Council on Foreign Relations Charter, 2015


United States Department of Defense

Council on Foreign Relations


MISSION STATEMENT

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is an independent, nonpartisan, noncoalition, membership organization, dedicated to being a resource for its members, military leaders and corresponding leaders, in order to help them better understand the groups floor and the foreign policy choices facing the United States Department of Defense and other countries.


Table of Contents


SECTION I -INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL DUTIES (a. 1-10)

  • Sub Section I – Introduction

SECTION II – MEMBERSHIP ADMITTANCE & DETAILS

  • Sub Section I – Admittance Procedure
  • Sub Section II – Term Lengths and Details

SECTION III – DATABASE AND INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES

  • Sub Section I – Surface Reconnaissance

SECTION IV – SECURITY AND DEFENSE AFFAIRS

  • Sub Section I – Non-aggression Pact
  • Sub Section II – Foreign Operational Security Act

SECTION V – PRESIDENCY

  • Sub Section I – Presidency Process
  • Sub Section II – Executive Powers

SECTION VI – VOTING PROCESS (c. 1-17)

  • Sub Section I – Proposing an Action Proposal
  • Sub Section II – General Assembly Voting Process
  • Sub Section III – Trusteeship Council Voting Process
  • Sub Section IV – Executive Council Voting Process

SECTION VII – ALLEGIANCE

  • Sub Section I – Allegiance Details
  • Sub Section II – Allegiance Oath

SECTION VIII – INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE

  • Sub Section I – Overview
  • Sub Section II – Diplomatic Immunity

SECTION IX – COUNCIL STRUCTURE

  • Sub Section I – Executive Council
  • Sub Section II – Trusteeship Council
  • Sub Section III – General Assembly
  • Sub Section IV – International Court of Justice

SECTION I: INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL DUTIES


Sub Section I – Introduction;
The General Duties are entitled to all members of the Council and not restricted to one party. All members are entitled to complete the general duties and use them as resources. The Council on Foreign Relations does not have a set quota, or report rather we look to take initiative to improve the agency’s floor on habbo hotel.

(a.1) Maintaining a diverse membership, including special programs to promote interest and develop expertise in the next generation of foreign policy leaders;
(a.2) Convening meetings at its headquarters in New York and in Washington, DC, and other cities where senior military officials, the Executive Office, members of the general assembly and trustee leaders, come together with to form the CFR to discuss and debate major international issues;
(a.3) Supporting a Studies Program that fosters independent research, enabling CFR scholars to produce articles, reports, and books and hold round tables that analyze foreign policy issues and make concrete policy recommendations;
(a.4) Publishing Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal of international affairs and U.S. foreign policy;
(a.5) Sponsoring Independent Task Forces that produce reports with both findings and policy prescriptions on the most important foreign policy topics; and
Providing up-to-date information and analysis about world events and American foreign policy.
(a.6) Develop detailed strategies and prepared proposals that will reflect the values and objective of the Council of Foreign Relations to the Office of the President of the Council on Foreign Relations and its corresponding partners.
(a.7) Conduct amounts of research then synthesize and present it to the President of the Council on Foreign Relations or other parties as directed.
(a.8) If necessary and only as directed, gather data but not limited to: analyzing it and using owns discernment to determine its intentions and threat to the CFR about any matters that negatively affect the Council of Foreign Relations and its members in a professional and prompt fashion.
(a.9) Provide logical and lucid direction on the happenings on the groups floor for its members, military leaders and corresponding leaders.
(a.10) Work promptly with Foreign Diplomats from each party in the Council on Foreign Relations.


SECTION II: MEMBERSHIP ADMITTANCE & DETAILS


Sub Section I – Admittance Procedure;
The Council on Foreign Relations values its partners views and raises its concerns. Admittance is a privilege and not a right. In order for a new allegiance to be signed it must first pass the office of the President of the Council on Foreign Relations and its corresponding partners, voting in favor 61%. Being apart of this community we are working together to strive for a better future and to protect each other from terrorists organizations. Once you swear your oath of allegiance you will become an honorary ambassador of the Council on Foreign Relations. Depending on which Council you are commissioned to you will receive instructions on what your rights and duties are.

Sub Section II – Term Lengths and Details
Each representative must serve a minimum 6 weeks on the Council. If they wish to leave before the minimum time, they will not be allowed to rejoin the Council. If members wish to terminate their position from the Council, a fourteen-day notice should be given to the President and its corresponding Special Adviser where a replacement will be nominated and appointed. Members may rejoin the Council if they wish to leave or their terms come to an end.


SECTION III: DATABASE AND INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES


Sub Section I – Surface Reconnaissance;
All information collected from each military that has signed their allegiance to the Council will not be harmed nor operated upon. All information and database storage will be surface reconnaissance to provide a clear, detailed report on structure, presentation and chain of command. Parties found exploiting this privilege will be expelled from the Council investigated under the International Court of Justice.


SECTION IVSECURITY AND DEFENSE AFFAIRS


Sub Section I – Non-aggression Pact;
The Council on Foreign Affairs is a non-aggression pact. This means if you were to declare war on another state, other participating states of the CFR are not required to enter a war or provide resources. Declaring war among participating CFR states will result in expulsar from the Council.

Sub Section II – Foreign Operational Security Act;
All information related to the activities of the Council on Foreign Relations, other military affairs, as well as information submitted by the representatives of all respective military involved to be sheltered from scrutiny and to remain confidential in the hopes of maintaining self-integrity and the values of the Council. Such information may be shared at the discretion of the President of the Council on Foreign Relations, in which instance 51% of the Executive Councils must consent such information be released to the public, or anyone deemed relevant to the interests of the CFR. Leaking sensitive information from the Council on Foreign Relations to outside parties that are not apart of the CFR will result in prosecution by the International Court of Justice. Depending on the severity of the case and what the situation calls for it can span from revocation of one’s individual membership, to entire military exile from the CFR. Work must remain confidential and all representatives of the CFR must hold foreign Operational Security to the highest extent, with the Council’s collective best interests in mind.


SECTION V: PRESIDENCY


Sub Section I – Presidency Process;
The President of the Council on Foreign Relations is an elected seat with a four month term. Only members from the Trusteeship Council can be nominated by the General Assembly. The General Assembly may not vote more than once for anyone person. Once the General Assembly has voted among themselves the draft will be forwarded to the Special Adviser to the General Assembly, Special Adviser to the Trusteeship and Special Adviser to the International Court of Justice which they will discuss the results and put forward two candidates. Then forth, the President and Executive Vice President will vote on their top candidate, based on the approval rating from the International Court of Justice. The Special Adviser to the General Assembly, Special Adviser to the Trusteeship and Special Adviser to the International Court of Justice will then announce the new President of the Council ensuring them with the executive powers. The Executive Vice President is elected by the President out of the Trusteeship Council which may not be from the same military.

Sub Section II – Executive Powers;

  • The President has full Executive Powers to veto any proposed legislation.
  • The President has the right to sign Executive Orders by-passing the voting process in times of emergency.
  • The President has the right to reject elections for the Executive Vice President.
  • The President can be evicted from Office should a motion of impeachment from the General Assembly and Trusteeship Council achieve a majority of 61%.
  • The President has Diplomatic Immunity.

SECTION VI: VOTING PROCESS


Sub Section I – Proposing an Action Proposal;
(c.1) Any member affiliated in the council can propose an Action Proposal. This includes members of the Executive Office as well.
(c.2) An Action Proposal can be proposed in any fashion, but should follow conventional norms when it comes to policy writing.
(c.3) A proposed Action Proposal does not need any supporting signatures, and can be on any topic in regards to the Council of Foreign Relationships or any nature in Foreign Relationships. The Action Proposal should be in the best interest of the Council.
(c.4) Once the Action Proposal is finalized to be voted upon. The Special Adviser to the General Assembly will propose the Action Proposal to the General Assembly for voting.

Sub Section II – General Assembly Voting Process;
(c.5) Once the representatives have been presented the Action Proposal, they will have four days to review the proposal before the set voting date.
(c.6) For an Action Proposal to be presented to the Trusteeship Council, the proposal should be passed with a majority of 61% in the General Assembly.
(c.7) If the votes are tie or equal the Special Adviser to the General Assembly has power to vote.
(c.8) If the Action Proposal receives a 61% majority, it will pass from the General Assembly to the Trusteeship Council.

Sub Section III – Trusteeship Council Voting Process;
(c.9) The Special Adviser to the Trusteeship Council will briefly outline the Action Proposal once again before the voting.
(c.10) For an Action Proposal to be presented to the Executive Council the proposal should be passed with a majority of 51% in the Trusteeship Council.
(c.11) If the votes are tie or equal the Special Adviser to the Trusteeship Council has the authority of the last vote. He will be the tie-breaker.
(c.12) Once a Proposal has been passed from the Trusteeship Council it will be presented to the Executive Council to be signed into law.

Sub Section IV – Executive Council Voting Process;
(c.13) The Executive Vice President of the Council on Foreign Relations will present the Action Proposal to the Council to be signed by the President and Special Advisers.
(c.15) The President has full Executive Powers to veto any proposed legislation (section V, sub-section II).
(c.16) The President has the right to sign Executive Orders that bypass the voting process in times of emergency (section V, sub-section II).
(c.17) If the given Action Proposal is passed the Proposal will contain the signatures of: the President of the Council on Foreign Relations; and Executive Vice President of the Council on Foreign Relations.


SECTION VII: ALLEGIANCE


Sub Section I – Allegiance Details;
All organizations must be sworn into allegiance to the Council on Foreign Relations. Each party much agree to the terms and conditions of the Council on Foreign Relations and up hold the standards of the Council. If a military sworn under oath by the Council on Foreign Relations breaks the terms and conditions or exposes the Council towards hostile forces; said military will result in a permanent termination.

Sub Section II – Allegiance Oath;
” I pledge allegiance to the Council on Foreign Relations, and to the Groups Floor for which it stands, one goal under CFR: indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ”


SECTION VIII: INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE


Sub Section I – Overview;
The International Court of Justice is the Supreme Court that holds all acts of Foreign Policy disciplinary action in cases of extreme conditions. Each case is revised by the President of the Council, Executive Vice President of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Special Adviser to the International Court of Justice. Disciplinary action differs from case to case depending on the severity of the act. Minor incidents can result in a verbal confrontation where the individual will receive a strike towards their record according to their head of state. More major incidents can result in a 3 day demotion and full demotions. Extreme conditions result in a dishonorable discharge and even in some cases exposure from the community. Depending on if the defendant is determined guilty, the power to issue punishment will be vested by their own military; the CFR may advise on course(s) of action to ensure mutual satisfaction.

Sub Section II – Diplomatic Immunity;
Diplomatic immunity is a form of legal immunity that ensures diplomats are given safe passage and are considered not susceptible to prosecution under the military’s laws, although they can still be expelled. Diplomatic Immunity can be waived by the Executive Office if a majority 80% is found. If Diplomatic Immunity is waived the prosecuted will be under the full effects of the law where they’ve broken.


SECTION IX: COUNCIL STRUCTURE


Sub Section I. Executive Council;
The Executive Council is the head of power in the Council. Elected Trusteeship Councils will fill the positions of a) President b) Executive Vice President and c) Special Adviser to the Trusteeship Council. The ruling Trusteeship Council cannot have all three Special Adviser positions: rather, one Special Adviser to the Trusteeship Council. The Executive Council control the direction of the Council and proposes new foreign policies.

President of the Council on Foreign Relations
Executive Vice President of the Council on Foreign Relations
Special Adviser to the General Assembly
Special Adviser to the Trusteeship Council
Special Adviser to the International Court of Justice

Sub Section II. Trusteeship Council;
The Trusteeship Council is a team of experienced and qualified leaders nominated by the General Assembly and signed into Office by the President. Three Adviser’s from each military will be allowed into the Trusteeship Council. Advisers do not have a set term limit and may serve in the Trusteeship Council until deemed unfit for duty by the Executive Office.

Adviser to the Trusteeship Council.
Adviser to the Trusteeship Council.
Adviser to the Trusteeship Council.

Sub Section III. General Assembly;
The General Assembly is the assembly of representatives that represent their military in voicing their concerns and ideas towards the Executive Office. Three representatives from each military’s Foreign Affairs Billet or Senior Officials from the pay grades O-1 to O-10 and Cabinet / Secretary officials. Ambassadors of the General Assembly are elected by their Adviser in the Trusteeship Council. Ambassadors do not have a set term limit and may serve in the General Assembly until deemed unfit for duty by the Executive Office.

Ambassador to the General Assembly.
Ambassador to the General Assembly.
Ambassador to the General Assembly.

Sub Section IV. International Court of Justice;
The International Court of Justice is used when pressuring a case which demands extreme disciplinary action regarding foreign policy. Two Judges from each military will be elected by their Adviser in the Trusteeship Council. Judges will be appointed ranging from the pay grades O-1 to O-10 and Cabinet / Secretary officials. Judge of the International Court of Justice do not have a set term limit and may serve in the International Court of Justice until deemed unfit for duty by the Executive Office.

Judge to the International Court of Justice.
Judge to the International Court of Justice.