Myrian Union

Myrian Union 密里安联盟 (Myrian) 巳廉連合 (Mizuhese)
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Member states of the Myrian Union highlighted in navy blue Partners of the Myrian Free Trade Area highlighted in light blue
Committees of the Union	Rongyu Myrian Secretariat Myrian Quorum Myrian Congress Fusou Conclave of Ministers Tribunal of the Myrian Union Haibin Reserve Bank of Myria Audit Board of Myria
Working languages	Myrian Mizuhese
Type	Supranational Union
Membership	Full Members Aldia Fusou Free Trade Area Members Keija
Leaders
• Secretary-General	Húxiān Minamoto
• President of the Myrian Quorum	TBD
• Chairman of the Myrian Conclave	TBD
• Speaker of the Myrian Congress	TBD
• Chief Justice of the Myrian Tribunal	TBD
• Governor of the Reserve Bank of Myria	TBD
• Chair of the Audit Board of Myria	TBD
Establishment
• Myrian Free Trade Area	10 April 1956
• Myrian Fisheries Treaty	31 October 1961
• Association of Myrian Nations	22 August 1970
• Myrian Customs Union	9 of July 1989
• Charter of the Myrian Union	1 January 2012
Area
• Total	6,621,704 km2 (2,556,654 sq mi)
Population
• 2015 estimate	245,132,113
• Density	37.02/km2 (95.9/sq mi)
GDP (PPP)	2015 estimate
• Total	M12,335 Trillion
• Per capita	M50,319
GDP (nominal)	2015 estimate
• Total	M12,335 Trillion
• Per capita	M50,319
Currency	Mora (M)

The Myrian Union (MU) (Myrian: 密里安联盟 Mìlǐānliánméng; Mizuhese: 巳廉連合 Miren-rengō) is a political and economic union of all nations in the Myrian continent, its primary objectives are the economic integration & cooperation, providing regional security & stability as well as a military alliance amongst member states. Its two member states are the Commonwealth of Aldia and the Fusou Empire, has a total area of 6,621,704 km2 (2,556,654 sq mi) which covers the entire continent of Myria and a combined population of more than 245 million citizens. Some of the most notable policies of the MU is the free movement of goods, servies, capital & people within the MU Common Market, establishment of monetary union (Morazone) in 2012 which came into full force by 2016 where both Aldia & Fusou adopted the Mora as their national currencies, and the ability for the MU to propose and pass laws in certain areas without the need for approval from member states. The latter is only made possible as all member states have agreed to cede some of their sovereignty to the MU, these areas include: the single market, the Morazone, the customs union and the MU's environmental policies. This arrangement has allowed the Union to act unilaterally but only within the areas specifically where member states have given it permission to do so. Internal border checks and passport controls have been abolished and citizens from member states are free to travel, live, and work freely without the need to apply for a visa.

As one of the newest supranational unions, the MU has sought to invite other nations to join whether as full member states, observers or partners in one of its three economic programs: the Myrian Free Trade Area, the Myrian Customs Union or the Myrian Common Market. The MU can trace its origins to the establishment of the Myrian Free Trade Area in 1956. This was when both Aldia & Fusou agreed to promote economic growth & cooperation between themselves and was quickly followed by the Myrian Fisheries Treaty of 1961. An informal intergovernmental forum known as the Association of Myrian Nations was formed in 1970 where the heads of governments & ministers from both Aldia & Fusou would meet on an annual basis to discuss various matters ranging from social issues to economic ventures. The AMN is often considered as the precursor of the MU itself as it was through the 1989 AMN Summit was the Myrian Customs Union was formed. As the decades went on and both Aldia & Fusou became more economically & politically integrated, discussions were held at the highest level of government whether or not to make a more structured organization. Negotiations began in 2008 and finally concluded in 2011. Both countries then held referendums for its citizens, allowing its citizens to choose which path their nations will take. Be it maintain the status quo or to establish the MU. By a majority, the populations of both countries approved for the establishment of the Myrian Union and thus on the 1st of January 2012, the MU was formed.

Government & Politics

The Myrian Union was established through a series of treaties that has been ratified throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. The 2012 Charter of the Myrian Union enshrines these treaties into a single cohesive document, forming the foundations of the Union. The powers of the union are granted through the principle of bestowment, and according to this principle member states of the Myrian Union voluntarily cede certain aspects of their sovereignty to the union. As a result, the union is given exclusive rights to act on behalf of all member states in areas where it has been given bestowment by its member states. On the other hand, the union does not have the right to intervene in matters that are outside of the rights that were bestowed upon it. In all treaties, member states of the union are referred to as the sovereign holders of treaties, reflecting the enshrined status of each member states sovereignty.

Committees

The Myrian Union has seven principal decision making bodies known as Committees, with five responsible for the governance of the union and two for the direct administration of union laws. These Committees are: the Myrian Secretariat, the Myrian Quorum, the Conclave of Ministers, the Myrian Congress, Tribunal of the Myrian Union, Reserve Bank of Myria and the Audit Board of Myria. Executive powers are exercised by the Myrian Secretariat as it is the only body who posses the powers of legislative initiative allowing it to propose laws whereas both the Conclave of the Myrian Union & the Myrian Congress share powers only to approve/reject legislation and recommend amendments.

Governance

• Myrian Secretariat: The Secretariat serves as the union's executive arm and holds legislative initiative in the union government. It is led by the Secretary-General, whose position is nominated by the Conclave and must be approved by Congress. The Secretary-General may then appoint a collegiate body of Under-Secretaries who help assist the Secretary-General in performing day-to-day governance of the union, each responsible for a specific or a group of issues such as the environment, social policies, coordination between member states and many others. These Under-Secretaries must also be approved by Congress.
• Myrian Quorum: The Quorum is the union's advisory arm, is responsible for providing guidance and advise to the various committees of the union and its members are comprised of the heads of government from every member state of the union. The Quorum meets once every year, continuing the tradition of the annual summits of the Association of Myrian Nations. Currently it is comprised of two members from both Aldia and Fusou. The Quorum is led by a President of the Quorum, a rotating presidency which ensures each member state is given a fair chance to hold the Presidency of the Quorum once every two years.
• Conclave of Ministers: The Conclave is one of the two legislative bodies of the union, however it does not hold the power of legislative initiative. It may only approve, reject or propose amendments of legislation passed from the Myrian Congress and in this scope it acts as the equivalent of an upper house of the union's legislative structure. As its name suggests the Conclave is comprised of the Ministers from each member state and come together when legislation from Congress has been approved. While Congress ensures that the voice of the union citizens are heard, the Conclave ensures that the government from each member state are given a voice as well. The Conclave also holds the powers to impeach the Secretariat and, in the event a member state of the union is attacked, to approve declarations of war when requested by the Secretariat.
• Myrian Congress: Congress is thhe second legislative body of the union, like the Conclave it only holds the power to approve, reject or propose amendments for bills proposed by the Secretariat and serves as the union's equivalent of a lower house. Its members are referred to as Members of the Myrian Parlimanet (MMP) who are directly elected by citizens of every member state during every Myrian Election cycles. Congress also has the power to approve or reject the nominated Secretary-General and their nominations of Under-Secretaries.
• Tribunal of the Myrian Union: This is the equivalent of the union's judiciary branch, whose judges are nominated by all member states of the union on an equal basis. It oversees various court cases but only in matters related to Myrian Union Law. The Tribunal is further divided into two sub-branches: the Constitutional Court which oversees matters related to Myrian Union Law, a term that collectively refers to all the treaties & articles enshrined in the Charter of the Myrian Union. National governments are the general users of the Constitutional Court. The second branch of the Tribunal is the General Tribunal where national governments, companies/organizations and private citizens.

Administration

• Reserve Bank of Myria: The RBM serves as the MU's central bank it makes & enforces the monetary policy for the Morazone and the Myrian Union, sole right to authorize the issuance & printing of Mora banknotes and determines interest rate of the Myrian Union. Its stocks is owned by the two central banks of MU members as shareholders of the RBM. The RBM was formed in 2012 to maintain price stability of the Mora when it comes into full force in 2016. All central banks of the MU must follow the policies & monetary policy established by the RBM.
• Audit Board of Myria: The ABM is professional and independent audit agency of the MU that is responsible for the accountability of all financial activities undertaken by the various committees & organs of the Myrian Union. It ensures that the various spending made by the MU as a whole was done legally and responsibly. It conducts annual audits of the MUs budget and may conduct an audit on specific areas of the MU when requested to do so by a member state. While the ABM must be consulted by the Myrian Secretariat for any legislation that has financial implications, it may only provide a non-binding advisories.

Capacities

Capacities are specific areas of governance and sovereignty has been voluntarily transferred from member states to the Myrian Union. This act is known as bestowment. By bestowing the MU with certain Capacities its member states voluntarily renounces any capability to initiate or pass legislation related to said Capacities. There are three types of Capacities: Exclusive, Shared & Coordinating.

Security & Defense

The Joint Defense Forces (JDF) is the military branch of the MU and is comprised of personnel from both Aldia & Fusou. It was established to allow the union to respond to both regional and international crises crises swiftly without the need to mobilize the main armed forces of its member states. The Secretary-General of the MU serves as the commander-in-chief of all JDF personnel. The JDF is an important part of the MUs foreign policy as it provides the MU with deterrence capability and allows it to project power on both regional and (limited) global scales. The primary purpose of the JDF however is to maintain regional security & stability throughout the Myrian region and international deployments generally involves humanitarian missions rather than as an offensive force. Unlike a standard military alliance, the JDF is an official military organization and its commanders have the authority to punish offences that its personnel has committed, regardless of the country of origin of its personnel. This authority is limited to only JDF personnel, JDF commanders does not have the authority to issue orders to personnel from either the Commonwealth Self-Defense Forces nor the Fusou Armed Forces although they may coordinate actions and activities between the two military organizations. The JDF and its personnel is also accountable to the various laws and treaties of the Myrian Union. The JDF is comprised of three primary components:

• Joint Expeditionary Groups (JEG): the largest component of the JDF consisting of two brigade sized forces comprised of marines, naval and air elements from Aldia & Fusou. This serves as the MUs and JDFs force-in-readiness & quick reaction force that can be readily mobilized to various regional & international locations within 24 hours. There are currently two JEGs that has been established and stationed in both Aldia & Fusou. Each JEG consists of roughly 5,000 personnel comprised marine, naval & air elements. This balanced combined arms composition allows the JEG to respond to a variety of operational requirements effectively. The detailed composition is also flexible enough to be modified to better suit operational & deployment requirements.
• Myrian Aerospace Command (MACO): is the air component of the JDF providing advanced aerospace warning, air sovereignty & protection. Several squadrons of fighters & patrol aircraft from both the Aldian & Fusouese Air Forces are also under the direct command of MACO. It operates a wide range of radar and anti-air facilities located throughout the Myrian continent providing full radar coverage across the entire continent. Its warning systems include short, medium, long and beyond the horizon radar coverages.
• Naval Task Forces (NTF): The NTF are multinational naval task forces comprised of ships from the Commonwealth Navy, Commonwealth Maritime Protection Forces and Imperial Navy stationed at both sides of the Myrian Canal. Its purpose is to provide maritime protection for passing commercial, civilian & military shipping lanes on both sides of the Myrian Canal. Ships and personnel of the NTF are permitted to conduct visit, board, search and seizure operations on vessels suspected of conducting illegal activities iwthin the Myrian Canal shipping lanes. There are currently two NTFs deployed on both the Emporic and Anemoisic ocean sides of the Myrian Canal, each NTF is comprised of approximately 15 ships.