Trade Federation Charter
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Trade Federation: Charter
Ratified on unknown date by Viceroy Corbin Esco
Updated on Year 9, Day 12 by Viceroy Jacob Jansen and his Cabinet
Updated on Year 11, Day 107 by Viceroy Jacob Jansen and his Cabinet
Updated on Year 13, Day 346 by Viceroy Jacob Jansen and his Cabinet
"We, the traders of the galaxy come together to form a Federation that protects the rights of traders and provide a safe haven for the honest traders and peoples of the galaxy. We form this Federation with a great spirit of tenacity in order to become a sovereign government within this galaxy. Furthermore we reserve the right to be a free standing government without any external influence, free of persecution and coercion and remain a neutral force in any war, offering all participants, equal opportunities to take advantage of Trade Federation services."
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Article I. Viceroyal Powers
The Viceroy shall be the Head of State for the Trade Federation.
A. Titles
The Viceroy of the Trade Federation is also known as the following:
- Prime Minister of the Trade Federation Cabinet
- Commander-in-Chief of all Trade Federation Armed Forces
- Lord Governor of the Taanab system
- Lord Ambassador for the Trade Federation
- Governor of all Trade Federation Territories
B. Eligibility
For an individual to ascend to the role of Viceroy of the Trade Federation, a citizen of the Trade
Federation must be appointed by the Cabinet
C. Succession
In the event of the removal of the Viceroy, if a Regent is appointed, the Regent will assume the
role of Viceroy of the Trade Federation. The move of Regent to Viceroy can only be overturned
by a unanimous vote of no confidence in the Regent by the remaining members of the Cabinet.
If no Regent is appointed, or the Regent receives a vote of no confidence, the Duceroy will
assume the title of Acting Viceroy, and the Cabinet must appoint a new Viceroy from the ranks
of the Cabinet with a 3/4ths majority vote of the Cabinet members.
If no Duceroy is available to assume the title of Acting Viceroy, the succession will be as follows:
- Minister of the Interior
- Minister of Defense
- Minister of Production
- Deputy Minister of the Interior
- Deputy Minister of Defense
- Deputy Minister of Production
D. Removal
The Viceroy can be removed from office for the following reasons:
- Treason
- Theft of Federation property
- incapacitating illness and/or death
- leaving the Trade Federation
The Viceroy may also wish to give up his title and retire if he therefore wishes.
E. Residence
The Viceroy's residence is in the Trade Federation Palace on the planet Taanab of the Taanab
system located in the Zeemacht Cluster.
If the Trade Federation Palace is captured or it is deemed unsafe for the Viceroy, the Viceroy's
residence and office of command will be transferred to the nearest Lucrehulk Battleship, or an
undisclosed location established under the protection of the Trade Federation Armed Forces.
Any Trade Federation Capital ship transporting the Viceroy holds the call sign “TFF” (Trade
Federation Flagship). If the Viceroy is not present on any Federation capital ship, the call sign
will transfer back to the designated Flagship of the Trade Federation.
F. Special Powers
The Viceroy can deploy forces at will, but under supervision of the Cabinet. Only a
unanimous vote of all Cabinet Ministers can overturn such an action.
Article II. The Regent
The Regent is first in the line of succession for Viceroy of the Trade Federation, and main
responsibilities are determined by the Viceroy, who defines the majority of the Regent's duties
as circumstances require
A. Titles
The Regent of the Trade Federation shall only be known as the Regent of the Trade Federation.
B. Eligibility
The Regent of the Trade Federation is appointed by the Viceroy of the Trade Federation from
the citizens of the Trade Federation or a citizen of one of the Nationalized Factions of the Trade
Federation.
C. Succession
There is no line of succession to the Regent, the Viceroy is free to appoint any other citizen of
the Trade Federation or Nationalized Factions of the Trade Federation to the seat of Regent.
D. Removal
The Regent can be removed from office for the following reasons:
- Treason
- Theft of Federation property
- incapacitating illness and/or death
- leaving the Trade Federation
If the Regent feels he can no longer continue his duties, he may step down from the position with an honorable discharge.
E. Residence
The Regent of the Trade Federation maintains special residence within the Trade Federation Palace on Taanab and offices located within the Trade Federation Capital Building.
F. Special Powers
The Regent currently shares in no enumerated powers within the Trade Federation.
Article III. The Duceroy
The Duceroy shall have executive authority under the direction of the Viceroy and is the de facto second in command of the Trade Federation. The Duceroy shall share in the responsibilities of running the day-to-day operations of the Trade Federation.
A. Titles
The Duceroy of the Trade Federation shall only be known as the Duceroy of the Trade
Federation.
B. Eligibility
For an individual to ascend to the role of Duceroy of the Trade Federation, a citizen of the Trade
Federation must be nominated by the Viceroy. After the nomination, the Cabinet Ministers will
vote on the nomination and a majority of 3/4ths of the Ministers is required to make the
nominee the official Duceroy.
In the event that the Cabinet Ministers refuse or cannot reach a 3/4ths majority, the Viceroy
must nominate another individual for the position.
C. Succession
In the event of the removal of the Duceroy, the Viceroy will nominate a successor for the
position of Duceroy, and the normal rules of Eligibility will apply. During the duration of the new
appointment, the Cabinet shall appoint a temporary Duceroy. The temporary Duceroy is
appointed out of the Cabinet members. The temporary Duceroy is then to perform the duties of
the Duceroy as well as his previous duties before receiving the title of Acting Duceroy.
D. Removal
The Duceroy can be removed from office for the following reasons:
- Treason
- Theft of Federation property
- incapacitating illness and/or death
- leaving the Trade Federation
If the Duceroy feels he can no longer continue his duties, he may step down from the position with an honorable discharge.
E. Residence
The Duceroy of the Trade Federation maintains special residence within the Trade Federation Palace on Taanab and offices located within the Trade Federation Capital Building on Taanab.
F. Special Powers
- If the Viceroy is unable to perform his duties on any occasion, the Duceroy will take charge of
the Trade Federation until the Viceroy returns.
- The Duceroy, under direction of the Viceroy, is able to spend the credits in the treasury of the
Trade Federation.
- If the Viceroy is temporarily away, the Duceroy will assume all authority of the Viceroy while
he is away. The Cabinet shall appoint a temporary Duceroy. The temporary Duceroy is appointed
out of the Cabinet members. The temporary Duceroy is then to perform the duties of the
Duceroy as well as his previous duties before receiving the title of Acting Duceroy.
Article IV. The Trade Federation Cabinet
The Trade Federation Cabinet is the authorized decision-making body of the Trade Federation.
A. Cabinet Members
The members of the Cabinet are as follows:
- the Viceroy
- the Regent, if appointed
- the Duceroy
- the Ministers of the Trade Federation Ministries
B. Eligibility
Only citizens of the Trade Federation who are standing Ministers of any of the Federation
Ministries can be inducted into the Cabinet as voting members.
For any Ministries that may be developed after the passage of this Charter, the Minister of that
Ministry will be considered an advisor to the Cabinet, until such a time that the Viceroy, Regent,
Duceroy and current Cabinet Ministers agree unanimously to accept the Minister as a voting
member of the Cabinet.
C. Succession
In the event of a removal of a Cabinet Minister, the Deputy Minister will act in the capacity of
the removed Minister until such a time that the Viceroy, Duceroy, and current Cabinet Ministers
agree unanimously upon the successor to the removed Cabinet Minister.
D. Removal
Ministers and Advisors can be removed for the following reasons:
- Treason
- Theft of Federation property
- by decision of the Viceroy with the agreement of the Duceroy
- incapacitating illness and/or death
- leaving the Trade Federation or a Nationalized Faction
Cabinet Ministers are able to step down at any time from their position with an honorable
discharge.
E. Residence
The Cabinet Chambers of the Trade Federation are located within the Trade Federation Capital
Building on Taanab.
F. Special Powers
The Cabinet may choose to allow advisors within the Cabinet Chambers for discussions of
interests to the Trade Federation. An advisor must be a citizen of the Trade Federation or a
Nationalized Faction that is nominated by the Cabinet, then approved unanimously by the
Viceroy, Regent, Duceroy and Cabinet Ministers prior to admittance to the Cabinet Chambers.
Advisors serve a lifetime term until they are no longer eligible for reasons listed above under this Article, Section D.
Article V. The Chief Justice
The Chief Justice has the sole duty to interpret the Charter of the Trade Federation and its laws,
and in the event of a dispute of law the Chief Justice’s interpretation will be the accepted
interpretation of the Trade Federation.
A. Titles
The Chief Justice of the Trade Federation shall only be known as the Chief Justice of the Trade
Federation.
B. Eligibility
For an individual to become the Chief Justice of the Trade Federation, a citizen of the Trade
Federation must be nominated by the Viceroy. After the nomination, the Cabinet will vote on
the nomination and a majority of 2/3rds of the Cabinet is required to make the nominee the
official Chief Justice.
In the event that the Cabinet refuse or cannot reach a 2/3rds majority, the Viceroy must
nominate another individual for the position.
C. Succession
In the event of the removal of the Chief Justice, the Viceroy will nominate a successor for the
position of Chief Justice, and the normal rules of Eligibility will apply. During the duration of the
new appointment, the most senior Justice shall assume the responsibilities of the Office of the
Chief Justice until such a time that the new Chief Justice nominee receives an approval of 2/3rds
of the Cabinet.
D. Removal
The Chief Justice can be removed for the following reasons:
- Treason
- Theft of Federation property
- by decision of the Viceroy with agreement from the Duceroy
- incapacitating illness and/or death, and
- leaving the Trade Federation
If the Chief Justice feels he can no longer continue his duties, he may step down from the
position with an honorable discharge.
The Chief Justice will serve a lifetime term or until the Viceroy who appointed him Chief Justice
is no longer in office, or is no longer eligible for reasons listed above under this Article, Section
D.
E. Residence
The Halls of the High Court of the Trade Federation are located within the Trade Federation
Capital Building on Taanab.
F. Special Powers
- The Chief Justice will oversee the judiciary responsible for all court cases concerning the
citizens of the Trade Federation. A decision and/or interpretation made by the Chief Justice can only be renounced by the Viceroy.
- The Chief Justice has jurisdiction solely over the Department of Justice and reports directly to
the Cabinet, in the role of advisor.
Article VI. The Directorate
The Directorate is the forum for discussing issues of governance for the Trade Federation, and to inform the Cabinet on matters of decisions.
A. Directorate Members
The members of the Directorate are as follows:
- the Cabinet,
- the Deputy Ministers of the Trade Federation Ministries
- the Evocati Grand Lord
- the General of the Federation Security Service
- the Commanding Officers of the Trade Federation Fleets
- the Directors of the Trade Federation Departments, holding full-time positions
- the Deputy Directors of the Trade Federation Departments, holding full-time positions
