Voting Law:

The South Pacific, being a region founded upon the principles of Democracy, shall be committed to protecting and upholding the legitimacy of the Democratic process. As such, let the following be known:

1. Each nation shall have only one vote in all regional elections and matters of regional import.

2. Any nations suspected of casting multiple votes in an election or other important poll shall be immediately put on Trial, as per the Charter.

3. Nations pleading Guilty or No Contest to the charge of Voter Fraud shall be banned from the regional forums for a period of not less than 2 (two) months and no more than 6 (six) months, and banned from running for or holding public office for a period of no less than 6 (six) months. Their name shall be permanently added to a public list of offenders along with links to evidence of their actions and their Guilty plea.

4. Nations pleading Not Guilty that are found Guilty of the charge of Voter Fraud by a jury of their peers as per the Charter shall be banned from the region and the regional boards, permanently, and their name added to a public list of offenders along with a link to their Trial. Nations found Guilty are entitled to Appeal, given substantial new evidence in their favor or evidence of gross incompetence/bias on the part of their Defending Agent.

5. In all regional elections, no nation shall announce candidacy for more than one governmental position per election. The position of Secretary of Silly, which is not a governmental position, shall be exempt from this rule.