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Precedence

Precedence. What is precedence Determining precedence Categories of precedence Resources. Overview. 2. What is Precedence ?. Precedence is…

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Precedence

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  1. Precedence

  2. What is precedence Determining precedence Categories of precedence Resources Overview 2

  3. What is Precedence? Precedence is… “The practice of precedence in official life is conducive to smooth relations because it provides simple answers to what might otherwise be difficult questions of rank and formality” - McCaffrey, Innis and Sand

  4. Precedence is the foundation of protocol rules and is the common language of protocol The practice of precedence provides simple answers to complex issues of rank and formality Recognized system of international courtesy Precedence

  5. Determining Precedence • Keys to the system: • Seniority, age, position, wealth, tradition and regulation • All can be used to determine precedence • Establishing the “pecking” order – no “equals” among “equals” • Mixing and matching • Consistency and predictability • Flexibility in the system

  6. Government International Business Community Family Categories of ConsiderationEach category has structure

  7. Custom and tradition have established the official order of precedence in the United States Generally based on position, rank, or length of service General hierarchy: Elected Appointed Government service employees Government Precedence

  8. Precedence is determined at the discretion of the Current Administration Statute Creation of New Positions Abolishment/Reclassification Government Precedence

  9. U.S. Government: Establishment of Department

  10. U.S. Government: Establishment of Department

  11. Order – within government departments: • Secretary • Deputy Secretary • Undersecretaries • Assistant Secretaries • Deputy Assistant Secretaries

  12. Multiple International/Visiting Delegations: • Heads of State ranked by date of office • Heads of Government ranked by date of office • Ambassadors ranked by date of arrival and presentation of credentials (senior person is Dean of the Corps) • Chargés ranked by date of assumption of office

  13. Single Foreign/Visiting Delegation: • Order determined by head of delegation • Ambassador always senior, but can yield position to Minister/Secretary • Ask for delegation list in protocol order!

  14. Senate Confirmed Positions (PAS) Senior civilian leadership Precedence established by date of appointment “The Honorable” Senior Executive Service (SES) Civilians Precedence determined based on position held, not the SES pay grade Precedence Practices – Civilian Leadership

  15. The Honorable • Once The Honorable, always The Honorable • Appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate • Elected officials • Full time members of boards and some commissions • Assistants, Deputy Assistants and Special Assistants to the President

  16. Determined by date of promotion within the ranks Position can take precedence over rank Example: The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Military Precedence

  17. Precedence is the same for all services Active duty precedes Guard, Reserves, and retired of the same rank Each Service has it’s own precedence list The Department of Defense (DoD) precedence list is used for joint events Inter-Service Precedence

  18. Army Marines Navy Air Force Coast Guard Service Precedence

  19. May include officials from: Government (all levels) International trade organizations Non-governmental organizations Corporate Academia Clergy International

  20. May include officials from: Academia Local government officials Ecclesiastical Philanthropical organizations Local citizens Community

  21. Determine the structure of the business An example: Chairman of the Board Company President CEO Executive Vice President Senior Vice President Regional Vice President Director Business

  22. VIP without official rank Spouses generally afforded the same precedence as their spouse at official functions Widows are accorded same rank as the principals at official functions Family

  23. Military Retirees Follow active duty military of the same rank “Formers” Follow the rule of seniority Present followed by the person that service “first” and coming forward Example: US Presidents. President Obama is first followed by Carter, Bush, Clinton, Bush Look at the two next examples – which is correct? Common Practices

  24. Dignitaries at Coretta Scott King Funeral

  25. State precedence determined by date admitted to the Union Establishes State flag precedence Establishes State officials precedence Only two States admitted on same date North and South Dakota Alphabetically Precedence of States

  26. 3-Step Formula for Success Determine which category the individual belongs Place individuals w/in each category in rank or precedence order Apply situational consideration (purpose of event and special needs) and desires of the host

  27. Federal Government Congress Military Clergy Judiciary State and local government officials Foreign government officials Family members Mixing and Matching:

  28. “Failure to recognize the proper rank and precedence is an insult not only to individuals and their positions, but to the countries they represent.” - Protocol, 25th Anniversary Edition, The Complete Handbook of Diplomatic, Official and Social Usage by Mary Jane McCaffree, Pauline Innis, Richard M. Sand Precedence

  29. Resources Honor & Respect: The Official Guide to Names, Titles, and Forms of Address By: Robert Hickey

  30. Resources United States Protocol: The Guide to Official Diplomatic Etiquette By: Ambassador Mary Mel French

  31. Resources Protocol: The Authoritative Source, 35th Anniversary Edition Mary Jane McCaffree Pauline Innis, Richard M. Sand

  32. Knowing Precedence is the Foundation to Piecing together the Puzzle Representatives Military Ambassadors Senators Family Business Leaders Cabinet Members City Mayor Heads of State

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