Benedito-Franciscan Mission for the Practice of Diplomacy
Office of the Mission, San Benedict City
Office of the Mission, San Benedict City
The Benedito-Franciscan Mission for the Practice of Diplomacy is one of the largest Lay Policy organizations in the See of San Benedict e San Francisco, established in 1847 at the request of the contemporary Cardinal Archbishop, in order to pursue friendly, peaceful relationships with neighbouring countries. One of few Lay Policy organizations to receive direct funding and support from the ecclesiastic branches of the government of San Benedict e San Francesco, the MPD is the largest governmental employer of the laity in the government.
Activities of the MPD in Your Nation
Outreach is the primary mission of the Mission, and we are always looking to add new Embassies and Consulates to our roster. If you would like to host an embassy in your nation, please send a telegram to Mister Adolfo Cantu, Director of Expansions, through our national telegraph service.
The Mission Invites You to Join Us
If you, like us, believe that effective and open diplomatic relations are the best way to foster peace throughout the world, we would love to have your own representatives within our country to liaise with our own officers. At present, the Mission is establishing foreign missions within the following locales:
- San Benedict - Located on the island of the same name, San Benedict is the largest, and capital, city of the See. A colourful, metropolitan city, it serves as a centre for industry and offers diplomats the best, fastest access to key officials such as the Mission and the Cardinal Archbishop.
- San Francesco - The seat of the diocese of the same name, and the largest city on the island of the same name, San Francesco is an important centre for military power, located near the headquarters of the Guardia Marine, and containing the master communications centre for the Guardia Terra. Serviced by an extensive rail network, it allows for ready access to some of the more picturesque natural landmarks in the nations, as well.
- San Isidoro - An important agricultural hub, the busy, albeit rather small, city of San Isidoro is a popular choice among nations more interested in being able to feel the life pulse of the people themselves, rather than the composed imagery of more governmental quarters. Rural San Isidoro, on San Benedict Island, is a bastion of traditional customs and lifestyle for the See.
The Rights, Duties, and Privilages of Embassies and Consulates
I. Limitations to Diplomatic Immunity/Consular Dignity:
- Immunity to arrest by the Gendarme is to be given only to the Ambassador, Administrative, and Technical staff of Embassies, with no such protection offered to consular officials or embassy service staff. Career Consular Officials, such as the Consul-General, shall be granted partial immunity in the form of the requirement of a writ of apostasy from the appropriate authority.
- These same officials, listed above, are immune to criminal litigation in the See.
- The laws of the See shall not impose upon the property of the Embassy proper, except in cases where actions upon the Embassy grounds constitute a threat to human health and safety.
II. Restrictions on Embassies and Consulates
- Embassy staff shall not exceed a total of fifty persons.
- Consular staff shall not exceed a total of two-dozen persons.
- The following forms of weaponry are expressly prohibited for embassy security teams: Firearms of larger than .45 calibur; firearms with fully-automatic mechanisms, or rifles with semi-automatic firing mechanisms; explosive devices; chemically or biologically active weaponry, with the express exception of incapacitant sprays such as those derived from capsicum. In addition, the See reserves the right to withhold any other weaponry at its discretion.
- Embassy vehicle pools are left to the decision of the Embassy in question, but are not to include armoured vehicles or vehicles that mount weaponry. Each of the embassy locations listed is within driving distance of an airport serviceable for any reasonable aircraft your Embassy or Consulate may need.
III. Rights of the See
- The territory occupied by the physical institution of the Embassy or Consulate in question shall remain the territory of the See, and;
- The See may require the property to be vacated with a declaration from the Mission on the Practice of Diplomacy OR a direct order from the Cardinal Archbishop, for any time, with a minimum of one week's notice.
Nations wishing to apply for an embassy or consulate are encouraged to fill out the following form and submit it in writing along with their Invitation to Treat from their equivalent body to the Mission.
- Code: Select all
[b]Summary Information:[/b]
- Full Name of Nation:
- Government Type:
- State Religion:
- Head of State:
- Head of Government:
- Chief Missionary for Diplomatic Economy, or Equivalent?
- Do you wish to apply for an Embassy or Consulate?
[b]Ambassadorial/Consul Information:[/b]
- Ambassador/Consul's Name:
- Ambassador/Consul's Family (if any):
- Are there any health or security issues local authorities should be alerted of?
[b]Locational Information:[/b]
[size=85]Please place any special requests for amenities in the "Second Choice Location" field and justify them in the field directly below it. Please make only realistic requests and be prepared to pay any fees associated with the design, construction or maintenance of special requests.[/size]
- First Choice Location:
- Second Choice Location:
- If requesting an embassy in a different city than those listed, or making a special request, why do you feel this is necessary?
[b]Staff and Equipment Information:[/b]
- Diplomatic Staff:
- Security Staff:
- Service Staff:
- Will you be hiring locally? For What Functions?
- Number and Type of Weapons:
- Number and Type of Vehicles:
[b]Miscellaneous:[/b]
- Would you like us to establish an embassy in your nation (Please include contact information)?
- Do you have any special requests?
- Would you like to enter into trade/treaty talks?
- Is there any additional information we should know?
- Please declare any drugs, alcohol, animals or plants you are bringing into the country.
