Post by IAPA Admin on Nov 29, 2014 20:59:14 GMT -5
Membership in IAPA is based on several factors such as a nation's willingness to broker peace, a nation's tech level, and a nation's history. The IAPA takes a logical stance regarding war and armed conflict; it would be illogical to assume a nation has never engaged in these things. However, wanton and senseless violence and cruelty are frowned upon. Nations are permitted to possess weapons of mass destruction however, due to the delicate balance the IAPA strives to maintain, nations found stockpiling WMD or reverse engineering WMD for nefarious means will be suspended from the IAPA.
National government type is not an issue.
Section 1 - Application and Acceptance of Membership
Membership shall be open to all peace-and-progress-loving nations that accept the obligations contained in this Charter and, in the judgment of the Organization, are able and willing to carry out these obligations. Nations are permitted to contain any species [and must function at Post Modern Tech level or higher]. Any member of the Prime Assembly has to the authority to nominate a nation for membership, and any nation may apply for membership individually; Membership is voted upon by the Chambers Council (Chambers).
Section 2 - Membership Requirement
Member Nations will not engage in acts that are in violation of the objectives of the IAPA nor shall they engage in wanton acts of violence or cruelty against sophont species; Member Nations shall not hinder existing missions; Member Nations shall not actively deploy Weapons of Mass Destruction upon their citizens or other nations without just cause.
Section 3.1 - Membership Application Process IC
The following process will be utilized.
Section 3.2 - Membership Application Process OOC
Whereas the IAPA is attached to a nation simulation game, the player themselves is to be taken into consideration. Players known for thread disruptions, frequent correction by the NS Moderator team, poor sportsmanship, numbers wanking etc may be denied participation. Application denials based on OOC behaviors will not be made public; the IAPA puppet account will contact the applicant via the NS Telegram System to explain.
National government type is not an issue.
Article II
Membership
Membership
Section 1 - Application and Acceptance of Membership
Membership shall be open to all peace-and-progress-loving nations that accept the obligations contained in this Charter and, in the judgment of the Organization, are able and willing to carry out these obligations. Nations are permitted to contain any species [and must function at Post Modern Tech level or higher]. Any member of the Prime Assembly has to the authority to nominate a nation for membership, and any nation may apply for membership individually; Membership is voted upon by the Chambers Council (Chambers).
Section 2 - Membership Requirement
Member Nations will not engage in acts that are in violation of the objectives of the IAPA nor shall they engage in wanton acts of violence or cruelty against sophont species; Member Nations shall not hinder existing missions; Member Nations shall not actively deploy Weapons of Mass Destruction upon their citizens or other nations without just cause.
Section 3.1 - Membership Application Process IC
The following process will be utilized.
- Any nation which desires to become a Member of the IAPA shall submit an application to the Secretary-General's office via the online forum. Application questions must be answered truthfully; perceived negative qualities do not necessary result in denial. The application is a formal document stating the the applicant nation accepts the obligations contained in the Charter and agrees to bide by them.
- The Secretary-General will send a copy of the application to the Chambers Council and Security Council.
- The Security Council may weigh in at this time to voice objections. If the Security Council does not in a timely manner recommend the applicant nation for membership or postpone the consideration of the application in order to obtain more information, the Chambers Council may elect to vote without its input.
- The Chambers Council shall vest an applicant nation to consider whether the applicant is a peace-seeking and progressing nation able and willing to carry out the obligations contained in the Charter. Two Thirds majority of the Chambers Council members present and voting required for admission. The Security Council may weigh in at this time to voice objections. Applications must be reviewed and replied to in a timely manner, with applications waiting no more than three weeks for an answer or contact for clarification.
- The Secretary-General shall keep the applicant nation abreast of matters, and will inform the applicant nation of the Chambers Council decision. If the application is approved, membership shall become effective on the date on which the Chambers Council makes its decision. Membership in the IAPA is perpetual with no need to renew unless nation is returning from suspension.
Section 3.2 - Membership Application Process OOC
Whereas the IAPA is attached to a nation simulation game, the player themselves is to be taken into consideration. Players known for thread disruptions, frequent correction by the NS Moderator team, poor sportsmanship, numbers wanking etc may be denied participation. Application denials based on OOC behaviors will not be made public; the IAPA puppet account will contact the applicant via the NS Telegram System to explain.