Constitution of Northern Utopia See amendments also
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S0QftCegdMiYm2oD8qIC8V9wX6_INjc0ZpxN67UD5rg/edit?usp=sharing
Executive Appointment Constitutional Amendment In effect
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y-OdL4-SaS7obAI1o1vyfmAM7QUrESwiWiVcZFqJg00/edit?usp=sharing
Amended Constitution of Northern Utopia In effect
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zsQA8llvaljEI9yl1ndHdvBCGQvrlrJjXZ3ii8lZmgA/edit?usp=sharing
Cabinet Portfolios Constitutional Amendment In effect
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U5_m05O_v_Vxh1N4e6Zwj1Ne9m6qmKa2QuUVNchVZhc/edit?usp=sharing

Foreign Affairs Act See amendments also
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LTrCk_3ED4quYvPGlCab4r89HvmgMfBR/view?usp=sharing
Amendments to the Foreign Affairs Act In effect
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12_h2eyiElD1EN7bf_eRBv97_qd1ITmkvrtrj-8vO_vg/edit?usp=sharing

Representative Assembly Act See amendments also
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f3wfcdTZ5NEraCVgE4sMoiFPdrXTEdtI/view?usp=sharing
Amended Representative Assembly Act See amendments also
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zrVMfgdt4r8ae0I-FVnYazPt9OHqTlVq/view?usp=sharing
Representative Assembly Act (after second amendments) In effect
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AnrO706Hv83b9ui3dWhTNkwyO69u1o1SoTrw_-jMk0w/edit?usp=sharing

Conlang Council Act In effect
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DTIo2jd4ilR0fkW2u9-fgOFcIMwT0x31/view?usp=sharing

Electoral Commission Act In effect
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dMxyCtFLLDdjZUhuVramhhvoLZfAmaAN/view?usp=sharing

Investigatory Powers Act In effect
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MNT68IjoTk7WsLmyV416dtm4SSttH675/view?usp=sharing

Recruitment Act In effect
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Sc4C76YI8FLX_rCc64Ou57WA-5E0Q7l-/view?usp=sharing

Campaigning Act In effect
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XFFBds-wEUL96y2xUfic8YHIa-w7-3K8/view?usp=sharing

Roleplay Regulation Act In effect
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OVCX3ybGJuBo-6iYe3b5s8BWheM7CD_Q/view?usp=sharing

Active Government Act In effect
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vXi0VvyoKzzrWhJTqrBNupiLW4jaiIJE/view?usp=sharing

Petitions Act In effect
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15_b57L5ITtsJDsqTfqPKxv1izhoiFDwklcDi5yUd6X4/edit?usp=sharing/

Presidential Awards Act In effect
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uefq6OB-tz9n6kt0iPPdpwVpoNH9EdKy/view?usp=sharing

Presidential Signatory Act In effect
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xgv0bHwl3mor728qWSiAqvSIvAj7JNCdX5Gf6wPOeUA/edit?usp=sharing

Judicial Affairs Act In effect
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WQ4fv4taIAvlrz2XM0KdX8zC9ljR5KPl/view?usp=sharing

Delegacy Act In effect
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k4q2V2MiYcfa7H8mvL0e_pmJbNeedDWV-95qYq1Az_I/edit?usp=ssharing

An Act to Describe Moderator Rights Onsite In effect
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16tN0Ac0szY7z0VWw-pKI6C9S2K8on9R3/view

Roleplay Organizational Act In effect
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z7DhLe10IvMCbYZqiLe9Up3y4Nt9C1zlMcfJUWnZe0c/edit?usp=sharing

Assembly activity

To observe the Assembly in action, please join the Northern Utopia Government Discord server.

Processes

There are three distinct types of legislation:

• Bills - Independent laws which effect legal change

• Resolutions - Declaration of Assembly opinion, belief or understanding

• Impeachment proceedings

To propose a piece of legislation, you should first gather comments and critique on the Representative Assembly '#discussion' channel of the Northern Utopia Government Discord server. All legislation should be written in formal English; if you require help with writing, please contact the President.

To be considered for discussion by the Representative Assembly, your proposal must be sponsored and moved by a Representative or the Vice President (who is also President of the Representative Assembly).

Representative Assembly procedure is governed by the Representative Assembly Act.

Composition of the 10th Representative Assembly

United Progress Alliance | 3 seat majority
Independent (Frontera) | 1 seat
Independent (Corlenia) | 1 seat

To see a list of all members, more information on elections to the Assembly and how to become a Representative, please see the dispatch linked below.

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Legislative branch

The legislative branch of Northern Utopia is composed of a unicameral chamber named the Representative Assembly. For more information on the Representative Assembly and how you can get involved, please click the button below.

Executive branch

The executive branch of Northern Utopia is composed of an elected presidency and appointed cabinet. For more information on the president and their cabinet and to see opportunities for work in government departments, please click the button below.

Judicial branch

The judicial branch of Northern Utopia is composed of the High Court; it has close links to the Department of Justice and the Attorney General. For more information on the High Court's function, cases and to discover employment opportunities, please click the button below.

Other

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About the President

The President commands the executive branch of the Northern Utopian government and directs both governmental policy and the region's legislative agenda (aided by the Vice President when presiding over the Representative Assembly).

Staff

The current President is Grenopia.

The Office of the President currently employs no additional staff.

Policy/Office Updates

Please see the Northern Utopia Government Discord server (specifically the ‘#lawn’ channel) or contact the President for alternate access.

Important materials and links

None as of yet

About the Vice President

The Vice President helps to command the executive branch of the Northern Utopian government and presides over the Representative Assembly.

Staff

The current Vice President is Nordic democratic republic.

The Office of the Vice President currently employs no additional staff.

Important materials and links

None as of yet

Welcome to Northern Utopia! This is a guide to the region, with information on our roleplay, rules, government and more.

Overview and important links

Northern Utopia is composed of two defining parts - the roleplay on the RMB and the regional government.

The Regional Message Board (RMB) is where all nations can engage in international roleplay, including diplomacy, war and sport (amid other things). All members of the region can post on the RMB and get involved in roleplay. To become a part of the roleplay, nations should introduce themselves on the Regional Message Board with a post about their nation (e.g. what your leader is like, your nation's ideology). It's really quite easy after that; gradually, nations become more integrated into the roleplay by joining in.

Roleplay on the Regional Message Board is an incredibly important part of the region, but it is the regional government that holds power and governs. The government, including an elected president and vice president, protects the region from threats, represents the region in the wider NationStates community, helps members of the region with queries and questions and enforces roleplay rules on the RMB.

Not all of the region is so serious - there are polls and a Discord server for general conversation. A roleplay regional map is also kept and updated.

• Join our Discord server here!

• Go to the Regional Message Board!

• See the regional map!

• Submit a regional map request!

• Read about regional elections!
  

Regional Message Board/roleplay rules

The RMB has a number of rules designed to keep it in order - as does the roleplay.

RMB rules:

1. Do not post one word/one sentence messages. (If you're new and you do this before reading this, it's fine.)

2. Do not have trivial or unnecessary non-roleplay conversations.

3. Respect the word of regional government members.

4. Do not post spam.

5. Do not hold extensive 'real-world' discussions (use our Discord server instead).

6. Do not bring business from other regions or organisations to the Regional Message Board (ie. don't have arguments that have nothing to do with the region).

7. Respect other members of the region - harassment or bullying of any type is strictly forbidden.

8. Don't use puppets to create the illusion of support.

Roleplay rules:

1. Do not 'god-mod' in roleplay - ie. do not use unbelievable scenarios or occurrences to change the course of the story or gain the upper hand (be realistic).

2. Do not use roleplay to further an argument.

3. If using puppet nations (other nations that you control) within the region, you must disclose this information to regional government members if they ask for it.

4. Respect the wishes of other roleplaying nations. If a nation doesn't want their capital destroyed, don't create a story arc around that very thing.

5. Respect the word of regional government members.

6. If a part of the roleplay is declared non-canon, do not reference the events of that part.

7. You may not 'invent' better military or economic statistics for your nation. Use the NationStates data or downplay said data.

8. Do not spam the RMB with multiple roleplay posts with little information. Where possible, use as few posts as possible.

9. Do not use 'real-world' characters or nations in roleplay.

Regional government and elections

The regional government of Northern Utopia is the ultimate authority of the region; it regulates roleplay and the RMB, protects the region from invading parties/raiders and reports on the state of the region on a regular basis.

Executive/cabinet members:

• Grenopia (President)

• Nordic democratic republic (Vice President)

• Feng Dynasty (Secretary of Internal Affairs)

• Vacant (Secretary of Foreign Relations)

• Nordic democratic republic (Attorney General)

• Vacant (Secretary of Public Opinion)

• Bhayawala (Secretary of Cartography)

• The Soviet state of Svalbard (WA Delegate)

As a government that strives to be representative of the public, each member of Northern Utopia is eligible to vote in presidential and Representative Assembly elections (these occur once per term of 60 days).

The next election is:
July 2020

In addition to being eligible to vote, all members of Northern Utopia are eligible to run for office. Those who wish to submit their candidacy should telegram The Kohen stating their intention (and naming their vice presidential running mate and/or party if appropriate).

Elections for the Representative Assembly occur at the same time as elections for the presidency.

Embassies

Regions looking for an embassy should make contact (preferably by telegram) with a member of the Northern Utopia regional government. All embassy requests must be considered by the Secretary of Foreign Relations or the President.

You can use this dispatch to learn about regional elections, find out how to declare your candidacy, find the dates of the next election and see those in the running for office (as well as the current holders).

Elections for president and the Representative Assembly take place every term (beginning two days before the end of it), with primary announcements made 15 days before each election. Candidates stand together on tickets in presidential elections.

You may declare your candidacy in the upcoming election at any point before the vote itself by simply telegramming The Kohen (including the name of your running mate if appropriate).

The next election is:
July 2020

Candidates in the upcoming presidential election:
None declared as of yet

Parties and candidates in the upcoming Representative Assembly election:
None declared as of yet

Results in previous elections:

Presidents of Northern Utopia:

1. Kjanu
   22nd November 2017 - 28th October 2018

2. Italian canada
   28th October 2018 - 29th January 2019

3. Kjanu
   29th January 2019 - 15th March 2019

4. Italian canada
   15th March 2019 - 1st May 2019

5. Grenopia
   1st May 2019 - 30th July 2019

6. Nordic democratic republic
   30th July 2019 - 1st December 2019

7. AusValia
   1st December 2019 - 2nd May 2020

8. Grenopia
   (Incumbent) 2nd May 2020 -

Current members of the Representative Assembly:

• Italian canada UPA

• The Soviet state of Svalbard UPA

• Isreosa UPA

• New Republic of Frontera

• Corlenia

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  This is an official regional dispatch.

NOVEMBER 15TH 2017 - NOVEMBER 20TH 2017

This is a guide to standing as a candidate.

1. At any point leading up to the next election, telegram the founder (Grenopia). State, in this order, your country name, island, a descriptive statement about why you would be good in the role and three of your own policies. Also make clear your desire to stand as a candidate.

2. You will receive a reply confirming your candidacy within five days.

3. You have now submitted your candidacy, and your name will be an option for voters on voting days.

Step 1)
Write a telegram to the founder (Grenopia) stating:
- the name of your country
- the cabinet position you would like (1st preference)
- the cabinet position you would like (2nd preference)
- the cabinet position you would like (3rd preference)
- two reasons you think you would make a good cabinet minister

Step 2)
You will get a reply telling you whether you have been successful within five days. If this does not happen within the five days, please send the telegram again.

Step 3)
If you are successful, you will be given powers appropriate for your ministry.

Description:
Northern Utopia is a democratic region and a supportive hub for all countries. Anyone is welcome to move to Northern Utopia.

Founder:
Grenopia

Politics:
If you are interested in regional politics, there are a variety of jobs in Northern Utopia which you will find enjoyable. Please see the dispatches 'Parliament', 'Becoming an MP', 'Becoming a cabinet member' and 'Regional governing positions' for more information.

Regional map:
Northern Utopia has a regional map. To see it, please see the dispatch 'Regional map'. New member nations of Northern Utopia are NOT automatically put on the map. New member nations should also see the dispatch 'Regional map' as it explains how to get your nation on the map.

News:
A weekly bulletin is published by the Minister of Internal Affairs.
THIS IS CURRENTLY NOT HAPPENING BECAUSE WE DO NOT HAVE A MINISTER OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS AS OF YET.

Northern Utopia welcomes you, and wishes you prosperity in all your endeavours.

8th February 2018 and 11th February 2018

Here is a list of all current awards:

- The Economy Award (Best economy in Northern Utopia) HELD BY: Nobody
- The Civil Rights Award (Best civil rights in Northern Utopia) HELD BY: Nobody
- The Political Freedoms Award (Best political freedoms in Northern Utopia) HELD BY: Nobody
- The Newcomer Award (Most exciting, promising newcomer in Northern Utopia) HELD BY: Nobody
- The Most Improved Award (Most improved nation in Northern Utopia since last awards) HELD BY: Nobody
- The Political Service Award (Outstanding political service in Northern Utopia) HELD BY: Nobody
- The Special MP Award (Outstanding MP of the Northern Utopian Parliament) HELD BY: Nobody
- The Northern Utopia Award (Outstanding dedication and service to Northern Utopia) HELD BY: Nobody
- The People's Choice Award (Voted for by the member nations of Northern Utopia) HELD BY: Nobody

Information on getting a job in the cabinet can be found in the dispatch 'Becoming a cabinet member'.

Founder:
(FILLED and LOCKED)
Leads the cabinet and has all available power (including executive).
(EXECUTIVE, APPEARANCE, COMMUNICATION, BORDER CONTROL, EMBASSIES AND POLLS)

WA Delegate:
(FILLED)
Delegate to represent the region in the World Assembly and holds all available power.
(EXECUTIVE, APPEARANCE, COMMUNICATION, BORDER CONTROL, EMBASSIES AND POLLS)

Vice-Delegate: X3
(FILLED) (FILLED) (FILLED)
Along with the founder, holds all available power (apart from executive and World Assembly) and reviews decisions made by ministers.

Minister of Internal Affairs:
(UNFILLED)
Manages weekly bulletin, special dispatches, sets tags, and deals with queries from member nations.
(APPEARANCE and COMMUNICATION)

Minister of Defence:
(UNFILLED)
Manages borders, protects against invaders and plans strategy for emergency situations.
(BORDER CONTROL)

Minister of International Relations:
(UNFILLED)
Manages relations and embassies with other nations and regions.
(EMBASSIES)

Minister of Public Opinion:
(UNFILLED)
Manages public opinion, polls and referendums.
(POLLS)

Minister of Recruitment:
(UNFILLED)
Manages recruitment telegrams and recruitment techniques.
(COMMUNICATIONS)

The Assembly passes legislation for the region and deals with national problems within the region. It may also repeal the action of a cabinet minister if seven out of ten members vote in favour of repeal.

A cabinet minister is not allowed to become a Representative.

Representatives are elected to represent their island by every other nation on that island**.

There is an election for the Assembly every four months. The next election is:

NOVEMBER 15TH 2017 - NOVEMBER 20TH 2017

If you are interested in becoming a Representative, please see the pinned dispatch 'Becoming a Representative'.

*Though there are seven islands, there are only six Representatives. This is because one of the islands is home to the founder and Vice-Delegates, who sit in the parliament. For this reason, there is no Representative for the island in question because it is already represented in the Assembly.

**Northern Utopia has a regional map that puts countries on islands. To be put on the map, please telegram the founder stating the name of your country and your desire to be put on the map. You will be added to the map within five days. You can see the regional map and more information about this subject in the pinned dispatch 'Regional Map'. Once you have been added to the map, you will know which island your country is on.

KEY:
Green - Free land
Blue - Oceans, seas, water etc...
Other colours - Countries (taken land)
Bold, large text - Name of a continent
Normal, smaller text - Name of a country

If you are not on the regional map, please follow the steps below.

Step 1)
Telegram the founder (Grenopia), stating the name of your country and your desire to be put into the map.

Step 2)
You will get a reply confirming that you have been added to the map within five days.

Step 3)
See this dispatch to see the current regional map.

Step 4)
Now that you have been added to the regional map, you are eligible to stand as an MP for your continent in the next parliamentary election. See the dispatch 'Becoming an MP' for more information.