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The Constiution
Code of Conduct
Chain of Command




Commanding Officer: Commodore Bailo

I. PREAMBLE

The Department of Diplomacy (hereinafter referred to as 'Diplomacy') is formed by Article VI of the Constitution of FEDERATION COMMAND with the purpose of establishing and fostering good relationships with FEDERATION COMMAND and foreign Fleets whom are deemed worthy of contact and to maintain those contacts therein after. This Charter is designed to outline the role and structure of Diplomacy policies and procedures as lawfully promulgated.

II. COMMAND

Diplomacy will be commanded by a Director of Diplomacy and a Deputy Director of Diplomacy whom will assume the positions of Commanding Officer (CO) and Executive Officer (XO) respectively.

III. ROLE

Diplomacy will be responsible conducting all diplomatic relations for the FEDERATION COMMAND with foreign Fleets.

IV. STRUCTURE

The structure of Diplomacy, including any sub-departments, is at the discretion of Diplomacy Command.

V. MEMBERSHIP

Any Officer of FEDERATION COMMAND at or above the rank of Ensign may be accepted into Diplomacy. Diplomacy Command has the responsibility to conduct admissions and training as deemed appropriate.

VI. APPROVAL OF ALLIANCES, MERGERS, AND CERTAIN PACTS

All inter-fleet relations drafted by Diplomacy will receive final approval from the Executive Committee (or Fleet Admiral) or Council of Admirals, before they are signed into Federation law.

VII. NEUTRALITY

The choices made by Diplomacy in signing treaties are to be made with the best interests of FEDERATION COMMAND in mind. They are not to be based on personal feelings or affection for others. Diplomatic relations with other Fleets should be highly sought after and developed, and alliances should be held for legitimate and valid reasons.

VIII. CONDUCT

Diplomacy Officers will conduct themselves with the utmost levels of professionalism and maturity. They are expected to use proper English spelling and grammar, maintain professional attitudes when representing FEDERATION COMMAND, and remain neutral and non-argumentative. Diplomatic Officers shall furthermore do all that is possible to not allow FEDERATION COMMAND to become involved in conflicts with foreign Fleets. 

IX. ROLES AND POWERS

DIRECTOR OF DIPLOMACY

1. Power to oversee all operations of the Diplomacy;
2. Power to appoint and remove all staff;
3. Power to establish contact with foreign Fleets;
4. Power to sign all pacts;
5. Power to sign all alliances;
6. Power to approve Non-Aggression Pacts;
7. Power to begin negotiations for all pacts, mergers and alliances.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF DIPLOMACY

1. Power to appoint and remove all staff;
2. Power to contact foreign Fleets on behalf of FEDERATION COMMAND;
3. Power to establish contact with foreign Fleets;
4. Power to sign all pacts;
5. Power to sign all alliances;
6. Power to approve Non-Aggression Pacts;
7. Power to begin negotiations for all pacts, mergers and alliances.

DIPLOMACY OFFICER

1. May contact foreign Fleets on behalf of FEDERATION COMMAND;
2. May be a signatory on Mutual Protection Pacts;
3. May be a signatory on Non-Aggression Pacts;
4. May begin negotiations for Mutual Protection Pacts;
5. May begin negotiations for Non-Aggression Pacts.

X. POLICY

Ratified by the Council of Admirals on 29th July 2011.

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