# Constitution of the State of Melrose

> We the people of the State of Melrose hereby promulgate this Constitution to organize, well regulate, establish and secure the individual rights of the people of this State; to furnish the State with a functioning, well ordered, tranquil, and principled civil government whose membership shall be composed of the people and shall operate for the same. This document shall be held in the highest regard, and as the final ruling of the land and the people of the State of Melrose.

## Article I. - Establishment of Rights

### Section I. - Inherent Rights

All persons are born free and equal, and have certain natural, essential, and unalienable rights which shall be well written and known in this constitution. Equality under the law shall never be denied or abridge on sex, race, colour, creed, or national origin.

### Section II. - People's Governance

It shall be the right of the people to form the government as stipulated in this Constitution, and the government shall at all times be made up of the people and serve at its interests.

### Section III. - Personal Freedoms

No legislation shall be made to hinder the rights of persons to speak freely, and to express their opinion. The right of the people to peacefully assemble and petition shall not be abridged, unless in circumstances of insurrection or civil unrest.

### Section IV. - Right to Bear Arms

Every citizen shall have the right to keep and bear arms in the lawful defense of himself or the State; but the Legislature shall have power, by law, to regulate the wearing of arms, with a view to preventing crime.

### Section V. - Searches and Seizures

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

### Section VI. - Due Process

No person shall be held to punishment or deprivation of life, liberty, and, property without the rightful due process of law. No person shall be put within jeopardy more than once for the same offense. No person shall be compelled to accuse, or funish evidence against oneself. Every person shall have the right to meet the witnesses of their offence, and be heard in their defense.

No cruel or unusual punishment shall be rendered against any convicted person, nor excessive fines or bails. No person shall be subjected to a capital offense.

### Section VII. - Free and Fair Elections

All Citizens, with reasonable exemptions as established by law, shall have the right to put forth their name on the ballot for political office; all elections shall be held impartially and ought to be free and fair.

### Section VIII. - Quartering of Soldiers

No Soldier shall in peace be quartered within any dwelling without the owner's consent, unless in a manner prescribed by law.

### Section IX. - Habeas Corpus

The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in cases of rebellion or actual or imminent invasion, the public safety requires it. The Legislature may regulate the timeframe of which the writ of habeas corpus may be implemented, but not to the extent as to abridge Common Law.

### Section X. - Treason

Treason shall be defined as any person whom levys, assists, adheres to, aids, or comforts any enemy of the State of Melrose. No person shall be declared guilty of the offense of treason or felony by the legislature. The Legislature may however regulate the circumstances upon which someone may be charged with treason, not conflicting this constitution.

### Section XI. - Allegiance to the United States

The State of Melrose is henceforth and forever a member of the Union of the United States of America, and shall never secede. The State of Melrose holds that it does not possess the right to secede, and any attempts contrary shall be resisted. The laws of the United States shall not be enforced by the State, unless codified by the State Legislature.

## Article II. - The Legislature

### Section I. - Establishment

The legislative powers of the State shall be solely vested in the Assembly of the State of Melrose, whom shall promulgate laws. The Assembly shall be composed of Assemblymen apportioned by the census; for each seventy-five citizens for the term, there shall be one Asemblyman apportioned. The term for the office of Assemblyman shall be three months.

### Section II. - Qualification

No person shall be an Assemblyman whom has not reached the age of three-hundred and sixty-five days on Roblox, and shall be a citizen of the State of Melrose for a period of atleast sixty days, and has not been convicted of any high crime. The Assembly shall have the right to determine any other qualifications as required.

No Assemblyman shall hold any office of the Governor, Attorney General, Judge, Justice or Department Head while dispatching their duties as Assemblyman.

### Section III. - Vacancy

Vacancy in the Assembly due to resignation, expulsion, or otherwise shall be filled for the unexpired term by a by-election, and shall not take place later than a full week of the vacancy. If the term of the Assembly remains less than six weeks, or an election had taken place three weeks or less than from when the vacancy occured, then the Governor shall appoint an Assemblyman to fill such vacancy.

### Section IV. - The Speaker

The Assembly shall at the beginning of each term elect a presiding officer from amongst themselves, the Speaker. Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Speaker, the Assembly shall elect another Speaker.

The Speaker shall be the presiding officer, except when exercising the office of the Governor, or when the office of the Speaker is vacant, in the absence of the Speaker, the Assembly shall appoint one of its members to be the Speaker, pro tempore in a method as determined by the standing rules. The Speaker of the Assembly shall have no vote, unless the Assembly is equally divided.

### Section V. - Standing Rules

The Assembly shall create its own standing rules of the Assembly, in which every Assemblyman is obligated to follow such rules. The Speaker of the Assembly shall author such standing rules, which shall be subject to ratification of two-thirds of the Assembly at the beginning of each term. Such standing rules shall be subject to alterations or amendments by the Assembly on a two-thirds ratification.

The Assembly shall have the right to appoint its own officers and employees to assist in the dispatch of their duties. The Assembly shall maintain the right to expel one of their own members with a three-quarters resolution based on the circumstances of neglect of duties, disobedience or inactivity. A majority of the Assemblymen is required for a quorum, however a smaller number shall have the ability to adjourn or compel the attendence of other Assemblymen. The Assembly shall maintain a journal of its proceedings made availible to the general public, including the yeas and nays on any question presented.

### Section VI. - Sessions

The Assembly shall convene and meet regularly, at least every two weeks, as determined by the Speaker of the Assembly. The Assembly shall convene under special sessions, as called by the Governor or a majority of the membership of the Assembly, in a notice delivered to the Speaker of the Assembly. Special sessions shall be limited to the subjects as described in the notice, unless called by members of the Assembly, in which case they shall not be limited in subject unless in circumstances as described by the standing rules.

### Section VII. - Passage of Bills

The Assembly determine the procedure for the enactment of bills into law, beyond what has been determined by this Constitution. No bill shall become law without the approval and consent of the majority of the members of the Assembly. The yeas and nays shall be entered into the journal of the Assembly.

No bill shall become law without the approval of the Governor. The Assembly shall present every bill passed by the Assembly to the Governor; if the Governor approves, then the Governor shall sign it and it shall become law. If the Governor disapproves, the Governor shall return the bill to the Assembly, including the reasons for his objections in writing; which shall be re-considered at the next session. If the Assembly reconsidered the bill and passes it with a two-thirds majority, then it shall become law. If any bill shall not be returned by the Governor within seven days after being presented, it shall become law as in the manner as if the Governor had signed it.

### Section VIII. Line Item Veto
When a bill shall be presented to the Governor, he may choose, contrary to a normal veto, object to up to three provisions of the bill but may approve the other portion of the bill. In such case, the Governor shall append to the bill, at the time of signing it, a statement to which he objects; and the provisions so objected to shall not take effect. The Governor shall thereafter transmit to the Assembly a copy of such statement, and the provisions objected to shall be separately reconsidered immediately at the next session. If on reconsideration one or more such items be approved unanimously by the members of the Senate, the same shall be part of the law, notwithstanding the objections of the Governor. A quorum for reconsideration shall be two-thirds.

### Section IX. - Impeachment

Every officer of the State, including executive or judicial shall be subject to impeachment for misconduct, mal-administration or, neglect of duties. The Assembly shall order for impeachment, and must include the reasons for such impeachment, and a two-thirds ratification must be met for proceeding. The Trial for impeachment shall be conducted by the Supreme Court, with the Chief Justice preciding. In cases of the impeachment of the Chief Justice or Associate Justices, then the District Court shall conduct the impeachment. No office shall be impeached without the three-fourths concurrence of the District Court. The Judgement of the Court shall be limited to acquittal or removal of the official from office.

## Article III. - The Governor

### Section I. - Establishment

There shall be a supreme executive magistrate, who shall be styled as The Governor of the State of Melrose, whose title shall be His Excellency. All executive power within the State shall be vested in the Governor, who shall serve for a term of five months.

### Section II. - Qualifications

No person shall be the Governor whom has not reached the age of three-hundred and sixty-five days on Roblox, and shall be a citizen of the State of Melrose for a period of atleast sixty days, and has not been convicted of any high crime.

The Governor shall not hold any other office or position of profit under the State, or its political subdivisions, excluding positions within a political party unless their role as Governor entitles them an honorary or statutory position under the State.

### Section III. - Succession

In case of removal of the Governor from office or his resignation or impeachment, the Speaker shall become Governor for the unexpired term. Should the Speaker be unable to succeed the office of the following offices shall act as Governor in order; the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, the Auditor General.

The Assembly may determine which officer shall serve as Governor in the line of succession beyond the Auditor General.

### Section IV. - Authority of the Governor

The Governor shall be responsible for the execution of the laws. The Governor shall be given all executive powers within the State, and will be responsible for upholding the law. He may, by constitutional and statutory authority, appropriate court action or proceeding brought in the name of the State, enforce compliance with any constitutional or legislative mandate, or restrain violation of any constitutional or legislative power, duty, or right by any officer, department, or agency of the State or any of its political subdivisions.

The Governor shall communicate and negotiate on behalf of the State, he may with approval of a majority of the Assembly make treaties; he shall nominate ambassadors, public ministers and consuls, Justices of the Supreme Court, Judges of the Circuit and District Courts, or Judges of any other inferior court created by the legislature, and all other officers of the state established by this constitution or through legislative action as applicable, whose appointment is not otherwise herein provided for.

The legislature may by law vest the appointment of such inferior officers, as they think proper, in the Governor alone, in the Courts, or in the heads of department.

The Governor shall have the power to fill up vacancies that occur before the next session of the Assembly by granting commissions which shall expire at the end of the next session. The Governor shall communicate with others states, foreign powers, and accredits, remove, receive, expel ambassadors, and diplomats.

The Governor may individually grant or revoke citizenship, as regulated by the legislature; but such decisions may be subject to review by a Court of Law.

The Governor shall have the right to restore voting rights and overturn other political penalties on individuals and issue executive orders which shall serve as secondary legislation.

The Governor shall from time to time call together a special session of the Assembly, where he shall submit recommendations to be considered by the Legislature, and any other topic he deems relevant.

The Governor shall be the commander in chief of the army, navy, and all of the military forces of the state.

The Governor may in times of crisis declare a State of Emergency, and shall direct the public services, agencies and organizations of the State and it's political subdivisions to provide relief in a manner he deems necessary.

In times of crisis, the Governor may order portions or geographical subdivisions of the State to be declared quarantined, uninhabitable or off limits to the public. These orders may be subject to judicial review. The legislature may further regulate restrictions imposed on geographical areas through statutory means.

The Governor shall order, instruct, direct and devise the executive policy and agenda of the State, and of his cabinet. The cabinet shall execute their authority through this constitution, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

At the beginning of each Gubernatorial term, all cabinet officers must be re-nominated or new nominations made by the incoming Governor and shall require a simple majority confirmation by the Assembly.

### Section V. Executive Clemency

The Governor may grant pardons, commutations, and reprieves, and may suspend and remit fines and forfeitures; he may expunge records as he sees fit.

### Section VI. Structure of the Executive

The Governor may make changes in the organization of the executive branch or in the assignment of functions among its units which he considers necessary for efficient administration.

Where these changes require the force of law, they shall be set forth in executive orders. The legislature shall have thirty days to disapprove these executive orders. Unless disapproved by resolution concurred in by two-thirds majority of the members of the Senate, these orders become effective at a date thereafter to be designated by the Governor.

Regulatory, quasi-judicial, and temporary agencies may be established by law.

## Article IV. - The National Guard

### Section I. - Establishment

The Melrose National Guard shall be established as the State's organized militia; at the seat of government and shall be a department within the Governor's cabinet. The Melrose National Guard shall execute the laws of the State, suppress insurrections and repel invasions in accordance with this Constitution or any law established by the Assembly.

The Melrose National Guard shall compose of citizens of whom volunteer for service to be organized and equipped to uphold the standards of combat readiness. The Melrose National Guard shall be a federally recognized militia, however when not federalized, it shall be under the control of the State.

### Section II. - The Adjutant General

The Governor shall, with the consent and advice of the Assembly, appoint an Adjutant General of the Melrose National Guard, who shall organize, maintain, and exercise control over the National Guard at the pleasure of the Governor. The Governor shall prescribe the grade of the Adjutant General, however it may not be higher than major general.

No person shall be the Adjutant General whom has not reached the age of three-hundred and sixty-five days on Roblox, has not been convicted of any high crime, has graduated from a Melrose Military Institution and has adequate military experience in the capacity of a commanding officer.

The Governor's command of the National Guard shall be through the Adjutant General, who shall carry out any lawful command or policy of the Governor. The Adjutant General shall organize and maintain the National Guard through orders and regulations, not contrary to state law, that are necessary in ensuring the standards of combat readiness.

The Adjutant General shall serve in the Governor's cabinet, and shall serve at the Governor's pleasure. Adjutant General shall appoint and commission all other officers, unless otherwise prescribed by Law.

### Section III. - Service

The Governor may, in times of war, disaster either natural or man-made, calamity, insurrection, rebellion, invasion, riot, civil unrest, or if civil authorities fail to preserve law and order, or to protect life or property, or if failure of these tasks is deemed reasonably imminent by the Governor, then the Governor may order the National Guard, or any portion of the National Guard, into service to execute the laws of the state and to perform duties in which to preserve law and order, and to protect life or property. When the National Guard is called into service, it shall be considered an additional police force, with the duty to cooperate with but not superced existing civilian law enforcement.

No deployment of the National Guard shall last longer than two days without the consent of the Assembly, The Assembly shall have the ability to legislate provisions in which service shall last longerthan the period as stated herein.

No person shall be compelled to serve within the National Guard without the exhaustion of all state assets, including all civilian and military law enforcement, in deterance of an invasion, insurrection, or rebellion. Such circumstances shall allow for the Governor to order citizens, or any portion of citizens, of the State of Melrose into service to proform duties in which to preserve law and order, and to protect life or property, for a period no more than two days without the consent of the Assembly.

## Article V. - The State Police

### Section I. - Establishment

The Melrose State Police shall be established as the State's law enforcement; at the seat of government and shall be a department within the Governor's cabinet. The State Police shall have the function of maintaining the safety and security of the State's highways and shall have the authority to enter any subdivision or unincorporated territory to uphold and maintain the laws of the State.

The State Capitol shall permanently retain the protection of the State Police, other key government buildings may be designated at the discretion of the Colonel or at the request of Cabinet Members.

The State Police shall have the function to provide protection services to all key members of government and any other individual designated to the agency by the Colonel.

The State Police shall have the authority and privilege of being the sole licensor of all Motor Vehicle, Aviation, and Maritime, operational licenses. The State Police shall have the authority to suspend or revoke a operational license for violation of a directive, policy, or regulation of State Law.

The Assembly shall have the ability to broaden the functions of the State Police.

### Section II. - The Colonel

The Governor shall, with the consent and advice of the Assembly, appoint a Colonel of the Melrose State Police, who shall maintain, and exercise control over the State Police at the pleasure of the Governor. The Colonel shall have the ability to make and adopt rules and regulations in the control, discipline, conduct and operations of the State Police.

The Colonel shall have the ability to create, disband, or suspend subdivisions within the State Police with consent of the Auditor General, and the Governor.

The Colonel shall have the ability to designate, revoke, or transfer protection services for key buildings or key government members under the protection of the State Police.

The Colonel may assume additional powers the Assembly wishes to grant such that those additional powers are aligned with the stature of the office.

## Article VI. - The Department of Justice

### Section I. - Establishment

The Melrose Department of Justice shall be established as the State's representation of the State of Melrose in criminal, civil and other matters of the Court; at the seat of government and shall be a department within the Governor's Cabinet.

The Department of Justice shall be impartial and apolitical in the dispatch of their duties.

### Section III. - The Attorney General

The Governor shall, with the consent and advice of the Assembly, appoint an Attorney General to serve in his Cabinet, at his pleasure. The Attorney General shall be the head of the Department of Justice. They shall automatically hold membership in the State Bar by the merit of their position.

Vacancy in the office of the Attorney General due to resignation, impeachment, or otherwise shall be filled for by the the Deputy Attorney General shall be the Acting attorney General until such a time that a replacement is nominated and confirmed.

### Section IV. - Authority of the Attorney General

The Attorney General shall be the Chief Attorney of the State of Melrose. The Attorney General may give advisory opinions, which shall be binding.

The Attorney General shall be allowed to promulgate orders to Law Enforcement to ensure the law is enforced, ethical practices maintained, and the safety of the state is ensured. The Assembly shall legislate punishments for breaches of proclaimed orders, or by law, remove any order that is deemed as unjust or inconsistent with this Consitution. The Attorney General shall ensure that the law is executed and that the execution of laws remains ethical.

The Attorney General shall appoint a Solicitor General whom he may administer freely; The Attorney General, along with the Solicitor General, shall represent the State in civil actions where the State is a party, or any other interests as established by the Attorney General.

The Attorney General and Department of Justice may assume additional powers the Assembly wishes to grant such that those additional powers are aligned with the stature of the office.

### Section V. - District Attorney

Each County within the State of Melrose shall elect a District Attorney, whos office shall be within the Department of Justice. The County Charter of such County shall establish the term lengths of each District Attorney.

The Assembly shall promulgate legislation to seperation and division of the authority to prosecute between the District Attorneys and the Attorney General.

## Article VII. - The Department of State

### Section I. - Establishment

The Melrose Department of State shall be established as the State's caretaker of records, commerce, and foreign affairs; at the seat of government and shall be a department within the Governor's cabinet. The Governor shall, with the consent and advice of the Assembly, appoint a Secretary of State for the Department of State. The Secretary of State shall be the head of the Department of State.

### Section II. - Authority of the Secretary of State

The Secretary of State shall create and administer the census, and maintain and take custody of respective government records, and maintain databases according to regulations of the Assembly. They shall handle foreign affairs with other states as directed by the Governor.

The Secretary of State shall codify and maintain the database of all laws.

The Secretary of State shall execute all laws relating to commerce within the State.

The Secretary of State shall appoint an Archivist, who shall administer and promote the Archives of the State.

The Secretary of State shall manage all state publications, including but not limited to, pamphlets, newsletters, videos, audio recordings, live streams, and podcasts.

The Secretary of State shall promote interest in the State by use of state publications and media.

The Secretary of State shall create and administer the census as according to Law and Regulation.

The Secretary of State and Department of State may assume additional powers the Assembly wishes to grant such that those additional powers are aligned with the stature of the office.

## Article VIII. - The Auditor General

### Section I. - Establishment

The office of the Auditor General shall be established to audit state, county and municipal departments and programs to ensure the efficient and competent administration of said departments and programs, and shall be a member of the Governor's Cabinet. The Governor shall, with the consent and advice of the Assembly, appoint an Auditor General. The Auditor General may only be removed by the Governor with consent of the Assembly; or upon expiration of his term. The Auditor General shall serve a term of 4 months.

### Section II. - Authority of the Auditor General

The Auditor General shall regularly audit state, county and municipal departments and programs, every 1-2 months; the scope of said audits is to probe the utility and effectiveness of the individual departments and programs, and shall not make targeted audits unless requested by the Assembly.

The Auditor General shall create recommendations to modify or set departmental budgets, and submit those recommendations to the Assembly. The Auditor General may assume additional powers the Assembly wishes to grant such that those additional powers are aligned with the stature of the office.

## Article IX. - The Institute of Public Safety

### Section I. - Establishment

The Institute of Public Safety shall be established to develop and maintain a state-wide curriculum for prospective peace officers and other emergency service personnel and the Institute shall minister all Certification Competency Assessments. The Institute shall be responsible for the just revocation and suspension of certifications for violations of institute policy. Policies, standards, curriculum and regulations of the Institute shall be consitent with both the Attorney General and Governor.

### Section II. - Authority of the Director

The Director shall be allowed to promulgate directives regarding the perforcemance of peace officers, general conduct and standards of peace officers and emergency service personnel, and the promotion of public safety. The Assembly shall have the power to remove any directive that is deemed as unjust or inconsistent with this Consitution

The Director shall be allowed to intiate audits on any emergency service agency. The legislature shall promulgate the grounds for an audit to be conducted.

The Director shall have the authority to suspend or terminate a emergency service official for violation of a directive, policy, or regulation of the Institute.

The Directors and the Institute of Public Safety may assume additional powers the Assembly wishes to grant such that those additional powers are aligned with the stature of the office.

The Director shall be a member of the state cabinet, serving at the pleasure of the Governor.

## Article X. - The Judiciary

### Section I. - Establishment

The judicial power of the state shall be vested in one Supreme Court, one Circuit Court, and one District Court in each county. The Justices and Judges of each Court shall hold their offices during good behavior. No Justice or Judge shall have a term, instead serving their term indefinitely.

### Section II. - Judicial Powers

The judicial power shall extend to all cases, in law and equity, arising under this Constitution, or involving its interpretation; arising under any laws of the State of Melrose; of Admiralty and maritime jurisdiction; in which the State of Melrose, or a person suing or being sued on behalf of the State of Melrose, is a party; in cases affecting ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls; between Municipalities, or residents of different Municipalities, or between a Municipality and a resident of another Municipality. In all aforementioned cases, the Supreme Court shall have final appellate jurisdiction, both as to law and fact, with such exceptions, and under such regulations the Assembly shall create. The Supreme Court shall have original jurisdiction only in matters provided by law.

### Section III. - Nomination and Discipline

The Governor shall, with the consent and advice of the Assembly, appoint the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Justices of the Supreme Court, Judges of the Circuit Court, and Judges of the District Court.

The Supreme Court shall have the right to discipline any Judge in the Supreme Court, the Circuit Court, or the District Court, including suspension of an indefinite period from the bench with a simple majority vote. Suspensions may be overturned by a supermajority resolution of the state legislature.

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court shall have the right to designate the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court and the District Court.

### Section IV. - Warrants and Writs

The Supreme Court, the Circuit Court, and the District Court shall have authority to issue Warrants and Writs, with those served with one shall be compelled to follow them. Members barred by the Supreme Court shall have the authority to appeal writs to the Justices of the Supreme Court.

### Section V. - Supreme Court

The Supreme Court shall consist of a Chief Justice and four associate Justices. There shall be no limit on the number of judges of the Circuit Court or District Court unless prescribed by law. The Supreme Court shall have the authority to promulgate rules governing the administration, practice and procedure of all courts. Rules adopted by the Supreme Court shall be subject to revision by the Assembly.

### Section VI. - State Bar

The State Bar of Melrose shall be established as the sole judicial association to represent attorneys practing law within the State of Melrose. Every person authorised to practice law in the State of Melrose shall be a member of the State Bar.

The Director of the State Bar shall manage the licensing, examination, suspension, employment, and creation and enforcement of policies related to the State Bar. The Director may assume additional powers the Assembly wishes to grant such that those additional powers are aligned with the stature of the office.

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court shall have the right to designate the Director of the State Bar. The Supreme Court may remove or suspend the Director of the State Bar with a simple majority vote.

## Article XI. - Elections and Recall

### Section I. - Elections

The Department of State shall be responsible for all elections and referendums within the State of Melrose. The Department of State shall establish rules and regulations for the conducting elections and referendums, in the scope of ensuring free and fair elections. Rules regarding elections and referendums adopted by the Department of State shall be subject to revision by the Assembly and Judicial Interpretation.

Methods of Voting shall be determined by the state administration team. It shall be the responsibility of the state administration team to maintain and implement election data and results into the experience.

Electoral disputes or disagreements as they relate to the final result of elections shall be decided by the Department of State with direction from both constitutional and statutory legislation. Decisions of the Department of State solely as it relates to electoral disputes may be appealed to the Supreme Court for final judgement if evidence of malpractice or manipulation is present.

### Section II. - Recall

The offices of Governor, Speaker, Any Assemblyman, Attorney General, District Attorney of any county, Sheriff of any county, and any other elected person by the people of Melrose shall be subject to recall by the voters of Melrose, or any sub-division within Melrose, if there is sufficient grounds as established by this Constitution. The recall of such offices shall be proposed by an application presented to the Secretary of State, though no recall application shall be considered if the person subject to the recall has not served at least fourteen days in their office.

The content of the application of recall must include the grounds for the recall in no more than two hundred words, and physical evidence that supports the grounds for such recall. Upon the submission of the recall, the Secretary of State shall consider the recall and shall either certify the recall, or reject the recall. At least two hundred people of the State of Melrose shall be required to sponsor the recall in order for the recall to be considered.

The Grounds for recall shall be incompetence, neglect of duties, corruption or conviction of a crime within a court of law.

The ballot for recall shall occur shall be published within two weeks of the certification of the recall.

## Article XII. - Oaths

### Section I. - Oaths

Any officer, whether executive, judicial, legislative, military or tasked to maintain the peace of the State of Melrose, shall take an oath or affirmation as to their duties and responsibilities.

The Governor, before executing their office, shall take the following oath--
> I, A.B., solemnly swear (or affirm), that I will faithfully and impartially execute the Office of Governor, and shall defend, preserve, and do right by the People and the Constitution of the State of Melrose. So help me God (or This I do under the pains and penalties of perjury).

The Speaker, before executing their office, shall take the following oath--
> I, A.B., solemnly swear (or affirm), that I will faithfully and impartially execute the Office of Speaker, and shall defend, preserve, and do right by the People and the Constitution of the State of Melrose. So help me God (or This I do under the pains and penalties of perjury).

Every Assemblyman, before executing their office, shall take the following oath--
> I, A.B., solemnly swear (or affirm), that I will faithfully uphold and defend the Constitution of the State of Melrose, and shall bear true allegiance to the People that I am to represent; and that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion. So help me God (or This I do under the pains and penalties of perjury).

Every member of the Judiciary, before executing their office, shall take the following oath--
> I, A.B., solemnly swear (or affirm), that I shall administer justice without respect to persons, and do right to the poor and the rich, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge all duties incumbent upon me as a member of the Judiciary; and that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion. So help me God (or This I do under the pains and penalties of perjury).

Every head of a department, before executing their office, shall take the following oath--
> I, A.B., solemnly swear (or affirm), that I will faithfully and impartially execute the office I am about to enter, and shall assist the Governor in defending, preserving, and doing right by the People and the Constitution of the State of Melrose. So help me God (or This I do under the pains and penalties of perjury).

Every Peace Officer, before performing their power and duties, shall take the following oath--
> I, A.B., solemnly swear (or affirm), that I will faithfully and impartially discharge all duties incumbent upon me as a Peace Officer within the State of Melrose; and that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion. So help me God (or This I do under the pains and penalties of perjury).

Upon enlistment in the Nation Guard, every guardsman shall take the following oath--
> I, A.B., solemnly swear (or affirm), that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and of the State of Melrose against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to them; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the Governor of the State of Melrose and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to law and regulations; and that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion. So help me God (or This I do under the pains and penalties of perjury).

## Article XIII. - General Provisions

The common law of the United States and the United Kingdom shall be incorporated in full and interpreted by the judiciary.

This Constitution shall be amended only through a referendum by the citizens of Melrose, when such a provision is adopted by the Assembly, or by the Administration on their own accord

No person shall be declared guilty of treason by the Assembly, or have their conviction for such a felony commuted, remitted or mitigated by the Assembly.

No criminal offence shall be issued until it has been added to the game by the Administration.

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**CONSTITUTION ENDS** - Administration section has been added for informational purposes.

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# **Administration**
The Administration shall be the sole managers of the state.

### Section I. - Organization

The Administrators shall serve in their position indefinitely unless relieved or suspended from their duties.

### Section II. - Administrative Duties

Administrators may nullify any action, law, order, or decision made at any level of government.

Administrators shall be the leading curators of the constitution, criminal code, and any document, law, or database pertaining to the state's official departments. Excluding the following; writs, warrants, press releases, memoranda, directives, orders, reports, policy, or otherwise.

Any sub-bureau of an agency shall be allowed to create its documents or databases. However, they may not claim any work produced by the Administration, or their constituents as their own.

Under no circumstance shall the authority of the Administration be subverted, the Administration has the sole control over the operations of the state.

### Section III. - Moderation

The Administration shall oversee a team of moderators, who are charged with enforcing experience, and discord rules.

Moderators have the authority to timeout, kick, or ban anyone from any experience or discord pertaining to the state. Excluding any discord operated by a department, this shall fall to that specific server's moderators.

Administrators may appoint, suspend, or relieve any moderator from their duties.

### Section IV. - State Elections

The state elections shall be managed by the Administration until the game comes of age, there after the department of state shall be granted permission to oversee elections pertaining to the prescribed areas listed in Article VII, and Article XI.

The Administration however shall have the sole responsibility of maintaining and implementing election data into the experience.

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