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The Unifying Force of Inter-regional Communication.
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Solidarity Pact of the NSLeft
The NSLeft is a coalition of left-wing regions dedicated to fostering inter-regional solidarity and advancing the cause of leftism across NationStates. As such, the NSLeft is a non-sectarian pan-leftist alliance that welcomes all leftists—socialists, communists, anarchists, social democrats, and more. United by shared values, the NSLeft provides a platform for communication, collaboration, and collective action.
- 2.1. Member Region
"Member Region" shall refer to any region that has been admitted to the Solidarity Pact of the NSLeft and thus maintains all the rights, duties, and responsibilities as outlined in this Pact.
2.2. Affiliate Region
"Affiliate Region" shall refer to any region that collaborates with the NSLeft on specific projects or initiatives but does not wish to pursue full membership. Affiliate Regions are welcome to participate in certain activities without taking on the responsibilities of full membership.
2.3. NSLeft Comrade
"NSLeft Comrade,” or simply “Comrade,” shall refer to any individual user which has one or more nations residing in a Member Region.
2.4. Custodian
"Custodian” shall refer to the individual user who controls the Governor nation of the NSLeft region.
2.5. Simple majority vote
"Simple majority vote” shall refer to a vote in which a measure passes if more than half (>50.00%) of the votes are in favor.
2.6. Two-thirds majority vote
"Two-thirds majority vote” shall refer to a vote in which a measure passes if at least two-thirds (66.666...%) of the votes are in favor.
A Member Region is any region that has been admitted to the Solidarity Pact of the NSLeft and thus maintains all the rights, duties, and responsibilities as outlined in this Pact.
- 3.1. Eligibility
A region may apply for membership in the NSLeft if it adheres to left-wing values and agrees to uphold the principles and responsibilities outlined in this Pact. Regions pursuing membership must demonstrate ideological alignment and active participation within the NationStates leftist community.
3.2. Admission
Regions may be admitted to the NSLeft by a simple majority vote of the Member Regions. Regions seeking admission must inform the Secretary of the Central Committee.
3.3. Dismissal
Member Regions may be dismissed from the NSLeft by a two-thirds majority vote of all other Member Regions.
3.4. Withdrawal
Member Regions may voluntarily withdraw from the NSLeft by informing the Secretary of the Central Committee of such a decision to withdraw.
3.5. Membership Voting
Member Regions shall cast their votes in accordance with the decision-making processes of their region. The Secretary of the Central Committee shall coordinate the voting process and announce the results. A majority of the Member Regions must cast a vote for the vote to be considered binding. Member Regions that do not cast a vote within twelve days will be considered to have abstained.
An Affiliate Region is any region that collaborates with the NSLeft on specific projects or initiatives but does not wish to pursue full membership. Affiliate Regions are welcome to participate in certain activities without taking on the responsibilities of full membership.
- 4.1. Eligibility
A region may apply for Affiliate status with the NSLeft if it adheres to left-wing values and agrees to uphold the principles outlined in this Pact.
4.2. Affiliation
Regions may be granted Affiliate status by a majority vote of the Central Committee. Regions seeking Affiliate status must inform the Secretary of the Central Committee.
4.3. Revocation
Affiliate Regions may have their Affiliate status revoked by a majority vote of the Central Committee.
4.4. Withdrawal
Affiliate Regions may voluntarily withdraw their Affiliate status by informing the Secretary of the Central Committee of such a decision to withdraw this status.
- 5.1. The Central Committee
The Central Committee shall serve as the primary coordinating body of the NSLeft and shall be entrusted to make decisions regarding the day-to-day administration of the NSLeft.
- 5.1.1. Composition
The Central Committee shall consist of representatives selected from each of the NSLeft's Member Regions, with a maximum of two selected by each Member Region in accordance with the decision-making processes of their regions. The representatives of the Central Committee shall be selected every six months unless recalled at any time by the decision-making process of the Member Region that they represent.
5.1.2. Consensus Model
The Central Committee shall operate on a democratic, consensus-based model, ensuring representation and decision-making power for all Member Regions regardless of ideological tendency or size.
5.1.3. Vacancy
Should a Member Region fail to appoint a representative, the seat shall remain vacant until filled, and vacant seats shall not count toward quorum or majorities.
5.1.4. The Secretary
The Central Committee shall select from among its representatives a Secretary who shall organize, administer, and facilitate the business of the Central Committee. The Secretary shall be elected to serve for the duration of one Central Committee term unless recalled at any time by a two-thirds majority vote of the Central Committee. Should the office of Secretary be vacant, the Custodian shall fulfill the duties of the Secretary until a Secretary is selected.
5.1.5. Non-Voting Observers
The Central Committee shall also have non-voting observers, who shall advise the Committee. These non-voting observers shall be:
• The Custodian;
• The Comrades who administer the NSLeft Discord server.
5.2. Voluntary Committees
The Central Committee may, by majority vote, approve the commission of a Voluntary Committee for a specific purpose or project.
- 5.2.1. Committee Proposal
All proposals to form a Voluntary Committee must include a stated purpose and length of commission, up to a maximum of three months.
5.2.2. The Chair
Upon commission, a Comrade shall be selected by the majority of the Central Committee to serve as Chair of said Voluntary Committee. The Chair of a Voluntary Committee shall organize, administer, and facilitate the business of the Voluntary Committee, and be responsible for the appointment and dismissal of Comrades from the Voluntary Committee. The Chair of a Voluntary Committee may be recalled by a majority vote of the Central Committee. The term of the Chair of a Voluntary Committee shall naturally end at the expiration of the Committee's commission.
5.2.3. Extending Commission
The commission of a Voluntary Committee may be extended by a majority vote of the Central Committee, for an additional three months per vote, with such votes only being permitted in the final month of the relevant commission.
- 6.1. Election Platform
All NSLeft elections shall be conducted on a secure platform approved for use by the Central Committee.
6.2. Election Administrator
All NSLeft elections shall be administered by the Custodian or their designee.
6.3. Nominations
All NSLeft elections shall have a nomination period lasting three days, and a voting period lasting three days.
6.4. Uncontested Elections
In any NSLeft election where, after the nomination period has ended, there is only one candidate standing in that election, the candidate shall immediately assume office.
6.5. Voting Period
All NSLeft elections shall have a voting period lasting three days.
6.6. Resolution of Ties
In the event of a tie for a single seat or position, a runoff election shall be held between the tied candidates.
6.7. Special Elections
In the event of a vacancy or resignation, an election to fill the vacancy shall be held immediately.
- 7.1. Neutrality in Military Gameplay
The NSLeft, as an entity, shall remain neutral in all matters of military gameplay not directly related to the ideological struggle for leftist causes or opposition to right-wing causes. Member Regions and Comrades may pursue their own military gameplay objectives independently, provided they do not conflict with the principles of this Pact or the solidarity among Member Regions.
7.2. Defense
Regional militaries and interregional military organizations associated with the NSLeft shall provide for the defense of the Member Regions.
7.3. Peaceful Dispute Resolution
All Member Regions shall maintain peace with one another and shall resolve conflicts with other Member Regions through diplomacy.
7.4. Interregional Activities
Comrades are encouraged to propose and organize interregional activities, such as discussions, festivals, and roleplays, among the Member Regions.
7.5. World Assembly Cooperation
Member Regions are encouraged to collaborate on World Assembly matters to advance leftist principles and policies through efforts such as coordinating voting efforts, collaborating to author proposals, and campaigning for proposals which promote leftist principles.
7.6. The Red Fleet
The Red Fleet, as an independent organization, shall be promoted as the primary defender of the NSLeft and vanguard of the NSLeft’s cause in military gameplay. As such, The Red Fleet is permitted to recruit from Member Regions that do not otherwise have an official military.
7.7. Antifa
The NSLeft shall be a voluntary member of Antifa and shall support its goals.
Comrades may propose amendments to this Pact, which may be accepted by a two-thirds majority vote of the Member Regions.
- 8.1. Proposal
Comrades wishing to submit a proposal must inform the Secretary of the Central Committee, who shall coordinate voting on the matter, and collect and announce the results.
8.2. Voting and Passage
A majority of the Member Regions must cast a vote for the vote to be considered binding. Member Regions that do not cast a vote within twelve days will be considered to have abstained.
8.3. Implementation
Amendments to this Pact shall take effect immediately upon their passage unless explicitly stated otherwise in the text of the amendment.
Definitions
"Member Region" shall refer to any region that has been admitted to the Solidarity Pact of the NSLeft.
"Military" shall refer to a gameplay military organization.
"NSLeft citizen" shall refer to any nation that is considered a citizen or appropriate regional equivalent of any member region.
Member Regions
New regions may be admitted by a majority vote of member regions.
Member regions may be dismissed by a two-thirds vote of member regions.
Member regions shall cast their votes in accordance with the decision-making processes selected by their regional government.
The voting period will last twelve days. Member regions that do not cast a vote will be considered to have abstained.
A majority of member regions must cast a vote in order for the results to be considered binding.
Interregional Relations and Defense
All member regions shall maintain peace with one another and shall resolve conflicts with other member regions through diplomacy.
Regional militaries and interregional military organizations associated with the NSLeft shall provide for the defense of member regions.
The NSLeft shall be a voluntary member of Antifa.
Promotion of Interregional Activity
NSLeft citizens may propose and organize interregional activities, such as discussions, festivals, and roleplays, among the member regions.
The website "theredand.black" shall serve as a shared space for interregional NSLeft activities. Participants will be expected to adhere to the NSLeft Code of Conduct.
The Red + Black shall be the official interregional news organ of the NSLeft, to be published and shared on member regions' Regional Message Boards. Any NSLeft citizen may submit material to be published in the Red + Black.
The NSLeft Discord server shall be open to all NSLeft citizens who adhere to its Code of Conduct. The NSLeft Discord server shall use NSLeft Discord authentication to prevent identity theft.
Amendments
Member regions may propose amendments to this Pact.
Amendments may be accepted by a two-thirds vote of member regions. A majority of member regions must cast a vote for the vote to be considered binding.
The voting period will last twelve days. Member regions that do not cast a vote will be considered to have abstained.
- 1.1. "Member Region" shall refer to any region that has been admitted to the Solidarity Pact of the NSLeft.
1.2. "NSLeft Comrade,” or simply “Comrade,” shall refer to any individual user which has one or more nations residing in a Member Region.
- 2.1. New Member Regions may be admitted by a majority vote of the Member Regions. Regions wishing to be admitted must inform the Director of the Central Committee, who shall coordinate voting on the matter, and collect and announce the results.
2.2. Member Regions may be dismissed by a two-thirds vote of all other Member Regions. The Director of the Central Committee shall coordinate voting on the matter, and collect and announce the results.
2.3. Member Regions shall cast their votes in accordance with the decision-making processes of their region.
2.4. A majority of the Member Regions must cast a vote for the vote to be considered binding.
2.5. Member Regions that do not cast a vote within twelve days will be considered to have abstained.
- 3.1. The Central Committee
- 3.1.1. The Central Committee shall serve as the primary coordinating body of the NSLeft, and shall consist of seven voting members who shall be elected to a four-month term through a direct popular vote of Comrades.
3.1.2. The Central Committee shall select from among its members a Director who shall organize, administer, and facilitate the business of the Central Committee.
- 3.1.2.1. The Director shall be elected to a term of four months, but may be recalled at any time by either a two-thirds majority of the Central Committee or the recalling of the entire Central Committee itself.
- 3.1.3. The Central Committee shall also have non-voting observers, who shall advise the Committee. These non-voting observers shall be:
- 3.1.3.1. The Comrade who administers the Founder nation of the region “NSLeft,” known as the Custodian;
3.1.3.2. The Comrade who administers the NSLeft Discord server, known as the Discord Administrator;
3.1.3.3. The Comrade who administers the NSLeft Forum, known as the Forum Administrator;
3.1.3.4. The Director of the Editorial Committee;
3.1.3.5. The Director of the Gameplay Committee;
3.1.3.6 Any other Comrade selected by a majority of the Central Committee.
- 3.1.4. The Central Committee may make decisions regarding the day-to-day administration and functions of the NSLeft.
3.1.5. The Central Committee may be disbanded and new elections may be called with the approval of two-thirds of the Member Regions.
- 3.2. The Regional Committee
- 3.2.1. The Regional Committee shall serve as the representative body of the governments of the Member Regions, and shall consist of all executive officers of the Member Regions.
3.2.2. The Regional Committee shall assist in executing and promoting activities, projects, and other plans for the NSLeft, and shall serve as a forum for communication between the governments of the Member Regions.
- 3.3. The Gameplay Committee
- 3.3.1. The Gameplay Committee shall serve to gather general consensus regarding World Assembly Resolutions at-vote, as well as to promote authorship of World Assembly resolutions and NationStates issues, with the express purpose of improving the leftist experience and representation in NationStates.
3.3.2. The Gameplay Committee shall be overseen by Gameplay Representatives from each Member Region, selected in accordance with the decision-making processes of their region, and shall be responsible for the promotion and communication of Gameplay Committee activities in their region.
3.3.3. The Gameplay Representatives shall elect a Director who shall organize, administer, and facilitate the business of the Gameplay Committee.
- 3.3.3.1. The Director shall be elected to a term of four months, but may be recalled at any time by a two-thirds majority of the Gameplay Committee.
- 3.3.4. Any Comrade may participate in the day-to-day business and discussion of the Gameplay Committee.
3.3.5. The Gameplay Representatives shall encourage their Member Regions to vote on World Assembly Resolutions at-vote in accordance with the NSLeft consensus.
- 3.4. The Editorial Committee
- 3.4.1. The Editorial Committee shall oversee the publication of The Red + Black, the official interregional news organ of the NSLeft, and shall be comprised of:
- 3.4.1.1. Editorial Representatives from each Member Region whose purpose is the administration of their respective regional newspapers;
3.4.1.2. Any Comrade who wishes to volunteer to serve as an editor.
- 3.4.2. The Editorial Committee shall elect a Director who shall organize, administer, and facilitate the business of the Editorial Committee.
- 3.4.2.1. The Director shall be elected to a term of four months, but may be recalled at any time by a two-thirds majority of the Editorial Committee.
- 3.4.3. Any Comrade may submit material to be published in The Red + Black, subject to the scrutiny of the Editorial Committee.
3.4.4. The Editorial Committee shall publish The Red + Black on the website “theredand.black,” as well as in dispatch form, and shall share published content on the Regional Message Boards of the Member Regions.
- 3.5. Elections
- 3.5.1. All elections established in this Pact shall be held on the NSLeft forum, or, if the forum is unavailable due to technical issues, on any secure platform approved for use by the Central Committee.
3.5.2. All elections established in this Pact shall be administered by the Forum Administrator.
3.5.3. All elections established in this Pact shall have a nomination period lasting five days, and a voting period lasting seven days.
3.5.4. Elections for the Directors of the Editorial and Gameplay Committees shall be conducted using the instant-runoff voting system, and elections for the Central Committee shall be conducted using the block voting system.
- 4.1. The NSLeft forum, located at “theredand.black,” shall be open to all who adhere to its Code of Conduct. The NSLeft forum shall use The Red Fleet’s Nation Authentication system to prevent identity theft.
4.2. The NSLeft Discord server shall be open to all who adhere to its Code of Conduct. The NSLeft Discord server shall use The Red Fleet’s Nation Authentication system to prevent identity theft.
- 5.1. All Member Regions shall maintain peace with one another and shall resolve conflicts with other Member Regions through diplomacy.
5.2 Comrades are encouraged to propose and organize interregional activities, such as discussions, festivals, and roleplays, among the Member Regions.
5.3. Regional militaries and interregional military organizations associated with the NSLeft shall provide for the defense of the Member Regions.
5.4 The Red Fleet, as an independent organization, shall be promoted as the primary defender of the NSLeft and vanguard of the NSLeft’s cause in military gameplay.
- 5.4.1. The Red Fleet is permitted to recruit from Member Regions that do not otherwise have an official military.
- 5.5. The NSLeft shall be a voluntary member of Antifa.
- 6.1 Member Regions may propose amendments to this Pact, which may be accepted by a two-thirds vote of the Member Regions.
6.2 Proposed amendments require no approval from any Committee. However, Comrades wishing to submit a proposal must inform the Director of the Central Committee, who shall coordinate voting on the matter, and collect and announce the results.
6.3 A majority of the Member Regions must cast a vote for the vote to be considered binding.
6.4 Member Regions that do not cast a vote within twelve days will be considered to have abstained.
- 1.1. "Member Region" shall refer to any region that has been admitted to the Solidarity Pact of the NSLeft.
1.2. "NSLeft Comrade,” or simply “Comrade,” shall refer to any individual user which has one or more nations residing in a Member Region.
- 2.1. New Member Regions may be admitted by a majority vote of the Member Regions. Regions wishing to be admitted must inform the Secretary of the Central Committee, who shall coordinate voting on the matter, and collect and announce the results.
2.2. Member Regions may be dismissed by a two-thirds vote of all other Member Regions. The Secretary of the Central Committee shall coordinate voting on the matter, and collect and announce the results.
2.3. Member Regions shall cast their votes in accordance with the decision-making processes of their region.
2.4. A majority of the Member Regions must cast a vote for the vote to be considered binding.
2.5. Member Regions that do not cast a vote within twelve days will be considered to have abstained.
- 3.1. The Central Committee
- 3.1.1. The Central Committee shall serve as the primary coordinating body of the NSLeft, and shall consist of seven voting members who shall be elected to a four-month term through a direct popular vote of Comrades.
3.1.2. The Central Committee shall select from among its members a Secretary who shall organize, administer, and facilitate the business of the Central Committee.
- 3.1.2.1. The Secretary shall be elected to a term of four months, but may be recalled at any time by either a two-thirds majority of the Central Committee or the recalling of the entire Central Committee itself.
- 3.1.3. The Central Committee shall also have non-voting observers, who shall advise the Committee. These non-voting observers shall be:
- 3.1.3.1. The Comrade who administers the Founder nation of the region “NSLeft,” known as the Custodian;
3.1.3.2. The Comrade who administers the NSLeft Discord server, known as the Discord Administrator;
3.1.3.3. The Comrade who administers the NSLeft Forum, known as the Forum Administrator;
3.1.3.4. The Secretary of the Editorial Committee;
3.1.3.5. The Secretary of the Gameplay Committee;
3.1.3.6. A Comrade from any Member Region which does not have elected representation on the Central Committee;
3.1.3.7. Any other Comrade selected by a majority of the Central Committee.
- 3.1.4. The Central Committee may make decisions regarding the day-to-day administration and functions of the NSLeft.
3.1.5. The Central Committee, or any individual member(s) of the Central Committee, may be recalled by a proposal to that end, sponsored by at least 5 Comrades, subject to approval via a public vote of all Comrades requiring a two-thirds majority.
- 3.2. The Regional Committee
- 3.2.1. The Regional Committee shall serve as the representative body of the governments of the Member Regions, and shall consist of all executive officers of the Member Regions.
3.2.2. The Regional Committee shall also have observers, who shall advise the Committee. These observers shall be:
- 3.2.2.1. The Comrade who administers the Founder nation of the region “NSLeft,” known as the Custodian;
3.2.2.2. The Comrade who administers the NSLeft Discord server, known as the Discord Administrator;
3.2.2.3. The Comrade who administers the NSLeft Forum, known as the Forum Administrator;
3.2.2.4. The Secretary of the Central Committee;
3.2.2.5. The Secretary of the Editorial Committee;
3.2.2.6. Secretary of the Gameplay Committee.
- 3.2.3. The Regional Committee shall assist in executing and promoting activities, projects, and other plans for the NSLeft, and shall serve as a forum for communication between the governments of the Member Regions.
- 3.3. The Gameplay Committee
- 3.3.1. The Gameplay Committee shall serve to gather general consensus regarding World Assembly Resolutions at-vote, as well as to promote authorship of World Assembly resolutions and NationStates issues, with the express purpose of improving the leftist experience and representation in NationStates, and shall be comprised of:
- 3.3.1.1. Any Comrade who, in an official capacity, organizes or otherwise oversees World Assembly affairs in their region;
3.3.1.2. Any Comrade who wishes to volunteer to serve on the Committee.
- 3.3.2. The Gameplay Committee shall elect from among its members a Secretary who shall organize, administer, and facilitate the business of the Gameplay Committee.
- 3.3.3. The Gameplay Committee shall also have observers, who shall advise the Committee. These observers shall be:
- 3.3.3.1. The Comrade who administers the Founder nation of the region “NSLeft,” known as the Custodian;
3.3.3.2. The Comrade who administers the NSLeft Discord server, known as the Discord Administrator;
3.3.3.3. The Comrade who administers the NSLeft Forum, known as the Forum Administrator;
3.3.3.4. The Secretary of the Central Committee;
3.3.3.5. The Secretary of the Editorial Committee.
- 3.3.4. The Secretary shall be elected to a term of four months, but may be recalled at any time by a two-thirds majority of the Gameplay Committee.
- 3.3.5. The Gameplay Secretary shall encourage Member Regions to vote on World Assembly Resolutions at-vote in accordance with the NSLeft consensus.
- 3.4. The Editorial Committee
- 3.4.1. The Editorial Committee shall oversee the publication of The Red + Black, the official interregional news organ of the NSLeft, and shall be comprised of:
- 3.4.1.1. Any Comrade who, in an official capacity, organizes or otherwise oversees publication of their region’s newspaper;
3.4.1.2. Any Comrade who wishes to volunteer to serve on the Committee.
- 3.4.2. The Editorial Committee shall elect from among its members a Secretary who shall organize, administer, and facilitate the business of the Editorial Committee.
- 3.4.2.1. The Secretary shall be elected to a term of four months, but may be recalled at any time by a two-thirds majority of the Editorial Committee.
- 3.4.3. The Editorial Committee shall also have observers, who shall advise the Committee. These observers shall be:
- 3.4.3.1. The Comrade who administers the Founder nation of the region “NSLeft,” known as the Custodian;
3.4.3.2. The Comrade who administers the NSLeft Discord server, known as the Discord Administrator;
3.4.3.3. The Comrade who administers the NSLeft Forum, known as the Forum Administrator;
3.4.3.4. The Secretary of the Central Committee;
3.4.3.5. The Secretary of the Gameplay Committee.
- 3.4.4. Any Comrade may submit material to be published in The Red + Black, subject to the scrutiny of the Editorial Committee.
3.4.5. The Editorial Committee shall publish The Red + Black on the website “theredand.black,” as well as in dispatch form, and shall share published content on the Regional Message Boards of the Member Regions.
- 4.1. General Provisions
- 4.1.1 All elections established in this Pact shall be held on the NSLeft forum (theredand.black), or, if the forum is unavailable due to technical issues, on any secure platform approved for use by the Central Committee.
4.1.2 All elections established in this Pact shall be administered by the Forum Administrator.
4.1.3 In any election where, after the nomination period has ended, there is only one candidate standing in that election, the candidate shall immediately assume office.
4.2. Central Committee General Elections
- 4.2.1 Central Committee general elections shall have a nomination period lasting five days, and a voting period lasting seven days.
4.2.2 Central Committee general elections shall be conducted using the plurality-at-large block voting system.
4.2.3 Central Committee general elections shall be open to all Comrades.
4.3. Internal Committee Elections
- 4.3.1 All internal Committee elections shall have a nomination period lasting three days, and a voting period lasting three days.
4.3.2 All internal Committee elections shall be conducted using the instant-runoff voting system.
4.3.3 All internal Committee elections shall be open to all members of the Committee in which the election is being held.
4.4. Runoff Elections
- 4.4.1 All runoff elections shall have a voting period lasting three days.
4.4.2 In the event of a tie for a single seat or position, a runoff election shall be held between the tied candidates. All single-winner runoff elections shall be conducted using the instant-runoff voting system.
4.4.3 In the event of a tie for multiple seats or positions, a runoff election shall be held between the tied candidates. All multi-winner elections shall be conducted using the plurality-at-large block voting system.
4.5. Special Elections
- 4.5.1 In the event of a vacancy or resignation, an election to fill the vacancy shall be held immediately.
4.5.2 All special elections shall follow the procedure prescribed for the body in which the vacancy exists.
- 5.1. The NSLeft forum, located at “theredand.black,” shall be open to all who adhere to its Code of Conduct. The NSLeft forum shall use The Red Fleet’s Nation Authentication system to prevent identity theft.
5.2. The NSLeft Discord server shall be open to all who adhere to its Code of Conduct. The NSLeft Discord server shall use The Red Fleet’s Nation Authentication system to prevent identity theft.
- 6.1. All Member Regions shall maintain peace with one another and shall resolve conflicts with other Member Regions through diplomacy.
6.2 Comrades are encouraged to propose and organize interregional activities, such as discussions, festivals, and roleplays, among the Member Regions.
6.3. Regional militaries and interregional military organizations associated with the NSLeft shall provide for the defense of the Member Regions.
6.4 The Red Fleet, as an independent organization, shall be promoted as the primary defender of the NSLeft and vanguard of the NSLeft’s cause in military gameplay.
- 6.4.1. The Red Fleet is permitted to recruit from Member Regions that do not otherwise have an official military.
- 6.5. The NSLeft shall be a voluntary member of Antifa.
- 7.1 Comrades may propose amendments to this Pact, which may be accepted by a two-thirds vote of the Member Regions.
7.2 Proposed amendments require no approval from any Committee. However, Comrades wishing to submit a proposal must inform the Secretary of the Central Committee, who shall coordinate voting on the matter, and collect and announce the results.
7.3 A majority of the Member Regions must cast a vote for the vote to be considered binding.
7.4 Member Regions that do not cast a vote within twelve days will be considered to have abstained.
- 1.1. "Member Region" shall refer to any region that has been admitted to the Solidarity Pact of the NSLeft.
1.2. "NSLeft Comrade,” or simply “Comrade,” shall refer to any individual user which has one or more nations residing in a Member Region.
- 2.1. New Member Regions may be admitted by a majority vote of the Member Regions. Regions wishing to be admitted must inform the Secretary of the Central Committee, who shall coordinate voting on the matter, and collect and announce the results.
2.2. Member Regions may be dismissed by a two-thirds vote of all other Member Regions. The Secretary of the Central Committee shall coordinate voting on the matter, and collect and announce the results.
2.3. Member Regions shall cast their votes in accordance with the decision-making processes of their region.
2.4. A majority of the Member Regions must cast a vote for the vote to be considered binding.
2.5. Member Regions that do not cast a vote within twelve days will be considered to have abstained.
- 3.1. The Central Committee
- 3.1.1. The Central Committee shall serve as the primary coordinating body of the NSLeft, and shall consist of members selected from each of the NSLeft's Member Regions, with a maximum of two selected by each region, in accordance with the decision-making processes of their regions, to be selected once every three months.
3.1.2. Should a Member Region fail to select a Comrade to represent it on the Central Committee, that seat shall remain vacant until it is filled in accordance with the decision-making processes of said region; vacant seats shall not be counted in calculations of majority or quorum.
3.1.3. The Central Committee shall select from among its members a Secretary who shall organize, administer, and facilitate the business of the Central Committee.
- 3.1.3.1. The Secretary shall be elected to a term of three months, but may be recalled at any time by either a two-thirds majority of the Central Committee or the recalling of the entire Central Committee itself.
- 3.1.4. The Central Committee shall also have non-voting observers, who shall advise the Committee. These non-voting observers shall be:
- 3.1.4.1. The Comrade/s who administers the Founder nation of the region “NSLeft,” known as the Custodian;
3.1.4.2. The Comrade/s who administers the NSLeft Discord server, known as the Discord Administrator;
3.1.4.3. The Comrade/s who administers the NSLeft Forum, known as the Forum Administrator.
- 3.1.5. The Central Committee may make decisions regarding the day-to-day administration and functions of the NSLeft.
3.1.6. The Central Committee as an entity may be recalled by a proposal to that end, sponsored by at least 5 Comrades, subject to approval via a public vote of all Comrades requiring a two-thirds majority.
3.1.7. An individual member of the Central Committee may be recalled by the decision-making process of the Member Region that they represent.
- 3.2. The Regional Committee
- 3.2.1. The Regional Committee shall serve as the representative body of the governments of the Member Regions, and shall consist of all executive officers of the Member Regions.
3.2.2. The Regional Committee shall also have observers, who shall advise the Committee. These observers shall be:
- 3.2.2.1. The Comrade who administers the Founder nation of the region “NSLeft,” known as the Custodian;
3.2.2.2. The Comrade who administers the NSLeft Discord server, known as the Discord Administrator;
3.2.2.3. The Comrade who administers the NSLeft Forum, known as the Forum Administrator;
3.2.2.4. The Secretary of the Central Committee.
- 3.2.3. The Regional Committee shall serve as a forum for communication between the governments of the Member Regions.
- 3.3. Voluntary Committees
- 3.3.1 The Central Committee may, by majority vote, approve the commission of a Voluntary Committee for a specific purpose or project.
3.3.2 All proposals to form a Voluntary Committee must include a stated purpose and length of commission, up to a maximum of three months.
- 3.3.2.1 The commission of a Voluntary Committee may be extended by a majority vote of the Central Committee, for an additional three months per vote, with such votes only being permitted in the final month of the relevant commission.
- 3.3.3 Upon commission, a Comrade shall be selected by the majority of the Central Committee to serve as Secretary of said Voluntary Committee.
- 3.3.3.1 The Secretary of a Voluntary Committee shall organize, administer, and facilitate the business of the Voluntary Committee, and be responsible for the appointment and dismissal of Comrades from the Voluntary Committee.
3.3.3.2 The Secretary of a Voluntary Committee may be recalled by a majority vote of the Central Committee.
3.3.3.3 The term of the Secretary of a Voluntary Committee shall naturally end at the expiration of the Committee's commission.
- 4.1. General Provisions
- 4.1.1 All elections established in this Pact shall be held on the NSLeft forum (theredand.black), or, if the forum is unavailable due to technical issues, on any secure platform approved for use by the Central Committee.
4.1.2 All elections established in this Pact shall be administered by the Forum Administrator.
4.1.3 In any election where, after the nomination period has ended, there is only one candidate standing in that election, the candidate shall immediately assume office.
4.2. Internal Committee Elections
- 4.2.1 All internal Committee elections shall have a nomination period lasting three days, and a voting period lasting three days.
4.2.2 All internal Committee elections shall be conducted using the instant-runoff voting system.
4.2.3 All internal Committee elections shall be open to all members of the Committee in which the election is being held.
4.3. Runoff Elections
- 4.3.1 All runoff elections shall have a voting period lasting three days.
4.3.2 In the event of a tie for a single seat or position, a runoff election shall be held between the tied candidates. All single-winner runoff elections shall be conducted using the instant-runoff voting system.
4.3.3 In the event of a tie for multiple seats or positions, a runoff election shall be held between the tied candidates. All multi-winner elections shall be conducted using the plurality-at-large block voting system.
4.4. Special Elections
- 4.4.1 In the event of a vacancy or resignation, an election to fill the vacancy shall be held immediately.
4.4.2 All special elections shall follow the procedure prescribed for the body in which the vacancy exists.
- 5.1. The NSLeft forum, located at “theredand.black,” shall be open to all who adhere to its Code of Conduct. The NSLeft forum shall use The Red Fleet’s Nation Authentication system to prevent identity theft.
5.2. The NSLeft Discord server shall be open to all who adhere to its Code of Conduct. The NSLeft Discord server shall use The Red Fleet’s Nation Authentication system to prevent identity theft.
- 6.1. All Member Regions shall maintain peace with one another and shall resolve conflicts with other Member Regions through diplomacy.
6.2 Comrades are encouraged to propose and organize interregional activities, such as discussions, festivals, and roleplays, among the Member Regions.
6.3. Regional militaries and interregional military organizations associated with the NSLeft shall provide for the defense of the Member Regions.
6.4 The Red Fleet, as an independent organization, shall be promoted as the primary defender of the NSLeft and vanguard of the NSLeft’s cause in military gameplay.
- 6.4.1. The Red Fleet is permitted to recruit from Member Regions that do not otherwise have an official military.
- 6.5. The NSLeft shall be a voluntary member of Antifa.
- 7.1 Comrades may propose amendments to this Pact, which may be accepted by a two-thirds vote of the Member Regions.
7.2 Proposed amendments require no approval from any Committee. However, Comrades wishing to submit a proposal must inform the Secretary of the Central Committee, who shall coordinate voting on the matter, and collect and announce the results.
7.3 A majority of the Member Regions must cast a vote for the vote to be considered binding.
7.4 Member Regions that do not cast a vote within twelve days will be considered to have abstained.
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