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The duties of the secretary of state article could be better as prose instead of list.[edit]
The stated duties of the secretary of state are to supervise the United States foreign service and administer the Department of State.They must also advise the President on U.S. foreign matters such as the appointment of diplomats and ambassadors. They also advises the President of the dismissal and recall of these individuals. The Secretary of State can conduct negotiations, interpret, and terminate treaties relating to foreign policy. He also can participate in international conferences, organizations and agencies as a representative of the United States.

Provides information and services to U.S. citizens living or traveling abroad such as providing credentials in the form of passports

Ensure the protection of the U.S. government to U.S. citizens, property, and interests in foreign countries

"Supervises the administration of the U.S. immigration policy abroad"

Communicates issues relating the U.S. foreign policy to Congress and to U.S. citizens

"Promotes beneficial economic intercourse between the U.S. and other countries"

The original duties of the secretary of state include some domestic duties such as:[citation needed]

Receipt, publication, distribution, and preservation of the laws of the United States

Preparation, sealing, and recording of the commissions of presidential appointees

Preparation and authentication of copies of records and authentication of copies under the Department's seal

Custody of the Great Seal of the United States

Custody of the records of former Secretary of the Continental Congress except for those of the Treasury and War departments