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Vote: Security Council Reform
Topic Started: 19th June 2016 - 09:59 PM (265 Views)
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND CHARTER AMENDMENT SUBMISSION FORM
Formal Name of Submitting Nation(s): Technically the Secretary General herself but- Holy Empire of Achkaerin
Nations involved: All CTO Nations
Title of Submission: Reform of the Security Council

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Commonwealth Treaty Organisation
General Assembly Resolution


Resolution [XXXX]

Adopted by the General Assembly on [Date]


General Assembly,

Recognizing the inaction of the Security Council in regards to the Andean Genocide and the Mercian Genocide,

Noting that such inaction also extends to the crisis in the Union of Nordic Peoples,

Determined not to allow such inaction to occur again,

Acknowledging that the Security Council in its present format is not fit for purpose,

1. Believes that the present system of electing all Security Council members is the root cause of the problem.

2. Further believes that in order to prevent further inaction the Security Council must be reformed.

3. Therefore determines that the following amendment be made to the Commonwealth Treaty.

4. Bestows upon the Secretary General the authority to appoint the initial Permanent Members of the Security Council.

Article/section being amended: 22/23
Current text:

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Article 22

1. The Security Council shall consist of no less than three and no more than six Members of the Commonwealth Treaty Organisation, elected by the General Assembly Members, with due regard being specially paid to the contribution of Members of the Commonwealth Treaty Organisation to the maintenance of international peace and security and to the other purposes of the Organisation.
2. Each member of the Security Council shall represent, and be elected by a majority of, members within a geographical region determined by the General Assembly, for a term of one year, and shall, as a group, be confirmed by the whole General Assembly.
3. A retiring member shall not be eligible for immediate re-election.
4. Each member of the Security Council shall have one representative.
5. The Security Council shall only convene when there are more than fifteen members of the General Assembly, and when the Security Council is not convened, the powers and authority it shall be vested in the entire General Assembly.
6. A member of the Security Council may resign their seat, or, should it be determined by a vote of two-thirds of members of General Assembly that the member has acted contrary to the spirit or letter of the Treaty, or has otherwise acted in a way which undermines the ability and integrity of the Security Council or Commonwealth Treaty Organisation, be removed from their position on the Security Council.
7. A motion to expel a member from the Security Council may only be submitted by a country in the same geographic region as the member.
8. Should a vacancy occur within the first 18 months of a Security Council term, the Secretary-General shall organise an election to fill the vacancy. This election will take place in accordance with Article 22, Section 3, with the assumption that an elected member will serve a full term.
9. Should it occur in the latter 18 months of a Security Council term, then the Security Council may elect a nation in good standing, from the appropriate region, to sit on the Security Council. Article 22, Section 3 shall not apply in this instance, and it shall be assumed the member is not serving an official term.
10. Should a motion be brought forward to expel a member of the Security Council, the Secretary-General shall determine independently whether the immediate presence of the member in the Security Council would cause a conflict of interest, and should that be the case, the member shall be suspended from the Security Council until the conclusion of the General Assembly vote.
11. A member of the Security Council dismissed by the General Assembly shall be required to rectify the issues noted in the Dismissal Resolution before being allowed to stand in future Security Council elections. This shall be determined by a unanimous vote of the Security Council upon the recommendation of the Secretary-General.

Article 23


1. In order to ensure prompt and effective action by the Commonwealth Treaty Organisation, its Members confer on the Security Council primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, and agree that in carrying out its duties under this responsibility the Security Council acts on their behalf.
2. In discharging these duties the Security Council shall act in accordance with the Purposes and Principles of the Commonwealth Treaty Organisation. The specific powers granted to the Security Council for the discharge of these duties are laid down in Chapters VI, VII, VIII, and XV.
3. The Security Council shall submit annual and, when necessary, special reports to the General Assembly for its consideration.

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Amendment
 


Article 22

1. The Security Council shall consist of no less than three and no more than six Members of the Commonwealth Treaty Organisation, of which three shall be considered permanent members with the remaining three nations elected by the General Assembly Members, with due regard being specially paid to the contribution of Members of the Commonwealth Treaty Organisation to the maintenance of international peace and security and to the other purposes of the Organisation.
2. Non permanent members of the Security Council shall represent, and be elected by a majority of, members within a geographical region determined by the General Assembly, for a term of three years.
3. A retiring member shall not be eligible for immediate re-election.
4. Each member of the Security Council shall have one representative.
5. The Security Council shall only convene when there are more than fifteen members of the General Assembly, and when the Security Council is not convened, the powers and authority it shall be vested in the entire General Assembly.
6. A member of the Security Council may resign their seat, or, should it be determined by a vote of two-thirds of members of General Assembly that the member has acted contrary to the spirit or letter of the Treaty, or has otherwise acted in a way which undermines the ability and integrity of the Security Council or Commonwealth Treaty Organisation, be removed from their position on the Security Council.
7. A motion to expel a member from the Security Council may only be submitted by a country in the same geographic region as the member.
8. Should a vacancy occur within the first 18 months of a Security Council term, the Secretary-General shall organise an election to fill the vacancy. This election will take place in accordance with Article 22, Section 3, with the assumption that an elected member will serve a full term.
9. Should it occur in the latter 18 months of a Security Council term, then the Security Council may elect a nation in good standing, from the appropriate region, to sit on the Security Council. Article 22, Section 3 shall not apply in this instance, and it shall be assumed the member is not serving an official term.
10. Should a motion be brought forward to expel a member of the Security Council, the Secretary-General shall determine independently whether the immediate presence of the member in the Security Council would cause a conflict of interest, and should that be the case, the member shall be suspended from the Security Council until the conclusion of the General Assembly vote.
11. A member of the Security Council dismissed by the General Assembly shall be required to rectify the issues noted in the Dismissal Resolution before being allowed to stand in future Security Council elections. This shall be determined by a unanimous vote of the Security Council upon the recommendation of the Secretary-General.
12. In the case of a permanent member of the Security Council vacating their seat, it shall be the responsibility of the remaining permanent members of the Security Council in consultation with the Secretary General to determine the replacement member and present the nomination to the General Assembly for approval.


Article 23


1. In order to ensure prompt and effective action by the Commonwealth Treaty Organisation, its Members confer on the Security Council primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, and agree that in carrying out its duties under this responsibility the Security Council acts on their behalf.
2. In discharging these duties the Security Council shall act in accordance with the Purposes and Principles of the Commonwealth Treaty Organisation. The specific powers granted to the Security Council for the discharge of these duties are laid down in Chapters VI, VII, VIII, and XV.
3. The Security Council shall submit annual and, when necessary, special reports to the General Assembly for its consideration.
4. Permanent Members of the Security Council shall have power of veto over motions brought before the council.
5. A Permanent Member shall not be permitted to use its power of veto if the Secretary General or another member of the Security Council believes there to be a conflict of interest present.
6. The Secretary General may following the submission of a majority of the Security Council, and if they believe the action is warranted, overturn the use of a veto.




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