The call for a transparent and open government

Disclaimer: This draft legislation is presented solely for illustrative and discussion purposes. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representative of the official position of the Liberland government.

Anyone that has followed my writings on the Liberland forum is well aware of my advocacy for the enactment of some kind of law that holds those that are in government accountable to ensure that there are no hidden “state secrets” that are unnecessary. That the government or those that a significant amount of the national currency do not engage in any form monetary manipulation. Which is very possible given the current status of the Liberland Dollar.
Sunshine laws as they are called in the United States could be wrapped into this law as well. Sunshine laws require governments to meet in open, publicly accessible and that are regular in form and that all records of said government are to be publicly available unless there are reasons they should not be for limited time. For Liberland this would mean active legal and or judicial proceedings and ongoing diplomatic negotiations.
The biggest issue is that there is no Supreme Court yet to analyze whether or not the government is telling the truth in if any government records are actually legitimate state secrets and we do not know yet if everything the is on the blockchain or what percentage as of yet until an independent audit has occurred and the search of all Liberland records by the Supreme Court. The audit should be conducted independently but also be accessible to all citizens for inspection after completion.

Here is my latest draft again this is only for illustrative purposes and to encourage discussion among the people of Liberland.

Liberland Transparency and Accountability Act (LTAA) – Revised Formal Draft

Title: An Act to Ensure Transparency, Accountability, and Integrity in the Governance and Financial Systems of the Free Republic of Liberland

Preamble

WHEREAS, the Free Republic of Liberland is committed to the Non-Aggression Principle (NAP), transparency in governance (Constitution, Section IV), and direct democratic participation (Section XIV);

WHEREAS, market manipulation, including pump-and-dump schemes and insider trading, poses a significant risk to the integrity of the Liberland Dollar (LLD) and Liberland Merit (LLM) markets;

WHEREAS, proprietary code, governance opacity, and lack of oversight threaten citizens’ financial and political rights;

WHEREAS, full disclosure of financial holdings and open governance processes are essential to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure accountability;

BE IT ENACTED by the Citizens of Liberland, through referendum or Congressional action, to establish mechanisms for transparency, accountability, and fairness.

Section 1: Purpose and Definitions

1.1 Purpose

This Act establishes mandatory transparency and accountability measures to prevent misuse of state secrets, market manipulation, insider trading, and governance misconduct, ensuring compliance with the NAP and constitutional mandates.

1.2 Definitions

•  State Secret: Information classified by the Executive as critical to Liberland’s diplomatic relations or blockchain security, excluding information concealing financial or governance misconduct.

•  Significant LLM Holder: An individual or entity holding 1% or more of the total LLM supply.

•  Elected Official: Any member of Congress, the Cabinet, or the Senate, as defined by the Constitution.

•  Covered Entity: Elected officials, blockchain validators, significant LLM holders, and non-elected advisors or contractors retained by the government.

•  Financial Holdings: All shares of stock, equities, cryptocurrencies (including LLD and LLM), real estate, private business interests, or other financial instruments held by covered entities.

•  Transparency Hub: A blockchain-based platform (blockchain.liberland.org) for public disclosure of government actions, financial transactions, and governance records.

Section 2: State Secrets Regulation

2.1 Classification Standards

Information may be designated a “state secret” only if its disclosure would demonstrably endanger Liberland’s diplomatic relations or blockchain security. Classifications concealing market manipulation, insider trading, or governance abuses are prohibited.

2.2 Disclosure Requirements

Within seven (7) days of classification, the Executive shall publish a summary of the secret’s purpose and justification on the Transparency Hub, accessible to all citizens.

2.3 Expiration and Renewal

State secrets shall expire after five (5) years unless renewed by a 75% LLM-weighted vote, with a public rationale posted on the Transparency Hub.

2.4 Judicial Review

The Supreme Court shall review state secret classifications in camera to ensure compliance with Section 2.1, nullifying improper designations.

2.5 Citizen Appeals

Citizens may petition for declassification via a referendum initiated by a 5% petition of registered citizens, per Constitution Section XIV.

Section 3: Financial Transparency and Trading Restrictions

3.1 Full Disclosure of Financial Holdings

•  Covered entities shall disclose all financial holdings, including shares of stock, equities, cryptocurrencies, real estate, and private business interests, quarterly on the Transparency Hub.

•  Disclosures shall include wallet addresses, transaction histories, and total holdings, updated within 7 days of any change.

•  The Executive shall report LLM distribution and government LLD holdings quarterly.

3.2 Non-Disclosure Penalties

•  If a court of law finds that an elected official has withheld disclosure of any financial holdings, the official shall:
a. Forfeit their office immediately.
b. Be ineligible to hold any elected office in Liberland for a minimum of ten (10) years.

•  Penalties shall be enforced via smart contracts, with non-disclosed assets confiscated and redistributed to the Treasury.

3.3 Trading Restrictions

•  Covered entities are prohibited from trading LLD, LLM, or other cryptocurrencies 30 days before or after governance referendums, LLD releases, or significant legislative proposals.

•  Smart contracts shall enforce temporary wallet locks to ensure compliance.

3.4 Transaction Monitoring

•  Large transactions and changes in decentralized exchange liquidity pools shall be flagged and published on the Transparency Hub in real-time via smart contracts.

3.5 Expanded Conflict-of-Interest Disclosures

•  Disclosures under Section 3.1 shall extend to:
a. Non-elected advisors, contractors, or consultants retained by the government or blockchain operations.
b. Immediate family members (spouse, children, parents) or entities controlled by covered entities, to prevent proxy holdings.
c. All assets influencing governance or markets, including real estate, private business interests, or other financial instruments.

•  Failure to disclose triggers penalties under Section 3.2 (for elected officials) or Section 6.3 (for others).

•  Disclosures shall be verified via smart contracts or third-party audits, published on the Transparency Hub.

3.6 Real-Time Disclosure for Urgent Actions

•  Covered entities shall disclose any changes in financial holdings within 24 hours via the Transparency Hub, enforced by smart contracts.

•  The Executive shall publish interim summaries of urgent state secrets within 24 hours, pending full summaries under Section 2.2.

•  Non-compliance triggers immediate penalties under Sections 3.2 or 6.3, with automated smart contract enforcement.

Section 4: Governance Transparency

4.1 Proposal and Voting Transparency

•  All legislative proposals and referendum details shall be published on the Transparency Hub at least 14 days prior to voting.

•  Voting outcomes, including LLM-weighted vote breakdowns, shall be published within 24 hours post-voting.

4.2 LLM Distribution Transparency

•  The distribution of LLM shares shall be disclosed quarterly, identifying significant holders to prevent governance collusion.

4.3 Open Government Meetings

•  All meetings of Congress, the Cabinet, and the Senate shall be open to citizens via live-stream or recording on the Transparency Hub, with notice published at least seven (7) days in advance, including agenda details.

•  Minutes and recordings shall be published within 24 hours post-meeting.

•  Exemptions for diplomatic or blockchain security matters require Supreme Court approval within 7 days, per Section 2.4, with a public summary posted.

•  Failure to comply constitutes misconduct, subject to penalties under Section 6.3.

Section 5: Transparency Hub

5.1 Establishment and Functionality

•  Within 90 days of the Supreme Court’s establishment and seating, the government shall establish a blockchain-based Transparency Hub, accessible to all citizens, containing:
a. Financial holdings and transaction records of covered entities.
b. Government LLD expenditures and releases.
c. Governance proposals, voting records, meeting minutes, and state secret summaries.
d. Third-party audit reports of blockchain code, bridges, and smart contracts.
e. Incentives for liquidity contributions to decentralized exchanges.

5.2 Citizen Access and Queries

•  Citizens may query the Hub, request declassification, or flag suspected misconduct. Denied requests may be appealed via referendum.

5.3 Funding

•  The Hub shall be funded through voluntary LLD contributions, with potential LLM rewards for contributors, subject to referendum approval.

Section 6: Accountability and Oversight

6.1 Judicial Oversight

•  The Supreme Court shall review state secrets and suspected misconduct in camera, with authority to nullify improper actions or classifications.

6.2 Citizen Enforcement

•  Citizens may initiate investigations via a 5% petition for referendum, per Constitution Section XIV.

6.3 Penalties for Misconduct

•  Violations of this Act shall result in:
a. Confiscation of LLD/LLM or other assets via smart contract enforcement.
b. Suspension from governance or validator roles for 6–12 months.
c. Public disclosure of violations on the Transparency Hub.

6.4 Citizen Reporting for Minor Violations

•  Citizens may submit complaints for minor violations (e.g., late disclosures, incomplete records) to the Supreme Court via the Transparency Hub, without requiring a 5% petition.

•  The Supreme Court shall review complaints within 14 days, issuing warnings or corrective orders, with repeated violations escalating to penalties under Section 6.3.

•  Complaints and resolutions shall be published on the Transparency Hub.

Section 7: Open-Source and Audit Requirements

7.1 Mandatory Open-Sourcing

•  All blockchain infrastructure, including smart contracts, bridges, e-governance platforms, and validator software, shall be published on GitHub under MIT or CC-0 licenses within six (6) months of the Supreme Court’s establishment and seating.

•  Exemptions for security purposes require 75% LLM-weighted vote approval, with a public justification on the Transparency Hub.

7.2 Third-Party Audits

•  Proprietary code shall undergo independent audits, with results published on the Transparency Hub within 90 days of the Supreme Court’s establishment and seating and annually thereafter.

7.3 Independent and Comprehensive Audits

•  Auditors shall be selected via a public, LLM-weighted vote on the e-governance platform, ensuring independence from government influence.

•  Audits shall encompass all blockchain components, including open-source code, smart contracts, and cross-chain bridges, with a focus on detecting vulnerabilities or misconduct.

•  Audit reports shall detail findings, methodologies, and remediation plans, published on the Transparency Hub within 90 days of completion.

Section 8: Enactment and Implementation

8.1 Enactment

•  This Act shall take effect 30 days after approval by referendum (5% citizen petition, majority LLM vote) or Congressional passage, per Constitution Section XIV, provided the Supreme Court has been established and seated.

8.2 Implementation

•  All compliance timelines, including deployment of smart contracts for wallet locks, transaction monitoring, disclosures, and declassification, and establishment of the Transparency Hub, shall commence only after the Supreme Court is established and seated, with a 90-day period for completion thereafter.

•  The government shall publish confirmation of the Supreme Court’s establishment and seating on the e-governance platform (blockchain.liberland.org) and liberland.org.