Treaty concerning the Transfer of Kita-Mylecia
The Treaty concerning the transfer of the Geneva Autonomous Region, consisting of the cities of Geneva and Kita-Mylecia between the Imperial Federation and the Associate Domain of Bassaridia Vaeringheim was signed in Vaeringheim on xx.1757 AN (40/02/53 PSSC) by [Imperial Federation representative], for the Imperial Federation, and Merchant General Basilios Barakat al-Moravi, acting under the authority of the Council of Kings, for Bassaridia Vaeringheim.
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TREATY CONCERNING THE TRANSFER OF THE GENEVA AUTONOMOUS REGION AND KITA-MYLECIA
BETWEEN
THE IMPERIAL FEDERATION
AND
THE ASSOCIATE DOMAIN OF BASSARIDIA VAERINGHEIM
Concluded on the authority of The Imperial Federation,
and
The Council of Kings of Bassaridia Vaeringheim.
Desiring to provide for the peaceful and orderly transfer of the Geneva Autonomous Region and the city of Kita-Mylecia, while scrupulously safeguarding the rights of their residents and the respective constitutional, civil, and security prerogatives of the High Contracting Parties, the High Contracting Parties agree as follows:Article I – Transfer of sovereignty
The Imperial Federation hereby transfers to Bassaridia Vaeringheim all sovereign authority, administrative jurisdiction, and public responsibility over the Geneva Autonomous Region and the city of Kita-Mylecia. Bassaridia Vaeringheim hereby accepts the transfer and assumes full responsibility for the civil administration, public order, defense, infrastructure, legal supervision, and external representation of the Geneva Autonomous Region and the city.Article II – Name and political status
Upon the entry into force of this Treaty, Kita-Mylecia shall be renamed Mylecia. The Geneva Autonomous Region shall retain the name Geneva Autonomous Region. The Geneva Autonomous Region and Mylecia shall be admitted into Bassaridia Vaeringheim as full constituent members of Haifan Bassaridia, enjoying the same constitutional standing, protections, and obligations as other constituent members of Haifan Bassaridia, subject to the Bassaridian Constitution of 50.43 PSSC and all applicable Bassaridian law.Article III – Peaceful settlement and final recognition
1. The Imperial Federation recognizes Bassaridian sovereignty over the Geneva Autonomous Region and Mylecia from the date this Treaty enters into force.
2. Bassaridia Vaeringheim recognizes that the transfer provided for in this Treaty constitutes a final and peaceful settlement of the status of the Geneva Autonomous Region and Kita-Mylecia between the High Contracting Parties.
3. Neither Party shall plan, sponsor, assist, or permit covert or overt activity intended to undermine the lawful authority of the other Party in relation to the Geneva Autonomous Region or Mylecia.Article IV – Citizenship and civil status
1. Ralgonese citizens lawfully resident in the Geneva Autonomous Region or Mylecia at the time of transfer shall be granted Tier II citizenship status under the Bassaridian Constitution.
2. Such residents shall be eligible for an accelerated process for acquiring Tier I citizenship, subject to ordinary requirements of loyalty, civil registration, residency confirmation, and compliance with Bassaridian law.
3. Bassarid or Bassaridian citizens lawfully resident in the Geneva Autonomous Region or Mylecia at the time of transfer shall be granted Tier I citizenship status.
4. No lawful resident of the Geneva Autonomous Region or Mylecia shall be deprived of residence, property, livelihood, or civil protection solely on the basis of prior nationality, language, religion, or public office under the Imperial Federation.Article V – Continuity of law and administration
1. Existing regional regulations, municipal regulations, civil records, property registrations, commercial licenses, port concessions, and administrative acts in force in the Geneva Autonomous Region or Kita-Mylecia immediately prior to transfer shall remain valid unless and until amended, repealed, or replaced by Bassaridian authority.
2. Courts, registries, port offices, civil archives, regional departments, and municipal departments shall continue to operate during the transitional period, subject to Bassaridian supervision.
3. Public servants employed in the administration of the Geneva Autonomous Region or Kita-Mylecia may be retained, reassigned, pensioned, or released according to procedures established by Bassaridia Vaeringheim, with due regard for continuity of essential services.Article VI – Property, contracts, and commercial rights
1. Lawfully held private property in the Geneva Autonomous Region or Mylecia shall be recognized and protected.
2. Existing lawful contracts, leases, commercial registrations, port licenses, and market privileges shall remain valid unless contrary to Bassaridian constitutional law, public order, or the terms of this Treaty.
3. Public property, government buildings, port installations, archives, official records, and administrative equipment necessary for the governance of the Geneva Autonomous Region and Mylecia shall transfer to Bassaridia Vaeringheim upon the entry into force of this Treaty, unless otherwise agreed by the High Contracting Parties.Article VII – Security and military arrangements
1. The Imperial Federation shall withdraw all military, constabulary, and administrative forces from the Geneva Autonomous Region and Mylecia according to a schedule agreed by the High Contracting Parties.
2. Bassaridia Vaeringheim shall assume responsibility for the defense and internal security of the Geneva Autonomous Region and Mylecia upon the entry into force of this Treaty.
3. The High Contracting Parties shall cooperate to ensure that the transfer does not disrupt public order, port operations, local commerce, or civilian life.
4. No military stores, restricted archives, or strategic equipment shall be removed, destroyed, or transferred to third parties in a manner prejudicial to the orderly implementation of this Treaty.Article VIII – Archives and records
1. The Imperial Federation shall transfer to Bassaridia Vaeringheim copies or originals of civil, cadastral, judicial, fiscal, port, regional, municipal, and administrative records necessary for the government of the Geneva Autonomous Region and Mylecia.
2. Records concerning citizenship, property ownership, births, deaths, marriages, courts, taxation, regional administration, and municipal administration shall receive priority in the transfer.
3. The High Contracting Parties may retain copies of records necessary for historical, diplomatic, legal, or archival purposes.Article IX – Regional and economic integration
1. Bassaridia Vaeringheim shall integrate the Geneva Autonomous Region and Mylecia into the institutions and economy of Haifan Bassaridia.
2. The Geneva Autonomous Region and Mylecia shall be incorporated into the administrative, commercial, fiscal, and civic systems of Bassaridia Vaeringheim, subject to Bassaridian law and the regulations of the competent authorities.
3. Existing lawful trade shall continue without unnecessary interruption during the transitional period.Article X – Transitional administration
1. A transitional period shall begin upon the entry into force of this Treaty and shall continue for a period determined by Bassaridia Vaeringheim.
2. During the transitional period, Bassaridia Vaeringheim shall prioritize civil registration, public security, continuity of services, port administration, citizenship processing, and the integration of regional and municipal institutions.
3. The High Contracting Parties may establish a joint implementation commission to resolve practical questions arising from the transfer.Article XI – Public order and civil protection
1. Bassaridia Vaeringheim shall maintain public order in the Geneva Autonomous Region and Mylecia in accordance with Bassaridian law and the protections afforded by the Bassaridian Constitution.
2. The High Contracting Parties shall cooperate to prevent reprisals, unlawful seizure of property, disruption of civil services, or intimidation of residents during the transitional period.
3. The lawful religious, cultural, and communal institutions of the Geneva Autonomous Region and Mylecia shall be permitted to continue their ordinary activities, subject to Bassaridian law.Article XII – Peaceful settlement of disputes
1. Any dispute arising under this Treaty shall first be addressed by prompt consultation between the High Contracting Parties.
2. If no settlement is reached within thirty (30) days, the Parties shall convene a Joint Conciliation Panel of three members, one appointed by each Party and the Chair agreed by both.
3. Should agreement on a Chair fail within fifteen (15) days, the Chair shall be drawn by lot from a roster maintained by the joint implementation commission.
4. Failing conciliation, either Party may submit the matter to binding arbitration before a three-member tribunal convened under mutually agreed rules. The tribunal’s award shall be final and enforceable.Article XIII – Communications
The Parties shall maintain proper and open channels of communication, including secure crisis hotlines between the authorities responsible for foreign affairs, public security, port administration, and transitional governance.Article XIV – Transparency and non-derogation
Implementation shall be consistent with each Party’s constitution and laws. No measure under this Treaty shall derogate from obligations owed to third parties, save by mutual agreement.Article XV – Amendments
This Treaty may be amended only by written agreement of both High Contracting Parties. Any contrary action shall be null and void.Article XVI – Joint implementation commission
1. An Imperial Federation–Bassaridia Vaeringheim Joint Implementation Commission is hereby established to supervise the practical implementation of this Treaty.
2. The Commission shall coordinate the transfer of records, the withdrawal of Imperial Federation personnel, the continuity of essential services, and the resolution of transitional administrative questions.
3. The Commission shall complete its work upon certification by both High Contracting Parties that the transfer has been fully implemented.Article XVII – Ratification and entry into force
This Treaty shall enter into force upon ratification by both High Contracting Parties in accordance with their constitutional procedures.Article XVIII – Duration and survival of obligations
This Treaty shall remain in force indefinitely. Its provisions concerning sovereignty, citizenship status granted under Article IV, property rights, archives, and final settlement shall survive any later change in relations between the High Contracting Parties.
Signed at Vaeringheim on xx.1757 AN (40/02/53 PSSC),
For the Imperial Federation:
Jacque Yamigawa, Minister of State
in the name of Anarion, Emperor of the Imperial FederationFor the Associate Domain of Bassaridia Vaeringheim:
Merchant General Basilios Barakat al-Moravi
