Constitution of Ottacorp

The **Constitution of Ottacorp** is the founding document of The Serene Republic of Ottacorp.

## The Constitution of The Serene Republic of Ottacorp

We the People of the Serene Republic of Ottacorp are proud of our origins and the union that brought prosperity to the world! We are proud of our merchant origins and we believe in freedom of trade freedom of worship freedom of expression We believe in the basic freedom of all people regardless of race, sex, or wealth. We promise To preserve to unique cultures of our builders and cities To preserve the history of Ottacorp To collaborate with other nations and seek peaceful solutions in our disagreements We promise To protect our citizens from tyranny We the People of the Serene Republic of Ottacorp are ready to preserve our historic union and build its foundations on collaboration, trade, and progression.

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**Section 1** Our nation is called The Serene Republic of Ottacorp.

**Section 2** Although many governmental positions are referred to in the document in the male form they can be held by a person of any gender.

**Section 3** The Serene Republic of Ottacorp is a Secular state, religion shall not influence the governmental structure of the Republic.

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**Section 1** Legislative power is held by The Council of Chairmen and the Chairhouse. The members of the Chairhouse are the Ottamen, the position is gained by being a citizen longer than 2 months. All Ottamen participate and vote in Chairhouse assemblies even if they are part of other houses of the legislative branch.
**Section 2** The Council of Chairmen shall be composed of 3 Ottamen elected directly by citizens. Elections are held every 6 months At any given time if three fourth the Ottamen demands the resignation of a Chairman an election must be held with all Ottamen casting their vote. If three fourth of the Ottamen vote in favor of resignation the Chairman must resign.

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The Throneman is the Head of State and head of the Executive branch. The Throneman is elected by the three Chairmen from all citizens of the republic. All Chairhouse assemblies are started and ended by the Throneman.

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**Section 1** Territory formerly part of the Ottacorp corporation shall be divided into districts. Each district is managed by a Stoolman, the determination of the holder of this position is up to the districts.

**Section 2** Stoolmen shall form the Stool-senate. Stoolmen still keep their seat in the Chairhouse. The stool-senate can veto laws passed by the Chairhouse if the majority agrees.

**Section 3** The interest of the districts is also represented by an Arch-Stoolman. The arch Stoolman needs to be a Stoolman with no seat in the Council of Chairmen.

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The Arch-Stoolman shall address a report on the state of the republic to the Throneman directly.

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In order to pass a law both the Council of Chairmen and the Chairhouse need to pass it.

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**Section 1** The Throneman may offer a Thronal order after it's reviewed by the Stool-senate.
**Section 2** A state of emergency can be declared by a majority vote by The Chairhouse or if Ottacorp is directly under attack. In a state of emergency, the Council of Chairmen gets executive powers for a month allowing them to push through acts without Chairhouse approval. After 1 month The Chairhouse shall vote again determining if the emergency is over. If the Council of Chairmen vote all in favor to end the state of emergency it's immediately ended.

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To receive citizenship one must be invited by an Ottaman and accepted by the Throneman

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In the event of a court case, two Ottamen may either agree to hold a duel. Or to ask a third party they both agree on to be the judge. If one side is in clear breach of the law and refuses to appear in front of a court, the Council of Chairmen may appoint a judge.