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[Jiharo]

Morh Diban - Ordia

Economic Council


What alternatives do we have? We can promote a kind of auctions, I guess, where initiator would announce in public what resource they are willing to part with and interested parties will contact initiator with their offers.
Another option might be to create a middleman, some impartial trusted party that everyone would send their offers and requests. Middleman then will make matches to the best of it's ability. Perhaps, Economic Council can act as such?
Regarding second point. No objections here, though I suspect that we are not going to operate in surplus for long. Maybe we can set certain recommendations to limit spending  by any single committee? Gods know, with so many people in need, we would want to help everyone, but while money are plentiful now, they are liable to disappear as quick as the morning dew when the sun rises.
Ahem, on the third point. No objections either. I want to commend the audacity of Smiles, Inc. offering bribe on the very first decision made by our CtPJ when it is clear that, if our goal were to make money out of it, we'd have to ignore any offers and make "honest" decision first few times for reputation and price's sake. Not that we have such dishonorable ambitions, obviously.

[Varee]

Vin Dong is bored by all the administration debate, why cant all government just be socialist and support their people just half as good as New Gavalon is doing, all this problem would not even exist.

[Jiharo]

Morh Diban - Ordia

According to one of our religious factions, New Gavalon is where saints go to after they die.

[Parsely]

Minister Fezzik Uharo — Jegula
: Mister Robert, again I recommend that we please call the Humanitarian Committee to order. This situation in Tyland is surely the most pressing issue and the simplest one to begin to solve. I think our heading the world's very first international relief effort would be an excellent first step towards a peaceful and global unity, it's something everyone can appreciate and band together to do, and most certainly would go a long way towards improving our standing among the public. (No doubt it would give the media something nice to talk about for a change..)

[Playergamer]

Speaker Bin Hook - Ethivul

"Although there are, perhaps, more pressing matters to deal with, I am worried about the situation in Travaal. The Travaal military is using extreme force against separatists in heavily populated areas, and innocents are paying for it. Although a separatist victory might just lead to a new dictatorship, like what happened after Travaal seceded from my homeland, we cannot just let innocents die to preserve the status quo. I am not, personally, in a position where I can suggest a way of dealing with this crisis, but I ask those who are to look for a solution."

[Parsely]

Minister Fezzik Uharo — Jegula
Fezzik nods quickly.

: I find myself in a similar position as the Speaker from Ethivul and agree with him.

[Squeegy]

TODAY’S TOP HEADLINE: World News Daily

Andrew Veldstat Steps Down
September 28th, 2014
The Prime Minister of Thollia, Andrew Veldstat, resigned today after the controversy his pro-reconciliation stance generated reached a fever pitch. In his resignation speech, Veldstat said that he was stepping down because he felt that he “no longer represent[ed] the interests of the people of Thollia, who would apparently rather throw their lives away in a senseless war than attempt diplomacy.” He declared that “the people of Galdea are our brothers and sisters,” and that “a war against Galdea would be a senseless act of heathen violence,” both statements that gained widespread rebuke in the Thollian press. Veldstat represented the most significant hurdle in the path of Thollian warhawks, as he used his power to stubbornly stonewall any attempts at furthering pro-war agenda. It was on Veldstat’s order that the Thollian military withdrew so that the temporary truce could be reached, and without his hand guiding the negotiations, it is likely that the conflict will resume. But Veldstat seemed to have given up on trying to stop it, leaving his former constituents with only a warning: “God is watching you all.”

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Supreme Representative Robert - Avalia : Currently Opening the Humanitarian Committee



Well then. I hereby formally open the first Session of the United Assembly's Humanitarian Committee. Though I will, for all legal and formal purposes regarding to the charter be leading this discussion, I will not be interfering much with the proceedings of this Committee, as my nation, Avalia, does not have a seat on this council, and I have more pressing matters to attend. I therefore hope that you will be able to conduct discussion in a progressive and correct manner, while paying due attention to the concerns and interest of those nations not part of the Humanitarian Committee.

I do belief that there are more than enough issues to discuss, and that discussion can soon commence. You will have 24 for such a discussion, before I will move the Committee to the formation of formal proposals.

Supreme Representative Robert - Avalia : Currently Addressing the Economic Council



Avalia is a firm believer in free market principles, which have consistently shown to lead to an efficient usage and allocation of resources, and a great increase in economic growth. We therefore propose that we do not utilize the Trade agreements, which are in effect an inefficient system of barter inconsistent with a well-functioning economy and should only be used in cases of grave need.

We thus propose to create an agency, provisionally titled the United Common Market, which will oversee the creation of a common marketplace, by standardizing Quality, Health and other requirements, as well as overseeing the gradual removal of unfair export and import tariffs, or unfair subsidization . The UCM should allow greater economic growth, by ensuring that the most efficient producer is always chosen for the required task. Ideally, and in order to smooth transactions, a single currency should be used for these international trades.

On the matter of our Monetary affairs, if my memory of the composition of the Avalian Dollar is correct, the mice should soon no longer be a problem. Nevertheless, Avalia is in favour of putting the Assemblies reserves to work, though they should not be wasted on superfluous affairs.

Spoiler: The long list of things going on. Information purposes only. Not an Official Document (click to show/hide)

Board of First Nations (3): Not in Session, No issues Pending
Security Council (5): Not in Session, No issues Pending
Policy Committee (5): Not in Session, No issues Pending
Economic Council (5): In Session : Preparatory Discussion
Humanitarian Committee (6): In Session, Preparatory Discussion
Committee to Promote Justice (7): Still Awaiting Start of Session by Delegate of Miria 
General Assembly: Not in Session, 1 critical issue Pending (Passing the budget)

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[Squeegy]

TODAY’S TOP HEADLINE: The Alamary Times

Experts Warn Superstorm on the Horizon
September 29th, 2014
Climate and weather scientists have issued statements warning that an “intercontinental superstorm” may potentially arrive in the future, caused by climate change and extreme weather conditions. It could take the form of a “hurricane spanning entire small nations,” and ravage multiple continents before dissipating. They also warn that its arrival would likely be preceded by powerful earthquakes, increasing the damage potential of the superstorm. (continued on page 5)

[Squeegy]

Document officially filed within the United Assembly Records on September 29th, 2014: GA-B-002-R

Spoiler: GA-B-002-R (click to show/hide)

Income:

Gross income: +0.00AVD

Expenses:
Rent for UA Headquarters in New Tral: -237,500.00AVD
Payment of delegates (11): -0.00AVD
Payment of United Assembly staff (46): -0.00AVD
Miscellaneous expenses: -16,840.00AVD

Total expenses: -254,340.00AVD

Net income: -254,340.00AVD

United Assembly treasury: +119,495,640AVD

[Squeegy]

Document officially filed within the United Assembly Records on September 29th, 2014: “Letter to Delegates”

Spoiler: ”Letter to Delegates” (click to show/hide)

Dear United Assembly delegates,

When we accepted this employment, we understood that our salary would not necessarily be guaranteed at a set rate. However, this marks the second week wherein we have received no payment whatsoever. Additionally, the delegation has attempted to commandeer the broom closet, and we have repeatedly had to clean dead rodents out of the treasury. We expected to be supporting a global force for good. What good is such a force if it cannot even pay its own staff?

We formally request that this week’s budget include a salary for all United Assembly non-delegate staff, as well as two weeks of backpay and a bonus to compensate us for our troubles. We have families to feed. If the United Assembly cannot be counted on to uphold the rights of its own workforce, who can?

Sincerely,
U.A. Staff

[Sheb]

Well, I am disappointed at the lack of activity from the Economic Council. If no one wish to speak, I shall bring forward proposals shortly.

[Squeegy]

(oops)

[Sheb]

"Well, then I think it is time to start working on proposals. Rather than directly go through drafts and amendments, I'll propose a draft that we can then discuss. We do not want mistakes such as the absence of any way of firing me from my job to happen agazin."

United Assembly Bank
This action create a new agency, the United Assembly Bank, regulated by the following charter.

Spoiler: UAB Charter (click to show/hide)

1) Missions
The United Assembly Bank (hereafter 'UAB') is an Agency tasked with the administration of the United Assembly's finances. In addition to the day-to-day management of the finances, the UAB make sure to implement the General Assembly's budget and to invest in projects that will benefit mankind but that individual states or corporation are unwilling to fund (space research, drugs for orphan diseases, better drink cabinets for UAB delegates etc etc). Those projects will be designed in order to provide a return to investment to the UAB.

Before every budget vote, the Director will be required to present a report of the UAB's activities to the General Assembly.

2) Direction
The UAB is headed by a Director, chosen from the United Assembly delegates by the Economic Council and confirmed by the General Assembly.The General Assembly can at any moment vote to dismiss the Director.

United Common Market
This action create a new agency, the United Common Market, regulated by the following charter.

Spoiler: United Common Market Charter (click to show/hide)

1) Missions
The United Common Market (henceforth, 'UCM') is an agency tasked with creating and administrating a common market in goods. Any nation joining the UCM will let other UCM nations buy its resources and will have the right to buy other nation's resources, without tariffs or trade barriers of any kind.

2) Currency
In order to streamline trade, the UCM will manage an international currency, the International Mony (Plural: Monies). The Mony initital value will be 1 Avalian Dollar but will be allowed to float. The UCM has to sole right to emit Monies.

3) Direction
The UCM is headed by a Director, chosen from the United Assembly delegates by the Economic Council and confirmed by the General Assembly. The General Assembly can at any moment vote to dismiss the Director.

[Jiharo]

Morh Diban - Ordia

Economic Council

A few questions, if I may.
I must admit, I am not sure about the need for new currency. Yes, to do trade between all of the countries members of General Assembly one needs to take in account a dozen of different currency rates. Do we have to increment this number to thirteen?

Any nation joining the UCM will let other UCM nations buy its resources and will have the right to buy other nation's resources, without tariffs or trade barriers of any kind.

How about, in order to achieve greater flexibility we allow nations to join UCM on "by resource" basis? That is to say, if some member wants to go all out and fully open itself to UCM, they can of course, but if they want to, they may also just join UCM submarkets on, say, "seafood" or "gold". They will trade those resources without barriers and will retain their right to do what they wish about other resource trade. I think this will give a chance to participate to those who would not risk full UCM integration and might avoid it altogether for that reason.

Bank idea, I support, although I think that, at least, limit on percentage of budget that can be used for long term investments shouldbe approved by Economic Council and General Assembly.