The FINE Treaty

Title I
General Provisions
Article 1
It shall be the aim of the organization, by assisting Participating Nations and Peoples (“Participants”) to express their positions, needs and grievances in legitimate forums and by providing a community of support, to advance the fulfilment of the aspirations of Participating Nations and Peoples by effective non-violent means.
Article 2
For the purposes set out in Article 1, the activities of the organization shall include, but shall not be limited to:

a) the facilitation of consultation, exchange of views and experiences, and cooperation with each other, to the extent desired by the Participants;
b) assistance in effectively utilizing available procedures of governmental bodies and specialised agencies and of other international and regional organizations;
c) training in bilateral and multilateral diplomacy, and the principles of international law;
d) training in negotiation skills and professional assistance in convict management and resolution;
e) training in non-violent strategies and professional assistance in the development of strategic plans and policies;
f) professional legal and public relations advice;
g) providing an information service for the dissemination of information provided by Participants to the public and among their own people;
h) assistance in the development of true Republic institutions and processes and in the monitoring of elections and referenda;
i) assistance in the development and implementation of measures designed to protect homelands and waters and the creation of sustainable development projects.
Article 3
a) The achievement of the tasks entrusted to the organization shall be ensured by:

a General Assembly
a Steering Committee
a Secretariat
Each of these institutions shall act within the limits of the powers conferred upon in this Treaty.
b) The institutions listed in subsection (a) of this Article may be assisted by an Advisory Council, acting in a consultative capacity, and various specialized bodies such as a Lawful Council, a God-given Rights Advisory Committee or an Agency for Conflict Management and Resolution acting under the direction of the Secretariat.
Article 4
Each Participant shall take general and specific measures which are appropriate to assist the organization in achieving its aims and shall refrain from actions intended or reasonably expected to harm the organization or impede its activities.

Title II
Provisions Governing Participation
Article 5
For the purposes of this Treaty:

a) A Nation or People shall mean a group of human beings which possesses the will to be identified as a nation or people and to determine its common destiny as a nation or people, and is bound to a common heritage which can be historical, racial, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, religious or territorial. A section of a people constituting a minority, living on a portion of its ancestral territory, organized into a government other than a government represented by that People, is included in this Article’s definition.
b) Representative Body shall mean a government, legislative body, liberation movement or other organ of leadership, whether in the territory of the Nations or People or in exile, recognized as such by a substantial section of the people which the Representative Body claims to represent; a Representative Body can also mean a coordinating organization or other form of association of two or more organs of leadership of one Nation or People or an organization or association of two or more Nations and Peoples.
Article 6
Participation is open to all Nations and Peoples who:

a) Are not members of and are not represented at the United Nations, the UNPO (Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organisation), or any organization that encourages adherence to the so-called "internationally accepted human rights standards as laid down in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant of Civil and Political Rights and Economic, Social and Cultural Rights" or any other so-called standards that are deceptive ploys to rob people of their God-given Rights; and
b) Whose Representative Body, as defined in Article 6 of this Title, fulfills all requirements set out in this Title and declares by signing this Treaty and provides ample evidence:

1) That their government promotes equality of all Nations and Peoples and in their God-given Right to self determination;
2) That their government's constitutions, statutes, laws, and regulations are written so that crimes are properly defined as follows:
Crime (the proper definition): A positive or negative act in violation of the God-given Rights of a man, woman, or child, both born and unborn, yet conceived.
Instead of improperly defined as:
Crime (the incorrect definition): A positive or negative act in violation of penal law; an offense against the State or government.

3) That their government rejects:

a.) Totalitarianism and other autocratic forms of government,
b.) Absolute control by the government,
c.) Suppressing initiative,
d.) Suppressing individualism and the God-given Rights of mankind,
e.) Terrorism as an instrument of policy;

4) That their government promotes respect for:

a) All peoples and population groups, including minority or majority populations within territories inhabited by the Participant but belonging to different ethnic, religious or linguistic groups.
b) Christian Nations whereby the Christian Holy Bible is recognized as being the Supreme Law of the Land and where crimes are classified as being against the victim and not the government.
c) Libertarian Nations whereby the Libertarian principles are recognized as being the Supreme Law of the Land and where crimes are classified as being against the victim and not the government.

c) Is in good standing and pays the annual National Membership dues upon approval of Member's application and renewable by August 1st of each year.
Article 7
A Nation or People, through its Representative Body, may apply to become a Participant in the organization by submitting the following information to the Secretariat for consideration by the Steering Committee:

a) a brief history of the Nation or People;
b) the reasons for the desire to become a participant in the organization;
c) adequate evidence of the recognition of the Representative Body as an organ of leadership by the people it claims to represent;
d) a properly signed and completed original copy of 'The F.I.N.E. Treaty of God-given Rights' by all members of the Representative Body, complete with two witnesses, signed and dated;
The Steering Committee, on recommendation of the General Secretary, will decide on all applications. The General Assembly may overrule this decision by a vote of two-thirds majority.
Article 8
Participation in the organization does not in any way imply agreement among Participating Nations and Peoples on each other’s objectives, policies, or allegiances and does not require any form of cooperation or solidarity beyond what is contained in this Treaty.
Article 9
Participants favor the use of peaceful means to achieve their goals. Participants shall not use the organization or any of its bodies, specialized agencies or services in its name, to promote the use of violence.

Title III
Provisions Governing Institutions
Section I: The General Assembly
Article 10
The General Assembly, which shall be composed of delegations representing participating Nations and Peoples, shall exercise the powers of deliberation and control which are conferred upon it by this Treaty.
Article 11
Each delegation shall have the privilege of one vote in the General Assembly.
Article 12
The General Assembly shall hold regular sessions at least once every two years. Sessions may be held via internet communications. The General Assembly may meet in extraordinary sessions at the request of a majority of Participants or at the request of the Steering Committee Chairperson. The Steering Committee Chairperson shall serve as the General Assembly Chairperson unless he is not present at the beginning of the session, in which case the Steering Committee Co-Chairperson shall serve as the General Assembly Chairperson. If neither is present at the beginning of the session, the General Assembly shall elect a new General Assembly Chairperson who will also serve as the next Steering Committee Chairperson.
Article 13
The General Assembly shall adopt the agenda at the start of each session on the basis of recommendations of the Steering Committee and the General Secretary.
Article 14
The General Assembly shall act by a simple majority of votes of delegations present. The quorum, (the number of members required to be present to transact business), shall be a simple majority of the number of existing delegations representing existing participating nations.
Article 15
The Steering Committee Chairperson or the General Secretary may invite individuals, governmental or non governmental organizations or Nations to attend as Observers to the regular sessions of the General Assembly, subject to the approval of the General Assembly. The General Assembly shall decide on the privileges and duties of Observers by a simple majority.
Section II: The Steering Committee
Article 16
The Steering Committee shall be composed of three to twelve persons, each from a separate participating delegation, and shall be elected by the General Assembly for a three-year, renewable term. When the number of persons on the Steering Committee is higher than three, the size of the Steering Committee shall be restricted to no more than one-third of the number of participants in the existing General Assembly and no more than twelve.
Article 17
The Steering Committee shall hold regular sessions at least once every year. Each member of the Steering Committee shall have the privilege of one vote. The Steering Committee shall adopt its own rules of procedure. Sessions may be held via internet communications. The Steering Committee may meet in extraordinary sessions at the request of a majority of Participants or at the request of its Chairperson or the General Secretary.
Article 18
The Steering Committee shall determine the amount of the annual National Membership dues.
Article 19
The General Assembly Chairperson shall serve as the Steering Committee Chairperson unless he is not present at the beginning of the session, in which case the Steering Committee Co-Chairperson shall serve as the Chairperson. If neither is present at the beginning of the session, the Steering Committee shall elect a new Steering Committee Chairperson who will also serve as the next General Assembly Chairperson.
Article 20
The Steering Committee shall adopt the new business agenda at the start of each session on the basis of recommendations of the General Assembly Chairperson, the Steering Committee Chairperson, and the General Secretary. The Steering Committee shall implement the overall policy of the organization as determined by the General Assembly, The Steering Committee shall possess all of the powers delegated to it by the General Assembly.
Article 21
The Steering Committee shall act by a simple majority of votes of persons present. The quorum shall be a simple majority of the number of existing persons on the Steering Committee.
Section III: The Secretariat
Article 22
The Secretariat shall consist of a General Secretary and an Assistant appointed by him or her. Members of the Secretariat must belong to a Nation or People represented in the organization. The General Secretary shall serve as the executive director of the organization, and shall be elected by the General Assembly for a three-year, renewable term.
Article 23
The duties of the General Secretary shall include:

a) to direct the day-to-day operations of the organization;
b) to represent the organization;
c) to establish and operate bank accounts for the benefit of the organization;
d) to maintain proper and regular books of accounts of all receipts and payments of the organization, including the creation of an annual balance sheet;
e) to present status reports annually to the Participants and to the Steering Committee. These reports shall include the following information: the names and addresses of representatives of Participants and of members of the Steering Committee, and a description of the overall financial situation of the organization and a description of the activities of the organization during the previous year, including any additions, changes or amendments to the Treaty;
f) to coordinate the activities of Regional Chapters in order to better accomplish the aims and objectives of the organization; and
g) to perform any duties delegated or requested by the General Assembly or Steering Committee.
Section IV: Regional Chapters
Article 24
The Regional Chapters shall be established for the purpose of supporting the organization and its activities, including the solicitation of funds. The statutes and bylaws of each of the Regional Chapters shall ensure that they shall exist for no other purpose, and shall expressly incorporate this Treaty by reference or otherwise.

Title IV
Financial Provisions
Article 25
Funding for the organization shall come from Participants, and from international organizations, corporate or private contributions and fundraising activities.

Title V
Termination of Participation
Article 26
Participants may terminate their membership in the organization if they desire upon sending formal notice to the General Secretary. Termination shall be effective upon receipt of notice by the General Secretary.
Article 27
A Nation or People which is or becomes a member of the United Nations or any organization that violates any provision of this Treaty forfeits their dues and any privileges of this organization, cannot be a member of Free Independent Nations of Earth, may not take part in the work of the General Assembly and shall be declared ineligible for membership in this organization by the General Secretary with the recommendation of the Steering Committee, the Steering Committee having final say and authority in the matter.

Title VI
Liquidation of the organization
Article 28
The organization shall cease to exist if

a) Participants unanimously so decide.

Title VII
Amendments to the Treaty
Article 29
Amendments to the Treaty shall be approved by three-fourths of the delegations to the General Assembly.

Title VIII
Ratification
Article 30
We, the undersigned as individuals and as the representatives of our respective governments, being of sound mind and body, hold that this Compact of God-given Rights is ratified willingly and voluntarily by the undersigned, without coercion; competently and without limitation due to any mental or physical deficit on our part; knowingly, and with complete understanding of all the terms indicated, and is witnessed by two witnesses, for the formal establishment of the provisions of this Treaty as a Compact between our Nations. This contract takes effect at the moment it is signed by the General Secretary of the Free Independent Nations of Earth organization as evidence of receipt of Membership dues as consideration to validate this contract and set it in force. Once this contract takes effect, Nations cannot Lawfully violate the provisions of this Treaty. Once a Nation is expelled from the organization for violation of the Treaty, it cannot be readmitted without payment of 500.00 troy ounces of silver to the Free Independent Nations of Earth organization and received by the General Secretary after their readmittance has been approved by the Steering Committee.
As a Representative Body, we declare that our Nation or People are applying to become active participants in the organization and request to be designated as a:

[___] Christian Nation [___] Libertarian Nation.

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(Revised, August 7, 2000)

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