Charter of the Progressive Party

Article 1: Values

Liberty:

All persons have the rights to life, property and to act and think freely. Governments must be organized to defend these liberties from all threats.

Solidarity:

Society and individuals depend on one another for success. Society, through government when necessary, must protect individuals from arbitrary hardship and aid them in their pursuits, and individuals who can must give back to society in return.

Justice:

All persons have a right to equal treatment in both the public and private spheres. Individuals must all be equal before the law and government policy. Government must ensure that private business is conducted fairly.

Democracy:

Government must be directly accountable to those it serves. Its business must be transparent and open to public scrutiny.

Reason:

Decisions should be informed by reflection and evidence.

Article 2: Membership

1. Any citizen of Taijitu who accepts Progressive values may become a member of the Progressive Party.
2. Any member who loses their citizenship, is convicted of a criminal offense by the Court of Taijitu, or violates this charter will cease to be a member.
3. Any member of the Progressive Party not serving as a party officer may resign their membership.
4. A member’s violation of this charter may only be recognized by a two thirds majority party vote.

Article 3: Party Offices

1. There will be a Secretary, responsible for administering the records, votes and elections of the party and a Spokesperson, responsible for administering the recruitment, campaigning and public relations of the party.
2. All offices will be elected by a Condorcet vote. Any ties will be broken in favor of the most senior member.
3. Any officer may tender a letter of resignation to the Secretary at any time. If an officer does so, an election for the position will be held. If the election concludes successfully and a new officer is elected, the former officer will be relieved of their office and the newly elected officer will take their place. If no new officer is elected, the officer’s letter of resignation will be refused.

Article 4: Selection of Candidates for Regional Elections

1. A week prior to any regional election, the selection of candidates to run in the election will begin. The first five days of this period will be allotted for the selection of potential candidates. After this, another two will be for voting on the final candidates.
2. The candidates to put forward will be selected and ordered by a Condorcet vote. Any ties will be broken in favor of the most senior member.

Article 5: Resolutions

1. Any member may propose the adoption of a resolution.
2. Any resolution will require a simple majority of party membership. No resolution may contradict the provisions of this Charter.
3. A resolution may call an officer election, establish party aims, party statutes, or amend or repeal a previous resolution.

Article 6: Amendments

1. Any member may propose an amendment to this charter.
2. An amendment to this charter will require a two-thirds majority of party membership.