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Ratification of the Covenant of the Organization of Unrecognized States Act, 2025

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An Act to ratify the Covenant of the Organization of Unrecognized States and to provide for its domestic effect within the Hokorian State.

ENACTED by the Koru of the Hokorian State through constitutional order as an Additional Provision under the Constitution of the Hokorian State.

Part I- Preliminary

Section 1- Short title

  1. This Act may be cited as the Ratification of the Covenant of the Organization of Unrecognized States Act, 2025 or as the ORUS Covenant Act, 2025.

Section 2- Commencement

  1. This Act shall come into force on a date appointed by the Koru of the Hokorian State.

Section 3- Interpretation

  1. “State” means the Hokorian State;
  2. “Covenant” means the Covenant of the Organization of Unrecognized States adopted in 2025;
  3. “Organisation” means the Organization of Unrecognized States (ORUS);
  4. “Instrument of Ratification” means the formal act confirming the State’s consent to be bound by the Covenant.

Part II- Ratification

Section 4- Ratification of the Covenant

  1. The Hokorian State hereby ratifies the Covenant.
  2. The Covenant shall, subject to this Act, have binding effect upon the Hokorian State in international law.

Section 5- Deposit of instrument

  1. The Koru’s Office shall prepare and transmit the Instrument of Ratification to the Government of the Kingdom of Northwood-Oregon, being the designated depositary under §47–§49 of the Covenant.
  2. The Koru’s Office shall notify the Assembly upon deposit.

Section 6- Domestic effect

  1. The Covenant shall not have direct legal effect within the Hokorian State unless specifically enacted by law.
  2. The rights and obligations of the State under the Covenant shall be implemented through constitutional orders, legislation, or executive instruments, as may be required.

Part III- Membership

Section 7- Status of Hokoria within the Organisation

  1. Hokoria is a founding Member of the Organisation under §32 of the Covenant.
  2. Membership shall continue unless withdrawn under Section 12 of this Act.

Section 8- Representation

  1. The Koru shall be the principal representative of the Hokorian State within the Organisation, in accordance with Article 3, Section 1(2) of the Constitution.
  2. The Koru may delegate representation to the Prime Minister, Ministers, or other appointed persons by constitutional order.

Section 9- Delegation

  1. A Hokorian Delegation to the Organization of Unrecognized States may be formally established by the Koru through constitutional order.
  2. The Delegation shall consist of such persons as the Koru may appoint, including a Head of Delegation.
  3. Members of the Delegation shall act on behalf of the State only within the limits of their appointment and in accordance with directions given by the Koru or their delegate.
  4. The Minister holding the portfolio for Foreign Affairs shall bear primary responsibility for the management, oversight and coordination of the Delegation, and shall report thereon to the Koru and the Assembly.
  5. The Koru’s Office shall maintain and publish a record of the current members of the Delegation.

Part IV- Implementation

Section 10- Legislative and governmental compliance

  1. The Government and the Assembly shall, where necessary, adopt laws, resolutions, and instruments to ensure the fulfilment of the obligations of the Hokorian State under the Covenant.
  2. Such laws and instruments must remain consistent with this Constitution and may not diminish the sovereignty of the Hokorian State.

Section 11- Supremacy of the Constitution

  1. Nothing in this Act or the Covenant shall be interpreted as permitting any derogation from the sovereignty of the Hokorian State or the dignity of the Koru, as guaranteed under Article 1, Section 1(2) and Article 3 of the Constitution.

Part V– Miscellaneous

Section 12– Withdrawal from the Covenant

  1. The Koru of the Hokorian State may, at their own will or by resolution of the Assembly, withdraw the State from the Covenant by giving notice to the depositary.
  2. Withdrawal shall not affect any rights, obligations, or liabilities accrued prior to the effective date of withdrawal.