Dovani Territorial Defence Organization

Dovani Territorial Defence Organization

Preamble

We, the sovereign and independent nations of the continent of Dovani, in the desire for peace, stability and the integrity of Dovani and further prevention of all foreign influence on our continent, establish this, the Dovani Territorial Defence Organization (DTDO).

Article 1
The sovereignty and integrity of Dovani and her nations.

Section 1
Only Dovanian nations may colonize, explore, and expand into Dovanian land. The colonization shall be carried out peacefully, without any violation of the rights and privileges of the native inhabitants of the lands.

Section 2
Any attempt by a non-Dovanian nation or power to establish any form of settlement without the explicit permission of 3/4 of the signatory nations of this treaty shall be treated as a threat to Dovanian security and integrity and an act of war against Dovani and its nations.

Section 3
The nations of Dovani shall actively support the struggle for independence of all non-Dovanian colonies whenever appropriate, and shall offer aid and support to Dovanian nations upon reaching their independence.

Article 2
The Council of the Dovani Territorial Defence Organization.

Section 1
To function efficiently and responsibly the decision making powers of the DTDO shall be held by the DTDO Council.

Section 2
The DTDO Council shall be comprised of one representative from each of the signatory nations of the organization.

Section 3
The DTDO shall work in a democratic manner and shall decide on matters through vote.

Section 4
A member of the DTDO Council may be expelled if 3/4 of the other council-members agree.

Section 5
The DTDO Council shall meet atleast once every five years.

Section 6
Any member nation may call for a meeting at any time between.

Article 3
Related treaties, agreements and organizations.

Section 1
The DTDO shall have the power either through request or through its own initiative requested to create or help in the drafting of treaties, agreements and organizations directly related to the DTDO and its purpose.

Section 2
Organizations that support the DTDO and wish to have official recognition may request such status from the DTDO Council. Organizations shall be given recognition status if more than half of the council votes yes.

Section 3
The DTDO may, upon request, act as a mediator in disputes between Dovanian nations or in cases in which a Dovanian nation is involved.