§ 3904. — Functions of Service.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 22USC3904]
TITLE 22--FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
CHAPTER 52--FOREIGN SERVICE
SUBCHAPTER I--GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 3904. Functions of Service
Members of the Service shall, under the direction of the Secretary--
(1) represent the interests of the United States in relation to
foreign countries and international organizations, and perform the
functions relevant to their appointments and assignments, including
(as appropriate) functions under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic
Relations, the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, other
international agreements to which the United States is a party, the
laws of the United States, and orders, regulations, and directives
issued pursuant to law;
(2) provide guidance for the formulation and conduct of programs
and activities of the Department and other agencies which relate to
the foreign relations of the United States; and
(3) perform functions on behalf of any agency or other
Government establishment (including any establishment in the
legislative or judicial branch) requiring their services.
(Pub. L. 96-465, title I, Sec. 104, Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2076.)
