22 USC 4081b - Presence of chiefs of mission at diplomatic posts

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 27, 2025

§ 4081b.

Presence of chiefs of mission at diplomatic posts

(a)

Requirement for arrival at diplomatic post within 60 days

(1)

In general

(2)

Exceptions

The restriction under paragraph (1) shall not apply to a chief of mission who arrives later than 60 days after confirmation by the Senate if the delay was caused by one or more of the following:

(A)

A flight delay that was outside of the control of the chief of mission or the Department.

(B)

A natural disaster, global health emergency, or other naturally occurring event that prevented the chief of mission from entering the country of the assigned post.

(C)

Delay or refusal by the government of the host country to accept diplomatic accreditation.

(D)

Family or medical emergency.

(E)

Extenuating circumstances beyond the control of the chief of mission.

(3)

Waiver

(4)

Notification required

(b)

Notifications on departures of chiefs of mission

(Pub. L. 118–159, div. G, title LXXII, § 7202, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2528.)

cite as: 22 USC 4081b