2010 Constitution of Vuode (text)

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THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED PROVINCES OF VUODE AND DANDENBURG

Article I: Extent of Powers

Section 1

As defined in the Organic Law, this Constitution reserves the inalienable right of self-government for The United Provinces of Vuode and Dandenburg, hereafter to be known simply as Vuode, as long as that governance;

• 1. Does not conflict with the Organic Law of the Kingdom of Talossa
• 2. Does not grant the King (or his representative, the Cunstaval) royal powers any less extensive than those granted to the King on the national level.
• 3. Does not fail to provide a right to appeal decisions of the provincial court or courts, to the Cort pü Inalt or such other national courts as may be created by the Ziu.
• 4. Is approved by either the majority of citizens, or two-thirds of all voting citizenry.

Section 2

The people of Vuode reserve the right, as guaranteed in the Organic Law, to all powers not vested in the Kingdom by the Organic Law.

Section 3

The people of Vuode recognize the secession of the province of Vuode from the Kingdom of Talossa of November of 1992, commonly called the “Glorious 21 Days,” as retroactively illegal under the Organic Law.

Article II: Points of State

Section 1

The official name of the Province, in the national language, is Las Provinçuns Ünits da Vuode es Dandenburg. In English, the name of the Province is The United Provinces of Vuode and Dandenburg. Both the name of the Province in English and in the national language may be shortened to Vuode.

Section 2

The territory of Vuode consists of all land south of Kenwood, east of Maryland, and North of North and Park Road.

Section 3

Any lands or islands that are formed or that may appear in Vuode’s territorial water, in whole or in part, shall form a part of the provincial territory.

Section 4

The capital of Vuode is the Pontiac. However, for sentimental purposes, the Pavilion shall be enshrined as a historical capital.

Section 5

Both the Talossan language and English are endorsed as the official national languages by the people of Vuode. However, Vuode makes no claim to an official provincial language, though the use of the Talossan Language is highly encouraged over the use of the English language.

Section 6

The historical flag of Vuode (that used before the ratification of this document) shall continue to be used as the official provincial flag of Vuode.

Section 7

The historical coat of arms of Vuode (that used before the ratification of this document) shall continue to be used as the official provincial coat of arms of Vuode.

Section 8

The Provincial Anthem of Vuode is “’N Regeu Xhust.” Its English translation, “A Just King” shall have equal legal status. The Government shall take steps to promote, celebrate, and preserve Vuode’s indigenous musical heritage.

Section 9

The Official Motto of Vuode is “Hic Habitavit Rex” translated as “The King Lived Here” in English and “El Regeu Þaviteva Aici” in the national language. This motto shall serve to remind Talossa that Vuode was the birthplace of Talossa.

Article III: The Cunstaval

Section 1

All powers given to the King on the national level shall be given the Cunstaval on the provincial level.

Section 2

The Cunstaval is responsible for swearing in the members of the Estats Xhenerais.

Section 3

The Cunstaval may not dissolve the Estats Xhenerais.

Article IV: Elections to the Estats Xhenerais

Section 1

The Estats Xhenerais, or in English, the States General, is the provincial legislative council and all members should be considered the Heads of Government.

Section 2

The Estats Xhenerais is composed of three premiers, all with citizenship in the Province of Vuode.

Section 3

For the sake of elections, one premiership shall be designated V-class, another. U-class, and the last, O-class.

Section 4

Each time the Cosa is dissolved, one of the premierships shall be vacated. Following the passage of this Constitution, during the nearest election the election for V-class premier shall be held. The next time the Cosa is dissolved the election for U-class premier shall be held. Each term lasts for three Cosa terms so that the election after the O-class premier is elected shall be the election of the V-class premier.

Section 5

All citizens of Vuode are eligible for election to the Estats Xhenerais. No person may simultaneously hold multiple seats in the Estats Xhenerais or hold membership in both any court and the Estats Xhenerais.

Section 6

If there are two or fewer candidates, the candidate with the majority of the vote shall be declared premier. However, if their are more than two candidates, the candidate declared the winner in an Instant Runoff Vote (IRV) shall be declared premier. In case of a tie both candidates will share the premiership, both being given half a vote in legislative matters.

Section 7

If a premier vacates his or her seat before the end of term, the Cunstaval shall appoint an interim premier to serve until the next general election. The new elected premier shall serve until the end of what would have been the premier’s term.

Section 8

Premiers may be removed from office by the Magistracy or whatever other court is established for provincial matters, for criminal activity or for mis-, mal-, or non-feasance.

Section 9

Until the elections for each respective premier are held, Alexandreu Gavárþic’h shall be appointed V-class premier, Aladna la Mha-Coca shall be appointed U-class premier, and Éovart Grischun shall be appointed O-class premier.

Article V: Composition of the Estats Xhenerais

Section 1

The Estats Xhenerais shall consist of three premiers until such a time when there is call for more premiers based on the population of the province.

Section 2

No premier shall be asked to leave his or her place during his or her term of service, due to a change in the qualifications of premiers.

Section 3

Neither the Cunstaval nor the King (if he is a citizen of Vuode), nor a member of any Talossan court shall be permitted to run for premier.

Section 4

A premier vacates his seats if he fails to vote in three consecutive legislative sessions.

Section 5

The Estats Xhenerais shall have powers equal to the combined powers of the Ziu and the Prime Ministry on the national level.

Section 6

Questions arising in the Estats Xhenerais shall be determined by a majority of votes, unless vetoed by the Cunstaval, in which case a unanimous decision is needed. However, if the signatures of one-tenth of the citizens of the province are collected on a petition, the bill is put as a referendum for all of Vuode to vote on immediately following the procedure discussed in Article VII, section 1 of this document. Each premier shall have one vote, except in the case discussed in Article IV, Section 6 of this document.

Article VI: Passing Legislation

Section 1

Legislative sessions are to be supervised by the V-class premier.

Section 2

Legislative sessions are to be conducted in public or otherwise published.

Section 3

All bills must be submitted to the Cunstaval for approval. If no response is given within 15 days, the bill is considered signed.

Article VII: Votes of Confidence

Section 1

Any citizen of Vuode may, at any time, call for a vote of confidence for any or all of the premiers on the Estats Xhenerais. An election is to be immediately conducted by the Cunstaval (unless he or she is also being voted upon in which case the Secretary of State of Talossa shall conduct the election) and shall last for the period of 15 days, after which, if more than two thirds of the votes are “non” votes the premier (or premiers) must vacate his or her position and the Cunstaval must appoint a replacement.

Section 2

Any citizen of Vuode may, at any time, call for a vote of confidence in the Cunstaval, in which case an election is to be immediately conducted by the O-class premier (unless he or she is also being voted upon in which case the Secretary of State of Talossa shall conduct the election) and shall last for the period of 15 days, after which, if more than two thirds of the votes are “non” votes, the Estats Xhenerais is obligated to submit a letter to the King recommending that he replace the Cunstaval.

Article VIII: Amendments to the Constitution

Section 1

Amendments may only be proposed by the Estats Xhenerais which must unanimously approve them. The amendment is then delivered to the people of Vuode during the next general election who must approve it by a two thirds majority.

Article IX: The Courts

Section 1

All judicial matters of the Province of Vuode shall be deligated to the magistracy awaiting the establishment of a formal provincial court system.

Section 2

The Government of Vuode shall be represented in all judicial affairs by the U-class premier or whomsoever he or she should appoint as attorney.

Article X: Territorial Subdivisions

Section 1

Vuode consists of two cantons: Vuode and Dun Cestour.