seven days.
D: Laws, treaties and appeals require a simple majority vote to pass. Amendments to the Constitution require a 75% majority vote to pass.
E: Contested elections are decided by a plurality vote. In case of a tie between a current official and another candidate, the current official retains the position. If there is no current official involved in the tie, the remaining Officers are responsible for breaking the tie. If a vote by the remaining Officers also results in a tie, the Delegate is responsible for breaking that tie.
F: Uncontested elections for Officer must be confirmed by a simple majority vote.
Article 4: The WA Delegate
A: The WA Delegate of the region is the Head of Government.
B: The Delegate may change the regional World Factbook Entry and act on WA proposals and resolutions as they see fit.
C: The Delegate assigns roles to the Officers of the region.
D: If the Delegate submits their resignation, elections for a new Delegate will begin immediately with a challenge period as set out in Article 6. The resigning Delegate will retain the position until elections are completed.
Article 5: Officers
A: Officers of the region are responsible for carrying out the governmental functions of the region.
B: Up to four Officers may exist at any one time. Vacant positions will be filled before current Officers are replaced.
Article 6: The Challenge System
A: Any citizen who wishes to become an Officer or the Delegate may challenge for the position. A challenge for Delegate requires the support of two other citizens. A challenge for Officer requires the support of one other citizen. This requirement is waived for officials seeking reelection.
B: Elections begin once a challenge is submitted. If the elections are for the position of Delegate, any citizens admitted after this time will not be allowed to vote until elections are completed.
C: Any citizen who also wishes to submit a challenge may do so during the first week of elections in the case of a challenge for Delegate, or during the first three days of elections in the case of a challenge for Officer. No further challenges will be accepted during the elections after this period.
D: Once the challenge period is over, a period of campaigning equal to the length of that challenge period will follow, during which candidates are encouraged to lobby citizens for their votes.
E: Once the campaign period is over, the Assembly will vote to elect the Officer or Delegate, as set out in Article 3. Candidates may continue to campaign during voting.
F: Newly-elected officials may not be challenged for one month after the close of elections.
Amended Version of the Constitution as passed on the 9th of September, 2011. ~ Vote ~ Discussion
Article 1: Preamble
A: This Constitution defines the government and citizenship of The Rejected Realms. No laws or treaties may contradict this document, and all citizens of the region are required to comply with the provisions set out in it.
D: The Rejected Realms Army (RRA) shares the same forums, but operates independently of the government of TRR.
Article 2: Citizenship
A: Citizenship may be granted to any person who has both a nation within The Rejected Realms and an account on TRR's forums.
B: All citizenship applications are subject to a security check by forum administrators. Citizenship applications are automatically approved if no security concerns are found.
C: Citizenship may be denied or retracted by forum administrators for reasons of regional security. This decision may be appealed to the Assembly as set out in Article 3.
Article 3: The Assembly
A: The Assembly consists of all citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: The Assembly is responsible for voting on laws, treaties, constitutional amendments, electing Officers and the WA Delegate, and acting as a court of appeal.
C: Votes in the Assembly are visible to all citizens, and last for seven days.
D: Laws, treaties and appeals require a simple majority vote to pass. Amendments to the Constitution require a 75% majority vote to pass.
E: Contested elections are decided by a plurality vote. In case of a tie between a current official and another candidate, the current official retains the position. If there is no current official involved in the tie, the remaining Officers are responsible for breaking the tie. If a vote by the remaining Officers also results in a tie, the Delegate is responsible for breaking that tie.
F: Uncontested elections for Officer must be confirmed by a simple majority vote.
Article 4: The WA Delegate
A: The WA Delegate of the region is the Head of Government.
B: The Delegate may change the regional World Factbook Entry and act on WA proposals and resolutions as they see fit.
C: The Delegate assigns roles to the Officers of the region.
D: If the Delegate submits their resignation, elections for a new Delegate will begin immediately with a challenge period as set out in Article 6. The resigning Delegate will retain the position until elections are completed.
Article 5: Officers
A: Officers of the region are responsible for carrying out the governmental functions of the region.
B: Up to four Officers may exist at any one time. Vacant positions will be filled before current Officers are replaced.
Article 6: The Challenge System
A: Any citizen who wishes to become an Officer or the Delegate may challenge for the position. A challenge for Delegate requires the support of two other citizens. A challenge for Officer requires the support of one other citizen. This requirement is waived for officials seeking reelection.
B: Elections begin once a challenge is submitted. If the elections are for the position of Delegate, any citizens admitted after this time will not be allowed to vote until elections are completed.
C: Any citizen who also wishes to submit a challenge may do so during the first week of elections in the case of a challenge for Delegate, or during the first threesix days of elections in the case of a challenge for Officer. No further challenges will be accepted during the elections after this period.
D: Once the challenge period is overhas concluded, a period of campaigning equal to the length of that challenge period will follow in cases of elections of the Delegate, during which candidates are encouraged to lobby citizens for their votes. This campaigning period shall last seven days.
E: Once the campaign period is overAfter the campaigning period is completed in cases of Delegate elections or after the challenge period has concluded in cases of Officer elections, the Assembly will vote to elect the Officer or Delegate, as set out in Article 3. Candidates may continue to campaign during voting.
F: Newly-elected officials may not be challenged for one month after the close of elections.
Amended Version of the Constitution as passed on the 14th of October, 2011. ~ Vote ~ Discussion
Article 1: Preamble
A: This Constitution defines the government and citizenship of The Rejected Realms. No laws or treaties may contradict this document, and all citizens of the region are required to comply with the provisions set out in it.
D: The Rejected Realms Army (RRA) shares the same forums, but operates independently of the government of TRR.
Article 2: Citizenship
A: Citizenship may be granted to any person who has both a nation within The Rejected Realms and an account on TRR's forums.
B: All citizenship applications are subject to a security check by forum administrators. Citizenship applications are automatically approved if no security concerns are found.
C: Citizenship may be denied or retracted by forum administrators for reasons of regional security. This decision may be appealed to the Assembly as set out in Article 3.
Article 3: The Assembly
A: The Assembly consists of all citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: The Assembly is responsible for voting on laws, treaties, declarations of war, constitutional amendments, electing Officers and the WA Delegate, and acting as a court of appeal.
C: Votes in the Assembly are visible to all citizens, and last for seven days.
D: Votes on laws, treaties and appeals require a simple majority vote to pass. Declarations of war require a 75% majority vote to pass or amend, and a simple majority to repeal. Amendments to the Constitution require a 75% majority vote to pass.
E: Contested elections are decided by a plurality vote. In case of a tie between a current official and another candidate, the current official retains the position. If there is no current official involved in the tie, the remaining Officers are responsible for breaking the tie. If a vote by the remaining Officers also results in a tie, the Delegate is responsible for breaking that tie.
F: Uncontested elections for Officer must be confirmed by a simple majority vote.
Article 4: The WA Delegate
A: The WA Delegate of the region is the Head of Government.
B: The Delegate may change the regional World Factbook Entry and act on WA proposals and resolutions as they see fit.
C: The Delegate assigns roles to the Officers of the region.
D: If the Delegate submits their resignation, elections for a new Delegate will begin immediately with a challenge period as set out in Article 6. The resigning Delegate will retain the position until elections are completed.
Article 5: Officers
A: Officers of the region are responsible for carrying out the governmental functions of the region.
B: Up to four Officers may exist at any one time. Vacant positions will be filled before current Officers are replaced.
Article 6: The Challenge System
A: Any citizen who wishes to become an Officer or the Delegate may challenge for the position. A challenge for Delegate requires the support of two other citizens. A challenge for Officer requires the support of one other citizen. This requirement is waived for officials seeking reelection.
B: Elections begin once a challenge is submitted. If the elections are for the position of Delegate, any citizens admitted after this time will not be allowed to vote until elections are completed.
C: Any citizen who also wishes to submit a challenge may do so during the first week of elections in the case of a challenge for Delegate, or during the first six days of elections in the case of a challenge for Officer. No further challenges will be accepted during the elections after this period.
D: Once the challenge period has concluded, a period of campaigning will follow in cases of elections of the Delegate, during which candidates are encouraged to lobby citizens for their votes. This campaigning period shall last seven days.
E: After the campaigning period is completed in cases of Delegate elections or after the challenge period has concluded in cases of Officer elections, the Assembly will vote to elect the Officer or Delegate, as set out in Article 3. Candidates may campaign during voting.
F: Newly-elected officials may not be challenged for one month after the close of elections.
Amended Version of the Constitution as passed on the 10th of December, 2011. ~ Vote ~ Discussion
Article 1: Preamble
A: This Constitution defines the government and citizenship of The Rejected Realms. No laws or treaties may contradict this document, and all citizens of the region are required to comply with the provisions set out in it.
D: The Rejected Realms Army (RRA) shares the same forums, but operates independently of the government of TRR.
Article 2: Citizenship
A: Citizenship may be granted to any person who has both a nation within The Rejected Realms and an account on TRR's forums.
B: All citizenship applications are subject to a security check by forum administratorsthe Citizenship Council. Citizenship applications are automatically approved if no security concerns are found.
C: Citizenship may be denied by any Councillor or retracted by forum administrators for reasons of regional securitya majority vote of the Citizenship Council. ThisSuch decisions may be appealed to the Assembly as set out in Article 3.
Article 3: The Assembly
A: The Assembly consists of all citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: The Assembly is responsible for voting on laws, treaties, declarations of war, constitutional amendments, electing Officers and the WA Delegate, and acting as a court of appeal.
C: Votes in the Assembly are visible to all citizens, and last for seven days.
D: Votes on laws, treaties and appeals require a simple majority vote to pass. Declarations of war require a 75% majority vote to pass or amend, and a simple majority to repeal. Amendments to the Constitution require a 75% majority vote to pass.
E: Contested elections are decided by a plurality vote. In case of a tie between a current official and another candidate, the current official retains the position. If there is no current official involved in the tie, the remaining Officers are responsible for breaking the tie. If a vote by the remaining Officers also results in a tie, the Delegate is responsible for breaking that tie.
F: Uncontested elections for Officer must be confirmed by a simple majority vote.
Article 4: The WA Delegate
A: The WA Delegate of the region is the Head of Government.
B: The Delegate may change the regional World Factbook Entry and act on WA proposals and resolutions as they see fit.
C: The Delegate assigns roles to the Officers of the region.
D: If the Delegate submits their resignation, elections for a new Delegate will begin immediately with a challenge period as set out in Article 6. The resigning Delegate will retain the position until elections are completed.
Article 5: Officers
A: Officers of the region are responsible for carrying out the governmental functions of the region.
B: Up to four Officers may exist at any one time. Vacant positions will be filled before current Officers are replaced.
Article 6: The Citizenship Council
A: The Citizenship Council shall be composed of three Councillors who must be citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: One Councillor shall be appointed by the Delegate and one by the most senior Officer. The manner of selection of the third Councillor shall be prescribed by the Assembly. Each appointment shall be subject to a confirmation in the Assembly, which requires a majority vote.
C: Any citizen may initiate a petition calling for the removal of a Councillor. Once such a petition is signed by one-fifth of citizens, a vote shall be held in the Assembly to remove the Councillor. Removal requires a two-thirds vote.
D: Once appointed, a Councillor shall serve until their resignation, loss of citizenship or removal from office. A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the outgoing Councillor was appointed.
E: The Citizenship Council shall be responsible for the approval of citizenship applications, the retraction of citizenship of individuals who are no longer eligible or pose a security risk, and the maintenance of an active list of citizens.
Article 7: The Challenge System
A: Any citizen who wishes to become an Officer or the Delegate may challenge for the position. A challenge for Delegate requires the support of two other citizens. A challenge for Officer requires the support of one other citizen. This requirement is waived for officials seeking reelection.
B: Elections begin once a challenge is submitted. If the elections are for the position of Delegate, any citizens admitted after this time will not be allowed to vote until elections are completed.
C: Any citizen who also wishes to submit a challenge may do so during the first week of elections in the case of a challenge for Delegate, or during the first six days of elections in the case of a challenge for Officer. No further challenges will be accepted during the elections after this period.
D: Once the challenge period has concluded, a period of campaigning will follow in cases of elections of the Delegate, during which candidates are encouraged to lobby citizens for their votes. This campaigning period shall last seven days.
E: After the campaigning period is completed in cases of Delegate elections or after the challenge period has concluded in cases of Officer elections, the Assembly will vote to elect the Officer or Delegate, as set out in Article 3. Candidates may campaign during voting.
F: Newly-elected officials may not be challenged for one month after the close of elections.
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Former Speaker of the Assembly (two terms)
Amended Version of the Constitution as passed on the 22nd of February, 2012. ~ Vote ~ Discussion
Article 1: Preamble
A: This Constitution defines the government and citizenship of The Rejected Realms. No laws or treaties may contradict this document, and all citizens of the region are required to comply with the provisions set out in it.
D: The Rejected Realms Army (RRA) shares the same forums, but operates independently of the government of TRR.
Article 2: Citizenship
A: Citizenship may be granted to any person who has a nation within The Rejected Realms and an account on TRR's forums.
B: All citizenship applications are subject to a security check by the Citizenship Council. Citizenship applications are automatically approved if no security concerns are found.
C: Citizenship may be denied by any Councillor or retracted by a majority vote of the Citizenship Council. Such decisions may be appealed to the Assembly as set out in Article 3.
Article 3: The Assembly
A: The Assembly consists of all citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: The Assembly is responsible for voting on laws, treaties, declarations of war, constitutional amendments, electing Officers and the WA Delegate, and acting as a court of appeal.
C: Votes in the Assembly are visible to all citizens, and last for seven days.
D: Votes on laws, treaties and appeals require a simple majority vote to pass. Declarations of war require a 75% majority vote to pass or amend, and a simple majority to repeal. Amendments to the Constitution require a 75% majority vote to pass.
E: Contested elections are decided by a plurality vote. In case of a tie between a current official and another candidate, the current official retains the position. If there is no current official involved in the tie, the remaining Officers are responsible for breaking the tie. If a vote by the remaining Officers also results in a tie, the Delegate is responsible for breaking that tie.
F: Uncontested elections for Officer must be confirmed by a simple majority vote.
Article 4: The WA Delegate
A: The WA Delegate of the region is the Head of Government.
B: The Delegate may change the regional World Factbook Entry and act on WA proposals and resolutions as they see fit.
C: The Delegate assigns roles to the Officers of the region.
D: If the Delegate submits their resignation, elections for a new Delegate will begin immediately with a challenge period as set out in Article 6. The resigning Delegate will retain the position until elections are completed.
Article 5: Officers
A: Officers of the region are responsible for carrying out the governmental functions of the region.
B: Up to four Officers may exist at any one time. Vacant positions will be filled before current Officers are replaced.
Article 6: The Citizenship Council
A: The Citizenship Council shall be composed of three Councillors who must be citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: One Councillor shall be appointed by the Delegate and one by the most senior Officer. The manner of selection of the third Councillor shall be prescribed by the Assembly. Each appointment shall be subject to a confirmation in the Assembly, which requires a majority vote.
C: Any citizen may initiate a petition calling for the removal of a Councillor. Once such a petition is signed by one-fifth of citizens, a vote shall be held in the Assembly to remove the Councillor. Removal requires a two-thirds vote.
D: Once appointed, a Councillor shall serve until their resignation, loss of citizenship or removal from office. A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the outgoing Councillor was appointed.
E: The Citizenship Council shall be responsible for the approval of citizenship applications, the retraction of citizenship of individuals who are no longer eligible or pose a security risk, and the maintenance of an active list of citizens.
Article 7: The Challenge System
A: Any citizen who wishes to become an Officer or the Delegate may challenge for the position. A challenge for Delegate requires the support of two other citizens. A challenge for Officer requires the support of one other citizen. This requirement is waived for officials seeking reelection.
B: Elections begin once a challenge is submitted. If the elections are for the position of Delegate, any citizens admitted after this time will not be allowed to vote until elections are completed.
C: Any citizen who also wishes to submit a challenge may do so during the first week of elections in the case of a challenge for Delegate, or during the first sixthree days of elections in the case of a challenge for Officer. No further challenges will be accepted during the elections after this period.
D: Once the challenge period has concluded, a period of campaigning will follow in cases of elections of the Delegate, during which candidates are encouraged to lobby citizens for their votes. This campaigning period shall last seven days.
D: After the campaigning period is completed in cases of Delegate elections or after the challenge period has concluded in cases of Officer elections, the Assembly will vote to elect the Officer or Delegate, as set out in Article 3, except that in the case of Officer elections, where the vote shall last four days. Candidates may campaign during voting.
E: Newly-elected officials may not be challenged for one month after the close of elections.
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Amended Version of the Constitution as passed on the 20th of October, 2013. ~ Vote ~ Discussion
Article 1: Preamble
A: This Constitution defines the government and citizenship of The Rejected Realms. No laws or treaties may contradict this document, and all citizens of the region are required to comply with the provisions set out in it.
D: The Rejected Realms Army (RRA) shares the same forums, but operates independently of the government of TRR.
Article 2: Citizenship
A: Citizenship may be granted to any person who has a nation within The Rejected Realms and an account on TRR's forums.
B: All citizenship applications are subject to a security check by the Citizenship Council. Citizenship applications are automatically approved if no security concerns are found.
C: Citizenship may be denied by any Councillor or retracted by a majority vote of the Citizenship Council. Such decisions may be appealed to the Assembly as set out in Article 3.
Article 3: The Assembly
A: The Assembly consists of all citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: The Assembly is responsible for voting on laws, treaties, declarations of war, constitutional amendments, electing Officers and the WA Delegate, and acting as a court of appeal.
C: Votes in the Assembly are visible to all citizens, and last for seven days.
D: Votes on laws, treaties and appeals require a simple majority vote to pass. Declarations of war require a 75% majority vote to pass or amend, and a simple majority to repeal. Amendments to the Constitution require a 75% majority vote to pass.
E: Contested elections are decided by a plurality vote. In case of a tie between a current official and another candidate, the current official retains the position. If there is no current official involved in the tie, the remaining Officers are responsible for breaking the tie. If a vote by the remaining Officers also results in a tie, the Delegate is responsible for breaking that tie.
F: Uncontested elections for Officer must be confirmed by a simple majority vote.
Article 4: The WA Delegate
A: The WA Delegate of the region is the Head of Government.
B: The Delegate may change the regional World Factbook Entryuse the Regional Controls and act on WAWorld Assembly proposals and resolutions as they see fit, subject to regional law.
C: The Delegate assigns roles to the Officers of the region.
D: If the Delegate submits their resignation, elections for a new Delegate will begin immediately with a challenge period as set out in Article 6. The resigning Delegate will retain the position until elections are completed.
Article 5: Officers
A: Officers of the region are responsible for carrying out the governmental functions of the region.
B: Up to four Officers may exist at any one time. Vacant positions will be filled before current Officers are replaced.
Article 6: The Citizenship Council
A: The Citizenship Council shall be composed of three Councillors who must be citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: One Councillor shall be appointed by the Delegate and one by the most senior Officer. The manner of selection of the third Councillor shall be prescribed by the Assembly. Each appointment shall be subject to a confirmation in the Assembly, which requires a majority vote.
C: Any citizen may initiate a petition calling for the removal of a Councillor. Once such a petition is signed by one-fifth of citizens, a vote shall be held in the Assembly to remove the Councillor. Removal requires a two-thirds vote.
D: Once appointed, a Councillor shall serve until their resignation, loss of citizenship or removal from office. A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the outgoing Councillor was appointed.
E: The Citizenship Council shall be responsible for the approval of citizenship applications, the retraction of citizenship of individuals who are no longer eligible or pose a security risk, and the maintenance of an active list of citizens.
Article 7: The Challenge System
A: Any citizen who wishes to become an Officer or the Delegate may challenge for the position. A challenge for Delegate requires the support of two other citizens. A challenge for Officer requires the support of one other citizen. This requirement is waived for officials seeking reelection.
B: Elections begin once a challenge is submitted. If the elections are for the position of Delegate, any citizens admitted after this time will not be allowed to vote until elections are completed.
C: Any citizen who also wishes to submit a challenge may do so during the first week of elections in the case of a challenge for Delegate, or during the first three days of elections in the case of a challenge for Officer. No further challenges will be accepted during the elections after this period.
D: After the campaigning period is completed, the Assembly will vote to elect the Officer or Delegate, as set out in Article 3, except that in the case of Officer elections, where the vote shall last four days. Candidates may campaign during voting.
E: Newly-elected officials may not be challenged for one month after the close of elections.
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Amended Version of the Constitution as passed on the 30th of November, 2013. ~ Vote ~ Discussion
Article 1: Preamble
A: This Constitution defines the government and citizenship of The Rejected Realms. No laws or treaties may contradict this document, and all citizens of the region are required to comply with the provisions set out in it.
D: The Rejected Realms Army (RRA) shares the same forums, but operates independently of the government of TRR.
Article 2: Citizenship
A: Citizenship may be granted to any person who has a nation within The Rejected Realms and an account on TRR's forums.
B: All citizenship applications are subject to a security check by the Citizenship Council. Citizenship applications are automatically approved if no security concerns are found.
C: Citizenship may be denied by any Councillor or retracted by a majority vote of the Citizenship Council. Such decisions may be appealed to the Assembly as set out in Article 3.
Article 3: The Assembly
A: The Assembly consists of all citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: The Assembly is responsible for voting on laws, treaties, declarations of war, constitutional amendments, electing Officers and the WA Delegate, and acting as a court of appeal.
C: Votes in the Assembly are visible to all citizens, and last for seven days.
D: Votes on laws, treaties and appeals require a simple majority vote to pass. Declarations of war require a 75% majority vote to pass or amend, and a simple majority to repeal. Amendments to the Constitution require a 75% majority vote to pass.
E: Contested elections are decided by a plurality vote. In case of a tie between a current official and another candidate, the current official retains the position. If there is no current official involved in the tie, the remaining Officers are responsible for breaking the tie. If a vote by the remaining Officers also results in a tie, the Delegate is responsible for breaking that tie.
F: Uncontested elections for Officer must be confirmed by a simple majority vote.
Article 4: The WA Delegate
A: The WA Delegate of the region is the Head of Government.
B: The Delegate may use the Regional Controls and act on World Assembly proposals and resolutions as they see fit, subject to regional law.
C: The Delegate assigns roles to the Officers of the region.
D: If the Delegate submits their resignation, elections for a new Delegate will begin immediately with a challenge period as set out in Article 6. The resigning Delegate will retain the position until elections are completed.
Article 5: Officers
A: Officers of the region are responsible for carrying out the governmental functions of the region.
B: Up to four Officers may exist at any one time. Vacant positions will be filled before current Officers are replaced.
C: All Officer positions shall be vacated on the first day of April, August and December. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in Article 7, elections for the vacated positions shall start immediately upon the vacation of the positions, as if a challenge had been made.
Article 6: The Citizenship Council
A: The Citizenship Council shall be composed of three Councillors who must be citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: One Councillor shall be appointed by the Delegate and one by the most senior Officer with the longest continuous tenure as citizen. The manner of selection of the third Councillor shall be prescribed by the Assembly. Each appointment shall be subject to a confirmation in the Assembly, which requires a majority vote.
C: Any citizen may initiate a petition calling for the removal of a Councillor. Once such a petition is signed by one-fifth of citizens, a vote shall be held in the Assembly to remove the Councillor. Removal requires a two-thirds vote.
D: Once appointed, a Councillor shall serve until their resignation, loss of citizenship or removal from office. A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the outgoing Councillor was appointed.
E: The Citizenship Council shall be responsible for the approval of citizenship applications, the retraction of citizenship of individuals who are no longer eligible or pose a security risk, and the maintenance of an active list of citizens.
Article 7: The Challenge System
A: Any citizen who wishes to become an Officer or the Delegate may challenge for the position. A challenge for Delegate requires the support of two other citizens. A challenge for Officer requires the support of one other citizen. This requirement is waived for officials seeking reelection.
B: Elections begin once a challenge is submitted. If the elections are for the position of Delegate, any citizens admitted after this time will not be allowed to vote until elections are completed.
C: Any citizen who also wishes to submit a challenge may do so during the first week of elections in the case of a challenge for Delegate, or during the first three days of elections in the case of a challenge for Officer. No further challenges will be accepted during the elections after this period.
D: After the campaigningchallenge period is completed in cases of Delegate elections or after the challenge period has concluded in cases of Officer elections, the Assembly will vote to elect the Officer or Delegate, as set out in Article 3, except that in the case of Officer elections, where the vote shall last four days. Candidates may campaign during voting.
E: Newly-elected officials may not be challenged for one month after the close of elections.
F: In the case there is more than one Officer position vacant, and at the end of the challenge period for any vacancy the number of candidates for all vacant positions exceeds the number of vacancies, one election shall be held for all vacant positions. As many candidates shall be elected as there are vacancies. Each citizen shall be eligible to cast as many votes as there are vacancies.
Former Speaker & Officer of Foreign Affairs"u r my hero" - Guy
Amended Version of the Constitution as passed on the 25th of February, 2014. ~ Vote ~ Discussion
Article 1: Preamble
A: This Constitution defines the government and citizenship of The Rejected Realms. No laws or treaties may contradict this document, and all citizens of the region are required to comply with the provisions set out in it.
D: The Rejected Realms Army (RRA) shares the same forums, but operates independently of the government of TRR.
Article 2: Citizenship
A: Citizenship may be granted to any person who has a nation within The Rejected Realms and an account on TRR's forums.
B: All citizenship applications are subject to a security check by the Citizenship Council. Citizenship applications are automatically approved if no security concerns are found.
C: Citizenship may be denied by any Councillor or retracted by a majority vote of the Citizenship Council. Such decisions may be appealed to the Assembly as set out in Article 3.
Article 3: The Assembly
A: The Assembly consists of all citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: The Assembly is responsible for voting on laws, treaties, declarations of war, constitutional amendments, electing Officers and the WA Delegate, and acting as a court of appeal.
C: Votes in the Assembly are visible to all citizens, and last for seven days.
D: Votes on laws, treaties and appeals require a simple majority vote to pass. Declarations of war require a 75% majority vote to pass or amend, and a simple majority to repeal. Amendments to the Constitution require a 75% majority vote to pass.
E: Contested elections are decided by a plurality vote. In case of a tie between a current official and another candidate, the current official retains the position. If there is no current official involved in the tie, the remaining Officers are responsible for breaking the tie. If a vote by the remaining Officers also results in a tie, the Delegate is responsible for breaking that tie.
F: Uncontested elections for Officer must be confirmed by a simple majority vote.
Article 4: The WA Delegate
A: The WA Delegate of the region is the Head of Government.
B: The Delegate may use the Regional Controls and act on World Assembly proposals and resolutions as they see fit, subject to regional law.
C: The Delegate assigns roles to the Officers of the region.
D: If the Delegate submits their resignation, elections for a new Delegate will begin immediately with a challenge period as set out in Article 6. The resigning Delegate will retain the position until elections are completed.
Article 5: Officers
A: Officers of the region are responsible for carrying out the governmental functions of the region.
B: Up to four Officers may exist at any one time. Vacant positions will be filled before current Officers are replaced.
C: All Officer positions shall be vacated on the first day of April, August and December. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in Article 7, elections for the vacated positions shall start immediately upon the vacation of the positions, as if a challenge had been made.
Article 6: The Citizenship Council
A: The Citizenship Council shall be composed of three Councillors who must be citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: One Councillor shall be appointed by the Delegate and one by the Officer with the longest continuous tenure as citizen. The manner of selection of the third Councillor shall be prescribed by the Assembly. Each appointment shall be subject to a confirmation in the Assembly, which requires a two-thirds majority vote.
C: Any citizen may initiate a petition calling for the removal of a Councillor. Once such a petition is signed by one-fifth of citizens, a vote shall be held in the Assembly to remove the Councillor. Removal requires a two-thirds vote.
D: Once appointed, a Councillor shall serve until their resignation, loss of citizenship or removal from office. A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the outgoing Councillor was appointed.
E: The Citizenship Council shall be responsible for the approval of citizenship applications, the retraction of citizenship of individuals who are no longer eligible or pose a security risk, and the maintenance of an active list of citizens.
Article 7: The Challenge System
A: Any citizen who wishes to become an Officer or the Delegate may challenge for the position. A challenge for Delegate requires the support of two other citizens. A challenge for Officer requires the support of one other citizen. This requirement is waived for officials seeking reelection.
B: Elections begin once a challenge is submitted. If the elections are for the position of Delegate, any citizens admitted after this time will not be allowed to vote until elections are completed.
C: Any citizen who also wishes to submit a challenge may do so during the first week of elections in the case of a challenge for Delegate, or during the first three days of elections in the case of a challenge for Officer. No further challenges will be accepted during the elections after this period.
D: After the challenge period is completed in cases of Delegate elections or after the challenge period has concluded in cases of Officer elections, the Assembly will vote to elect the Officer or Delegate, as set out in Article 3, except that in the case of Officer elections, where the vote shall last four days. Candidates may campaign during voting.
E: Newly-elected officials may not be challenged for one month after the close of elections.
F: In the case there is more than one Officer position vacant, and at the end of the challenge period for any vacancy the number of candidates for all vacant positions exceeds the number of vacancies, one election shall be held for all vacant positions. As many candidates shall be elected as there are vacancies. Each citizen shall be eligible to cast as many votes as there are vacancies.
Former Speaker & Officer of Foreign Affairs"u r my hero" - Guy
Amended Version of the Constitution as passed on the 20th of October, 2014. ~ Vote ~ Discussion
Article 1: Preamble
A: This Constitution defines the government and citizenship of The Rejected Realms. No laws or treaties may contradict this document, and all citizens of the region are required to comply with the provisions set out in it.
D: The Rejected Realms Army (RRA) shares the same forums, but operates independently of the government of TRR.
Article 2: Citizenship
A: Citizenship may be granted to any person who has a nation within The Rejected Realms and an account on TRR's forums.
B: All citizenship applications are subject to a security check by the Citizenship Council. Citizenship applications are automatically approved if no security concerns are found.
C: Citizenship may be denied by any Councillor or retracted by a majority vote of the Citizenship Council. Such decisions may be appealed to the Assembly as set out in Article 3.
Article 3: The Assembly
A: The Assembly consists of all citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: The Assembly is responsible for voting on laws, treaties, declarations of war, constitutional amendments, electing Officers and the WA Delegate, and acting as a court of appeal.
C: Votes in the Assembly are visible to all citizens, and last for seven days.
D: Votes on laws, treaties and appeals require a simple majority vote to pass. Declarations of war require a 75% majority vote to pass or amend, and a simple majority to repeal. Amendments to the Constitution require a 75% majority vote to pass.
E: Contested elections are decided by a plurality vote. In case of a tie between a current official and another candidate, the current official retains the position. If there is no current official involved in the tie, the remaining Officers are responsible for breaking the tie. If a vote by the remaining Officers also results in a tie, the Delegate is responsible for breaking that tieshall follow a format decided by the Assembly.
F: Uncontested elections for Officer must be confirmed by a simple majority vote.
Article 4: The WA Delegate
A: The WA Delegate of the region is the Head of Government.
B: The Delegate may use the Regional Controls and act on World Assembly proposals and resolutions as they see fit, subject to regional law.
C: The Delegate assigns roles to the Officers of the region.
D: If the Delegate submits their resignation, elections for a new Delegate will begin immediately with a challenge period as set out in Article 6. The resigning Delegate will retain the position until elections are completed.
Article 5: Officers
A: Officers of the region are responsible for carrying out the governmental functions of the region.
B: Up to four Officers may exist at any one time. Vacant positions will be filled before current Officers are replaced.
C: All Officer positions shall be vacated on the first day of April, August and December. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in Article 7, elections for the vacated positions shall start immediately upon the vacation of the positions, as if a challenge had been made.
Article 6: The Citizenship Council
A: The Citizenship Council shall be composed of three Councillors who must be citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: One Councillor shall be appointed by the Delegate and one by the Officer with the longest continuous tenure as citizen. The manner of selection of the third Councillor shall be prescribed by the Assembly. Each appointment shall be subject to a confirmation in the Assembly, which requires a two-thirds majority vote.
C: Any citizen may initiate a petition calling for the removal of a Councillor. Once such a petition is signed by one-fifth of citizens, a vote shall be held in the Assembly to remove the Councillor. Removal requires a two-thirds vote.
D: Once appointed, a Councillor shall serve until their resignation, loss of citizenship or removal from office. A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the outgoing Councillor was appointed.
E: The Citizenship Council shall be responsible for the approval of citizenship applications, the retraction of citizenship of individuals who are no longer eligible or pose a security risk, and the maintenance of an active list of citizens.
Article 7: The Challenge System
A: Any citizen who wishes to become an Officer or the Delegate may challenge for the position. A challenge for Delegate requires the support of two other citizens. A challenge for Officer requires the support of one other citizen. This requirement is waived for officials seeking reelection.
B: Elections begin once a challenge is submitted. If the elections are for the position of Delegate, any citizens admitted after this time will not be allowed to vote until elections are completed.
C: Any citizen who also wishes to submit a challenge may do so during the first week of elections in the case of a challenge for Delegate, or during the first three days of elections in the case of a challenge for Officer. No further challenges will be accepted during the elections after this period.
D: After the challenge period is completed in cases of Delegate elections or after the challenge period has concluded in cases of Officer elections, the Assembly will vote to elect the Officer or Delegate, as set out in Article 3, except that in the case of Officer elections, where the vote shall last four days. Candidates may campaign during voting.
E: Newly-elected officials may not be challenged for one month after the close of elections.
F: In the case there is more than one Officer position vacant, and at the end of the challenge period for any vacancy the number of candidates for all vacant positions exceeds the number of vacancies, one election shall be held for all vacant positions. As many candidates shall be elected as there are vacancies. Each citizen shall be eligible to cast as many votes as there are vacancies.
Former Speaker & Officer of Foreign Affairs"u r my hero" - Guy
Amended Version of the Constitution as passed on the 19th of November, 2014. ~ Vote ~ Discussion
Article 1: Preamble
A: This Constitution defines the government and citizenship of The Rejected Realms. No laws or treaties may contradict this document, and all citizens of the region are required to comply with the provisions set out in it.
D: The Rejected Realms Army (RRA) shares the same forums, but operates independently of the government of TRR.
Article 2: Citizenship
A: Citizenship may be granted to any person who has a nation within The Rejected Realms and an account on TRR's forums.
B: All citizenship applications are subject to a security check by the Citizenship Council. Citizenship applications are automatically approved if no security concerns are found.
C: Citizenship may be denied by any Councillor or retracted by a majority vote of the Citizenship Council. Such decisions may be appealed to the Assembly as set out in Article 3.
Article 3: The Assembly
A: The Assembly consists of all citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: The Assembly is responsible for voting on laws, treaties, declarations of war, constitutional amendments, electing Officers and the WA Delegate, and acting as a court of appeal.
C: Votes in the Assembly are visible to all citizens, and last for seven days.
D: Votes on laws, treaties and appeals require a simple majority vote to pass. Declarations of war require a 75% majority vote to pass or amend, and a simple majority to repeal. Amendments to the Constitution require a 75% majority vote to pass.
E: Contested elections shall follow a format decided by the Assembly.
F: Uncontested elections for Officer must be confirmed by a simple majority vote.
Article 4: The WA Delegate
A: The WA Delegate of the region is the Head of Government.
B: The Delegate may use the Regional Controls and act on World Assembly proposals and resolutions as they see fit, subject to regional law.
C: The Delegate assigns roles to the Officers of the region.
D: If the Delegate submits their resignation, elections for a new Delegate will begin immediately with a challenge period as set out in Article 6. The resigning Delegate will retain the position until elections are completed.
Article 5: Officers
A: Officers of the region are responsible for carrying out the governmental functions of the region.
B: Up to four Officers may exist at any one time. Vacant positions will be filled before current Officers are replaced.
C: All Officer positions shall be vacated on the first day of April, August and December. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in Article 7, elections for the vacated positions shall start immediately upon the vacation of the positions, as if a challenge had been made.
Article 6: The Citizenship Council
A: The Citizenship Council shall be composed of three Councillors who must be citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: One Councillor shall be appointed by the Delegate and one by the Officer with the longest continuous tenure as citizen. The manner of selection of the third Councillor shall be prescribed by the Assembly. Each appointment shall be subject to a confirmation in the Assembly, which requires a two-thirds majority vote.
C: Any citizen may initiate a petition calling for the removal of a Councillor. Once such a petition is signed by one-fifth of citizens, a vote shall be held in the Assembly to remove the Councillor. Removal requires a two-thirds vote.
D: Once appointed, a Councillor shall serve until their resignation, loss of citizenship or removal from office. A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the outgoing Councillor was appointed.
E: The Citizenship Council shall be responsible for the approval of citizenship applications, the retraction of citizenship of individuals who are no longer eligible or pose a security risk, and the maintenance of an active list of citizens.
Article 7: The Challenge System
A: Any citizen who wishes to become an Officer or the Delegate may challenge for the position. A challenge for Delegate requires the support of two other citizens. A challenge for Officer requires the support of one other citizen. This requirement is waived for officials seeking reelection.
B: Elections begin once a challenge is submitted. If the elections are for the position of Delegate, any citizens admitted after this time will not be allowed to vote until elections are completed.
C: Any citizen who also wishes to submit a challenge may do so during the first week of elections in the case of a challenge for Delegate, or during the first three days of elections in the case of a challenge for Officer. No further challenges will be accepted during the elections after this period.
D: After the challenge period is completed in cases of Delegate elections or after the challenge period has concluded in cases of Officer elections, the Assembly will vote to elect the Officer or Delegate, as set out in Article 3, except that in the case of Officer elections, where the vote shall last four days. Candidates may campaign during voting.
E: Newly-elected officials may not be challenged for one month after the close of elections.
F: In the case there is more than one Officer position vacant, and at the end of the challenge period for any vacancy the number of candidates for all vacant positions exceeds the number of vacancies, one election shall be held for all vacant positions. As many candidates shall be elected as there are vacancies. Each citizen shall be eligible to cast as many votes as there are vacancies.
Former Speaker & Officer of Foreign Affairs"u r my hero" - Guy
Amended Version of the Constitution as passed on the 19th of March, 2015. ~ Vote ~ Discussion
Article 1: Preamble
A: This Constitution defines the government and citizenship of The Rejected Realms. No laws or treaties may contradict this document, and all citizens of the region are required to comply with the provisions set out in it.
D: The Rejected Realms Army (RRA) shares the same forums, but operates independently of the government of TRR.
Article 2: Citizenship
A: Citizenship may be granted to any person who has a nation within The Rejected Realms and an account on TRR's forums.
B: All citizenship applications are subject to a security check by the Citizenship Council. Citizenship applications are automatically approved if no security concerns are found.
C: Citizenship may be denied by any Councillor or retracted by a majority vote of the Citizenship Council. Such decisions may be appealed to the Assembly as set out in Article 3.
Article 3: The Assembly
A: The Assembly consists of all citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: The Assembly is responsible for voting on laws, treaties, declarations of war, constitutional amendments, electing Officers and the WA Delegate, and acting as a court of appeal.
C: Votes in the Assembly are visible to all citizens, and last for seven days.
D: Votes on laws, treaties and appeals require a simple majority vote to pass. Declarations of war require a 75% majority vote to pass or amend, and a simple majority to repeal. Amendments to the Constitution require a 75% majority vote to pass.
E: Contested elections shall follow a format decided by the Assembly.
F: Uncontested elections for Officer must be confirmed by a simple majority vote.
Article 4: The WA Delegate
A: The WA Delegate of the region is the Head of Government.
B: The Delegate may use the Regional Controls and act on World Assembly proposals and resolutions as they see fit, subject to regional law.
C: The Delegate assigns roles to the Officers of the region.
D: If the Delegate submits their resignation, elections for a new Delegate will begin immediately with a challenge period as set out in Article 6. The resigning Delegate will retain the position until elections are completed.
Article 5: Officers
A: Officers of the region are responsible for carrying out the governmental functions of the region.
B: Up to four Officers may exist at any one time. Vacant positions will be filled before current Officers are replaced.
C: All Officer positions shall be vacated on the first day of April, August and December. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in Article 7, elections for the vacated positions shall start immediately upon the vacation of the positions, as if a challenge had been made.
Article 6: The Citizenship Council
A: The Citizenship Council shall be composed of three Councillors who must be citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: One Councillor shall be appointed by the Delegate and one by the Officer with the longest continuous tenure as citizen. The manner of selection of the third Councillor shall be prescribed by the Assembly. Each appointment shall be subject to a confirmation in the Assembly, which requires a two-thirds majority vote.
C: Any citizen may initiate a petition calling for the removal of a Councillor. Once such a petition is signed by one-fifth offive citizens, a vote shall be held in the Assembly to remove the Councillor. Removal requires a two-thirds vote.
D: Once appointed, a Councillor shall serve until their resignation, loss of citizenship, or removal from office, or failure of a reconfirmation vote. A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the outgoing Councillor was appointed.
E: Every 1 May, all current Councillors shall be subject to reconfirmation votes. Reconfirmation requires two-thirds majority. If a Councillor is not reconfirmed, the position shall became vacant.
F: The Citizenship Council shall be responsible for the approval of citizenship applications, the retraction of citizenship of individuals who are no longer eligible or pose a security risk, and the maintenance of an active list of citizens.
Article 7: The Challenge System
A: Any citizen who wishes to become an Officer or the Delegate may challenge for the position. A challenge for Delegate requires the support of two other citizens. A challenge for Officer requires the support of one other citizen. This requirement is waived for officials seeking reelection.
B: Elections begin once a challenge is submitted. If the elections are for the position of Delegate, any citizens admitted after this time will not be allowed to vote until elections are completed.
C: Any citizen who also wishes to submit a challenge may do so during the first week of elections in the case of a challenge for Delegate, or during the first three days of elections in the case of a challenge for Officer. No further challenges will be accepted during the elections after this period.
D: After the challenge period is completed in cases of Delegate elections or after the challenge period has concluded in cases of Officer elections, the Assembly will vote to elect the Officer or Delegate, as set out in Article 3, except that in the case of Officer elections, where the vote shall last four days. Candidates may campaign during voting.
E: Newly-elected officials may not be challenged for one month after the close of elections.
F: In the case there is more than one Officer position vacant, and at the end of the challenge period for any vacancy the number of candidates for all vacant positions exceeds the number of vacancies, one election shall be held for all vacant positions. As many candidates shall be elected as there are vacancies.
Former Speaker & Officer of Foreign Affairs"u r my hero" - Guy
Amended Version of the Constitution as passed on the 4th of April, 2015. ~ Vote ~ Discussion
Article 1: Preamble
A: This Constitution defines the government and citizenship of The Rejected Realms. No laws or treaties may contradict this document, and all citizens of the region are required to comply with the provisions set out in it.
D: The Rejected Realms Army (RRA) shares the same forums, but operates independently of the government of TRR.
E: The Rejected Realms government shall uphold the principle of self-determination and refrain from the invasion of other regions outside of times of war.
Article 2: Citizenship
A: Citizenship may be granted to any person who has a nation within The Rejected Realms and an account on TRR's forums.
B: All citizenship applications are subject to a security check by the Citizenship Council. Citizenship applications are automatically approved if no security concerns are found.
C: Citizenship may be denied by any Councillor or retracted by a majority vote of the Citizenship Council. Such decisions may be appealed to the Assembly as set out in Article 3.
Article 3: The Assembly
A: The Assembly consists of all citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: The Assembly is responsible for voting on laws, treaties, declarations of war, constitutional amendments, electing Officers and the WA Delegate, and acting as a court of appeal.
C: Votes in the Assembly are visible to all citizens, and last for seven days.
D: Votes on laws, treaties and appeals require a simple majority vote to pass. Declarations of war require a 75% majority vote to pass or amend, and a simple majority to repeal. Amendments to the Constitution require a 75% majority vote to pass.
E: Contested elections shall follow a format decided by the Assembly.
F: Uncontested elections for Officer must be confirmed by a simple majority vote.
Article 4: The WA Delegate
A: The WA Delegate of the region is the Head of Government.
B: The Delegate may use the Regional Controls and act on World Assembly proposals and resolutions as they see fit, subject to regional law.
C: The Delegate assigns roles to the Officers of the region.
D: If the Delegate submits their resignation, elections for a new Delegate will begin immediately with a challenge period as set out in Article 6. The resigning Delegate will retain the position until elections are completed.
Article 5: Officers
A: Officers of the region are responsible for carrying out the governmental functions of the region.
B: Up to four Officers may exist at any one time. Vacant positions will be filled before current Officers are replaced.
C: All Officer positions shall be vacated on the first day of April, August and December. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in Article 7, elections for the vacated positions shall start immediately upon the vacation of the positions, as if a challenge had been made.
Article 6: The Citizenship Council
A: The Citizenship Council shall be composed of three Councillors who must be citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: One Councillor shall be appointed by the Delegate and one by the Officer with the longest continuous tenure as citizen. The manner of selection of the third Councillor shall be prescribed by the Assembly. Each appointment shall be subject to a confirmation in the Assembly, which requires a two-thirds majority vote.
C: Any citizen may initiate a petition calling for the removal of a Councillor. Once such a petition is signed by five citizens, a vote shall be held in the Assembly to remove the Councillor. Removal requires a two-thirds vote.
D: Once appointed, a Councillor shall serve until their resignation, loss of citizenship, removal from office, or failure of a reconfirmation vote. A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the outgoing Councillor was appointed.
E: Every 1 May, all current Councillors shall be subject to reconfirmation votes. Reconfirmation requires two-thirds majority. If a Councillor is not reconfirmed, the position shall became vacant.
F: The Citizenship Council shall be responsible for the approval of citizenship applications, the retraction of citizenship of individuals who are no longer eligible or pose a security risk, and the maintenance of an active list of citizens.
Article 7: The Challenge System
A: Any citizen who wishes to become an Officer or the Delegate may challenge for the position. A challenge for Delegate requires the support of two other citizens. A challenge for Officer requires the support of one other citizen. This requirement is waived for officials seeking reelection.
B: Elections begin once a challenge is submitted. If the elections are for the position of Delegate, any citizens admitted after this time will not be allowed to vote until elections are completed.
C: Any citizen who also wishes to submit a challenge may do so during the first week of elections in the case of a challenge for Delegate, or during the first three days of elections in the case of a challenge for Officer. No further challenges will be accepted during the elections after this period.
D: After the challenge period is completed in cases of Delegate elections or after the challenge period has concluded in cases of Officer elections, the Assembly will vote to elect the Officer or Delegate, as set out in Article 3, except that in the case of Officer elections, where the vote shall last four days. Candidates may campaign during voting.
E: Newly-elected officials may not be challenged for one month after the close of elections.
F: In the case there is more than one Officer position vacant, and at the end of the challenge period for any vacancy the number of candidates for all vacant positions exceeds the number of vacancies, one election shall be held for all vacant positions. As many candidates shall be elected as there are vacancies.
Former Speaker & Officer of Foreign Affairs"u r my hero" - Guy
Amended Version of the Constitution as passed on the 2nd of May, 2016. ~ Vote ~ Discussion
Article 1: Preamble
A: This Constitution defines the government and citizenship of The Rejected Realms. No laws or treaties may contradict this document, and all citizens of the region are required to comply with the provisions set out in it.
D: The Rejected Realms Army (RRA) shares the same forums, but operates independently of the government of TRR.
E: The Rejected Realms government shall uphold the principle of self-determination and refrain from the invasion of other regions outside of times of war.
Article 2: Citizenship
A: Citizenship may be granted to any person who has a nation within The Rejected Realms and an account on TRR's forums.
B: All citizenship applications are subject to a security check by the Citizenship Council. Citizenship applications are automatically approved if no security concerns are found.
C: Citizenship may be denied by any Councillor or retracted by a majority vote of the Citizenship Council. Such decisions may be appealed to the Assembly as set out in Article 3.
Article 3: The Assembly
A: The Assembly consists of all citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: The Assembly is responsible for voting on laws, treaties, declarations of war, constitutional amendments, electing Officers and the WA Delegate, and acting as a court of appeal.
C: Votes in the Assembly are visible to all citizens, and last for seven days.
D: Votes on laws, treaties and appeals require a simple majority vote to pass. Declarations of war require a 75% majority vote to pass or amend, and a simple majority to repeal. Amendments to the Constitution require a 75% majority vote to pass.
E: Contested elections shall follow a format decided by the Assembly.
F: Uncontested elections for Officer must be confirmed by a simple majority vote.
Article 4: The WA Delegate
A: The WA Delegate of the region is the Head of Government.
B: The Delegate may use the Regional Controls and act on World Assembly proposals and resolutions as they see fit, subject to regional law.
C: The Delegate assigns roles to the Officers of the region.
D: If the Delegate submits their resignation, elections for a new Delegate will begin immediately with a challenge period as set out in Article 6. The resigning Delegate will retain the position until elections are completed.
Article 5: Officers
A: Officers of the region are responsible for carrying out the governmental functions of the region.
B: Up to four Officers may exist at any one time. Vacant positions will be filled before current Officers are replaced.
C: All Officer positions shall be vacatedElections shall begin for all Officer positions on the first day of April, August and December. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in Article 7, elections for the vacated positions shall start immediately upon the vacation of the positions, as if a challenge had been made. Incumbent Officers must confirm their intent to stand as candidates, under Article 7 Clause A.
Article 6: The Citizenship Council
A: The Citizenship Council shall be composed of three Councillors who must be citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: One Councillor shall be appointed by the Delegate and one by the Officer with the longest continuous tenure as citizen. The manner of selection of the third Councillor shall be prescribed by the Assembly. Each appointment shall be subject to a confirmation in the Assembly, which requires a two-thirds majority vote.
C: Any citizen may initiate a petition calling for the removal of a Councillor. Once such a petition is signed by five citizens, a vote shall be held in the Assembly to remove the Councillor. Removal requires a two-thirds vote.
D: Once appointed, a Councillor shall serve until their resignation, loss of citizenship, removal from office, or failure of a reconfirmation vote. A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the outgoing Councillor was appointed.
E: Every 1 May, all current Councillors shall be subject to reconfirmation votes. Reconfirmation requires two-thirds majority. If a Councillor is not reconfirmed, the position shall became vacant.
F: The Citizenship Council shall be responsible for the approval of citizenship applications, the retraction of citizenship of individuals who are no longer eligible or pose a security risk, and the maintenance of an active list of citizens.
Article 7: The Challenge System
A: Any citizen who wishes to become an Officer or the Delegate may challenge for the position. A challenge for Delegate requires the support of two other citizens. A challenge for Officer requires the support of one other citizen. This requirement is waived for officials seeking reelection.
B: Elections begin once a challenge is submitted. If the elections are for the position of Delegate, any citizens admitted after this time will not be allowed to vote until elections are completed.
C: Any citizen who also wishes to submit a challenge may do so during the first week of elections in the case of a challenge for Delegate, or during the first three days of elections in the case of a challenge for Officer. No further challenges will be accepted during the elections after this period.
D: After the challenge period is completed in cases of Delegate elections or after the challenge period has concluded in cases of Officer elections, the Assembly will vote to elect the Officer or Delegate, as set out in Article 3, except that in the case of Officer elections, where the vote shall last four days. Candidates may campaign during voting.
E: Newly-elected officials may not be challenged for one month after the close of elections.
F: In the case there is more than one Officer position vacant, and at the end of the challenge period for any vacancy the number of candidates for all vacant positions exceeds the number of vacancies, one election shall be held for all vacant positions. As many candidates shall be elected as there are vacancies.
Former Speaker & Officer of Foreign Affairs"u r my hero" - Guy
Amended Version of the Constitution as passed on the 19th of December, 2016. ~ Vote ~ Discussion
Article 1: Preamble
A: This Constitution defines the government and citizenship of The Rejected Realms. No laws or treaties may contradict this document, and all citizens of the region are required to comply with the provisions set out in it.
D: The Rejected Realms Army (RRA) shares the same forums, but operates independently of the government of TRR.
E: The Rejected Realms government shall uphold the principle of self-determination and refrain from the invasion of other regions outside of times of war.
Article 2: Citizenship
A: Citizenship may be granted to any person who has a nation within The Rejected Realms and an account on TRR's forums.
B: All citizenship applications are subject to a security check by the Citizenship Council. Citizenship applications are automatically approved if no security concerns are found.
C: Citizenship may be granted by a unanimous decision of the Citizenship Council, or if more than 7 days have passed since the application, by a majority vote. Any councillor may deny citizenship. Citizenship may be denied by any Councillor or retracted by a majority vote of the Citizenship Council. Such decisionsA decision to deny or retract citizenship may be appealed to the Assembly as set out in Article 3.
Article 3: The Assembly
A: The Assembly consists of all citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: The Assembly is responsible for voting on laws, treaties, declarations of war, constitutional amendments, electing Officers and the WA Delegate, and acting as a court of appeal.
C: Votes in the Assembly are visible to all citizens, and last for seven days.
D: Votes on laws, treaties and appeals require a simple majority vote to pass. Declarations of war require a 75% majority vote to pass or amend, and a simple majority to repeal. Amendments to the Constitution require a 75% majority vote to pass.
E: Contested elections shall follow a format decided by the Assembly.
F: Uncontested elections for Officer must be confirmed by a simple majority vote.
Article 4: The WA Delegate
A: The WA Delegate of the region is the Head of Government.
B: The Delegate may use the Regional Controls and act on World Assembly proposals and resolutions as they see fit, subject to regional law.
C: The Delegate assigns roles to the Officers of the region.
D: If the Delegate submits their resignation, elections for a new Delegate will begin immediately with a challenge period as set out in Article 6. The resigning Delegate will retain the position until elections are completed.
Article 5: Officers
A: Officers of the region are responsible for carrying out the governmental functions of the region.
B: Up to four Officers may exist at any one time. Vacant positions will be filled before current Officers are replaced.
C: Elections shall begin for all Officer positions on the first day of April, August and December, as if a challenge had been made. Incumbent Officers must confirm their intent to stand as candidates, under Article 7 Clause A.
Article 6: The Citizenship Council
A: The Citizenship Council shall be composed of three Councillors who must be citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: One Councillor shall be appointed by the Delegate and one by the Officer with the longest continuous tenure as citizen. The manner of selection of the third Councillor shall be prescribed by the Assembly. Each appointment shall be subject to a confirmation in the Assembly, which requires a two-thirds majority vote.
C: Any citizen may initiate a petition calling for the removal of a Councillor. Once such a petition is signed by five citizens, a vote shall be held in the Assembly to remove the Councillor. Removal requires a two-thirds vote.
D: Once appointed, a Councillor shall serve until their resignation, loss of citizenship, removal from office, or failure of a reconfirmation vote. A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the outgoing Councillor was appointed.
E: Every 1 May, all current Councillors shall be subject to reconfirmation votes. Reconfirmation requires two-thirds majority. If a Councillor is not reconfirmed, the position shall became vacant.
F: The Citizenship Council shall be responsible for the approval of citizenship applications, the retraction of citizenship of individuals who are no longer eligible or pose a security risk, and the maintenance of an active list of citizens.
Article 7: The Challenge System
A: Any citizen who wishes to become an Officer or the Delegate may challenge for the position. A challenge for Delegate requires the support of two other citizens. A challenge for Officer requires the support of one other citizen. This requirement is waived for officials seeking reelection.
B: Elections begin once a challenge is submitted. If the elections are for the position of Delegate, any citizens admitted after this time will not be allowed to vote until elections are completed.
C: Any citizen who also wishes to submit a challenge may do so during the first week of elections in the case of a challenge for Delegate, or during the first three days of elections in the case of a challenge for Officer. No further challenges will be accepted during the elections after this period.
D: After the challenge period is completed in cases of Delegate elections or after the challenge period has concluded in cases of Officer elections, the Assembly will vote to elect the Officer or Delegate, as set out in Article 3, except that in the case of Officer elections, where the vote shall last four days. Candidates may campaign during voting.
E: Newly-elected officials may not be challenged for one month after the close of elections.
F: In the case there is more than one Officer position vacant, and at the end of the challenge period for any vacancy the number of candidates for all vacant positions exceeds the number of vacancies, one election shall be held for all vacant positions. As many candidates shall be elected as there are vacancies.
Former Speaker & Officer of Foreign Affairs"u r my hero" - Guy
Amended Version of the Constitution as passed on the 8th of January, 2017. ~ Vote ~ Discussion
Article 1: Preamble
A: This Constitution defines the government and citizenship of The Rejected Realms. No laws or treaties may contradict this document, and all citizens of the region are required to comply with the provisions set out in it.
D: The Rejected Realms Army (RRA) shares the same forums, but operates independently of the government of TRR.
E: The Rejected Realms government shall uphold the principle of self-determination and refrain from the invasion of other regions outside of times of war.
Article 2: Citizenship
A: Citizenship may be granted to any person who has a nation within The Rejected Realms and an account on TRR's forums.
B: All citizenship applications are subject to a security check by the Citizenship Council. Citizenship applications are automatically approved if no security concerns are found.
C: Citizenship may be granted by a unanimous decision of the Citizenship Council, or if more than 7 days have passed since the application, by a majority vote. Any councillor may deny citizenship. Citizenship may be retracted by a majority vote of the Citizenship Council. A decision to deny or retract citizenship may be appealed to the Assembly as set out in Article 3.
Article 3: The Assembly
A: The Assembly consists of all citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: The Assembly is responsible for voting on laws, treaties, declarations of war, constitutional amendments, electing Officers and the WA Delegate, and acting as a court of appeal.
C: Votes in the Assembly are visible to all citizens, and last for seven days.
D: Votes on laws, treaties and appeals require a simple majority vote to pass. Declarations of war require a 75% majority vote to pass or amend, and a simple majority to repeal. Amendments to the Constitution require a 75% majority vote to pass.
E: Contested elections shall follow a format decided by the Assembly.
F: Uncontested elections for Officer must be confirmed by a simple majority vote.
Article 4: The WA Delegate
A: The WA Delegate of the region is the Head of Government.
B: The Delegate may use the Regional Controls and act on World Assembly proposals and resolutions as they see fit, subject to regional law.
C: The Delegate assigns roles to the Officers of the region.
D: If the Delegate submits their resignation, elections for a new Delegate will begin immediately with a challenge period as set out in Article 6. The resigning Delegate will retain the position until elections are completed.
Article 5: Officers
A: Officers of the region are responsible for carrying out the governmental functions of the region.
B: Up to four Officers may exist at any one time. Vacant positions will be filled before current Officers are replaced.
C: Elections shall begin for all Officer positions on the first day of April, August and December, as if a challenge had been made. Incumbent Officers must confirm their intent to stand as candidates, under Article 7 Clause A.
Article 6: The Citizenship Council
A: The Citizenship Council shall be composed of three Councillors who must be citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: One Councillor shall be appointed by the Delegate and one by the Officer with the longest continuous tenure as citizen. The manner of selection of the third Councillor shall be prescribed by the Assembly. Each appointment shall be subject to a confirmation in the Assembly, which requires a two-thirds majority vote.
C: Any citizen may initiate a petition calling for the removal of a Councillor. Once such a petition is signed by five citizens, a vote shall be held in the Assembly to remove the Councillor. Removal requires a two-thirds vote.
D: Once appointed, a Councillor shall serve until their resignation, loss of citizenship, removal from office, or failure of a reconfirmation vote. A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the outgoing Councillor was appointed.
E: Every 1 May, all current Councillors shall be subject to reconfirmation votes. Reconfirmation requires two-thirds majority. If a Councillor is not reconfirmed, the position shall became vacant.
F: The Citizenship Council shall be responsible for the approval of citizenship applications, the retraction of citizenship of individuals who are no longer eligible or pose a security risk, and the maintenance of an active list of citizens.
Article 7: The Challenge System
A: Any citizen who wishes to become an Officer or the Delegate may challenge for the position. A challenge for Delegate requires the support of two other citizens. A challenge for Officer requires the support of one other citizen. This requirement is waived for officials seeking reelection.
B: Elections begin once a challenge is submitted. If the elections are for the position of Delegate, any citizens admitted after this time will not be allowed to vote until elections are completed.
C: Any citizen who also wishes to submit a challenge may do so during the first week of elections in the case of a challenge for Delegate, or during the first three days of elections in the case of a challenge for Officer. No further challenges will be accepted during the elections after this period.
D: After the challenge period is completed in cases of Delegate elections or after the challenge period has concluded in cases of Officer elections, the Assembly will vote to elect the Officer or Delegate, as set out in Article 3, except that in the case of Officer elections, where the vote shall last four days. Candidates may campaign during voting.
E: Newly-elected officials may not be challenged for one month after the close of electionsA challenge to an official within 30 days of their election shall require the support of four citizens.
F: In the case there is more than one Officer position vacant, and at the end of the challenge period for any vacancy the number of candidates for all vacant positions exceeds the number of vacancies, one election shall be held for all vacant positions. As many candidates shall be elected as there are vacancies.
Former Speaker & Officer of Foreign Affairs"u r my hero" - Guy
Amended Version of the Constitution as passed on the 10th of February, 2017. ~ Vote ~ Discussion
Article 1: Preamble
A: This Constitution defines the government and citizenship of The Rejected Realms. No laws or treaties may contradict this document, and all citizens of the region are required to comply with the provisions set out in it.
D: The Rejected Realms Army (RRA) shares the same forums, but operates independently of the government of TRR.
E: The Rejected Realms government shall uphold the principle of self-determination and refrain from the invasion of other regions outside of times of war.
Article 2: Citizenship
A: Citizenship may be granted to any person who has a nation within The Rejected Realms and an account on TRR's forums.
B: All citizenship applications are subject to a security check by the Citizenship Council. Citizenship applications are automaticallyto be approved if no security concerns are found.
C: Citizenship may be granted by a unanimous decision of the Citizenship Council, or if more than 7 days have passed since the application, by a majority vote. Any councillor may deny citizenship. Citizenship may be retracted by a majority vote of the Citizenship Council. A decision to deny or retract citizenship may be appealed to the Assembly as set out in Article 3.
Article 3: The Assembly
A: The Assembly consists of all citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: The Assembly is responsible for voting on laws, treaties, declarations of war, constitutional amendments and appeals from the Citizenship Council, and electing Officers and the WA Delegate, and acting as a court of appeal.
C: Votes in the Assembly are visible to all citizens, and last for seven days.
D: Votes on laws, treaties and appeals require a simple majority vote to pass. Declarations of war require a 75% majority vote to pass or amend, and a simple majority to repeal. Amendments to the Constitution require a 75% majority vote to pass.
E: Contested elections shall follow a format decided by the Assembly.
F: Uncontested elections for Officer must be confirmed by a simple majority vote.
Article 4: The WA Delegate
A: The WA Delegate of the region is the Head of Government.
B: The Delegate may use the Regional Controls and act on World Assembly proposals and resolutions as they see fit, subject to regional law.
C: The Delegate assigns roles to the Officers of the region.
D: If the Delegate submits their resignation, elections for a new Delegate will begin immediately with a challenge period as set out in Article 6. The resigning Delegate will retain the position until elections are completed.
Article 5: Officers
A: Officers of the region are responsible for carrying out the governmental functions of the region.
B: Up to four Officers may exist at any one time. Vacant positions will be filled before current Officers are replacedThere are four Officer positions. Current Officers must not be replaced before vacant positions are filled.
C: Elections shall begin for all Officer positions on the first day of April, August and December, as if a challenge had been made. Incumbent Officers must confirm their intent to stand as candidates, under Article 7 Clause A.
Article 6: The Citizenship Council
A: The Citizenship Council shall be composed of three Councillors who must be citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: One Councillor shall be appointed by the Delegate and one by the Officer with the longest continuous tenure as citizen. The manner of selection of the third Councillor shall be prescribed by the Assembly. Each appointment shall be subject to a confirmation in the Assembly, which requires a two-thirds majority vote.
C: Any citizen may initiate a petition calling for the removal of a Councillor. Once such a petition is signed by five citizens, a vote shall be held in the Assembly to remove the Councillor. Removal requires a two-thirds vote.
D: Once appointed, a Councillor shall serve until their resignation, loss of citizenship, removal from office, or failure of a reconfirmation vote. A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the outgoing Councillor was appointed.
E: Every 1 May, all current Councillors shall be subject to reconfirmation votes. Reconfirmation requires two-thirds majority. If a Councillor is not reconfirmed, the position shall became vacant.
F: The Citizenship Council shall be responsible for the approval of citizenship applications, the retraction of citizenship of individuals who are no longer eligible or pose a security risk, and the maintenance of an active list of citizens.
Article 7: The Challenge SystemElections
A: Any citizen who wishes to become an Officer or the Delegate may challenge for the position. A challenge for Delegate requires the support of two other citizens. A challenge for Officer requires the support of one other citizen. This requirement is waived for officials seeking reelection.
B: Elections begin once a challenge is submitted. If the elections are for the position of Delegate, any citizens admitted after this time will not be allowed to vote until elections are completedin that election.
C: Any citizen who also wishes to submit a challenge may do so during the first week of elections in the case of a challenge for Delegate, or during the first three days of elections in the case of a challenge for Officer. No further challenges will be accepted during the elections after this period.The challenge period is the first seven days of Delegate elections and first four days of Officer elections. Further challenges must be submitted during the challenge period. An official being challenged must confirm their intent to run during the challenge period.
D: A challenge to an official within 30 days of their election shall requires the support of four citizens. Otherwise, a challenge for Delegate requires the support of two other citizens, and a challenge for Officer requires the support of one other citizen.
E: After the challenge period is completed in cases of Delegate elections or after the challenge period has concluded in cases of Officer elections, the Assembly will vote to elect the Officer or Delegate, as set out in Article 3, except that in the case of Officer elections, where the vote shall last four days. Candidates may campaign during voting.Following the challenge period, the Assembly will vote to elect the Delegate or Officer. Voting is to be open for seven days in Delegate elections, and four days in Officer elections.
F: Simultaneous elections will begin for all Officer positions on the first day of April, August and December, as if a challenge had been made. Incumbent Officers must confirm their intent to run.
G: In the case there is more than one Officer position vacant, and at the end of the challenge period for any vacancy the number of candidates for all vacant positions exceeds the number of vacancies, one election shall be held for all vacant positions. As many candidates shall be elected as there are vacancies.If there are multiple vacant Officer position, each challenge is to be taken to be for all vacant positions, and a simultaneous election is to be held.
H: The voting system is determined by law. If there is only one candidate in an election, a confirmation vote requiring a simple majority is to be held. Simultaneous elections are to be held as a single election for multiple positions, except that if the number of candidates does not exceed the number of vacancies, each candidate is to be subject to a confirmation vote.
Former Speaker & Officer of Foreign Affairs"u r my hero" - Guy
Amended Version of the Constitution as passed on the 25th of August, 2017. ~ Vote ~ Discussion
Article 1: Preamble
A: This Constitution defines the government and citizenship of The Rejected Realms. No laws or treaties may contradict this document, and all citizens of the region are required to comply with the provisions set out in it.
D: The Rejected Realms Army (RRA) shares the same forums, but operates independently of the government of TRR.
E: The Rejected Realms government shall uphold the principle of self-determination and refrain from the invasion of other regions outside of times of war.
Article 2: Citizenship
A: Citizenship may be granted to any person who has a nation in The Rejected Realms and an account on TRR's forums.
B: All citizenship applications are subject to a security check by the Citizenship Council. Citizenship applications are to be approved if no security concerns are found.
C: Citizenship may be granted by a unanimous decision of the Citizenship Council, or if more than 7 days have passed since the application, by a majority vote. Any councillor may deny citizenship. Citizenship may be retracted by a majority vote of the Citizenship Council. A decision to deny or retract citizenship may be appealed to the Assembly as set out in Article 3.
Article 3: The Assembly
A: The Assembly consists of all citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: The Assembly is responsible for voting on laws, treaties, declarations of war, constitutional amendments and appeals from the Citizenship Council, and electing Officers and the WA Delegate.
C: Votes in the Assembly are visible to all citizens, and last for seven days. Assembly votes are four days long, apart from votes on amendments to the Constitution, that are seven days long.
D: Votes on laws, treaties and appeals require a simple majority vote to pass. Declarations of war require a 75% majority vote to pass or amend, and a simple majority to repeal. Amendments to the Constitution require a 75% majority vote to pass.
Article 4: The WA Delegate
A: The WA Delegate of the region is the Head of Government.
B: The Delegate may use the Regional Controls and act on World Assembly proposals and resolutions as they see fit, subject to regional law.
C: The Delegate assigns roles to the Officers of the region.
D: If the Delegate submits their resignation, elections for a new Delegate will begin immediately with a challenge period as set out in Article 6. The resigning Delegate will retain the position until elections are completed.
Article 5: Officers
A: Officers of the region are responsible for carrying out the governmental functions of the region.
B: There are four Officer positions. Current Officers must not be replaced before vacant positions are filled.
Article 6: The Citizenship Council
A: The Citizenship Council shall be composed of three Councillors who must be citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: One Councillor shall be appointed by the Delegate and one by the Officer with the longest continuous tenure as citizen. The manner of selection of the third Councillor shall be prescribed by the Assembly. Each appointment shall be subject to a confirmation in the Assembly, which requires a two-thirds majority vote.
C: Any citizen may initiate a petition calling for the removal of a Councillor. Once such a petition is signed by five citizens, a vote shall be held in the Assembly to remove the Councillor. Removal requires a two-thirds vote.
D: Once appointed, a Councillor shall serve until their resignation, loss of citizenship, removal from office, or failure of a reconfirmation vote. A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the outgoing Councillor was appointed.
E: Every 1 May, all current Councillors shall be subject to reconfirmation votes. Reconfirmation requires two-thirds majority. If a Councillor is not reconfirmed, the position shall became vacant.
F: The Citizenship Council shall be responsible for the approval of citizenship applications, the retraction of citizenship of individuals who are no longer eligible or pose a security risk, and the maintenance of an active list of citizens.
Article 7: Elections
A: Any citizen who wishes to become an Officer or the Delegate may challenge for the position.
B: Elections begin once a challenge is submitted. If the elections are for the position of Delegate, any citizens admitted after this time will not be allowed to vote in that election.
C: The challenge period is the first seven days of Delegate elections and first four days of Officer elections. Further challenges must be submitted during the challenge period. An official being challenged must confirm their intent to run during the challenge period, but does not require the support of any other citizen.
D: A challenge to an official within 30 days of their election requires the support of four other citizens. Otherwise, a challenge for Delegate requires the support of two other citizens, and a challenge for Officer requires the support of one other citizen.
E: Following the challenge period, the Assembly will vote to elect the Delegate or Officer. Voting is to be open for seven days in Delegate elections, and four days in Officer elections.
F: Simultaneous elections will begin for all Officer positions on the first day of April, August and December, as if a challenge had been made. Incumbent Officers must confirm their intent to run in accordance with Clause C.
G: If there are multiple vacant Officer positions, each challenge is to be taken to be for all vacant positions, and a simultaneous election is to be held.
H: The voting system is determined by law. If there is only one candidate in an election, a confirmation vote requiring a simple majority is to be held. Simultaneous elections are to be held as a single election for multiple positions, except that if the number of candidates does not exceed the number of vacancies, each candidate is to be subject to a confirmation vote.
Former Speaker & Officer of Foreign Affairs"u r my hero" - Guy
Amended Version of the Constitution as passed on the 30th of January, 2018. ~ Vote ~ Discussion
Article 1: Preamble
A: This Constitution defines the government and citizenship of The Rejected Realms. No laws or treaties may contradict this document, and all citizens of the region are required to comply with the provisions set out in it.
D: The Rejected Realms Army (RRA) shares the same forums, but operates independently of the government of TRR.
E: The Rejected Realms government shall uphold the principle of self-determination and refrain from the invasion of other regions outside of times of war.
Article 2: Citizenship
A: Citizenship may be granted to any person who has a nation in The Rejected Realms and an account on TRR's forums.
B: All citizenship applications are subject to a security check by the Citizenship Council. Citizenship applications are to be approved if no security concerns are found.
C: Citizenship may be granted by a unanimous decision of the Citizenship Council, or if more than 7 days have passed since the application, by a majority vote. Any councillor may deny citizenship. Citizenship may be retracted by a majority vote of the Citizenship Council. A decision to deny or retract citizenship may be appealed to the Assembly as set out in Article 3.
Article 3: The Assembly
A: The Assembly consists of all citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: The Assembly is responsible for voting on laws, treaties, declarations of war, constitutional amendments and appeals from the Citizenship Council, and electing Officers and the WA Delegate.
C: Votes in the Assembly are visible to all citizens. Assembly votes are four days long, apart from votes on amendments to the Constitution, that are seven days long.
D: Votes on laws, treaties and appeals require a simple majority vote to pass. Declarations of war require a 75% majority vote to pass or amend, and a simple majority to repeal. Amendments to the Constitution require a 75% majority vote to pass.
Article 4: The WA Delegate
A: The WA Delegate of the region is the Head of Government.
B: The Delegate may use the Regional Controls and act on World Assembly proposals and resolutions as they see fit, subject to regional law.
C: The Delegate assigns roles to the Officers of the region.
D: If the Delegate submits their resignation, elections for a new Delegate will begin immediately with a challenge period as set out in Article 6. The resigning Delegate will retain the position until elections are completed.
Article 5: Officers
A: Officers of the region are responsible for carrying out the governmental functions of the region.
B: There are four Officer positions. Current Officers must not be replaced before vacant positions are filled.
Article 6: The Citizenship Council
A: The Citizenship Council shall be composed of three Councillors who must be citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: One Councillor shall be appointed by the Delegate and one by the Officer with the longest continuous tenure as citizen. The manner of selection of the third Councillor shall be prescribed by the Assembly. Each appointment shall be subject to a confirmation in the Assembly, which requires a two-thirds majority vote.
C: Any citizen may initiate a petition calling for the removal of a Councillor. Once such a petition is signed by five citizens, a vote shall be held in the Assembly to remove the Councillor. Removal requires a two-thirds vote.
D: Once appointed, a Councillor shall serve until their resignation, loss of citizenship, removal from office, or failure of a reconfirmation vote. A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the outgoing Councillor was appointed.
E: Every 1 May, all current Councillors shall be subject to reconfirmation votes. Reconfirmation requires two-thirds majority. If a Councillor is not reconfirmed, the position shall became vacant.
F: The Citizenship Council shall be responsible for the approval of citizenship applications, the retraction of citizenship of individuals who are no longer eligible or pose a security risk, and the maintenance of an active list of citizens.
Article 7: Elections
A: Any citizen who wishes to become an Officer or the Delegate may challenge for the position.
B: Elections begin once a challenge is submitted. If the elections are for the position of Delegate, any citizens admitted after this time will not be allowed to vote in that election. A challenge for Delegate will be considered to have been submitted, and elections begun, at the beginning of the first month following six months having elapsed from the last vote for Delegate.
C: The challenge period is the first seven days of Delegate elections and first four days of Officer elections. Further challenges must be submitted during the challenge period. An official being challenged must confirm their intent to run during the challenge period, but does not require the support of any other citizen.
D: A challenge to an official within 30 days of their election requires the support of four other citizens. Otherwise, a challenge for Delegate requires the support of two other citizens, and a challenge for Officer requires the support of one other citizen.
E: Following the challenge period, the Assembly will vote to elect the Delegate or Officer.
F: Simultaneous elections will begin for all Officer positions on the first day of April, August and December, as if a challenge had been made. Incumbent Officers must confirm their intent to run in accordance with Clause C.
G: If there are multiple vacant Officer positions, each challenge is to be taken to be for all vacant positions, and a simultaneous election is to be held.
H: The voting system is determined by law. If there is only one candidate in an election, a confirmation vote requiring a simple majority is to be held. Simultaneous elections are to be held as a single election for multiple positions, except that if the number of candidates does not exceed the number of vacancies, each candidate is to be subject to a confirmation vote.
Former Speaker & Officer of Foreign Affairs"u r my hero" - Guy
Amended Version of the Constitution as passed on the 8th of September, 2018. ~ Vote ~ Discussion
Article 1: Preamble
A: This Constitution defines the government and citizenship of The Rejected Realms. No laws or treaties may contradict this document, and all citizens of the region are required to comply with the provisions set out in it.
C: The forums of The Rejected Realms are s8.zetaboards.com/The_RR_and_RRAlocated at https://rejectedrealms.com/.
D: The Rejected Realms Army (RRA) shares the same forums, but operates independently of the government of TRR.
E: The Rejected Realms government shall uphold the principle of self-determination and refrain from the invasion of other regions outside of times of war.
Article 2: Citizenship
A: Citizenship may be granted to any person who has a nation in The Rejected Realms and an account on TRR's forums.
B: All citizenship applications are subject to a security check by the Citizenship Council. Citizenship applications are to be approved if no security concerns are found.
C: Citizenship may be granted by a unanimous decision of the Citizenship Council, or if more than 7 days have passed since the application, by a majority vote. Any councillor may deny citizenship. Citizenship may be retracted by a majority vote of the Citizenship Council. A decision to deny or retract citizenship may be appealed to the Assembly as set out in Article 3.
Article 3: The Assembly
A: The Assembly consists of all citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: The Assembly is responsible for voting on laws, treaties, declarations of war, constitutional amendments and appeals from the Citizenship Council, and electing Officers and the WA Delegate.
C: Votes in the Assembly are visible to all citizens. Assembly votes are four days long, apart from votes on amendments to the Constitution, that are seven days long.
D: Votes on laws, treaties and appeals require a simple majority vote to pass. Declarations of war require a 75% majority vote to pass or amend, and a simple majority to repeal. Amendments to the Constitution require a 75% majority vote to pass.
Article 4: The WA Delegate
A: The WA Delegate of the region is the Head of Government.
B: The Delegate may use the Regional Controls and act on World Assembly proposals and resolutions as they see fit, subject to regional law.
C: The Delegate assigns roles to the Officers of the region.
D: If the Delegate submits their resignation, elections for a new Delegate will begin immediately with a challenge period as set out in Article 6. The resigning Delegate will retain the position until elections are completed.
Article 5: Officers
A: Officers of the region are responsible for carrying out the governmental functions of the region.
B: There are four Officer positions. Current Officers must not be replaced before vacant positions are filled.
Article 6: The Citizenship Council
A: The Citizenship Council shall be composed of three Councillors who must be citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: One Councillor shall be appointed by the Delegate and one by the Officer with the longest continuous tenure as citizen. The manner of selection of the third Councillor shall be prescribed by the Assembly. Each appointment shall be subject to a confirmation in the Assembly, which requires a two-thirds majority vote.
C: Any citizen may initiate a petition calling for the removal of a Councillor. Once such a petition is signed by five citizens, a vote shall be held in the Assembly to remove the Councillor. Removal requires a two-thirds vote.
D: Once appointed, a Councillor shall serve until their resignation, loss of citizenship, removal from office, or failure of a reconfirmation vote. A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the outgoing Councillor was appointed.
E: Every 1 May, all current Councillors shall be subject to reconfirmation votes. Reconfirmation requires two-thirds majority. If a Councillor is not reconfirmed, the position shall became vacant.
F: The Citizenship Council shall be responsible for the approval of citizenship applications, the retraction of citizenship of individuals who are no longer eligible or pose a security risk, and the maintenance of an active list of citizens.
Article 7: Elections
A: Any citizen who wishes to become an Officer or the Delegate may challenge for the position.
B: Elections begin once a challenge is submitted. If the elections are for the position of Delegate, any citizens admitted after this time will not be allowed to vote in that election. A challenge for Delegate will be considered to have been submitted, and elections begun, at the beginning of the first month following six months having elapsed from the last vote for Delegate.
C: The challenge period is the first seven days of Delegate elections and first four days of Officer elections. Further challenges must be submitted during the challenge period. An official being challenged must confirm their intent to run during the challenge period, but does not require the support of any other citizen.
D: A challenge to an official within 30 days of their election requires the support of four other citizens. Otherwise, a challenge for Delegate requires the support of two other citizens, and a challenge for Officer requires the support of one other citizen.
E: Following the challenge period, the Assembly will vote to elect the Delegate or Officer.
F: Simultaneous elections will begin for all Officer positions on the first day of April, August and December, as if a challenge had been made. Incumbent Officers must confirm their intent to run in accordance with Clause C.
G: If there are multiple vacant Officer positions, each challenge is to be taken to be for all vacant positions, and a simultaneous election is to be held.
H: The voting system is determined by law. If there is only one candidate in an election, a confirmation vote requiring a simple majority is to be held. Simultaneous elections are to be held as a single election for multiple positions, except that if the number of candidates does not exceed the number of vacancies, each candidate is to be subject to a confirmation vote.
Former Speaker & Officer of Foreign Affairs"u r my hero" - Guy
Amended Version of the Constitution as passed on the 14th of December, 2018. ~ Vote ~ Discussion
Article 1: Preamble
A: This Constitution defines the government and citizenship of The Rejected Realms. No laws or treaties may contradict this document, and all citizens of the region are required to comply with the provisions set out in it.
D: The Rejected Realms Army (RRA) shares the same forums, but operates independently of the government of TRR.
E: The Rejected Realms government shall uphold the principle of self-determination and refrain from the invasion of other regions outside of times of war.
Article 2: Citizenship
A: Citizenship may be granted to any person who has a nation in The Rejected Realms and an account on TRR's forums.
B: All citizenship applications are subject to a security check by the Citizenship Council. Citizenship applications are to be approved if no security concerns are found.
C: Citizenship may be granted by a unanimous decision of the Citizenship Council, or if more than 7 days have passed since the application, by a majority vote. Any councillor may deny citizenship. Citizenship may be retracted by a majority vote of the Citizenship Council. A decision to deny or retract citizenship may be appealed to the Assembly as set out in Article 3.
Article 3: The Assembly
A: The Assembly consists of all citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: The Assembly is responsible for voting on laws, treaties, declarations of war, constitutional amendments and appeals from the Citizenship Council, and electing Officers and the WA Delegate.
C: Votes in the Assembly are visible to all citizens. Assembly votes are four days long, apart from votes on amendments to the Constitution, that are seven days long.
D: Votes on laws, treaties and appeals require a simple majority vote to pass. Declarations of war require a 75% majority vote to pass or amend, and a simple majority to repeal. Amendments to the Constitution require a 75% majority vote to pass.
E: The holders of offices mentioned in this Constitution (including the Delegate, Vice-Delegate, Officers, and Citizenship Councillors) must be citizens.
Article 4: The WA Delegate
A: The WA Delegate of the region is the Head of Government.
B: The Delegate may use the Regional Controls and act on World Assembly proposals and resolutions as they see fit, subject to regional law.
C: The Delegate assigns roles to the Officers of the region.
D: If the Delegate submits their resignation, elections for a new Delegate will begin immediately with a challenge period as set out in Article 6. The resigning Delegate will retain the position until elections are completed.
Article 5: Officers
A: Officers of the region are responsible for carrying out the governmental functions of the region.
B: There are four Officer positions. Current Officers must not be replaced before vacant positions are filled.
Article 6: The Vice-Delegate
A: The Vice-Delegate is tasked with maintaining a high endorsement level for regional security purposes.
B: The Citizenship Council may unanimously appoint a Vice-Delegate in case of a vacancy in the office. The appointment is subject to a confirmation vote in the Assembly, which requires a two-thirds majority vote.
C: Any citizen may initiate a petition calling for the removal of a Vice-Delegate. Once the petition is signed by five citizens, a vote must be held in the Assembly to remove the Vice-Delegate. Removal requires a simple majority vote.
D: The Delegate must not encourage the endorsement of any nation other than themselves and the Vice-Delegate.
Article 7: The Citizenship Council
A: The Citizenship Council shall be composed of three Councillors who must be citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: One Councillor shall be appointed by the Delegate and one by the Officer with the longest continuous tenure as citizen. The manner of selection of the third Councillor shall be prescribed by the Assembly. Each appointment shall be subject to a confirmation in the Assembly, which requires a two-thirds majority vote.
C: Any citizen may initiate a petition calling for the removal of a Councillor. Once such a petition is signed by five citizens, a vote shall be held in the Assembly to remove the Councillor. Removal requires a two-thirds vote.
D: Once appointed, a Councillor shall serve until their resignation, loss of citizenship, removal from office, or failure of a reconfirmation vote. A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the outgoing Councillor was appointed.
E: Every 1 May, all current Councillors shall be subject to reconfirmation votes. Reconfirmation requires two-thirds majority. If a Councillor is not reconfirmed, the position shall became vacant.
F: The Citizenship Council shall be responsible for the approval of citizenship applications, the retraction of citizenship of individuals who are no longer eligible or pose a security risk, and the maintenance of an active list of citizens.
Article 8: Elections
A: Any citizen who wishes to become an Officer or the Delegate may challenge for the position.
B: Elections begin once a challenge is submitted. If the elections are for the position of Delegate, any citizens admitted after this time will not be allowed to vote in that election. A challenge for Delegate will be considered to have been submitted, and elections begun, at the beginning of the first month following six months having elapsed from the last vote for Delegate.
C: The challenge period is the first seven days of Delegate elections and first four days of Officer elections. Further challenges must be submitted during the challenge period. An official being challenged must confirm their intent to run during the challenge period, but does not require the support of any other citizen.
D: A challenge to an official within 30 days of their election requires the support of four other citizens. Otherwise, a challenge for Delegate requires the support of two other citizens, and a challenge for Officer requires the support of one other citizen.
E: Following the challenge period, the Assembly will vote to elect the Delegate or Officer.
F: Simultaneous elections will begin for all Officer positions on the first day of April, August and December, as if a challenge had been made. Incumbent Officers must confirm their intent to run in accordance with Clause C.
G: If there are multiple vacant Officer positions, each challenge is to be taken to be for all vacant positions, and a simultaneous election is to be held.
H: The voting system is determined by law. If there is only one candidate in an election, a confirmation vote requiring a simple majority is to be held. Simultaneous elections are to be held as a single election for multiple positions, except that if the number of candidates does not exceed the number of vacancies, each candidate is to be subject to a confirmation vote.
Former Speaker & Officer of Foreign Affairs"u r my hero" - Guy
Amended Version of the Constitution as passed on the 24th of March, 2019. ~ Vote ~ Discussion
Article 1: Preamble
A: This Constitution defines the government and citizenship of The Rejected Realms. No laws or treaties may contradict this document, and all citizens of the region are required to comply with the provisions set out in it.
D: The Rejected Realms Army (RRA) shares the same forums, but operates independently of the government of TRR.
E: The Rejected Realms government shall uphold the principle of self-determination and refrain from the invasion of other regions outside of times of war.
Article 2: Citizenship
A: Citizenship may be granted to any person who has a nation in The Rejected Realms and an account on TRR's forums.
B: All citizenship applications are subject to a security check by the Citizenship Council. Citizenship applications are to be approved if no security concerns are found.
C: Citizenship may be granted by a unanimous decision of the Citizenship Council, or if more than 75 days have passed since the application, by a majority vote. Any councillor may deny citizenship. Citizenship may be retracted by a majority vote of the Citizenship Council. A decision to deny or retract citizenship may be appealed to the Assembly as set out in Article 3.
Article 3: The Assembly
A: The Assembly consists of all citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: The Assembly is responsible for voting on laws, treaties, declarations of war, constitutional amendments and appeals from the Citizenship Council, and electing Officers and the WA Delegate.
C: Votes in the Assembly are visible to all citizens. Assembly votes are four days long, apart from votes on amendments to the Constitution, that are seven days long.
D: Votes on laws, treaties and appeals require a simple majority vote to pass. Declarations of war require a 75% majority vote to pass or amend, and a simple majority to repeal. Amendments to the Constitution require a 75% majority vote to pass.
E: The holders of offices mentioned in this Constitution (including the Delegate, Vice-Delegate, Officers, and Citizenship Councillors) must be citizens.
Article 4: The WA Delegate
A: The WA Delegate of the region is the Head of Government.
B: The Delegate may use the Regional Controls and act on World Assembly proposals and resolutions as they see fit, subject to regional law.
C: The Delegate assigns roles to the Officers of the region.
D: If the Delegate submits their resignation, elections for a new Delegate will begin immediately with a challenge period as set out in Article 6. The resigning Delegate will retain the position until elections are completed.
Article 5: Officers
A: Officers of the region are responsible for carrying out the governmental functions of the region.
B: There are four Officer positions. Current Officers must not be replaced before vacant positions are filled.
Article 6: The Vice-Delegate
A: The Vice-Delegate is tasked with maintaining a high endorsement level for regional security purposes.
B: The Citizenship Council may unanimously appoint a Vice-Delegate in case of a vacancy in the office. The appointment is subject to a confirmation vote in the Assembly, which requires a two-thirds majority vote.
C: Any citizen may initiate a petition calling for the removal of a Vice-Delegate. Once the petition is signed by five citizens, a vote must be held in the Assembly to remove the Vice-Delegate. Removal requires a simple majority vote.
D: The Delegate must not encourage the endorsement of any nation other than themselves and the Vice-Delegate.
Article 7: The Citizenship Council
A: The Citizenship Council shall be composed of three Councillors.
B: One Councillor shall be appointed by the Delegate and one by the Officer with the longest continuous tenure as citizen. The manner of selection of the third Councillor shall be prescribed by the Assembly. Each appointment shall be subject to a confirmation in the Assembly, which requires a two-thirds majority vote.
C: Any citizen may initiate a petition calling for the removal of a Councillor. Once such a petition is signed by five citizens, a vote shall be held in the Assembly to remove the Councillor. Removal requires a two-thirds vote.
D: Once appointed, a Councillor shall serve until their resignation, loss of citizenship, removal from office, or failure of a reconfirmation vote. A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the outgoing Councillor was appointed.
E: Every 1 May, all current Councillors shall be subject to reconfirmation votes. Reconfirmation requires two-thirds majority. If a Councillor is not reconfirmed, the position shall became vacant.
F: The Citizenship Council shall be responsible for the approval of citizenship applications, the retraction of citizenship of individuals who are no longer eligible or pose a security risk, and the maintenance of an active list of citizens.
Article 8: Elections
A: Any citizen who wishes to become an Officer or the Delegate may challenge for the position.
B: Elections begin once a challenge is submitted. If the elections are for the position of Delegate, any citizens admitted after this time will not be allowed to vote in that election. A challenge for Delegate will be considered to have been submitted, and elections begun, at the beginning of the first month following six months having elapsed from the last vote for Delegate.
C: The challenge period is the first seven days of Delegate elections and first four days of Officer elections. Further challenges must be submitted during the challenge period. An official being challenged must confirm their intent to run during the challenge period, but does not require the support of any other citizen.
D: A challenge to an official within 30 days of their election requires the support of four other citizens. Otherwise, a challenge for Delegate requires the support of two other citizens, and a challenge for Officer requires the support of one other citizen.
E: Following the challenge period, the Assembly will vote to elect the Delegate or Officer.
F: Simultaneous elections will begin for all Officer positions on the first day of April, August and December, as if a challenge had been made. Incumbent Officers must confirm their intent to run in accordance with Clause C.
G: If there are multiple vacant Officer positions, each challenge is to be taken to be for all vacant positions, and a simultaneous election is to be held.
H: The voting system is determined by law. If there is only one candidate in an election, a confirmation vote requiring a simple majority is to be held. Simultaneous elections are to be held as a single election for multiple positions, except that if the number of candidates does not exceed the number of vacancies, each candidate is to be subject to a confirmation vote.
Former Speaker & Officer of Foreign Affairs"u r my hero" - Guy
Amended Version of the Constitution as passed on the 3rd of July, 2019. ~ Vote ~ Discussion
Article 1: Preamble
A: This Constitution defines the government and citizenship of The Rejected Realms. No laws or treaties may contradict this document, and all citizens of the region are required to comply with the provisions set out in it.
D: The Rejected Realms Army (RRA) shares the same forums, but operates independently of the government of TRR.
E: The Rejected Realms government shall uphold the principle of self-determination and refrain from the invasion of other regions outside of times of war.
Article 2: Citizenship
A: Citizenship may be granted to any person who has a nation in The Rejected Realms and an account on TRR's forums.
B: All citizenship applications are subject to a security check by the Citizenship Council. Citizenship applications are to be approved if no security concerns are found.
C: Citizenship may be granted by a unanimous decision of the Citizenship Council, or if more than 5 days have passed since the application, by a majority vote. Any councillor may deny citizenship. Citizenship may be retracted by a majority vote of the Citizenship Council. A decision to deny or retract citizenship may be appealed to the Assembly as set out in Article 3.
Article 3: The Assembly
A: The Assembly consists of all citizens of The Rejected Realms.
B: The Assembly is responsible for voting on laws, treaties, declarations of war, constitutional amendments and appeals from the Citizenship Council, and electing Officers and the WA Delegate.
C: Votes in the Assembly are visible to all citizens. Assembly votes are four days long, apart from votes on amendments to the Constitution, that are seven days long.
D: Votes on laws, treaties and appeals require a simple majority vote to pass. Declarations of war require a 75% majority vote to pass or amend, and a simple majority to repeal. Amendments to the Constitution require a 75% majority vote to pass.
E: The holders of offices mentioned in this Constitution (including the Delegate, Vice-Delegate, Officers, and Citizenship Councillors) must be citizens.
Article 4: The WA Delegate
A: The WA Delegate of the region is the Head of Government.
B: The Delegate may use the Regional Controls and act on World Assembly proposals and resolutions as they see fit, subject to regional law.
C: The Delegate assigns roles to the Officers of the region.
D: If the Delegate submits their resignation, elections for a new Delegate will begin immediately with a challenge period as set out in Article 6. The resigning Delegate will retain the position until elections are completed.
Article 5: Officers
A: Officers of the region are responsible for carrying out the governmental functions of the region.
B: There are four Officer positions. Current Officers must not be replaced before vacant positions are filled.
Article 6: The Vice-Delegate
A: The Vice-Delegate is tasked with maintaining a high endorsement level for regional security purposes.
B: The Citizenship Council may unanimously appoint a Vice-Delegate in case of a vacancy in the office. The appointment is subject to a confirmation vote in the Assembly, which requires a two-thirds majority vote.
C: Any citizen may initiate a petition calling for the removal of a Vice-Delegate. Once the petition is signed by five citizens, a vote must be held in the Assembly to remove the Vice-Delegate. Removal requires a simple majority vote.
D: The Delegate must not encourage the endorsement of any nation other than themselves and the Vice-Delegate.
Article 7: The Citizenship Council
A: The Citizenship Council shall be composed of three Councillors.
B: One Councillor shall be appointed by the Delegate and one by the Officer with the longest continuous tenure as citizen. The manner of selection of the third Councillor shall be prescribed by the Assembly. Each appointment shall be subject to a confirmation in the Assembly, which requires a two-thirds majority vote.
C: Any citizen may initiate a petition calling for the removal of a Councillor. Once such a petition is signed by five citizens, a vote shall be held in the Assembly to remove the Councillor. Removal requires a two-thirds vote.
D: Once appointed, a Councillor shall serve until their resignation, loss of citizenship, removal from office, or failure of a reconfirmation vote. A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the outgoing Councillor was appointed.
E: Every 1 May, all current Councillors shall be subject to reconfirmation votes. Reconfirmation requires two-thirds majority. If a Councillor is not reconfirmed, the position shall became vacant.
F: The Citizenship Council shall be responsible for the approval of citizenship applications, the retraction of citizenship of individuals who are no longer eligible or pose a security risk, and the maintenance of an active list of citizens.
Article 8: Elections
A: Any citizen who wishes to become an Officer or the Delegate may challenge for the position.
B: Elections begin once a challenge is submitted. If the elections are for the position of Delegate, any citizens admitted after this time will not be allowed to vote in that election. A challenge for Delegate will be considered to have been submitted, and elections begun, at the beginning of the first month following six months having elapsed from the last vote for Delegate.
C: The challenge period is the first seven days of Delegate elections and first four days of Officer elections. Further challenges must be submitted during the challenge period. An official being challenged must confirm their intent to run during the challenge period, but does not require the support of any other citizen.
D: A challenge to an official within 30 days of their election requires the support of four other citizens. Otherwise, a challenge for Delegate requires the support of two other citizens, and a challenge for Officer requires the support of one other citizen. The required support must be received within 7 days of the challenge to trigger an election being posted.
E: Following the challenge period, the Assembly will vote to elect the Delegate or Officer.
F: Simultaneous elections will begin for all Officer positions on the first day of April, August and December, as if a challenge had been made. Incumbent Officers must confirm their intent to run in accordance with Clause C. No challenges for Officer positions may be made within the 15 days before these elections.
G: If there are multiple vacant Officer positions, each challenge is to be taken to be for all vacant positions, and a simultaneous election is to be held.
H: The voting system is determined by law. If there is only one candidate in an election, a confirmation vote requiring a simple majority is to be held. Simultaneous elections are to be held as a single election for multiple positions, except that if the number of candidates does not exceed the number of vacancies, each candidate is to be subject to a confirmation vote.
Former Speaker & Officer of Foreign Affairs"u r my hero" - Guy
