Office of Foreign Diplomatic Missions
[Translation: Bahasa Taurenor to Aurenorian English]
Honoured extraordinary and plenipotentiaries of the international community,
Welcome to the continent of Taurenor; home of the Freemasons' Association and sanctuary to the 16 billion Aurenorian and Taurenori people. The confederation of national and territorial sovereignties of the thirty-nine Taurenori states - simply known as Aurenoria officially and Taurenor geographically - is a gargantuan, socially progressive 'modern technology' nation, ruled by Grand Master James Pritchard benignly.
Noted for its complete isolation from the international community since the year of 2004, the Association hereby re-open, once again, its age-old initiative to welcome foreign diplomats - of various governmental type and background - to act as the plenipotentiary of their represented government in Aurenoria; as outlined by the declaration of open border and commerce of the Freemasons' Grand Assembly.
Aurenoria - a member of the World Assembly - has always been known upon historically as a neutral observer as well as peaceful nation, and the Grand Master of the Freemasons do fully acknowledge the sanctity of your represented governmental diplomatic immunity; as outlined by the existence of the World General Assembly Resolution of 'Diplomat Protection Act'.
This embassy exchange programme and its associated pages will deal with three main points:
- Your diplomatic mission - whether they be that of a consulate, consulate-general or embassy - in Aurenoria
- Association diplomatic mission in your nation
- How to apply for the abovementioned exchange
Your diplomatic mission in Aurenoria
All consulates, consulate-generals and embassies are allocated their respective represented governmental land - which will fall under the sovereignty of their respective government - in the affluent diplomatic town of Bloemfontein; which some have acknowledged as the de-facto capital of the Freemasons' Association.
There exist a considerable number of expatriate residents of various nation-of-origin in Bloemfontein; mostly consisting of business-related residents, diplomats and intergovernmental programme related people.
Kindly fill the following application to establish your diplomatic mission; We humbly thank you for your cordial attention.
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Name of nation:
Type of mission (tick one): Consulate [], consulate-general [], embassy []
Name of diplomatic plenipotentiary:
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Meet the Grand Lodge Officer
Born: 11 October 1951 (age 61)
Kingsbridge, Taurenor
Among his governmental responsibilities as the highest plenipotentiary of the Association were the complete neutrality of Association votes, the avoidance of picking any established blocs, and the assurance that Aurenoria would not isolate itself within the General Assembly, ensuring that she would amend new friendships with other WA member nations. Under his ambassadorial term, the Freemasons' Association WA mission have looked up for guidance - and some say admired, though Kusumo had once condemned that rumour as untrue - to well-established, experienced WA member nations; such as the Dutch Democratic Republic of Knootoss and the Doctoral Monkey Feet of Mousebumples.
Prior to his assignment as Aurenorian ambassador to the World Assembly, Kusumo had served as the Ambassador of the Freemasons' Association - from 1996 to 2000 - in the United Kingdom of Grays Harbor, and from 1992-1996 in the Free Republic of Lamoni. In his capacity, he promoted various bilateral treaties of localised levels with both governments, from which its effect upon both governments' private regional commercial and trade entities had ensured the growth of Association overseas trade with both Grays Harbor and Lamoni. While serving his ambassadorial duty in Menelmacar, he was granted his doctoral degree from Universitas Bloemfontein, for the many academic contributions - papers he submitted in regard to Association foreign relations with influential nations abroad, was just but one of the many examples.
Prior to that, Mr Kusumo was one of the well-established members of various Aurenorian business groups, which coincided with his final postgraduate years at the University of Kingsbridge. He is today the father of two daughters, and husband of a loving wife.
Regulations
i. Consulates, consulate-generals and embassies in Aurenoria are required to be established in the name of peace, security, bilateral friendship and the equal right of every citizens. This means all military-influenced initiative will have to be justified and explained to the Freemasonic Diplomatic Council prior to the initiation of the aforementioned.
i.ii. Nations with embassies, consulate-generals and/or consulates in Aurenoria who fail to abide by this requirement will have all diplomatic staff deported and the diplomatic building will be vacated following a fair trial.
ii. All Consuls, Ambassadors (or equivalent ranking diplomats) are granted diplomatic immunity.
ii.ii. Diplomatic immunity is not granted to other diplomats, apart from the Deputy Ambassador (or equivalent ranking diplomat) when the Ambassador is not appointed or unavailable.
iii. The land plot in which the embassy is established upon is under the sovereign of the Freemasonic Association, however, is owned by the owner of the embassy.
iv. Once diplomatic staff leave the grounds of the diplomatic building, they are expected to respect laws and property of Aurenoria and her citizens.
v. All weapons must be inspected and certified for private ownership by the Freemasonic Home Council. A maximum of one rifle per security staff member, two side arms per security staff member and three other weapons (swords, knives, pepper spray, tazors, etc) per security staff member are allowed. Armed vehicles is strictly illegal.
vi. There is a limit of fifteen diplomatic staff members, ten security staff members and eighty service staff members allowed.
vii. Administrative and technical members of a diplomatic team who are listed as citizens of Aurenoria shall be given the jurisdictional immunity and diplomatic sanctity in relation of the function or position which they exercise within their respective diplomatic team only.
viii. Diplomatic team of a sovereign polity in the Association will be given the full right to use their corresponding governmental flag and/or emblem, wherever and whenever they wish or so, within the premises of the complex and/or their private means of transportation.
ix. The Association may - at the lack of diplomatic reciprocity by a sovereign polity - legally remove, with immediate effect, the above mentioned sanctity enjoyed by any and all ambassadorial or legation members of the aforementioned polity.
Subject | May be arrested or detained | Residence may be entered subject to ordinary procedures | May be issued traffic ticket | May be subpoenaed as witness | May be prosecuted |
Ambassador or equivalent | No | No | Yes | No | No |
Member of embassy administrative or technical staff | No | No | Yes | No | No |
Member of embassy service staff | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No for official acts. Otherwise, yes |
Career consular officers | Yes, if for a felony and pursuant to a warrant. | Yes | Yes | No, for official acts. Testimony may not be compelled in any case. | No for official acts. Otherwise, yes |
Honourary consular officers | Yes | Yes | Yes | No, for official acts. Yes, in all other cases | No for official acts. Otherwise, yes |
Consular employees | Yes | Yes | Yes | No, for official acts. Yes, in all other cases | No for official acts. Otherwise, yes |
Diplomatic Districts
Pusat Pasar
When the Association was successfully declared as the legitimate successor of the previous Imperial government, the first generation of Freemasonic councillors instructed for the establishment of a 'native-themed' central market district, which would simultaneously act as a source of cultural and racial harmony symbol of the continent. When this suburb was established, it was proven to be a popular residential area, and soon many foreign diplomats have chosen the area as their represented governments' diplomatic residence.
In 1931, the Association has decided to designate the area as a 'public-priority zone', meaning that it would acquire priorities in infrastructure expansion and maintenance public-funded programmes. The aforementioned was made, as well, in light of the suburb's popularity with plenipotentiaries of foreign governments in Bloemfontein. And just as the procedures maintained with any existing foreign diplomatic missions in Taurenor, upon acceptance of a governmental mission application, the respective plenipotentiary of the aforementioned government would be given the capacity to occupy, and do as they wish for with their respective allocated building.
As a precaution to an unexpected probability of situation, an extra team of security officers will be provided to guard each diplomatic building.
Mount Alexandria
As one of the three oldest suburbs in Bloemfontein, Mount Alexandria has always been known upon as a high-value residential area composed of notable Aurenorians and Taurenori, housing some of the oldest diplomatic streets of the capital. Its old architectural-themed houses are surrounded by the wonderful view of greenery and hills which residents of this privileged area of the city have enjoyed, and looked upon with pride.
Due to its relatively isolation in relation to the central business district of Bloemfontein, Mount Victoria has always been acknowledged as a popular area of diplomatic residence to foreign governments wishing to build only a small consulate or existing team in Taurenor - though the area was certainly notable for the number of ambassadors with young members of their families.
Similar to the procedures maintained with any existing foreign diplomatic missions in Taurenor, upon acceptance of a governmental mission application, the respective plenipotentiary of the aforementioned government would be given the capacity to occupy, and do as they wish for with their respective allocated building.
As a precaution to an unexpected probability of situation, an extra team of security officers will be provided to guard each diplomatic building.
Wadestown
As one of the three oldest suburbs of Bloemfontein, Wadestown is an affluent neighbourhood of upper class members of the city, and a relatively secluded haven for diplomats of foreign descents. Located just a fifteen-minute drive away from the Government avenue, Wadestown was the location of notable historical events - such as the 1970s protests held against the Lamonian legation in view of its government's interventionist policy overseas.
Similar to the procedures maintained with any existing foreign diplomatic missions in Taurenor, upon acceptance of a governmental mission application, the respective plenipotentiary of the aforementioned government would be given the capacity to occupy, and do as they wish for with their respective allocated building.
As a precaution to an unexpected probability of situation, an extra team of security officers will be provided to guard each diplomatic building.