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Date: 5/14/93
Office:
International Operations
Supersedes: MS 340 10/21/83
Table
of Contents
Attachments
Table of Contents
Attachments
1.0 Purpose
To assist Peace Corps staff in opening or reopening a Peace Corps Post.
The New Country Entry Guide provides detailed procedures and
checklists to be used in opening a Post.
The New Country Entry
Guide is available from the Planning, Policy and Analysis Staff, M/PPA.
(Proposed revisions should be coordinated with this office.)
2.0 Responsibilities
2.1 Director of the Peace Corps
The Director of the Peace Corps is responsible for:
- Obtaining Department of State authorization to negotiate a country
agreement between the United States and host country government
regarding the establishment and operation of a Peace Corps program in
the country.
- Negotiating and executing the country agreement.
- Coordinating with the State Department, including the U.S. Chief of
Mission in the host country, the date for Peace Corps' entry into the
country and such other plans as may be appropriate.
- Selecting the Country Director for the Post.
2.2. Regional Director
The Regional Director consistent with direction and delegation from the
Director, is responsible for coordinating all activities in opening a new
Post, including:
- Establishing a working relationship with the host government both in
the country and at its Embassy in the United States.
- Developing a plan and timetable for the arrival of the first group
of Trainees, taking into account other support needs of the new Post.
- Establishing preliminary contacts for Peace Corps/Washington liaison
with: (a) the U.S. Embassy, other U.S. agencies, host country agencies
and other organizations in-country (e.g., NGOs); (b) Peace Corps staff
and State Department fiscal servicing staff in neighboring countries who
can assist in opening the Post; and (c) appropriate officials of the
host country's Embassy in Washington, the Department of State
(particularly the Desk Officer) and other public and private agencies
working in the host country.
- Determining with the Chief of Staging (OO/OTAPS/TD), the staging and
other pre-departure needs of the program.
- Establishing the staffing patterns as appropriate for new country
entry.
2.2.1. Administrative Support Requirements
Detailed guidance is contained in the New Country Entry
Guide
Responsibilities under this section may be delegated, as appropriate,
to Country Directors and other Country staff.
3.0 Effective Date
This Manual Section shall become effective on the date of issuance.
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