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guosmmDocumentId: GUOSMM-D-2026-012
title: "Internal Diplomatic Appointment Register"
instrumentVersion: 1.0
language: en
publishedAt: 2026-07-12T15:00:00Z
effectiveAt: 2026-07-12T15:00:00Z
signingAuthority: "Sovereign Military Order of Malta"
draftStatus: prepared_for_counsel
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Document ID | `GUOSMM-D-2026-012` |
| Series | D |
| Document type | Diplomatic Circular — Internal Diplomatic Appointment Register |
| Published | 2026-07-12T15:00:00Z |
| Effective | 2026-07-12T15:00:00Z |
| Register Number | `GAZ-DBIS-ICCC-2026-001` |
| Issuing Authorities | Digital Bank of International Settlements; International Criminal Courts of Commerce (`ICCC`) |
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This register is maintained as an internal diplomatic appointment record only and is not intended for external publication. It shall not appear on any public-facing main page or index. It is recorded for internal governance, administrative reference, and recognition within the DBIS and ICCC frameworks, and is expressly understood to be inclusive of all parties previously identified and all parties to be identified in future addenda or related internal instruments. For the avoidance of doubt, each appointment is intended to be read consistently with any privileges, immunities, and facilities applicable under the relevant United Nations instruments and related conventions, including, as applicable, the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations, the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, the Convention on Special Missions, and any applicable court privileges and immunities instrument governing court officials, subject always to controlling law, host-state recognition, notification, designation, and any required waiver.
Pursuant to the Register Clause, Bernard Greeff Niehaus is entered as holding an internal diplomatic appointment under the authority of the Digital Bank of International Settlements, together with such family coverage, protections, and any associated immunities or facilities as may apply under the relevant legal regime and be recognized by the applicable authorities.
Pursuant to the Register Clause, David Shawn Bullock is entered as holding an internal diplomatic appointment under the authority of the Digital Bank of International Settlements, together with such family coverage, protections, and any associated immunities or facilities as may apply under the relevant legal regime and be recognized by the applicable authorities.
Pursuant to the Register Clause, Bernard Greeff Niehaus is entered as holding an internal diplomatic appointment under the authority of the International Criminal Courts of Commerce (`ICCC`), known for short as the International Commerce Courts, together with such family coverage, protections, and any associated immunities or facilities as may apply under the relevant legal regime and be recognized by the applicable authorities.
Pursuant to the Register Clause, David Shawn Bullock is entered as holding an internal diplomatic appointment under the authority of the International Criminal Courts of Commerce (`ICCC`), known for short as the International Commerce Courts, together with such family coverage, protections, and any associated immunities or facilities as may apply under the relevant legal regime and be recognized by the applicable authorities.
Entered in the internal register for governance, reference, and controlled circulation only. No part of this record is intended to create, enlarge, or diminish any right except to the extent recognized under applicable law and any relevant official designation, notification, or waiver.
Attested by: ____________________
Title: ____________________
Date: ____________________
Seal: ____________________
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*Signing authority: Sovereign Military Order of Malta*