In light of recent events, the Central Bailtemmic Republic feels that it is important for the World Forum to ensure that proposed resolutions are, at the least, free of noticeable spelling errors. Such errors harm the reputation of this forum and increase confusion in understanding the content of such proposals.
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On Spelling Errors in World Forum Proposals
Section A — Purpose
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To ensure resolutions presented to the Assembly of the World Forum meet minimum standards of quality.
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To avoid unnecessary embarrassment to national delegations submitting proposals with spelling errors.
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To ensure clarity in the language adopted by the Assembly of the World Forum.
Section B — Definitions
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A spelling error is a deviation from the established vocabulary or canonical spelling contained within any reputable dictionary of the Austral language.
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A proposal is a draft of any resolution — binding, standard, or otherwise — presented for consideration to the Assembly of the World Forum by any member state of the World Forum.
Section C — Office of Spelling Correction
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The Office of Spelling Correction (henceforth “the Office”) shall be a non-political office consisting of up to one representative from each member state of the World Forum.
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The Office shall be tasked with providing support to member states in ensuring proposals are free of spelling errors.
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Any member state may submit a proposal, or a draft of a proposal, to the Office. The Office shall report all spelling errors contained within the proposal without comment on its substance. The Office shall not publicly disclose submitted proposals except with permission from the submitting member state.