Becoming a member state of the IUCC is a major commitment and one that needs to be carefully considered by applicant states.
Requirements to become a member
All nations have different sizes and populations. The requirements to become a member state differ slightly depending on the number of citizens that a state has.
The definition of a citizen is based on the definition established under the Edgbaston Convention.
- Meet the definition of a state under the Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Duties of States,
- Have been established no earlier than four months before you submit your application for membership,
- You must be able to nominate one citizen to serve in the Union Chamber and one other citizen to represent your government in the Delegates’ Chamber.
- Meet the definition of a state under the Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Duties of States,
- Have been established no earlier than four months before you submit your application for membership,
- You must be able to hold an election of all citizens to fill one seat in the Union Chamber,
- You must be able to nominate one citizen to represent your government in the Delegates’ Chamber (they cannot also serve in the Union Chamber or the Union Court).
- Meet the definition of a state under the Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Duties of States,
- Have been established no earlier than four months before you submit your application for membership,
- You must be able to hold an election of all citizens to fill two seats in the Union Chamber,
- You must be able to nominate one citizen to represent your government in the Delegates’ Chamber (they cannot also serve in the Union Chamber or the Union Court).
All nations will be invited to nominate their national Judges to serve in the Union Court as Justices, though there is no obligation for any state to do so.
Other things to consider
Membership is a major commitment and will require active participation in the Union’s functions. Some things to consider before applying are that:
What makes membership worth it?
Easier cooperation and collaboration through shared laws, values and commitments is one of the biggest benefits of being an IUCC member state.
Though governments are represented through the Delegates’ Chamber, the people are represented by electing their own Union Councillors. The Presidency is then itself elected by Union Councillors.
The IUCC is the will of the people, across many states.