Section 87September 19, 1991, Sec./Art. 87

Rules and Regulations. – The Secretary may issue such rules and regulations as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this Act as well as the provisions of acts, decrees and orders which are not inconsistent with this Act, including the formulation of a code of conduct and decorum for all officers and employees of the Department and other government attaches serving with the Department.

The Secretary shall review periodically all existing administrative rules and regulations embodied in the Foreign Service Code of 1983 with the end in view of updating such rules and regulations which may be inconsistent with national interest. Special reference is made to rules and regulations in the issuance of passports and visas which may need to be revised and updated.