The Fourth Convention [REPORT]

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The Global Assembly

Fourth Convention Report

THIS NOTICE IS TO UPDATE THE LEADERS OF THE WORLD ON THE STATUS OF THE GLOBAL ASSEMBLY, AND OUR FOURTH CONVENTION, WHICH WAS HELD ON THE 9th OF SUN'S SMILE, 1658. THIS NOTICE SHALL BE MADE PUBLIC AFTER BEING DELIVERED TO ALL MEMBER STATES.

[!] An artist's depiction of the Fourth Convention, 1658

 

The Fourth Convention of the Global Assembly took place recently, on the 9th of Sun's Smile, 1658 ((Sunday)). It took place in the capital city of Kaz'Ulrah, Kal'Tarak, from within High King Garrond Frostbeard's gracious throne room, which he allowed us to use. This was, by far, our largest and most productive conference yet, introducing the new member states of Fenn, Marnian Hanseti/Judah, and re-introducing Haense.

 

 

This meeting focused primarily on nation-submitted legislation and motions. The Chairman gave an introductory statement, stating, "The Global Assembly will no longer be holding your hands. It is the duty of the member states to now guide the direction the Global Assembly takes." Afterwards, Dreek Ireheart of Kaz'Ulrah gave an opening statement, welcoming the delegates to their capital city. In addition, Fennic ambassadors gave a lengthy address to the General Chamber, introducing themselves as the newest members of the Global Assembly.

 

[!] The Fennic delegation addresses the General Chamber, 1658

 

From there, twelve propositions from various member states were presented and voted on -- only a quarter of them passed, although many were extremely close votes, and are expected to be reproposed in the near future.

 

Passed Legislation

 

Azdrazi Are Now Protected

The Dragonkind Protection Act, proposed by Renatus-Marna, passed in the Chamber. It ensures that the Azdrazi are now an internationally protected culture, protected from any offensive harm at the hands of individuals, groups, or governments. Should a nation not wish to allow Azdrazi to reside in their lands, they are legally allowed to deport any Azdrazi individuals to Renatus-Marna for housing. The bill passed by a narrow margin of 5 - 4, with the Dwarven nations of Holm and Kaz'Ulrah abstaining, as well as partial-member states Kadarsi and Rivia. Haelun'or, also a partial-member, opposed the bill.

 

GA Treasury Embezzlement Regulations Are Tightened

Proposed by Dylar Salgus, a citizen of Kaz'Ulrah, the Embezzlement Act of 1658 imposes much more restrictive regulations on the Global Assembly's treasury funds, regarding embezzlement. This has provided the organization's treasury with additional regulations, to prevent misuse of the minae donated. It passed by a vote of 3 - 2, with every other member shockingly choosing to abstain from a vote.

 

Crabs, Sharks, and Sea Turtles are now Protected Species

(crabs are banned)

 

Proposed by Deputy Applefoot of Dunshire, the Protection of Exotic Aquatic Animals Act garnered the attention of environmental advocates around Atlas, persuading a majority of members to vote on the bill to ban crabs, sharks, and sea turtles from being killed, sold, or consumed. All vendors have been given a week's notice to cease the sale of any of these seafood products mentioned. Anyone caught partaking in the slaughter of crabs, sharks, or sea turtles are subject to a hefty fine from international courts. The bill passed with a vote of 5 - 4, while all other members abstained.

 

Nations Are Now Subject to Stricter Standards

Proposed by Renatus-Marna, this bill, the Procedures of Earning the Title of Nation, detail the new regulations put into place, outlining the formal requirements for becoming a legitimately, internationally recognized state. It includes measures demanding nations provide proof of the traits listed in the Elucidation of Statehood, and also includes a provision, allowing member states to call into question the legitimacy of another member state. This procedural bill passed by a vote of 5 - 3.

 

Failed Legislation

• The Thanhium Protection Act, proposed by Morgan Hallowfall of Thania, and sponsored by Dunshire, would have implimented much more strict regulations on the usage of thanhium, and would have redistributed stockpiles of the dangerous mineral to different locations. It failed in a vote of 5 - 6, with only Haelun'or and Rivia abstaining. The legislation is expected to gain further traction, as the Dominion only voted against the bill due to the fact that it didn't, "Go far enough" in regulating thanhium. This bill is expected to be brought up for a revote at a later date.
• The Non-Combatant Civilian Protections Bill, written by Kadarsi, also sponsored by Dunshire, was proposed at our last convention, as well, by Saeed Ibn Malek. This legislation would have provided a copious amount of support for peaceful civilians not involved in warfare. It did, however, fail by a vote of 2 - 6. Although, they did gain more support than the first time the bill was proposed.
• The Fair Elections Act, proposed by former Cyrilsburg mayoral candidate Ser Stephanos Palaiologos, would have banned state or municipal governments from merging candidates' tickets, as was done in the Cyrilsburg election after a mayor and deputy were merged into one ticket, and became a controversial issue among voters for a short time. However, this bill was unanimously shot down in the General Chamber, failing by a vote of 0 - 9, with Fenn, Southron, Haelun'or, and Rivia abstaining.
• The Free Market Repealment, proposed by Dunshire, would have repealed Article III of the Dominion's previously passed Free Market Denomination Act of 1666. The bill, in itself, instituted a standard symbol for the Mina, but Article III banned the Global Assembly from passing any economic regulations. If repealed, this would mean that the Global Assembly would be permitted to pass economic regulations. This was a heavily debated topic, but in the end, failed by a vote of 4 - 5. It is expected to be brought up for another vote in the near future.
• The "Bill of Rogue Nations," proposed by Renatus-Marna, failed by a vote of 2 - 7, the bill's only supporters being Renatus-Marna and the Dominion. This would have given the Global Assembly the ability to dub generally dishonest and unreliable nations as "rogue," and prevent them from attending any international meetings.
• A sub-bill of the "Bill of Rogue Nations," the Condemnation of Norland would have dubbed Norland as a "rogue nation." This motion also came from Renatus-Marna, but failed by a vote of 2 - 5. Most delegations did not want to condemn Norland, as it effectively wouldn't have done anything, with the previous bill failing.
• The Economic Democracy Act, proposed by Dunshire, would have internationally banned the private control of the means of production. All products would have to be owned collectively by the workers. This failed in the General Chamber, by a vote of 2 - 8, the only supporters being Hanseti (Judah), and Dunshire.

 

In other news, the Global Assembly HQ is under construction in Cyrilsburg, Curon, and is being constructed on internationally neutral soil. This means that the building itself shall be a neutral ground for meetings, and a site of protection for victims of international criminals who feel as if they must be protected from the state.

 

As the Global Assembly becomes the largest international organization in decades, we also wish to give more autonomy to our members. The Global Assembly will no longer be guiding nation leaders, but instead, will allow them to control the narrative the organization takes. It is their time to shine, from now until the end of time.

 

You can find a full library of our documents here.

 

Be on the lookout for future updates. Godspeed.

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Magnus Cheers

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Madeline Applefoot the halfling Deputy of Dunshire smiles “We did ‘t! A’las May one day be uni’ed as one!” 

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Walter scowls.

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Noraki gets ready to go hunt Sharks and turtles

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Khaine arms for an anti-globalist purge

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Heinrich adjusted his suicide vest

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