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GA Resolution 007

Resolution 007: Allowing Gabon to Reclaim their Territory
Proposed by: Gabon (presented personally by President El Hadj Omar Bongo) 4/29/03
Gabon reclaimed its lands which had been stolen from them. Consequently, they invaded a small part of Great Flanders and took the land back. They want no war with Great Flanders or anyone else. They wish others to recognize the new borders and normalize relations. 
Signatories: Gabon

After debate and strong opposition by Warlordia, the members determined that UF would approach Great Flanders to see if that state would agree for this matter to be put to a vote by the General Assembly.  Great Flanders agreed. At stake are 50,000 acres in the northern and southeastern borders of the two countries.

Engleland offered Great Flanders 50,000 of their own territory to G.F. in exchange for Gabon�s legitimization of claims. This was considered a gracious option, yet with dangerous ramification.

Instead the AU members will have one week from Friday (voting closes June 06) to decide:

a) Great Flander�s boundary delimitations are correct.
b) Gabon�s boundary delimitations are correct.
c) An AU boundary commission will establish a compromise.

The two states have agreed to abide by the ruling which CAN NOT be appealed. The vote requires a simple majority of 50% + 1.

In favor of option:
a) Afrikaaner Enclave, Ancauze, Central African Republic, Chuda, Gaborone, Great Flanders, Malawi, Phazania, Territory, Uganda, Warlordia, Wolverton in Space (12)
b) Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Guinea Bissau, Uganda (4)
c) Engleland, Luunia, Malawi, Serandum, Sudan, Ultramar, United Faiths  (6)

22 votes total, 12 required to pass: therefore, option �a� passes by 1 vote.

GA Resolution 008

Resolution 008: Reformation of the Security Council
Proposed by: Engleland (presented personally by Foreign Minister J. MacIver) 4/29/03

Introduction
We are aware that we are not members of the AU, but please know this it not in disagreement with it's principals but it is in disagreement with it's administration. We are sad to say that our predictions - that the Security Council has a lot of potential for corruption - have proved correct (please note Louldamin having control of 4 seats on the council (if Congress of Unity is included). Therefore, we will propose a new administration. We would like to tell you that this is modelled partially on our own government, specifically the High Council that rules Engleland.

Proposed Administration
Size of the council: The council will consist of seven (7) members. These are: The UN delegate and two (2) representatives from each sub-region. Micro-regions do not get representation, because they are by definition not involved in the African forum.

Becoming a Councillor: A state can come onto the council by being voted in monthly elections. To vote, each person selects two (2) of the candidates and send their vote to a designated vote collector. Each of these candidates then gets a vote added to them. The two (2) with the most votes become the representatives. There are, however, provisions on who may vote in the interest of preventing corruption. The regional delegate does NOT get to vote in this election. Only those in the same region may vote for the candidates as it is THEIR region which will be represented. In addition, a state may only be nominated for election by themselves. Candidates MAY vote for themselves, although only with one of their states. The regional delegate should be watchful for any multi-state nation voting for themselves (e.g. Louldamin).

Voting on resolutions 
Each councillor has one (1) vote. No councillor has veto rights, or any more voting powers than any other. The resolution is stated by the AU secretary (The person who�s account is The African Union) and then each security councillor votes on the resolution. If the resolution is against or for any state on the security council, they do not get a vote. The other sub-regional representative gets two (2) votes on the particular resolution to make up the numbers. If a resolution is for/against BOTH sub-regional representatives, then two (2) temporary councillors must be appointed for the duration of the vote. After the resolution they will not be able to vote, of course. In order for the resolution to be passed, a majority must be achieved. If a country abstains, and it is a tie, then the resolution is not passed.

If the resolution is about the defence of a country, or sanctioning a war (e.g. anything to do with AU members committing to military action) the procedure is slightly different. There are two (2) types of majority for this � the majority, and the consensus. The majority is gained if it is a tie, with one or more states abstaining, or if there is only a majority of votes. This means that and AU state has PERMISSION to go to war, aid an attacked country etc. Only countries that volunteer must do this. The consensus is gained if no one votes against the resolution (abstentations do not count as votes against). The consensus means that all AU states must go to war/defend the target of the resolution if they are physically capable. Please note this is very unlikely to happen. Obviously nations without a significant military force, or with no route to the target, will not be required to send forces.

Removing a Councillor from office:
This is a simply matter of a resolution. Councillors may also resign. In either case, because it is too complicated to have an impromptu mass African vote, the security council will vote on all applicants for the seat. Of course, they must be from the same sub-region as the previous councillor. In this vote, the delegate DOES have a vote. If there is a tie then the candidate the delegate voted for becomes the new sub-regional representative.

(Note: As an amendment to the charter, it requires a 50% +1 vote before the close of business on Friday, 5/16/03, at 5:30 p.m.)

(Note: This resolution was amended by United Faiths on 5/15/03 and reposted for vote)
Signatories (31 required):

1.	Ancauze
2.	Bangui
3.	Central African Republic
4.	Chuda
5.	Comoros
6.	Engleland
7.	Equatorial Guinea
8.	Gabon
9.	Gaborone
10.	Great Flanders
11.	Guinea
12.	Guinea Bissau
13.	Kenya
14.	Lesotho
15.	Luunia
16.	Malawi
17.	Nabowin
18.	Ouea
19.	Phazania
20.	Rwanda
21.	Setonstan
22.	Sierra Leone
23.	Uganda
24.	Territory
25.	Tunis
26.	Ultramar
27.	Upper Volta
28.	Vasis-Avende
29.	Western Sahara
30.	Zambia
31.	Zevmar

Opposed: Azaziel
Note: Several states voted in favor of this resolution after the deadline. Their names are not included here.

GA Resolution 009

Resolutions: 1-3 4-6 7-9 10-12 13-15 16-18 19-21 22-24 25-27

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