CARDINAL RULE: Maintain an air of courtesy to all members of all alliances. Anger is permitted, but rudeness is not.
1. Establish masks and embassies from the alliances to which the diplomat is assigned, unless embassies have already been established in these alliances.
2. Establish the first topic in those embassies, provided one is not already established. It is customary to greet the alliance, or thank them for the embassy in these topics.
3. Maintain closeness with the alliances to which it is assigned. Relay important events in the RIA to the embassies to which the diplomat is assigned.
4. Present the NAP, MDP, MADP, ASV, or merger proposal template to alliances to which the diplomat has been assigned, provided the RIA has agreed on making the proposal.
5. Be a frequent visitor to the RIA forum, and a consistent player of CN.
6. Inform the Head of Foreign Affairs if the diplomat is going to be absent for an extended time.
7. Report any incidents involving the RIA and the alliances to which the diplomat is assigned to the Head of Foreign Affairs, via the Bureau of Foreign Affairs forum.
8. Work towards a peaceful, agreeable conclusion to any situations that arise between the RIA and the alliances to which the diplomat is assigned.
In addition to these responsibilities, the diplomat has some rights:
1. A diplomat may step down from one's post at any time. If one does, one must inform the Head of Foreign Affairs.
2. A diplomat may request help in managing situations that arise between the RIA and any alliances to which the diplomat is assigned, from another diplomat, or the Head of Foreign Affairs.