World Commonwealth Charter

(English version)  Chapter 27: Miscellaneous Provisions Article 165 1. All treaties and transnational agreements concluded by the constituent entities of the World Commonwealth after this Charter comes into force shall be promptly registered with the Secretariat and published by the Secretariat. 2. A constituent entity which is a party to a treaty or agreement referred to in the preceding paragraph which has not been registered in accordance with the provisions of that paragraph may not invoke that treaty or agreement before any organ of the World Commonwealth. Article 166 In the event of a conflict between the obligations of a constituent entity of the World Commonwealth under this Charter and those under any other transnational  agreement, the obligations under this Charter shall prevail. Article 167 1. The Organization shall enjoy in the domain of each of its constituent entity such legal capacity as is necessary for the performance of its functions and the achievement...

(English version) Chapter 26: Independent Inquiry and Impeachment INDEPENDENT INQUIRY Article 158 The General Assembly of the World Commonwealth may appoint an independent commission of inquiry to investigate any irregularity or misconduct involving any organ of the Organization or any member of such organ. Article 159 1. In carrying out its functions, the independent commission of inquiry shall not seek or receive instructions from any member of the World Commonwealth or from any other authority outside the Organization. 2. No member of the World Commonwealth shall attempt to influence the independent commission of inquiry in the performance of its responsibilities. Article 160 The independent commission of inquiry may, when it deems necessary for its investigation, summon persons concerned, request the submission of documents and other records, or conduct on-site investigations, pursuant to a warrant issued by the Board of Human Rights Review and Enforcement. Article 161 1. After com...

(English version) Chapter 25: Secretariat and Personnel Council Secretariat Article 152 The Secretariat shall consist of a Chief Secretary and such staff as the Organization may require. The Chief Secretary shall be appointed and dismissed by the General Assembly of the World Commonwealth. The Chief Secretary shall be the head of the administrative staff of the Organization. Article 153 The Chief Secretary shall report annually on the activities of the Secretariat to the General Assembly and to The Conference of the Grand-Zonal Permanent Representatives Plenipotentiary Article 154 1. In carrying out their duties, the Chief Secretary and staff shall not seek or receive instructions from any of the World Commonwealth's constituent entities or from any other authority outside the Organization.They shall refrain from any action that may prejudice their status as civil officials responsible only to the Organization. 2. Each constituent entity of the World Commonwealth shall respect the ...