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Contents
- Overview
- Agencies and Commissions
- Covenant of the Commonwealth

Overview

The Commonwealth of Republics, often simply referred to as the Commonwealth, is a voluntary political organisation that encompasses numerous nations from within the Western Isles. Within the Commonwealth of Republics are two key institutions; the Commonwealth Reirey (Administration) - which overseas the inter-governmental regulation. communication and organisation; and the Commonwealth Fo-oltey (Associate) - who's duties lie in the communication and collaboration with non-member states and nations.

The Commonwealth dates back to the first half of the 20th century with the restructuring of the Alteran Commonwealth of Republics - the precursor to the Commonwealth of Republics - through increased self-governance of former colonies and dominions. The Alteran Commonwealth was originally conceived as a way for Altera to continue spreading prosperity and its ideals throughout the region, by leading the organisation and all its associated endeavours. However, by the turn of the 20th Century, many politicians realised that Altera 'leading' this movement would not be economically or socially viable, and that it excluded the potential positive actions of non-Alteran republics. This mindset was put to paper in 1932, through the Byrch Declaration at the 1932 Commonwealth Conference, and formalised by the Alteran Republics in the following year.

By 1938, Altera had been discussing the concept of the Commonwealth with its allies and 'colonies' (a term applied historically, but one which Altera didn't use at the time) for several years; drumming up support and continued to further establish the ideals, principles and potential components of the Commonwealth of Republics.

By 1938, the governments of Aprosia, Atolla and Avran had formally accepted Altera's proposal, with negotiations for other nations on-going - and the Commonwealth of Republics was officially formed.

The Commonwealth's core values centre around the principles of freedom of speech, freedom of the individual, the free press and open and fair trade. Nations who share these ideals are invited to the Commonwealth of Republics to continue sharing and defending these core principles.

Agencies and Commissions

Within the Commonwealth of Republics, a number of organisations and bodies operate - supervising and advising on nations development, elections and economies.

Independent Commonwealth Electoral Commission
‣ An independent, but Commonwealth sponsored, organisation that acts as an independent observer during member and non-member democratic elections

Commonwealth Commission for Education and Universities
‣ Dedicated towards the promotion of free and fair access to education and learning opportunities

Commonwealth Commission for Gender Equality
‣ Focuses on the promotion of the equal rights for all genders

Commonwealth Commission for the Environment and Sustainability
‣ A Commonwealth sponsored commission to promote and support green technologies and sustainable development of nations

Commonwealth Atomic and Renewable Energy Agency
‣ An agency whose core focus in the development and encouragement of novel nuclear and renewable energy sources

Commonwealth Free-Trade Agency
‣ Working in tandem with organisations such as the Regional Trade and Economic Agreement, a commission who assists in the facilitation of free-trade and other economic agreements between member states

Commonwealth Economic Community
‣ A commission for the establishment of free and fair trading laws, practices, technological and safety standards across member-states and its trade partners

COMPOL (Commonwealth Police)
‣ An independent organization that works with member and non-member states to assist in criminal investigations, as well as repatriation cases

Commonwealth Commission for Veterans and War Graves
‣ An independent commission dedicated towards the promotion of fair treatment for veterans, as well as the repair and maintenance of member-state war graves across the region

Commonwealth Language and Culture Exchange
‣ An organisation dedicated towards the promotion of cultural and linguistic exchange between member states; facilitating the exchange of cultural holidays, museum exhibits and other related phenomena

Commonwealth Emergency Relief Agency
‣ An agency dedicated to the collection, shipping and distribution of humanitarian aid in areas impacted by natural disaster, conflict or other serious emergencies

Covenant of the Commonwealth

The Covenant of the Commonwealth, more frequently refered to as by the Commonwealth Covenant, is the document of guiding principles for its members. The Covenant is by no means a set of rules or laws, but instead a guiding list of aspirations for members to move towards - promoting peace, trade and freedom within the region.

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