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Though the scene of his activities may be far removed from the United States, a consular officer's work is nevertheless closely watched by the Department of State, and he is given every opportunity to show what he can do and credit for all that he accomplishes. A detailed efficiency record is kept in Washington, based upon his reports, the manner in which he handles business entrusted to him, and his knowledge of the technique of consular administration. Any special commendation which may come to the Department is entered upon this record...
...order that these records may be as exact and complete as possible, provision has been made for the appointment of seven Inspectors of Consuls who are designated and commissioned as Consuls General at Large and who are expected to inspect each consular office once in every two years. The inspectors examine the condition and administration of each office, report the facts to the Department and give the officer counsel and advice. Promotions in the Service are, consequently, now entirely on a merit basis...
...three hundred and sixty-nine men who have entered under the present examination regulations were appointed originally to the following grades in the Service: Consuls, 193 Economic Consuls, 4 Vice Consuls de carriere, 71 Consular Assistants, 57 Student Interpreters...
These men now hold the following grades in the Service: Consuls General, 7 Consuls General at Large, 3 Consuls, 242 Interpreters, 10 Student Interpreters, 11 Consular Assistants, 13 Vice Consuls de carriere, 83 Total...
...fifty are not examined for appointment as Consuls or Vice Consuls de carriere and are not eligible for appointment therefor. It is the policy to designate unmarried men between the ages of twenty-one and twenty-eight the examination to determine their eligibility for appointment to the corps of Consular Assistants. Only unmarried men between the ages of nineteen and twenty-six are examined for appointment as Student Interpreters...