ESTABLISHMENT OF AN AGENCY ALLOWANCE POLICY COMMITTEE

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP83M00914R002400100007-2
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: U
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: December 20, 2016
• Document Release Date: February 26, 2007
• Sequence Number: 7
• Publication Date: September 3, 1982
• Content Type: MEMO

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2 SEP 1982
MEMORANDUM FOR: Executive Director
FROM: James N. Glerum
Director of Personnel
SUBJECT: Establishment of an Agency Allowance Policy Committee
1. Recommendation: This memorandum contains a recommendation in
Paragraph tat you approve the concept of an Agency Allowance Policy
Committee.
2. Background: In the 1950's and 60's there were many attractions
and advantages in overseas service, and the overseas benefits package was
generally considered quite generous. The 1970's and early 80's have been
an almost complete reversal of this situation. Inflation, the need for
both husband and wife to work, terrorism, hostages, and the decline in
relative value of the U.S. dollar have provided major disincentives for
overseas duty. This means that the Agency must devote more time and
resources to overseas benefits in order to attract and retain employees
for this type of service. Employee mobility problems resulting from
inflation and two-job families also require that attention be given to
benefits associated with domestic field assignments.
The inclusion of significant new allowances and benefits in the
Foreign Service Act of 1980 indicates an awareness and understanding in
Congress of the problems faced in this area. Within the Agency there has
been a significant increase in the number of issues brought to my attention
regarding allowances. Several new special allowances and monetary benefits
have been established, changes have been proposed in existing allowances and
numerous exceptions have been requested to establish guidelines and policy.
With the passage of the Intelligence Authorization Act of 1981, the Agency
has the authority to establish new allowances and benefits necessary to
meet the special requirements of our work.
As a result of my responsibilities in this area and the increasing
needs and authority available to the Agency, I have established a new
Allowances Branch within the Office of Personnel. This Branch will review
allowances for Agency personnel stationed overseas and in the domestic field,
develop and implement changes in allowances as required, and recommend new
allowances to meet our unique requirements.
3. Staff Position: Decisions made in the allowances area have far
reaching affects on the ability of Agency components to attract, retain and
motivate personnel required for domestic and foreign field assignments. In
the past, individual offices have initiated substantial changes in the
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allowances program with only their own specialized needs and circumstances
in mind. The increasing importance of allowances and, the ability of the
Agency to adopt new approaches to unique. problems result in the need to
take a more thorough and coordinated look at allowances. One way to do
this is to establish an Agency Allowance Policy Committee with represen-
tation from all Directorates.
The Committee would advise and assist Agency management in the
timely review and adoption of allowance policy, coordinate allowance
regulations and develop new allowances to meet unique requirements. It
would be chaired by the Director of Personnel or his designee. Secretariat
and staff support would be provided by the Allowances Branch in scheduling
meetings, preparing agenda and minutes, and taking follow-up action as
required by Committee determinations. Responsibilities of the Committee
would include the following:
a. Evaluate recommended changes in Agency allowance policies,
regulations and practices.
b. Ensure that Agency Allowance regulations are in accordance
with applicable laws and that inconsistencies are referred
to the appropriate action office for development of proposed
changes in policy, regulation, or procedure.
it. Initiate changes in Agency allowance policy and new
allowance programs in order to meet the special requirements
of Agency work related to officially authorized travel,
personnel and physical security activities, operational
activities and cover-related activities.
d. Evaluate Agency allowance policies to improve efficiency
and facilitate equity and consistency in the application of
allowance policies and regulations.
4. Recommendation: It is recommended that you approve the concept of an
Agency Allowance Policy Committee as proposed. Following such approval I
would forward copies of this memorandum to the Deputy Directors for their
comments regarding the charter and membership of the Committee.
lsi Some' C', arum
James N. Glerun
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SUBJECT: Establishment of an Agency Allowance Policy Corruiittee
Executive Director Date
DISAPPROVED:
Executive Director Date
Distribution:
Original - Addressee (Return to D/Pers)
1 - ExDir
1 - Executive Registry
1 - D/Pers
2 - DD/Pers/SP (1 w/held)
1 - C/CAD
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