County of Los Angeles CEO Office of Protocol
Cause Area
- International
Location
500 West Temple Street, Room 375Los Angeles, CA 90012 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
To ensure that appropriate protocol is observed when foreign dignitaries visit Los Angeles County, to maintain a liaison with the Los
Angeles Consular Corps, to promote international business, tourism and cultural exchanges throughout Los Angeles County and to
increase international understanding and cultural awareness.
Description
Responsibilities of the Office of Protocol include:
• Plans and implements the visits of chiefs of state/heads of government and other distinguished foreign officials, above the
rank of ambassador, to Los Angeles County;
Plans and implements the visits of chiefs of state/heads of government and other distinguished foreign officials, above therank of ambassador, to Los Angeles County;
• Serves as liaison with foreign embassies, the Consular Corps, State of California, City of Los Angeles, and other relevant
organizations and jurisdictions;
Serves as liaison with foreign embassies, the Consular Corps, State of California, City of Los Angeles, and other relevantorganizations and jurisdictions;
• Provides the Board of Supervisors with staff support when receiving foreign visitors;
Provides the Board of Supervisors with staff support when receiving foreign visitors;• On behalf of the Board of Supervisors, serves as the liaison between the Los Angeles Consular Corps and County
departments and cultural facilities;
On behalf of the Board of Supervisors, serves as the liaison between the Los Angeles Consular Corps and Countydepartments and cultural facilities;