Micras Treaty Organization

From MicrasWiki
Jump to navigationJump to search
Micras Treaty Organisation
Micras Verdragsorganisatie
Flag of MTO
Flag
Emblem of MTO
Emblem
Location of MTO
Headquarters n/a
Official language(s) English
Type Intergovernmental organization
Leaders
 - Secretary-General Marco Lungo (Natopia)
 - Deputy Secretary-General Vacant n/a
 - Main assembly General Assembly
Establishment 25th December, 2008 (3429 ASC)
Membership 14 member states

(of 43 MCS-nations [1])

Organisation website NA
Organisation forum Forum

The Micras Treaty Organisation (MTO) is an intergovernmental organization to promote international co-operation between the nations on Micras. It was originally established as a pro-Shirerithian organisation under the name Small Commonwealth [2] on 25 December 2008 but transformed very quickly into a broader discussion platform between states which were sometimes even enemies.

The MTO is not a merger, nor a monolithic organization, nor an attempt at creating a micronational bloc. Member nations are not required to recognize or even be on friendly terms with other nation, nor are they required to interact with other member nation if they do not desire to do so.


The Pillar of the Organisation

The Small Commonwealth is an inter-micronational organization comprised of various member nations and numerous treaties. The core treaty is the Treaty of General Membership to the Micras Treaty Organization which established the Organisation and the basics like the office of Secretary-General and the General Assembly. All other components of the MTO are purely optional, and member nations can pick and choose which treaties they choose to sign.

Member nations signing the core treaty relinquish no sovereignty or authority, nor gain any advantages in the MTO other then a seat in the General Assembly.


Languages and symbols

The official language of the MTO is English, as it is the official language of most member states. Dutch played a minor role - with even some of the treaties being translated into it - in the starting period of the organisation but with the demise of Batavia its influence diminished.

The MTO doesn't have any official symbols. In the beginning a tree was used, but eventually - because of its strong connection with Malarbor / Shireroth - it never became widespread.

The Secretariat

The organisation's day to day operations are headed and overseen by a Secretary-General, which is a permanent position once appointed by the General Assembly. The Secretary-General also oversees the General Assembly.

There is also a Deputy Secretary-General, who is be vested with the responsibility of assisting the Secretary-General. The Deputy Secretary-General is elected by the General Assembly and has the task to - should the Secretary-General be unavailable or unable to fulfil the duties of the office - exercise the duties of the Secretary-General, until the return of the Secretary-General, or until such time that the Secretary-General is able to resume exercising the duties and powers of his office. The Deputy Secretary may be recalled by a simple majority of the General Assembly.

List of powers of the Secretary-General

The specific powers of the Secretary-General are:

  • declare votes passed or failed,
  • remind representatives of proper procedure,
  • set temporary voting and debate procedures to last in emergencies until cancelled by 1/4 of the Assembly at any time,
  • keep debate relevant to the topic,
  • serve as spokesman for the Micras Treaty Organization but not for its members,
  • command (or officially appoint a commander) official MTO missions,
  • delivering an official MTO Opinion to the greater micronational community,
  • moderate the MTO's online forums

List of Secretaries-General

  • Jaime Augustin Joaquin Primo de Aguilar, formerly of the Empire of Alexandria, now of the Free and Associative Kingdom of Constancia (appointed on 30 March 2015 [2]).
    • Deputy Secretary-General, Erwin V.H. of the Republic of Flanders (appointed on 2 May 2015 [3]).
  • Christophe Landry of Caputia (elected Oct 20, 2018)
    • Deputy vacant
  • Marco Lungo of Natopia (elected Mar 12, 2019)
    • Deputy vacant

Offices within the Secretariat

  • Office of Humanitarian Action
    • Coordinator-General: vacant
  • Office of Environmental Action
    • Coordinator-General: vacant
  • Humanitarian Emergency Fund
    • Humanitarian Emergency Fund Manager: vacant
  • Micras Environment Fund
    • Micras Environmental Fund Manager: vacant

General Assembly

The General Assembly is the main deliberative assembly. All member nations may send one representative to the General Assembly, which discuss treaties, and attempt to arbitrate between member states (which sometimes generates larger problems).

List of powers of the Assembly

The General Assembly has the power to:

  • hold a vote of no confidence and remove the current Secretary-General and elect a new one,
  • to appoint mediators and arbitrators at the request of any member nation,
  • to serve as discussion platform for nations
  • to establish offices under the Secretariat to further the mission of the MTO as agreed by the General Assembly
  • to confirm the Secretary-General's appointments of administrators to offices within the Secretariat
  • to approve MTO Missions
  • to pass MTO Opinions

List of MTO Missions

  • A Mission to Assist the Republic of Alduria: Elwynn, Los Liberados, Kasterburg, Natopia, Alrig, and Constancia voted in favor. None against. Passed July 1, 2019.

List of MTO Opinions

The General Assembly can pass non-binding resolutions known as MTO Opinions that become the official stance of the MTO and General Assembly. While the outcome of the Opinions may generally align with the policies of MTO member nations, it is important to remember that MTO Opinions are not only non-binding, but also do not reflect the formal policy of the MTO members.

List of Ancillary Treaties

Membership

Nations wishing to join the organization must ratify the General Membership Treaty and inform the Secretary-General of their intent to join. The Secretary-General will then add them as a full member.

Members

Defunct Nations that were Members

Archives


References

  1. ^ As of July 2020 there were 43 nations on the map.
  2. ^ The idea of a Shirithian Commonwealth of Nations existed since 6 October 2008 [1], but the proposed treaty was soon revised for a less Shirerithian-oriented one.