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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