PROTOCOL SERVICES UNIT

PROTOCOL SERVICES UNIT

Mandate
To provide protocol services to the Commission and other Organs of the AU, such as privileges, immunities, ceremonial and consular services.

Core Functions

i. To develop and maintain rules and procedures relating to protocol services, including the implementation of the Host Agreement;
ii To continuously keep staff of the Commission informed of the rules and protocol procedures ;
iii To initiate congratulatory messages to Member States as appropriate;
iv To provide protocol services as appropriate to the members of the Commission and the entire staff of the Commission ;
v To ensure the appropriate conduct of ceremonies and public functions ;
vi To process documents for diplomatic privileges ;
vii To process applications for exit and entry visas on behalf of the staff of the AU ;
viii To process laissez-passer applications ;
ix To keep flags and national anthems of AU Member States ;
x To compile information on AU Member States and their leaders ;
xi To assist representatives/delegations of Member States during AU meetings and other functions, in close collaboration with the host countries.