dbis_docs/onboarding_package/templates/Instrument_of_Accession_Template.md

# INSTRUMENT OF ACCESSION
## Template for Member State Accession to DBIS

**Document Number:** DBIS-MEM-ACC-[MEMBER-NUMBER]  
**Version:** 1.0  
**Date:** [Enter date in ISO 8601 format: YYYY-MM-DD, e.g., 2024-01-15]  
**Classification:** UNCLASSIFIED  
**Authority:** DBIS Sovereign Control Council

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## PREAMBLE

WHEREAS the [Official Name of Entity] (hereinafter "the Member") has applied for membership in the Digital Bank of International Settlements (DBIS);

WHEREAS the Sovereign Control Council of DBIS has approved the Member's application for membership by Resolution [Resolution Number] dated [YYYY-MM-DD];

WHEREAS the Member accepts the DBIS Constitutional Charter, Articles of Governance, and Statutory Code;

NOW, THEREFORE, the Member hereby executes this Instrument of Accession.

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## ARTICLE I: ACCESSION

### Section 1.1: Formal Accession
By execution of this Instrument, [Official Name of Entity] hereby accedes to membership in the Digital Bank of International Settlements (DBIS) and accepts all rights and obligations of membership as set forth in the DBIS Constitutional Charter, Articles of Governance, and Statutory Code.

### Section 1.2: Effective Date
This Instrument of Accession shall become effective upon:
- Execution by the Member's authorized representative
- Receipt and acceptance by DBIS
- Payment of initial membership contribution
- Completion of integration procedures

**Effective Date:** [Enter effective date in ISO 8601 format: YYYY-MM-DD]

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## ARTICLE II: ACCEPTANCE OF DBIS DOCUMENTS

### Section 2.1: Charter Acceptance
The Member accepts the DBIS Constitutional Charter in its entirety and agrees to be bound by all provisions thereof.

### Section 2.2: Articles Acceptance
The Member accepts the DBIS Articles of Governance in their entirety and agrees to comply with all provisions thereof.

### Section 2.3: Statutory Code Acceptance
The Member accepts the DBIS Statutory Code (Titles I-XX) in its entirety and agrees to comply with all provisions thereof.

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## ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

### Section 3.1: Membership Rights
The Member 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 the Charter and Articles

### Section 3.2: Membership Obligations
The Member shall:
- Comply with the 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

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## ARTICLE IV: FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS

### Section 4.1: Initial Contribution
The Member commits to make an initial contribution of:
- Amount: [Enter amount]
- Currency: [Enter currency]
- Payment Date: [Enter payment date in ISO 8601 format: YYYY-MM-DD]
- Payment Method: [Specify payment method]

### Section 4.2: Annual Membership Fees
The Member commits to pay annual membership fees as determined by the SCC, with first payment due on [Enter date in ISO 8601 format: YYYY-MM-DD].

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## ARTICLE V: INTEGRATION

### Section 5.1: Integration Commitment
The Member commits to complete integration procedures as specified in the DBIS Integration Manuals within [Enter timeline, e.g., "6 months"] of accession.

### Section 5.2: Integration Support
DBIS will provide integration support as specified in the Integration Manuals.

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## ARTICLE VI: REPRESENTATION

### Section 6.1: SCC Representative
The Member designates the following representative to the Sovereign Control Council:

- Name: _________________________
- Title: _________________________
- Email: _________________________
- Phone: _________________________

**Alternate Representative:**
- Name: _________________________
- Title: _________________________
- Email: _________________________
- Phone: _________________________

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## ARTICLE VII: EXECUTION

### Section 7.1: Execution
This Instrument is executed by the Member's authorized representative.

**Signature:** _________________________  
**Name:** _________________________  
**Title:** _________________________  
**Date:** [Enter date in ISO 8601 format: YYYY-MM-DD, e.g., 2024-01-15]  
**Seal/Stamp:** [If applicable]

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### Section 7.2: Acceptance by DBIS

**Accepted by DBIS:**

**Signature:** _________________________  
**Name:** [Executive Director Name]  
**Title:** Executive Director, DBIS  
**Date:** [Enter date in ISO 8601 format: YYYY-MM-DD, e.g., 2024-01-15]  
**Seal:** [DBIS Seal]

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## ARTICLE VIII: DEPOSIT

### Section 8.1: Deposit
This Instrument shall be deposited with DBIS archives and maintained as an official record.

**Deposit Date:** [Enter date in ISO 8601 format: YYYY-MM-DD]  
**Deposit Number:** [DBIS to assign]

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**END OF INSTRUMENT OF ACCESSION**