# TREATY BETWEEN [MEMBER STATE NAME] AND DBIS ## Treaty Establishing Membership and Cooperation **Treaty Number:** DBIS-TRE-[TREATY-NUMBER] **Version:** 1.0 **Date:** [Enter date in ISO 8601 format: YYYY-MM-DD] **Classification:** UNCLASSIFIED **Parties:** [Member State Name] and Digital Bank of International Settlements (DBIS) --- ## PREAMBLE The [Official Name of Member State] (hereinafter "the Member State") and the Digital Bank of International Settlements (DBIS) (hereinafter "DBIS"), RECOGNIZING the importance of international cooperation in digital banking and financial services; DESIRING to establish formal relations and membership; HAVING REGARD to the DBIS Constitutional Charter and Articles of Governance; HAVE AGREED as follows: --- ## ARTICLE I: RECOGNITION ### Section 1.1: Recognition of DBIS The Member State recognizes DBIS as a sovereign institutional entity with full legal personality, sovereign immunity, and the capacity to enter into international agreements. ### Section 1.2: Recognition of Member State DBIS recognizes [Member State Name] as a sovereign state with full authority to enter into this Treaty. --- ## ARTICLE II: MEMBERSHIP ### Section 2.1: Membership Status The Member State is hereby recognized as a member of DBIS with all rights and obligations of membership as set forth in the DBIS Constitutional Charter, Articles of Governance, and Statutory Code. ### Section 2.2: Membership Rights The Member State shall have: - Right to representation in the Sovereign Control Council - Right to vote on matters before the SCC - Right to access DBIS services and facilities - Right to receive information and reports - Other rights as specified in DBIS documents ### Section 2.3: Membership Obligations The Member State shall: - Comply with the DBIS Charter, Articles, and Statutory Code - Pay annual membership fees as determined by SCC - Make initial contribution as specified - Participate in governance as required - Fulfill all membership obligations --- ## ARTICLE III: COOPERATION ### Section 3.1: Areas of Cooperation The Parties agree to cooperate in: - Financial services and operations - Reserve system operations - Technical and security matters - Governance and administration - Other areas as mutually agreed ### Section 3.2: Cooperation Mechanisms Cooperation shall be conducted through: - Regular consultations - Joint committees as established - Information sharing - Technical assistance - Other mechanisms as agreed --- ## ARTICLE IV: FINANCIAL PROVISIONS ### Section 4.1: Initial Contribution The Member State shall make an initial contribution of [Amount] [Currency] to DBIS. ### Section 4.2: Annual Membership Fees The Member State shall pay annual membership fees as determined by the DBIS SCC. ### Section 4.3: Other Financial Obligations Other financial obligations as specified in DBIS documents and agreements. --- ## ARTICLE V: PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES ### Section 5.1: DBIS Privileges DBIS, its assets, property, and operations shall enjoy privileges and immunities as specified in the DBIS Constitutional Charter. ### Section 5.2: Member State Privileges The Member State's representatives and personnel shall enjoy privileges and immunities as specified in applicable international law and DBIS documents. --- ## ARTICLE VI: DISPUTE RESOLUTION ### Section 6.1: Dispute Resolution Disputes arising under this Treaty shall be resolved through: - Negotiation - Mediation (if agreed) - DBIS Institutional Tribunal (for DBIS-related disputes) - Other mechanisms as agreed --- ## ARTICLE VII: ENTRY INTO FORCE ### Section 7.1: Entry into Force This Treaty shall enter into force upon: - Signature by both Parties - Completion of ratification procedures (if required by Member State) - Exchange of instruments of ratification (if applicable) - Payment of initial contribution **Effective Date:** [Enter effective date in ISO 8601 format: YYYY-MM-DD] --- ## ARTICLE VIII: AMENDMENT ### Section 8.1: Amendment Procedure This Treaty may be amended by written agreement of both Parties. --- ## ARTICLE IX: TERMINATION ### Section 9.1: Termination This Treaty may be terminated by either Party with [Enter notice period, e.g., "12 months"] written notice. --- ## ARTICLE X: FINAL PROVISIONS ### Section 10.1: Languages This Treaty is executed in English. [If applicable: Official translations in [Language(s)] shall be prepared and have equal authenticity.] ### Section 10.2: Registration This Treaty shall be registered with [Specify if registration with international organization is required]. --- ## SIGNATURES **FOR [MEMBER STATE NAME]:** **Signature:** _________________________ **Name:** _________________________ **Title:** _________________________ **Date:** [Enter date in ISO 8601 format: YYYY-MM-DD] **Seal:** [Member State Seal] --- **FOR THE DIGITAL BANK OF INTERNATIONAL SETTLEMENTS (DBIS):** **Signature:** _________________________ **Name:** [Executive Director Name] **Title:** Executive Director, DBIS **Date:** [Enter date in ISO 8601 format: YYYY-MM-DD] **Seal:** [DBIS Seal] --- **DONE** at [Enter location: City, Country], this [Enter date in ISO 8601 format: YYYY-MM-DD], in duplicate, each Party retaining one original. --- **END OF TREATY**