Title 22, Foreign Relations and IntercourseRelease 119-102
§4012 Termination of Appointments of Consular Agents and Foreign National Employees
Title 22 › CHAPTER 52 — FOREIGN SERVICE › SUBCHAPTER VI — PROMOTION AND RETENTION › § 4012
Summary
The Secretary of State can end the job of a consular agent or a foreign national employee at any time, using the local rules and usual procedures that are normally followed in similar situations.
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Title 22, §4012
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(a)The Secretary of State may terminate at any time the appointment of any consular agent in light of the criteria and procedures normally followed in the locality in similar circumstances.
(b)The Secretary may terminate at any time the appointment of any foreign national employee in light of the criteria and procedures normally followed in the locality in similar circumstances.
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Prior Provisions
A prior section 613 of Pub. L. 96–465 was renumbered section 614 and is classified to section 4013 of this title.
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22 U.S.C. § 4012
Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102