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• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP75-00793R000300160021-7
• Release Decision: RIFPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 5
• Document Creation Date: December 19, 2016
• Document Release Date: October 27, 2005
• Sequence Number: 21
• Publication Date: June 1, 1973
• Content Type: REGULATION

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FOR THE CONDUCT OF FOREIGN POLICY
2025 M STREET, N.W.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
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The Foreign Relations Authorization Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-352,
July 13, 1972) established a joint Presidential-Congressional study
commission to submit to the Congress and the President findings and
recommendations "to provide a more effective system for the formulation
and- implementation of the Nation's foreign policy."
In describing the duties of the Commission the law states that
"the Commission shall study and investigate the organization, methods
of operation, and powers of all departments, agencies, independent estab-
lishments, and instrumentalities of the United States Government
participating in the formulation and implementation of United States foreign
policy." In carrying out its responsibilities, the Commission may make
recommendations with respect to the reorganization of the departments and
agencies, more effective arrangements between executive branch and
Congress, improved procedures among departments and agencies, the
abolition of services, activities and functions not necessary to the efficient
conduct of foreign policy, and "other measures to promote peace, economy,
efficiency and improved administration of foreign policy."
The report of the Commission, which `is to be submitted to the
President and the Congress by June 30, 1975, may include "proposed
constitutional amendments, legislation, and administrative action considered
appropriate in carrying out its duties." The Commission, in performing
its responsibilities, is authorized to hold hearings, subpoena witnesses
and secure directly information from any executive department or agency.
The Commission is composed of twelve members, four each
appointed by the President of the Senate', the Speaker of the House,
and the President. The members are:
THE HONORABLE ROBERT D. MURPHY - Chairman
Corning Glass International
New York, New York
THE HONORABLE JAMES B. PEARSON - Vice Chairman
United States Senate
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Chairman, Center of Strategic & International Studies
Georgetown University
MRS. ANNE ARMSTRONG
Counsellor to the President
White House
THE HONORABLE WILLIAM J. CASEY
Under Secretary for Economic Affairs
Department of State
MRS. CHARLES W. ENGLEHARD, JR.
Far Hills, New Jersey
MR. AREND D. LUBBERS
President, Grand Valley State College
Allendale, Michigan
MR. FRANK C. P. McGLINN
Executive Vice President
Fidelity Bank
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
THE HONORABLE WILLIAM S. MAILLIARD
House of Representatives
THE HONORABLE MIKE MANSFIELD
United States Senate
DR. STANLEY P. WAGNER
President, East Central State College
Ada, Oklahoma
THE HONORABLE CLEMENT J. ZABLOCKI
House of Representatives
FRANCIS O. WILCOX is the Executive Director of the Commission and
FISHER HOWE is the Deputy Executive Director. Former Senator WILLIAM B.
SPONG, JR., is General Counsel to the Commission. The Commission offices
are located at 2025 M Street, N. W. , Washington, D.C. 20506. Telephone
[phone].
June 1, 1973
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TENTATIVE PROG IAM
1. The Commission will look into the impact of change in foreign
relations. In particular, it will explore, (1) the changing world environment
and the manner in which international affairs are conducted, and (2) the
changing role of the United States.
To this end the Staff will commission the preparation by experts of
papers and reports to be presented and discussed with the Commission.
II. The Commission will study and investigate the organization, methods
of operation and powers of the departments, agencies, independent establish-
ments and instrumentalities of the United States Government participating in
the formulation and implementation of United States foreign policy.
To this end, the several departments and agencies, as well as
Congressional leaders, will be invited to appear before the Commission to
set forth their views. In addition, government officials and other experts will
be called upon to discuss the various aspects of relationships among the depart-
ments and agencies, and between the Legislative and Executive Branches. In
particular, the. Commission will seek from these officials a wide range of views
relating to the organization for foreign policy, and the problems attendant
thereto seen from the perspective of the different institutions.
In anticipation of their appearances before the Commission, and to assist
in the exploration of the subject, departments, agencies and experts will be
asked to submit reports addressing important questions into which the
Commission will want to delve.
A schedule of Commission hearings along the following lines is planned:
Department of State
Sept. 1973
2 days
USIA, AID, ACDA, Peace Corps
Oct. 1973
2 days
Departments of Treasury,
Commerce, & Agriculture
'Nov. 1.973
2 days
Department of Defense
Dec. 1973
2 days
Office of the President
(including NSC, CIEP, OMB)
Jan. 1974
2 clays
Intelligence Community
? Feb. 1974
2 days
Congress
Mar. 1974
2 days
Congi;essional/Executive Relations
Apr./May 1974
4 clays
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The Commission will also plan to hold hearings with and receive reports
from other departments and agencies concerned with foreign policy; including
among others the Departments of Labor, Interior and Justice, AEC, NASA, etc.
During the early stages the Cominission-amend staff will seek the views of
representatives of business, agriculture, labor and other segments of the
private sector.
Finally, the Commission, through hearings and informal meetings will
look into the following special, complex problems:
A. Science and Technology in Foreign Affairs
B. The U.S. Government Relations with International
Organizations
C. Multinational Corporations
III, In order to make suitable recommendations, the Commission will look
into the governmental processes and programs in the formulation and imple-
mentation of foreign policy.
To this end it will, under the direction of the staff, arrange for indepen-
dent research by means principally of small study groups, but in some instances
contracted research or other means. Such independent research will be
addressed, among others, to the following problems:
A. Presidential Responsibility and Interagency Coordination:
How can the presidential powers in foreign affairs be properly
delegated and agency responsibilities most effectively
coordinated, especially with respect to better integration of
policy planning and decision-making in diplomatic actions
and activities?
B. Public Opinion and r'ubli_c Accountability: How should
public opinion make itself felt on and be dealt with by the
Congress and the Executive? As a difficult but important
aspect of this problem, how should the matter of confiden-
tiality in foreign policy be handled?
C. Substantive Problem Areas: How can the Government be
organized to deal effectively with some substantive problem
areas which touch upon widely divergent governmental interests,
such as:
population and food resources
energy crisis
natural resources and the environment
seabed and ocean floor
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D. Domestic Interests and Foreign Affairs: How can the
Government be organized to deal more effectively with the wide
range of problems, including many of the foregoing, but
especially economic matters -- trade, monetary, agriculture,
r. es.ources -- which heavily involve important domestic interests
and considerations as well as foreign policy?
E. Cultural Affairs and Public Information Abroad: How can
the cultural affairs and information processes be organized
to support more effectively the foreign policy of the United
States?
F. National Security, Military Policy and Arms Limitation:
How can the government organization and procedures be
arranged most effectively to mesh national security and military
affairs with general foreign policy matters? How can arms
limitation policies be most effectively handled?
G. Intelligence and Information Handle: I--low can the
organization be improved for collection of intelligence and
information, for reporting, for evaluation and analysis and
for dissemination?
'H. Personnel for Foreign Affairs: ? How can the personnel
systems in theforeign affairs effort be improved?
1. Budget Process and Resource Allocation: How can the
budget process, including planning and programming, be
improved?
J. Overseas Establishments: How can the control, coordina-
tion and communications systems in the overseas establishments
be made more effective and efficient?
IV. The foregoing discussions with departments and agencies, and most
of the work of the independent study groups will occupy the first year. In
the second year the Commission will plan to review in greater depth the
problems on which it believes recommendations will be made. It will also
consider the advisability of holding public hearings.
V. In its report, the Commission will incorporate proposals for the
implementation of its recommendations, and it will seek to obtain the views of
departments and agencies, and of government leaders, before submitting its
final report.
August l, 1973
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