Citizenship of Prybourne
Citizenship of Prybourne is a status that entails specific rights, duties and benefits. Citizenship is understood as a "right to have rights" since it serves as a foundation of fundamental rights derived from and protected by the Bill of Opportunities and laws Prybourne. such as the right to freedom of expression, vote, due process, live and work in Prybourne and to receive Conglomerate assistance. There are two levels to Citizenship in Prybourne: Ancillary and Sponsored.
Ancillary
Ancillary Citizenship (Spanish: Auxiliar Ciudadanía) is Prybourne is considered a “starting point” for most in Prybourne. Ancillary citizenship identifies an individual as having basic inherent rights in Prybourne and access basic conglomerate facilities in Prybourne. Ancillary is granted to:
- Natural born individuals of Prybourne
- Individuals with naturally born parents of Prybourne
- Individuals who have been a permanent resident for at least 5 years.
While Ancillary Citizenship is considered legal citizenship of Prybourne, the National Conglomerate considers those of Ancillary status “outside the caring arms of the Conglomerate” and is thus restricted of certain rights granted to Sponsored Citizens. The National Conglomerate encourages those of Ancillary status to apply for sponsorship so that they can be properly looked after. Ancillary Citizens have the rights as followed:
- Freedom to reside and work
- Freedom to enter and leave Prybourne
Sponsored
Sponsored, or Corporate Sponsorship, Citizenship (Spanish: Patrocinio corporativo) is considered to be the level of being a "true Prybournean" and is entitled to all full rights and privileges of Prybournean Citizenship. Sponsored Citizenship entails the individual to register with their local Administrative Corporate Representative to become a "Member of the Conglomerate" of Prybourne and thus gain access to all of the National Conglomerate of Prybourne's benefits. Typically a Prybournean is expected to register for Coporate Sponsorship status on the day of their 18th Birthday or "Right of Attainment" so that they may begin the process of profit earning. Corporate Sponsorship is granted to:
- Natural Born individuals who posess Ancillary Citizenship on their 18th Birthday
- Individuals who have permanently resided in Prybourne for 15 years and have obtained Ancillary Citizenship
- Citizens of a Triumvirate member country who have committed no infractions in Prybourne in at least 5 years and have proper permission from their government and the Conglomerate of Prybourne.
While Citizens of a Triumvirate Member country may apply for Sponsorship in Prybourne, citizens seeking from other foreign countries are barred from holding dual citizenship with Sponsorship Status and must revoke their loyalty to their old country before applying for Sponsorship. As stated, Sponsored Citizens are entitled to all full rights and privileges which as follows:
- Freedom to reside and work
- Freedom to enter and leave Prybourne
- Freedom to Vote
- Freedom to stand for office within the National Conglomerate
- 'Freedom to apply for employment in the "Fortune Five" of Prybourne
- Freedom to apply for a Business License
- Freedom to pursue "life, property, and the pursuit of profit"