INTELLIGENCE CHARTER LEGISLATION

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~M ORt'\NDUM FOR: Associate Director-Management
National Foreign Assessment Center
FROM :1
SUBJECT :
REFERENCE :
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Assistant for Information, DDA
Intelligence Charter Legislation
Your multiple addressee memorandum dtd 23 Feb 78.
same subject
1. The paragraphs which follow contain the comments and sugges-
tions of this directorate on Title IV of the draft charter legislation
and they make specific reference to the issues identified in the
attachment to your memorandum of 23 February.
2. Section 403(b), page 179 (Issue 3)
We support the change in the definition of the term "proprie-
tary" but suggest that the amended phrasing be "but whose relationship
with the CIA cannot be publicly acknowledged by the United States
Government."
3. Section 411(a), page 180 (Issue 2)
We defer to legal opinion about the difference between exist-
ing statutory language and the phrase "under the direction and control
of the National Security Council" but note that the responsibilities o1=
other parts of the intelligence community described in the charter
legislation do not appear to be subject to the same "direction and
control." Cast our vote for changing this language drawn from the
Act of 1947.
4. Section 412(a), page 180 (Issue 4)
The OLC note suggests that the debate on the ambiguities of
the provisions on the DNI and the DCI has been closed, but we feel
strongly that further effort should be made to clarify the DNI's role
as Director of the CIA. In this regard, it has been suggested that the
term "act" appears to indicate a temporary situation and that the term
"serve" would be more appropriate.
MORI/CDF
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5. Section 413(f), age 182 (Issue 9)
The proposed amendment to eliminate the reference to the Agency
acting as the agent of the DNI has our full support.
6. Section 413(g), age 183 (Issue 10)
We agree that the language here should be consistent with
E.O. 12036.
7. Section 413(g)(5), page 183 (Issues 12 F 13).
Given the definitions in Title .1 and the adoption of those
definitions for this Title in Section 403, the concern here about defini-
tion of the Office of the Director-seems unnecessary. Of more immediate
concern to us is the question of the authorities of the CIA vis-a-vis
the Office of the DNI. The question is raised, for example, whether the
Director of Personnel would require dual status as Director of Personnel
for CIA and also for Office of the DNI in order to appoint, promote and
separate O/DNI employees. If the DNI is not the DCI, how would such
powers be delegated? The confusion generated by the imprecision in the
statement about the roles of the DNI and DCI is graphically illustrated
here.
8. Section 413(h)(2 J gage 184 (Issue 15)
This subsection does appear to be redundant for the reasons
outlined in the OLC issues paper.
9. Section 413, page .184 (Issue 16)
A new subsection such as that proposed by OLC should be included.
We believe, however, that it would be out of sequence if left to the end
of Section 413. We suggest inserting the new subsection after existing
subsection (g)(4), renumbering the succeeding subsection accordingly.
Thus placed, the paragraph would not need the word "above" which appears
in the third line.
10. Section 421(a)(1), pa,e 184 (Issue 17)
To the extent that this section is to provide the authority
by which the Agency is to.receive its "appropriation" through the appro-
priations of others, it seems unnecessary that the Director be required
to certify that limitations on the covering appropriation would unduly
impede the performance of Agency functions.
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11. Section 421(a)(6), page 186 (Issue 18)
Amendment of this section is essential to provide authority
to carry out an adequate investigative program. We suggest the followi~i>
language: "protect the security of its installations, activities, infor-
mation and personnel by appropriate means, including such investigations
of applicants, employees, contractors and employees of contractors, and
other persons with similar associations with the CIA or access to its
facilities as are necessary." The responsibility of the Office of
Security to perform investigative services. for the Office of the DNI
should be clarified and perhaps some reference should be made here to
such responsibilities.
12. Section 421(a)(8), page 186 (Issue 19)
The various services listed in this subsection are so inheren
in the bureaucratic process that they should not need specific articula-
tion in the charter legislation. If the listing must appear, however,
it should probably. include budgetary and personnel services.
13. Section 42l(a)(16) (Issue 20)
The Office of Finance believes that authority to expend funds
for the payment of association and library dues is already covered by
the charter legislation, but we have no objection to its addition to
this subsection.
14. Section 421(a)(18) (proposed), page 187 (Issue 21)
We support the idea of a new subsection on the subject of
property management, but the Office of Logistics would prefer the fol-
lowing language: "Dispose of excess foreign property by destruction,
abandonment, or by donation, sale, or transfer to a foreign government,
notwithstanding other provisions of law and under procedures approved
by the Attorney General, when the Director deems such action necessary
to the successful performance of the functions of the Agency or to
protect the security of Agency activities." (I have provided their
language as drafted but defer to OGC on the need for the reference to
the Attorney General.)
The Office of Finance raises the question whether it is our
intent to remove the limitation generally applicable to government agen-
cies which limits the use of sale proceeds for replacement to a tire
period which expires at the end of the end of the fiscal year follo,,ning
the fiscal year in which the sale takes place.
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15. Section 421(b), page 187
The purpose of this section as a separate section in addition
to 421(a)(1) is not completely apparent. Do either or both of these
sections have the affect of subjecting Economy Act transfers to the
specific approval of the Director of National Intelligence and the
Director of Management and Budget? We recommend opposing such a require-
ment, if intended, inasmuch as the authority for Economy Act transfers
is available to all Government agencies when necessary to promote effec-
tiveness of operations and we believe it inappropriate to subject this
Agency to any unique approval. requirements.
16. Section 421(d)(1), page 188 (Issue 22)
The entire thrust of this subsection is too restrictive.
Current Agency regulations recognize a number of circumstances in which
it may be necessary and prudent for a proprietary to possess funds in
excess of "normal" requirements. We should not lose the flexibility of
allowing proprietaries to retain funds which'they may need for non-recurring
costs or in order to appear to be adequately funded.
17. Section 421(d)(2), page 188
The threshold of $50,000 proposed in this subsection seems
unreasonably low.
18. Section 42l), page 189 (Issue 23)
The Agency budget should certainly be included in the list of
items to be protected against disclosure under other provisions of law.
19. Section 421(h)F(i), page 190 (Issue 24) .
The Office of Security observes that the explicit authority
to carry firearms in Section 421(1), following as it does the reference
in 421(h) to "police powers," could be construed as limiting the carrying
of firearms for the purpose of protecting installations and grounds.
Such implication should be eliminated. It is also important that author-
ity to carry firearms should. be understood to include the protection of
classified material not only in transit, but also in temporary or perma-
nent storage. Express provision should also be made for transportation
and utilization of firearms for authorized training.
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20. Section 421(j), page 191 (Issue 25)
As written, this subsection would require the Director to 7~-a
to Congress for any promotion to EP-IV. The charter legislation is
silent on the grades of the General Counsel and Inspector General, and
Title I no longer specifies the grades of the Assistants to the JNI.
Confusion results about whether these officers or Deputy Directors o}-
CIA may be appointed at the EP-IV level. Some clarification is piece>sary.
Additionally, the use of terms "separate" in subsection (j~(1)
and "terminate".in subsections (j)(2) and (4) causes some confusion.
Separation can be for cause as well as being brought about by personrkEJ
surpluses. Termination for reasons of national security is another ver-
sion of separation for cause. The reasons for the use of the differeri:
terms should be made clear in the legislation or in the legislative history.
In subsection (j) (3) on page 192, the use of the term "positi.ons"
could be construed to include substance as well as number. Would we bei
required under this subsection to return to Congress when reallocating
positions to other purposes or only when we propose to exceed the exiling
ceiling?
21. Section 422, page 192 (Issue 26)
While the procurement authority is adequately covered in Section
422, there is a procedural problem with subsection 422(b). It is not clear
if the report of waiver must be rendered prior to or subsequent to the
exercise of the waiver authority. Also, proposed S.1264, the Federal
Acquisition Act of 1977 (Chiles Act), will replace the current Armed
Services Procurement Act contained in Title 10 U.S.C. Apparently Sectjn
422 was written without considering the impact of S.1264.
22-. Section 422(c), page 194 (Issue 27)
It is difficult to judge, without knowing what the Attorney
General procedures will be, whether the phrasing here would hamper certain
types of procurements. Procurement and contracting activities could he
impeded if the Director must obtain approval for each transaction.
23. Section 423(a)(1), page 195
This subsection should be amended to reflect the authority to
seek assistance in conducting investigations "as authorized by subsection
421 (a) (6) above." This assumes implementation of our recommendation on
the latter subsection.
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24. Section 425(a),page 196 (Issue 31)
We support the proposed additional language which would re-
establish the authoriti s of aracrra h 8b of the existing charter and
refer to paragraph 4 of memorandum of 27 February '1978,
a copy of which has been sent to OLC.
We also suggest that the words "for activities" be deleted
from line 24 or the sentence otherwise revised to preclude having the
word "activities" appear to be antecedent to the phrase "authorized by-
legislation enacted...." The funds, not the activities, should be the
subject of this limitation. We also continue to believe that the reference
in this subsection to prior-year authorizations may lead to the use of
multiple-year appropriations, and emphasize again that conducting CIA
activities under a single annual appropriation is cost effective.
25. Section 425(b), page 197 (Issue 32)
We suggest omission of the requirement' for direct reporting on
expenditures certified by the DNI under the authority of this subsection.
Data on expenditures so certified will be reflected in the Agency's Annual
Financial Report.
26. Section 425(c)(1)(a), age 197 (Issue 33)
The concern expressed in the OLC issue is unnecessary. OMB
has always been made privy to the reasons for withdrawing funds from
the reserve.
27. Section 425(c)(3), pMe 199
We do not understand the purpose of this subsection and believe
the requirement introduces an unnecessary and undesirable constraint.
We suggest that it be deleted.
28. Section 426(a), page 200 (Issue 35)
We share your concern that the appointment of the General Counsel
with the advice and consent of the Senate could politicize the position.
29. Section 426(a)(1), page 200 (Issue 36)
The concern expressed in the OLC issue may be satisfied by
the provision in subsection 412(g)(5) on page 183 which directs the CIA
to provide legal services to the O/D\'I.
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30. Section 431(c) (1) , page 203 (Issue 39)
We support the alternative language proposed by OLC to in-
clude, in the section on unauthorized disclosure, words which make it
clear that not only safety but usefulness to the Agency can be jeopar-
dized by unauthorized disclosure.
31. Part E, page 204
In the interest of consistency, we suggest that the title hero
be expanded to read "Travel and-Related Expenses and Allowances; Retire-
ment System."
32. Section 441(a), page 204 (Issue 41)
The definition of the term "employee" in this subsection is
inadequate for Agency needs. Contract employee status should be dealt
with more clearly and explicitly. We also believe that the limit on
employee benefits when the individual is resident at a foreign post is
too restrictive and requires modification. The Agency has, in the past.
provided return travel to the United States upon completion of a normal
tour for full-time career employees resident at foreign posts at the time
of employment. Quarters and other allowances have also been paid in site
instances. If the intent is to limit the payment to "legal residents"
of the foreign area where the employment takes place, then perhaps thi.;
term should be introduced as part of the definition.
33. Section 441(a)(3), page 205
The definition of "United States" should be revised to make
consistent with other definitions and standards used in 5 and 22 U_S.C.
as well as the Federal Travel Regulations and the Foreign Affairs Manut'.
We suggest "The term United States means the several states, the Dstr:i_c:t
of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of Nortl-tern
Mariana Islands, the territories and possessions of the United States aitd
the Canal Zone." The Office of Finance has provided a series of obsen:at-
tions about the inconsistencies in the present definition; these are
attached as Tab A.
34. Section 441(b) (1) FT (2) , page 205 (Issue 42)
The language of the change proposed by OLC reflects the viewf
of the SSA/DDA. In addition, the Office of Finance suggests that the
reference to allowances in line 2 on page 206 be expanded to read "trav?_,
transportation and subsistence expenses and other allowances and benefit:;."
They also suggest that in this subsection, to be consistent with the
Foreign Service Act, the term "employees of the Foreign Service" should
be changed. to "officers and employees of the Foreign Service."
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35. Section 441(c)(1), page 206
If the intent of this provision is to obtain benefits such as
educational travel provided by amendment to the Appropriations Act for
the Foreign Service, we concur that Executive Order is probably the best
way to obtain the benefits for CIA personnel. Either by this means or by
explicit authorization in the charter legislation, such educational travel
entitlements should be obtained for CIA personnel.
36. Section 44l (d) (l) , page 207 (Issue 44)
The following language has been previously suggested for this
subsection: "Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) and (c)
of this section and under regulations approved by the Director, the Agency
may pay benefits in lieu of those specifically authorized or may grant
special quarters, cost of living and representation allowances and travel
expenses when it is determined that such are necessary for reasons of
ope al necessity or security." For additional comment on this point,
see emorandum previously referred to. What we. are seeking
in this change is reestablishment of the authority currently available to
us under paragraph 8b of the Act of 1949.
37. Section 442, page 208 (Issue 45)
We agree that details about the designation of participants in
CIARDS should be not be included in the charter legislation. It should
be sufficient simply to refer to the statute which established CIARDS.
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(b) Germane to the above are the following
observations about observed inconsistencies
in the present definition of the United States.
1. The Virgin Islands and Guam are both
Unicorporated Territories and are virtually
identical as to their legal, political and
physical status - and similar as to economy,
population, climate, geographic location,
etc. The case for treating one as being in
the United States and other in a "foreign
area" is not clear.
2. The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
(established 9 Jan 1978) are similar, though
not identical, as to legal, political and
physical status. Here again the differentiation
of one as within "the United States" and the
other as a "foreign area" is not clear. -
3. Although the Pacific Island possessions
of the United States, over which the U.S.
exercises sovereignty, would be "foreign
areas" for travel entitlements, the Canal
Zone which does not fall under U.S. sovereignty
(only acting "as if" if exercised sovereignty
per the current treaty) and which is to be
progressively geographically contracted until
it disappears in 1999 is considered within
"the United States."
4. This definition will create inherent incon-
sistencies between this legislation and the
existing legislation (5 USC and 22 USC) which
it references because of the substantive dif-
ferences in their geographical definitions and
applications. In addition, it creates the
possibility of serious inequities in the entitle-
ments and benefits applicable to employees who
are American citizens and natives of or residents
of U.S. Caribbean territories and possessions as
opposed to U.S. Pacific territories and possessions.
For example, employees with family ties in the
Virgin Islands or Puerto Rico would potentially
be entitled to home leave travel to those places,
while employees with family ties in Guam or
American Somoa would not be entitled to such
home leave travel. Home leave could be taken
in the V.I. or P.R., but not in Guam, Samoa, etc.
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