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Thalassocratìsta Repùblega de Venèçia
Primidi, I.DEC of Ventôse, CCXXIX
Ordinance Regarding Diplomatic Ties
Ι. Diplomatic Missions
1. The Most Serene Thalassocratic Republic of Venice conducts its inter-regional relations by way of diplomatic missions, i.e., legations & embassies. Diplomatic missions shall be guaranteed a dedicated area on the forum for any communiqués they may wish to relay.
2. Embassies shall also be established on NationStates in a timely manner; emissaries may make use of the Republic’s Regional Message Boards through said embassy with the dignity expected of their office.
3. Any region wishing to establish mutual relations may do so by sending an emissary to submit their credentials & apply for a diplomatic mission in the designated thread of the Venetian forums for consideration by the Doge.
4. The merit of each application shall be considered on an individual basis, keeping in mind – inter alia –:
a. The activity of the contracting party’s citizens & government;
b. The methods of communication used by the contracting party’s citizens as well as the activity attested on these platforms;
c. The contracting party’s regional orientation & tags;
d. The compatibility of the contracting party’s governance with the Most Serene Republic & Her citizens.
5. The institution of diplomatic missions falls under the sole purview of the Doge or their representative; applications may be accepted or denied at their discretion without need for justification.
6. Diplomatic missions are not required to adhere to demands of activity; however, the inactivity of the contracting party constitutes grounds for the termination of diplomatic ties.
7. Diplomatic missions may be rescinded at any time at the discretion of Doge without need for justification unless otherwise stipulated by superior legal instrument.
8. The Republic will – to the best of Her abilities – establish off-site embassies in kind with contracting parties.
II. Foreign Emissaries
9. The Republic expects diplomatic missions to be maintained by an emissary delegated by their government with the authority to represent their region. Emissaries attached to legations shall be entitled ‘Minister to the Republic of Venice’; those to embassies ‘Ambassador to the Republic of Venice’.
10. Emissaries are required either to submit their credentials in the designated thread on the Venetian forums or present their Letter of Credence directly to the Doge or their representative before assuming the responsibilities of their office.
11. If the information provided by an emissary in relation to their person is found to be inaccurate, false, or if it presents a danger to the security or Dignity of the Republic, the Doge may withhold or rescind their diplomatic status.
12. Emissaries are expected to maintain a reasonable presence on the Republic’s Discord Server for ease of communication.
13. Emissaries to the Republic are immune from being detained or prosecuted by Venetian authorities.
14. Emissaries may – in extreme circumstances, when the security or Dignity of the Republic is threatened – be declared persona non grata by the Doge. Personæ non gratæ are exempt from any immunity & shall be removed from the region forthwith. They will not be permitted re-entry with the exception of forums for redress. The status of persona non grata may be rescinded at the discretion of the Doge or the public bodies of the Republic.
III. Miscellaneous Provisions
15. The powers outlined herein, with the exception of 14. §., are to be devolved & exercised by the Counsellor for Diplomacy with necessary oversight from the Doge as per article E5 of the Constitution of the Republic.
16. The present ordinance supersedes any ‘embassy requirements’ previously instated.
16. The present ordinance supersedes any ‘embassy requirements’ previously instated.