Ambassadorial Reforms of 410 E.S.

[Sander 3312]

From the Office of the Aulic Envoy

THE AMBASSADORIAL REFORMS OF 410 E.S.

 

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This writ shall lay out and officialize the changes and reforms made to the Ambassadorial system by me so far in my tenure as Aulic Envoy. It shall serve not only to formalize these changes, but so too also to pave the path to a well-organized, well-trained and well-regulated clique of diplomats for my successors as Aulic Envoy.

 

• I: Any ambassador of Haense shall only have one post - read: nation or other entity with which to maintain diplomatic ties - assigned to him- or herself. This serves to keep the ambassador’s attention and dedication focused to one post alone as well as to avoid matters such as a conflict of interests and the hoarding of positions, depriving others of such career opportunities.

• II: Any future ambassador of Haense must possess, at the very least, a certain degree of intellectual training in the sense that they:
  1: Hold a solid grasp on the Haeseni culture, especially the national language of Naumariav, which they ought to be able to speak with at least average proficiency; a skill that shall be tested before being eligible to become an ambassador.
  2: Possess a satisfactory degree of expertise and knowledge on the workings of both the state and society of the post they aim to be assigned to, entertaining an understanding of their post’s politics, governance and culture.

• III: Any ambassador of Haense must, for obvious and logical arguments, be at least of the mature age of 14 and have lived in the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska for a minimum of 10 years.

• IV: Any ambassador of Haense is expected to take initiative in their position and beset their work with diligence, granted they check with the Crown or Aulic Council to ensure their efforts are in line with Haeseni foreign policy.

• V: Any ambassador of Haense is expected to make diplomatic visits to their post and should it be found they are in contempt of this obligation, their status as an ambassador ought to be reconsidered.

 

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Signed,
His Excellency the Aulic Envoy, Feodor May

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