Sovereignty and Koru Charter

ESTABLISHED by Constitutional Order of the Koru of the Hokorian State under the Constitution of the Hokorian State.

Part I- Purpose and Status

Section 1- Purpose of this Charter

1. This Charter defines the sovereign authority of the Koru.
2. This Charter provides for the exercise, delegation and continuity of that authority.
3. This Charter establishes the executive office of the Koru.
4. This Charter does not create ordinary law and shall not regulate day to day governance except as expressly provided.

Section 2- Constitutional Status

1. This Charter has constitutional force.
2. This Charter has effect only for so long as it is established by Constitutional Order.
3. This Charter prevails over any statute or regulation.

Part II- Sovereignty

Section 3- Nature of Sovereignty

1. Sovereignty of the Hokorian State is vested wholly and indivisibly in the Koru.
2. No authority exists within the State except by the authority of the Koru.
3. Sovereignty is not dependent upon participation, representation or consent.

Section 4- Exercise of Sovereign Authority

1. The Koru may exercise sovereign authority directly.
2. The Koru may exercise sovereign authority through delegation.
3. Delegated authority remains subject to withdrawal or override by the Koru at all times.

Part III- The Koru and the Executive Office

Section 5- Authority of the Koru

1. The Koru is the supreme authority of the State.
2. The Koru is not subject to direction, veto or override by any other body.
3. The Koru may act with or without advice unless otherwise provided by a Constitutional Charter.

Section 6- The Koru’s Office

1. The Koru’s Office is hereby recognised as the executive office of the Koru.
2. The Koru’s Office exists to support the exercise of sovereign authority.
3. The Koru may determine the structure, functions and operation of the Koru’s Office.
4. The Koru’s Office has no inherent authority and acts only under the authority of the Koru.

Section 7- Officers and Appointments

1. The Koru may appoint Officers of the State.
2. The Koru may appoint such other office holders, officials or positions as the Koru considers necessary.
3. Appointments may be made on such terms and conditions as the Koru determines.
4. Any appointment may be varied or terminated by the Koru at any time.

Section 8- Instruments of the Koru

1. The Koru may issue instruments in the exercise of sovereign authority.
2. Instruments of the Koru include Constitutional Orders and such other instruments as may be recognised by law.
3. An instrument of the Koru has effect according to its terms.

Part IV- Delegation and Governance

Section 9- Delegation of Authority

1. The Koru may delegate any function, power or responsibility.
2. Delegation may be general or specific.
3. Delegation may be unconditional or subject to conditions.
4. Delegation does not diminish the authority of the Koru.

Section 10- Subordinate Offices and Agencies

1. The Koru may establish, recognise, alter or dissolve subordinate offices, agencies or other executive bodies.
2. Subordinate offices and agencies may be established within or outside the Koru’s Office.
3. No subordinate office or agency has inherent authority.
4. All subordinate offices and agencies remain subject to the direction and control of the Koru.

Part V- Continuity and Emergency

Section 11- Continuity of Authority

1. Sovereign authority shall continue at all times.
2. The absence, incapacity or inactivity of any institution, office or agency shall not impair the authority of the State.
3. Where necessary, the Koru may assume any function to preserve continuity.

Section 12- Exceptional Circumstances

1. The Koru may take any action necessary to preserve the State.
2. Exceptional measures may include suspension of institutions, offices, agencies or laws.
3. Exceptional measures shall have effect according to their terms.

Part VI- Final Provisions

Section 13- Interpretation

1. This Charter shall be interpreted so as to preserve sovereignty and continuity.
2. Where ambiguity arises, the interpretation most consistent with the authority of the Koru shall prevail.

Section 14- Relationship to Other Charters

1. This Charter does not limit the establishment of other Constitutional Charters.
2. Other Charters shall be read subject to this Charter unless expressly stated otherwise.