Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army Act

Preamble

An army of WA nations organized by The East Pacific and ready to attack and protect in the name of The East Pacific will hereby be established and accommodated within the forums following the passage of this act.

Citation

This law may be cited as the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army Act.

Declarations of War

  1. Following the passage of this act, The East Pacific will hereby be capable of making formal declarations of war against other regions. Declarations of war must be voted on by Magisterium, where they must be supported by at least 75% of the Magisterium’s members to be considered by the Delegate. The Delegate has the power, within five days of the declaration’s ratification (as announced by the Provost), to approve of or veto a declaration of war that has been supported by 75% of the Magisterium. If the Delegate vetoes a declaration of war, the Magisterium must subsequently support it unanimously to overrule the Delegate’s response. If the Magisterium initially supports the motion to declare war unanimously or if the Delegate fails to veto the declaration within 5 days of its ratification, the Delegate cannot veto it.

  2. If a foreign region or organization declares war on or makes an act of militaristic aggression against The East Pacific or against the ESPA, The East Pacific will automatically be at war with this region or organization without the Magisterium’s vote or the Delegate’s approval.

General

The Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army (EPSA), as this army is to be named, will not mobilize within any region with which The East Pacific is at war, unless:

  1. This region is The East Pacific and it is mobilizing to secure the position of the Delegate or of a Vizier,

  2. The region in which the EPSA is mobilizing is occupied by or is being entered by a force with which The East Pacific is at war,

  3. Those in control of the region in which the EPSA is mobilizing have permitted the EPSA to mobilize within their region,

  4. The region in which the EPSA is mobilizing is a warzone (as defined by the in-game region tag).

Organization

  1. No member of the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army may use their powers to violate the laws of the government of The East Pacific. If they are found to be breaking the law through the abuse of their abilities within the Army, they will be punished accordingly by the Conclave.

  2. The highest rank in the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army will be the Field Marshal, a rank which the elected Delegate of the region will automatically be assigned. The Field Marshal must appoint a General who will be the Field Marshal’s second-in-command (and who the Field Marshal may replace with any Army member at any time). There may only be one Field Marshal and one General. The Field Marshal is capable of overruling any decision made by the General or by any soldier of a lesser rank. Further creation and organization of the army’s ranks will be left to the Field Marshal and General to design.

  3. The Field Marshal and General will handle the admission of Army members publicly on The East Pacific’s forum.

  4. The Field Marshal must establish an official emblem for the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army which, should the Army occupy a hostile region or a warzone, will be used to replace/establish the occupied region’s flag.

  5. To participate in the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army, a nation must hold the status of “citizen” within the government of The East Pacific.

  6. No member of the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army may serve simultaneously and actively in another region’s or organization’s military. If they are found to be doing this or if the Field Marshal/General has the right to believe that they are participating in irrelevant military activity due to fluctuating WA status and/or unexplained relocations, the Field Marshal or General must expel them from the Army.

  7. If members of the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army are found to be incapable of conducting themselves appropriately within the Army, they are subject to demotion, suspension, and/or expulsion from the Army by the General or by the Field Marshal.

  8. The Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army will never formally declare itself as being either “defender” or “raider.”

  9. Positions held within the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army will not conflict with any positions held within The East Pacific’s government, and involvement in the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army will not bar its members from participation in other regions and organizations (excluding the participation described in #6 and unless by law of these foreign regions and organizations).

  10. Citizens of The East Pacific will not lose their citizenship if their nation leaves The East Pacific on the orders of the EPSA.

Amended on http://theeastpacific.com/topic/5167364/1/#1 by the 14th Magisterium, 3rd term.

Amended version

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Preamble

An army of WA nations organized by The East Pacific and ready to attack and protect in the name of The East Pacific will hereby be established and accommodated within the forums following the passage of this act.

Section 1: Citation

This law may be cited as the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army Act (Amended).

Section 2: General

The Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army (EPSA), as this army is to be named, will not mobilize within any region with which The East Pacific is not at war, unless:

Condition I: The operation is unarbitrary, can be justified on reasonable grounds and is not in breach of any legal or treatied obligations.

Condition II: This region is The East Pacific or an allied region and it is mobilizing to secure the position of its Delegate or a designated second-in-command of that region.

Condition III: The region in which the EPSA is mobilizing is occupied by or is being entered by a force with which The East Pacific is at war.

Condition IV: Those in control of the region in which the EPSA is mobilizing have permitted the EPSA to mobilize within their region.

Condition V: The region in which the EPSA is mobilizing is a warzone.

Section 3: Organization

  1. No member of the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army may use their powers to violate the laws of the government of The East Pacific. If they are found to be breaking the law through the abuse of their abilities within the Army, they will be punished accordingly by the Conclave.

2.A. The highest rank in the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army will be reserved for the Delegate, who will choose his/her own title. The Delegate will nominate a member to be the overseeing officer of the EPSA, title chosen by the appointee, who will be confirmed by a majority vote of the Magisterium. The overseeing officer shall be the second in command at all times.
2.B. Officers will be appointed by the overseeing officer and confirmed by the Delegate. They shall lead the specific missions.

  1. The overseeing officer shall be responsible for enlisting new members of the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army. The Delegate can always veto new enlistments.

  2. Officers must establish an official emblem for the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army which, should the Army occupy a hostile region or a warzone, will be used to replace/establish the occupied region’s flag.

  3. To participate in the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army, a nation must hold the status of “citizen” within the government of The East Pacific and pledge not participate in any other military organizations. If a nation cannot meet these obligations they must be endorsed by another Soldier of The East Pacific and pledge to honor the trust placed in them by The East Pacific. The delegate reserves the right to veto any non citizen member nomination.

  4. No member of the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army will actively participate in foreign missions while participating in a mission with the EPSA, without first seeking permission from a commanding officer. Any member found doing so may be punished at the discretion of the Delegate or overseeing officer.

  5. If members of the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army are found to be incapable of conducting themselves appropriately within the Army, they are subject to demotion, suspension, and/or expulsion from the Army by the Delegate or the overseeing officer.

  6. The Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army will never formally declare itself as being either “defender” or “raider.”

  7. Positions held within the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army will not conflict with any positions held within The East Pacific’s government, and involvement in the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army will not bar its members from participation in other regions and organizations (excluding the participation described in sections 3.5 and 3.6 and unless by law of these foreign regions and organizations).

  8. Citizens of The East Pacific will not lose their citizenship if their nation leaves The East Pacific on the orders of the EPSA.

  9. Members of the EPSA will swear to uphold the traditions and honor of The East Pacific.

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This second amendment was approved by the Magisterium on October 8, 2013. (See this http://theeastpacific.com/topic/5176346/1/.)
It was approved by the Delegate on October 11, 2013. (See this http://theeastpacific.com/single/?p=8012115&t=5170092.)

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Preamble

An army of WA nations organized by The East Pacific and ready to attack and protect in the name of The East Pacific will hereby be established and accommodated within the forums following the passage of this act.

Section 1: Citation

This law may be cited as the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army Act (Second Amendment).

Section 2: General

The Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army (EPSA), as this army is to be named, is permitted to mobilize under the following conditions:

Condition I: The operation can be justified on reasonable grounds and is not in breach of any legal obligations or treaties.

Condition II: It is mobilizing to secure the position of the Delegate or a designated second-in-command in The East Pacific or an allied region.

Condition III: The region in which the EPSA is mobilizing is occupied by or is being entered by a force with which The East Pacific is at war.

Condition IV: Those in control of the region in which the EPSA is mobilizing have permitted the EPSA to mobilize within their region.

Condition V: The region in which the EPSA is mobilizing is a warzone.

Section 3: Organization

  1. No member of the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army may use their powers to violate the laws of the government of The East Pacific. If they are found to be breaking the law through the abuse of their abilities within the Army, they will be punished accordingly by the Conclave.

2.A. The highest rank in the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army will be reserved for the Delegate, who will choose his/her own title. The Delegate will nominate a member to be the overseeing officer of the EPSA, title chosen by the appointee, who will be confirmed by a majority vote of the Magisterium. The overseeing officer shall be the second in command at all times.
2.B. Officers will be appointed by the overseeing officer and confirmed by the Delegate. They shall lead the specific missions.

  1. The overseeing officer shall be responsible for enlisting new members of the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army. The Delegate can always veto new enlistments.

  2. Officers must establish an official emblem for the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army which, should the Army occupy a hostile region or a warzone, will be used to replace/establish the occupied region’s flag.

  3. To participate in the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army, a nation must be a citizen of The East Pacific and pledge not to participate in any other military organizations. If a nation cannot meet these obligations they must be endorsed by another Soldier of The East Pacific and pledge to honor the trust placed in them by The East Pacific. The delegate reserves the right to veto any non citizen member nomination.

  4. No member of the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army will actively participate in foreign missions while participating in a mission with the EPSA, without first seeking permission from a commanding officer. Any member found doing so may be punished at the discretion of the Delegate or overseeing officer.

  5. If members of the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army are found to be incapable of conducting themselves appropriately within the Army, they are subject to demotion, suspension, and/or expulsion from the Army by the Delegate or the overseeing officer.

  6. Positions held within the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army will not conflict with any positions held within The East Pacific’s government, and involvement in the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army will not bar its members from participation in other regions and organizations (excluding the participation described in sections 3.5 and 3.6 and unless by law of these foreign regions and organizations).

  7. Citizens of The East Pacific will not lose their citizenship if their nation leaves The East Pacific on the orders of the EPSA.

  8. Members of the EPSA will swear to uphold the traditions and honor of The East Pacific.

Section 4: Enactment

This amendment shall be enacted upon its signature by the Delegate, except if the Magisterium votes to override a veto of this bill by the Delegate.

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The EPSA was amended again by the Magisterium on September 3, 2015 (http://theeastpacific.com/topic/5227350/1/#new)

It was signed by the Delegate on September 3, 2015 (http://theeastpacific.com/single/?p=8051141&t=5170092)

The text of the amended law is listed below:

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Preamble

An army of WA nations organized by The East Pacific and ready to attack and protect in the name of The East Pacific will hereby be established and accommodated within the forums following the passage of this act.

Section 1: Citation

This law may be cited as the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army Act (Second Amendment).

Section 2: General

The Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army (EPSA), as this army is to be named, is permitted to execute defensive and/or offensive operations when at least one of the following conditions applies:

Condition I: The operation, sanctioned by the Delegate, safeguards and strengthens The East Pacific’s interests abroad and is not in breach of any legal obligations or treaties.

Condition II: It is mobilizing to secure the position of the Delegate or a designated second-in-command in The East Pacific or an allied region.

Condition III: The region in which the EPSA is mobilizing is occupied by or is being entered by a force with which The East Pacific is at war.

Condition IV: Those in control of the region in which the EPSA is mobilizing have permitted the EPSA to mobilize within their region.

Condition V: The region in which the EPSA is mobilizing is a warzone.

Section 3: Organization

  1. No member of the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army may use their powers to violate the laws of the government of The East Pacific. If they are found to be breaking the law through the abuse of their abilities within the Army, they will be punished accordingly by the Conclave.

2.A. The highest rank in the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army will be reserved for the Delegate, who will choose his/her own title. The Delegate will nominate a member to be the overseeing officer of the EPSA, title chosen by the appointee, who will be confirmed by a majority vote of the Magisterium. The overseeing officer shall be the second in command at all times.
2.B. Officers will be appointed by the overseeing officer and confirmed by the Delegate. They shall lead the specific missions.

  1. The overseeing officer shall be responsible for enlisting new members of the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army. The Delegate can always veto new enlistments.

  2. Officers must establish an official emblem for the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army which, should the Army occupy a hostile region or a warzone, will be used to replace/establish the occupied region’s flag.

  3. To participate in the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army, a nation must be a citizen of The East Pacific and pledge not to participate in any other military organizations. If a nation cannot meet these obligations they must be endorsed by another Soldier of The East Pacific and pledge to honor the trust placed in them by The East Pacific. The delegate reserves the right to veto any non citizen member nomination.

  4. No member of the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army will actively participate in foreign missions while participating in a mission with the EPSA, without first seeking permission from a commanding officer. Any member found doing so may be punished at the discretion of the Delegate or overseeing officer.

  5. If members of the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army are found to be incapable of conducting themselves appropriately within the Army, they are subject to demotion, suspension, and/or expulsion from the Army by the Delegate or the overseeing officer.

  6. Positions held within the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army will not conflict with any positions held within The East Pacific’s government, and involvement in the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army will not bar its members from participation in other regions and organizations (excluding the participation described in sections 3.5 and 3.6 and unless by law of these foreign regions and organizations).

  7. Citizens of The East Pacific will not lose their citizenship if their nation leaves The East Pacific on the orders of the EPSA.

  8. Members of the EPSA will swear to uphold the traditions and honor of The East Pacific.

Section 4: Enactment

This amendment shall be enacted upon its signature by the Delegate, except if the Magisterium votes to override a veto of this bill by the Delegate.

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Notice from the Provost[hr]
The East Pacific Sovereign Army Act was amended once again June 20th, 2018 by a majority vote of Magisters (~94.74% in favor). The vote thread may be viewed http://forum.theeastpacific.com/topic/7021888/1/.

Subsequently, the amendment was http://forum.theeastpacific.com/single/?p=10043355&t=5170092 on June 20, 2018.

The current version of the act reads as follows:

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Preamble

An army of WA nations organized by The East Pacific and ready to attack and protect in the name of The East Pacific will hereby be established and accommodated within the forums following the passage of this act.

Section 1: Citation

This law may be cited as the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army Act (Third Amendment).

Section 2: General

The Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army (EPSA), as this army is to be named, is permitted to execute defensive and/or offensive operations when at least one of the following conditions applies:

Condition I: The operation, sanctioned by the Delegate, safeguards and strengthens The East Pacific’s interests abroad and is not in breach of any legal obligations or treaties.

Condition II: It is mobilizing to secure the position of the Delegate or a designated second-in-command in The East Pacific or an allied region.

Condition III: The region in which the EPSA is mobilizing is occupied by or is being entered by a force with which The East Pacific is at war.

Condition IV: Those in control of the region in which the EPSA is mobilizing have permitted the EPSA to mobilize within their region.

Condition V: The region in which the EPSA is mobilizing is a warzone.

Section 3: Organization

  1. No member of the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army may use their powers to violate the laws of the government of The East Pacific. If they are found to be breaking the law through the abuse of their abilities within the Army, they will be punished accordingly by the Conclave.

2.A. The highest rank in the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army will be reserved for the Delegate, who will choose his/her own title. The Delegate will nominate a member to be the overseeing officer of the EPSA, title chosen by the appointee, who will be confirmed by a majority vote of the Magisterium. The overseeing officer shall be the second in command at all times.
2.B. Officers will be appointed by the overseeing officer and confirmed by the Delegate. They shall lead the specific missions.

  1. The overseeing officer shall be responsible for enlisting new members of the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army. The Delegate can always veto new enlistments.

  2. Officers must establish an official emblem for the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army which, should the Army occupy a hostile region or a warzone, will be used to replace/establish the occupied region’s flag.

  3. To hold rank in the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army, a nation must be a citizen of The East Pacific and pledge not to participate in any other military organizations. If a nation cannot meet these obligations, they can not hold rank in the East Pacific Sovereign Army. The delegate reserves the right to veto any non citizen member nomination.

  4. No member of the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army will actively participate in foreign missions while participating in a mission with the EPSA, without first seeking permission from a commanding officer. Any member found doing so may be punished at the discretion of the Delegate or overseeing officer.

  5. If members of the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army are found to be incapable of conducting themselves appropriately within the Army, they are subject to demotion, suspension, and/or expulsion from the Army by the Delegate or the overseeing officer.

  6. Positions held within the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army will not conflict with any positions held within The East Pacific’s government, and involvement in the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army will not bar its members from participation in other regions and organizations (excluding the participation described in sections 3.5 and 3.6 and unless by law of these foreign regions and organizations).

  7. Citizens of The East Pacific will not lose their citizenship if their nation leaves The East Pacific on the orders of the EPSA.

  8. Members of the EPSA will swear to uphold the traditions and honor of The East Pacific.

Section 4: Enactment

This amendment shall be enacted upon its signature by the Delegate, except if the Magisterium votes to override a veto of this bill by the Delegate.

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The Magisterium voted the Curia Act 18-2 on September 15th, 2019. Following the provisions of the Curia act, this law has been repealed. The discussion thread can be seen http://forum.theeastpacific.com/topic/7023091/1/ and the voting thread Vote: The Curia Act - The East Pacific - Tapatalk