N°L008 - Formalisation of Ministry of Defence

1. The Parliament hereby recognises and codifies the position of Ministry of Defence within the Executive Branch.

2. The Ministry of Defence shall be responsible for the coordination and administration of defence-related matters.

1. The President shall nominate a nation to serve as Minister of Defence.

2. The appointed Minister shall carry out the functions defined in this Act in accordance with the Constitution and existing laws.

The Ministry of Defence shall, under the authority of the President and in accordance with the Constitution, exercise the following functions without requiring prior parliamentary approval:

1. Organize, maintain, and administer the defence forces of the UEPU Federal Republic, including the maintenance of reserves, participation, frameworks, and general readiness.

2. Coordinate internal communication, planning, and preparedness measures relating to the defence of the region.

3. Maintain records of defence-related activities, participation, and operations, and ensure their preservation for institutional use.

4. Issue non-binding guidance and recommendations to participating nations regarding readiness, coordination, and participation in defence-related activities.

1. The Ministry of Defence shall advise the President and the Executive on all matters relating to defence, security, and preparedness.

2. The Ministry may conduct assessments of potential risks, threats, or operational readiness and submit recommendations accordingly.

3. The Ministry may propose measures, reforms, or initiatives relating to the organization and development of the defence forces, subject to approval where required.

1. The Ministry of Defence shall coordinate and implement defence-related operations only upon authorization by the President or the Executive.

   Such coordination may include organizing participating nations, issuing operational instructions, and managing timing, communication, and execution of authorized actions.

2. The Ministry shall coordinate the implementation of defence-related obligations arising from alliances, treaties, or defensive agreements entered into by the UEPU Federal Republic, in accordance with authorization from the President or Executive.

3. The Ministry may, in urgent circumstances, undertake temporary coordination measures necessary to preserve readiness or facilitate an immediate response, provided that:

   1. the President is informed without delay; and

   2. such actions are reported to the Executive as soon as practicable.

The Ministry of Defence shall not, without prior authorization as required by the Constitution or by law:

1. Initiate or conduct any defence-related operation independently of the President or Executive.

2. Enter into, modify, or terminate alliances, treaties, or agreements on behalf of the UEPU Federal Republic.

3. Require compulsory participation, impose sanctions, or otherwise bind member nations to defence actions.

4. Create permanent ranks, offices, or formal command structures within the defence forces beyond what is authorized.

5. Exercise powers not expressly granted by this Act, the Constitution, or subsequent legislation.

This Act shall enter into force upon its adoption by Parliament.

Author: The Ghassanid Sultanate of Muqaddasah