Terranovan Diplomatic Service

### Agency executives

Director Genera and Director of the Terranovan Regulatory Association: Guillermo Faulkner

### Parent agency

Terranovan Department of StateTerranovan Department of International Regulatory Coordination

## Facilities

### Overseas offices

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The **Terranovan Diplomatic Service** (**TDS**) is the primary personnel system used by the diplomatic service of the Terranovan federal government, under the aegis of the Terranovan Department of State and the Terranovan Department of International Regulatory Coordination. It consists of over 10,000 professionals carrying out the foreign policy of the Federal Republic of Terranova and aiding Terranovan citizens abroad. The current director general is Guillermo Faulkner, who took office on February 18, 2028.

The Terranovan Diplomatic Service is responsible for maintaining diplomatic relations with other countries, negotiating treaties and agreements, and representing Terranova's interests in international organizations such as the International Regulatory Association. It also provides consular services to Terranovan citizens traveling or residing overseas, including assistance with passport and visa issues, emergency support, and legal aid.

The Foreign Relations Act of 1949 established the Diplomatic Service, which brought together all of the Terranovan government's consular and diplomatic functions under a single administrative division. Aside from the unit's role, the Foreign Relations Act established a personnel structure in which the Terranovan Secretary of State and the Terranovan Minister of Regulatory Coordination are in charge of appointing and managing the unit.

Diplomatic Service members are chosen through a series of written and oral tests. They can work at any of Terranova's 35 diplomatic missions across the world, including embassies, consulates, legations, and other diplomatic positions. Once selected, Diplomatic Service officers undergo extensive training to develop their diplomatic skills and knowledge of international affairs. They are in charge of representing Terranova's government, supporting its foreign policy goals, and providing consular services to Terranovan nationals living overseas.

The Diplomatic Service also staffs the headquarters of the six foreign affairs agencies: the Department of State, the Department of International Regulatory Coordination, the Department of Regulatory Affairs, the Department of Land and Resource Conservation, the Department of Terranovan Economic Development, and the Terranova Humanitarian Assistance Agency. The Diplomatic Service is important to advancing Terranova's economic interests by establishing trade agreements and recruiting foreign investment.

The Diplomatic Service is managed by a Director-General, an official who is appointed by the President of Terranova with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Director-General is traditionally a current or former Diplomatic Service Officer. The Terranovan National Assembly created the position of Director-General in order to ensure that the Diplomatic Service operates efficiently and effectively. The first Director General, Campbell Bowen, held the position for 17 days before being replaced by Hadassah Snyder, who held the position of Director-General until August 1962. During her tenure, Hadassah Snyder implemented several reforms to streamline the operations of the Diplomatic Service and enhance its effectiveness.

Starting on October 22, 2024, the Director General concurrently holds the title of Director of the Terranovan Regulatory Association, further consolidating their authority and responsibilities within both the Diplomatic Service and the International Regulatory Association system. This change was made in response to the increasing complexity of global diplomacy and the need for a more integrated approach to international relations. The Director General's expanded role allows for better coordination and cooperation between the Diplomatic Service and other international regulatory bodies, ensuring a more efficient and cohesive response to global challenges.

## Members of the Diplomatic Service

The Diplomatic Service Act, 22 T.S.C. § 1001, outlines the qualifications and responsibilities of members of the Diplomatic Service:

* Chiefs of Delegation are appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate and are the heads of diplomatic delegations in foreign countries. They are responsible for representing the interests of their home country and promoting bilateral relations.

* Chief Delegates, appointed by the President with Senate consent, are the primary representatives of the Federal Republic of Terranova in foreign countries and are responsible for promoting diplomatic relations, negotiating treaties, and addressing issues, requiring strong communication and negotiation skills.
* Senior Diplomatic Service (SDS) members are senior leaders and experts appointed by the President, with Senate advice and consent, responsible for managing the Diplomatic Service and its functions.
* Diplomatic Service Officers (known informally as "diplomatists"), appointed by the President with the Senate's consent, are primarily responsible for executing the functions of the Diplomatic Service, develop and implement foreign policy, fostering international relations, and addressing global challenges through various career tracks.
* Diplomatic Service Specialists (DSS), appointed by the Secretary of State or Minister of Regulatory Coordination, offer specialized skills and services such as facilities managers, IT specialists, nurse practitioners, office managers, and special agents of the Diplomatic Security Service for effective service operations.
* Diplomatic Service Administrative Officers (DSAOs) are individuals who offer clerical, administrative, technical, fiscal, and other support at foreign posts, either as native or third-country citizens, as defined by the Diplomatic Service Act.
* Consular Liaison Officers (CLO) are appointed by the Secretary of State and Minister of Regulatory Coordination to offer consular services in remote or less populated regions, including visa issuing, emergency assistance, and international adoption, thereby enhancing diplomatic relations and citizen welfare.
* Diplomats in Residence (DiR) are senior Diplomatic Service Officers who recruit for the Terranovan Diplomatic Service in designated regions, hold honorary positions in local universities, and organize cultural exchange programs and public outreach events to promote understanding and cooperation between Terranova and host countries.