MINUTES OF THE 23 SEPTEMBER 1976 OTR STAFF MEETING

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP81-00896R000100010035-9
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• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: December 9, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 27, 2001
• Sequence Number: 35
• Publication Date: October 5, 1976
• Content Type: MFR

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1. The 23 September 1976 OTR Staff Meeting convened
at 1400 hours and adjourned at 1535 hours.
2. Chief, FTD, opened the discussion on smoking in
classrooms. He noted that there is an inconsistent policy
in parts of OTR and pointed out that nonsmokers are essentially
a captive audience who cannot leave when a class is in
session. He proposed an OTR policy banning all smoking in
classrooms. The members discussed various approaches to the
problem. It was decided that the subject would be raised at
the beginning of each course running and the class decision
would be made at that time.
3. The DTR introduced the draft OTR Instruction on
visitors to the M and movement off the Center grounds by
nonresident staff personnel and students. He stated that
the DDA had instructed him to formulate an OTR policy on
these subjects. He noted that he 'had previously discussed
the question of foreign visitors to thewith the Chief, STATINTL
CCS, and had requested a written stateme cif CCS's position
on the subject but had not received one. He stated that the
Chief, needs a Headquarters policy as guidance on these
subjects to avoid an appearance of arbitrariness in making
decisions on specific requests.
4. The Chief, _explained the current procedures
governing visits byD.s.citizens and noted that a variety
of people are involved. The members engaged in a lengthy
discussion of the current and proposed procedures. On the
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subject of foreign visitors, it was noted that the policy
would apply to all such visitors, and prior approval from STATINTL
Headquarters would be required. Chief, pointed out
that foreign visitors could include rela ives, friends,
former agents, and the like. The members discussed the
ramifications of visits by foreigners, with particular
emphasis on the possible effect on individual cover.
5. The members discussed at some length the proposed
policy on movement off the Center grounds by nonresident
staff personnel and students. It was generally agreed that
more freedom of movement would be a good step, but that this
movement should still be held to a minimum. As a result of
these discussions, the SO/TR was instructed to redraft the
proposed Instruction, in consultation with Chief,_ STATINTL
6. The EO/TR briefly discussed the forthcoming IG
survey. He noted that the three-man team had been briefed
by the DTR earlier in the week. The survey will be concerned
primarily with OTR's compliance with Executive Order 11905
and the implementation guidance i The inspectors STATINTL
will contact the Unit Chiefs directly to arrange meetings.
7. discussed the OTR personnel rt.
He noted that as o eptember on-duty strength was STATINTL
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8. The members briefly covered pending actions.
was tasked with convening a meeting on plans for
t e cto er OTR Conference.
9. The DTR reported items from the DDA morning meeting.
The members then reported items of interest from that day's
activities.
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OTR Staff Meeting
Thursday, 23 September 1976, 1400 Hours
AGENDA
1. OTR Policy on Smoking in Classrooms
2. Guest Policy at m
3. IG Survey
4. OTR Personnel Report
5. OTR Pending Actions
6. The Day's Events
Mr. Fitzwater
Mr. Fitzwater
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