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Treaty of Kishito (2018)
Title I - 経済連合 (Keizai rengō) - An Economic Union
Article A.
The signing of this treaty will formally create the economic sphere of the 大四国連合 - Dai-Shikoku Rengō (The Great Shikoku Union).
The creation of this union of commerce and cultural exchanges will set forth a new prosperous region within North and Southwest Usonea.
Diplomatic relations and cooperation are not only vital but necessary between member states of this union. The Union and its people have a common goal of mutual prosperity while retaining their membership status.
Article B.
For economic hegemony and the development of all economic sectors within the member states, the respective currency of all member states will be equivalent to one another. The exchange of a member state's currency for another will be accepted without additional charges as a subsidy for legal tender exchanges.
Article C.
Any territorial waters which are legally intersecting one another can be easily solved by scheduling commerce and military operations within the disputed waters with the cooperation of member state governments, military forces, and industries. Artificial island construction is not permitted of any sort within these disputed waters unless formally negotiated by a member state. Cooperation of member state activity within their legal and disputed territorial waters will allow for a more cooperative union.
Article D.
Individual state foreign policy will remain unaffected until the defense of a member state is ongoing. Foreign military, social and economic policies will not be affected whatsoever. However, the Union will urge all member states to have a similar outlook on foreign policy to maintain union cohesion.
Article E.
All member states are in agreement to unite the Shikoku People through correspondent economic and social policies for a prosperous union. A solely defensive pact will protect the union’s goal to unite Shikokugengo-ken and its people.
Article F.
The national spending and budgeting of member states shall be as consistent as possible.
Title II - 安心と安全 (Anshin to Anzen) - Security and Safety
(PART ONE) External Welfare of the Union
Article 1.
The Union defense measure will be created under this treaty in order to protect every single member state and the interest of the Union as a whole.
Member states are in agreement to come to the defense of one another if attacked by an unprovoked foreign aggressor. This being a continental or oversea adversary seeking to disrupt the interests of the Union and the sovereignty of its member states.
Article 1a.
The creation of the Union Defense Headquarters will allow for all member state military officials to easily cooperate and coordinate defensive measures against any potential enemies.
All military forces will still operate under the command of their respective governments, for the headquarters is only to coordinate member state national military forces together.
The headquarters may also be used for any military joint exercises or conferences between member states during times of peace.
Article 1b.
During a unionized state of war, military use of air space will not require authorization, but just identification for member states to keep track of what kind of allied military activity is ensuing within their respective territory.
Ground forces will be required to gain authorization to mobilize within another member state’s nation in any situation.
Naval forces will move freely in other member state’s territorial waters during times of war, but in order to dock in another nation will require authorization of their respective government.
Article 1c.
Any wartime economic policies a member state implements during a conflict will succeed any economic legislative policies currently enacted by the Union. If the economic policy is common within most member states during the war, then the Union will formally change its economic policies in place of a wartime policy.
(PART TWO) Internal Welfare of the Union
Article 2a.
All member states will cooperate with each other's national police agencies for the investigation and apprehension of civil or criminal international instances.
The following events are causes for an international investigation, police enforcement, and or possible extradition :
Organized crime present within multiple member states.
Acts of terrorism present within multiple member states.
Violent political uprisings within one or multiple member states.
Political violence that occurred in one or multiple member states
The destruction and or vandalism of shrines dedicated to, the Head of State of Yukizome, Kamisato Ayaka.
Fraud or illegal financial schemes conducted by governments or international companies.
Tampering within another member state's significant political events.
Article 2b.
The Union will be required to offer aid to member states in the eventuality of natural disasters that may cause mass destruction and displacement of people. This aid can come in any form such as financial, medical, foodstuff, shelter, etc.
The Union member states that are unaffected by natural disaster events will act as sanctuaries for the Shikoku people affected by such forces.
Article 2c.
In case of pandemics throughout the Union, then member states will provide protection for the general public until vaccines and antidotes are procured. All member state national departments of health will closely observe pandemic situations to propose policies to counteract the spread of disease.
Title III - 連合構造 (Rengō Kōzō) - Structure of the Union
Article 3.
The three main bodies of the Union will be created to centralize socioeconomic law within all member states. Each branch will represent all member states by having multiple representatives taking office of important Union positions. This three-body Union will consist of a legislative commission, a union court, and a union committee.
(PART ONE) The Economic and Social Policies Commission
Article 4.
The Economic and Social Policies Commission will propose new legislation for the Union to reform or completely change any policies that are agreed upon by its member states. The commission's new legislative propositions will be presented to the Union Committee for approval.
Article 4a.
The Commission will be headed by a president along with 37 commissioners representing all member states.
National governments of member states may appoint their commissioners via any means as long as those holding offices are legally a citizen of the member state.
Article 4b.
The 38 seats within the Commission including the president’s seat have been all divided to represent their country of origin.
The following countries will receive a fixed number of commissioner seats based on population:
The Arakami Realm of Yukizome: 13
The Holy Empire of Tsuruma: 8
The Quadruple Republics of Meria: 7
The United Regional Clans of Fujiwara Tochi: 10
(PART TWO) The Union Committee of the Great Shikoku Nations
Article 5.
The Union Committee is headed by a president as well as 150 members of the Committee. The Committee will vote on new legislative policies brought from the Commission and the president of the Union. The Union is also responsible for the election and appointment of a president. The president will be in office for six months and may be re-elected once three more terms have passed. Every president during a premier election must be from a different member state every presidential term.
Article 5a.
The Union Committee has 150 seats which all have been divided to represent their country of origin.
The following countries will receive a fixed number of committee seats based on population:
The Arakami Realm of Yukizome: 45
The Holy Empire of Tsuruma: 34
The Quadruple Republics of Meria: 31
The United Regional Clans of Fujiwara Tochi: 40
(PART THREE) The Court of Equity
Article 6.
The Union's official court will oversee disputes between member states and the internal bodies of the Union itself. There will be seven court justices that will be the decision-makers of Union court cases. Justices will familiarize themselves with the legalities of all member state nations and apply the rule of law to where the accused comes from. If it's a civil case then justices will apply the rule of law according to the Treaty of Kishito.
Article 6a.
The Court of Equity has 7 justices which all have been divided to represent their country of origin.
The following countries will receive a fixed number of justices based on population:
The Arakami Realm of Yukizome: 3
The Holy Empire of Tsuruma: 1
The Quadruple Republics of Meria: 1
The United Regional Clans of Fujiwara Tochi: 2
Title IV - 社会政策と四国市民権 (Shakai Seisaku to Shikoku Shimin-ken) - Shikoku Citizenship and Social Policies
(PART ONE) Shikoku Citizenship
Article 7.
By signing this treaty member states agree to create a more centralized policy of citizenship under the Union of Great Shikoku Nations. This will practically allow freedom of travel between member states for anyone with Shikoku Citizenship.
Article 7a.
Member states will retain their respective passports albeit a new page in the front of the booklet be created to officially recognize the Great Shikoku Union and the holder's legitimate form of Shikoku Citizenship.
Article 7b.
Member states will retain their immigration policies but for an immigrant to be naturalized into a member state then they must also go through the Union's naturalization process.
The following policies will be the official Union naturalization process:
Proof of documentation and signature from member states immigration departments
General background checks
General exam of Shikoku Society
Article 7c.
All forms of visas will be distributed by the respective government of member states. In order to cross member state border's, proof of visa will be necessary.
(PART TWO) Social Policies
Article 8.
The Union and its member states shall treat all Shikoku Citizens as equals despite the country of origin. A citizen is still under the law of the country in which they currently reside or visiting. Every citizen of the Union has the right to appeal to the Court of Equity if such a case is deemed worthy.
Article 8a.
All civil forms of motor transportation must be registered under a standard Union license plate.
The Union plate will indicate which member state is the form of transportation registered via a minimized flag on the top left of the plate.
Article 8b.
Any form of housing shall be sold and chosen equally to any Shikoku Citizen. Discrimination based on race or ethnic background of a Shikoku Citizen is a violation of Union housing market procedures.
Background checks may be allowed to the rightful owner of the property. If discrepancies occur, a Shikoku Citizen may appeal to their local court.
Article 8c.
As per Article 2b. and Article 2c. the Union will committee an emergency health fund to provide for each member state and its citizens.
Union hospitals and medical facilities will also be constructed within member states to provide basic healthcare for all Shikoku Citizens. These facilities will employ the local workforce but remain under the control of the Union.
Emergency shelters already constructed will be occupied by the Union's emergency service staff in the case of a natural or manmade disaster.
Article 8d.
The union will form a fund for standard educational programs in rural regions of member states. These school facilities will teach with the member state's official curriculum.
The fund for standard education programs will also provide aid to those excelling in their education within the Union.
Title V - 商業と業務 (Shōgyō to gyōmu) Commerce and Operational Services
Article 9.
The industrial and commercial efforts of all member states shall strive to create a prosperous Union through economic cooperation and transparent industrial policies between governments. Any means of industrial transportation shall be free access to all member states for the utmost ease of commercial exchanges. Central banks will also work with one another to adjust for note value, reserves, and funds.
Article 9a.
The construction of multiple industrial facilities on member state lands will be leased to companies that are granted by the government of a member state. Specifically, companies of Shikoku origin can have more accessible means for production to consumers in other member states.
Article 9b.
Commercial and industrial transportation will remain under their respective companies and shall be granted easier permits to create new routes for both civil and industrial needs. Land and sea routes will be agreed upon by all nations to form swift transportation of people and goods.
High-speed railway lines shall be created in the member states of the Holy Empire of Tsuruma and the United Regional Clans of Fujiwara Tochi. The construction of a semi-transcontinental high-speed railway line will allow the growth of certain regions in all member state nations as well as symbolically connect the members of a prosperous Union.
Highways and other main streets will be constructed between member states to create more route options for both industrial service and civil convenience.
General shipping lanes will be agreed upon to create consistent and organized routes for maximum efficiency
Article 9c.
All civilian and commercial vessels at sea shall fly the flag of the Union to signify that such vessel is from Shikoku lands.
Signators
