MEMORANDUM TO HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES: FROM JOHN F. DOHARTY

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• Publication Date: March 12, 1964
• Content Type: MEMO

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INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMITTEE ON INTERNAL SECURITY
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE BUILDING
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20530
ICIS-Adm/1004
MAR 12 1964
M RANDLTM TO HEADS OF DEPAR11ffiNTS AND AGII ICIa9:
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I thought that you would be interested in
receiving a copy of amemorandum from the Attorney
General to the Chairman of the Interdepartmental
Coamaittee of Internal Security, dated March 5,
1964, which revised the ICIS Charter pursuant to
the Attorney General's authority under National
Security Action memorandum 161 dated June 9, 1962.
A copy of the ICIS Charter, as revised, is
also enclosed for your information.
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John F. Doherty
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COMPLETED
Chairman, Interdepartmental Committee
on Internal Security
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O DUM FM,. John F. Doherty, Chairman
7eaterdeps t ental Committee on Internal Security
SUBJECT: Continuation of the Interdepartmental Committee
on internal Security
Pursuant to the authority vested in the Attorney General by National
Security Action Memorandum 161, dated June 9, 1962 from the President, and
in view of the proposed rescission by the National Security Council of its
tocu nt 5425/1, I hereby direct that the Interdepartmmental Committee on
Maternal Security shall continue in operation with the present erganiza'
tional structures and terms of reference.
The ICIS Charter is hereby saaanded as follows:
The first paragraph is sc ended to read : '1Pursuant to the ptovi-
O ion of National Security Action Memorandum 161, dated June 9,
1.962 ?roei the President, the Attorney General hereby authorizes
.:mod directs that the Interdepartmental Committee on Internal
Security (ICIS) effect the coordination of all phases of the
internal security field except as pertains to the following
lunc ions which are assigned to the Interr:lepartnental Intelli-
ge,aca Conference (JIC): the co-ordination of the investigation
of all domestic espionage; counterespionage, sabotage, and
cubvflraion_ and other related intelligence matters affecting
aterneRL rccurity. The TCIS shall be guided by the terms of
this charter.'
2. iar;a,~raph A(4) is deleted.
Para ranh 5(8) is amended by striking out the words "National
boecuri.ty Council" and substituting therefor the words "Attorney
Gen z as l `:.
Pam graph C(i) is wended by striking out the words "and the
representative of the Hatiot al Security Council".
Paragraph C(4) is ?as eled by striking out the words "National
Security Council" and substituting therefor the words "Attorney
General.
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(4) The ICIS shall take the necessary steps to procure resolution
of any conflicts of jurisdiction that may arise in the field of internal
security for which the 1CIS is responsible, and it shall determine by
what agency or department necessary action will be handled.
(5) The ICIS shall study and make recommendations with reference
to legislation, executive orders, and regulations needed to achieve the
objectives of the ICIS.
(6) The ICIS shall promote appropriate exchange and coordination
of information, as well as action, among the several agencies and
departments of the government.
(7) The ICIS shall incorporate under it, or absorb the functions
of.. existing interdepartmental committees which may be operating in its
field of responsibility.
(8) The ICIS shall establish guidance in all matters under its
jurisdiction and shall perform such other functions in its field as may
be necessary or as may be assigned to it by the Attorney General.
(1) The ICIS shall establish such ad hoc and working comrittees as
may be necessary for the purpose of discharging its responsibilities.
(2) The ICIS shall initiate and co-ordinate necessary studies,
projects, and surveys relating to its responsibilities. It shall request,
receive, and correlate suggestions or actual studies, projects, and
surveys from nornmember agencies in the field of responsibility assigned
to the ICIS.
(3) The ICIS shall maintain co-ordination with the IIC through
the Chairman of the ICIS. Whenever appropriate, the ICIS will hold
joint meetings or establish joint subcommittees with the IIC.
(4) TE}e ICES shall submit to the Attorney General those problems
which require consideration or action by the Attorney General and those
problems which cannot be resolved and worked out through co-operative
consideration and action.
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Pursuant to the provisions of National Security Action lismoraedi 161,
dated June 9, 1962 from the President, the Attorney General hereby
authorizes and directs that the Interdepartmental Committee on Internal
Security (ICIS) effect the co-ordination of all phases of the internal
security field except as pertains to the follsving functions which are
assigned to the Interdepartmsnt Intelligence Conference (IIC); the
coordination of the investigation of all domestic espionage; counter-
espionage, sabotage, and subversion, and other related intalliymce
scatters affecting internal security. The ICU shall be guided by the
terms of this charter.
(1) The ICIS shall be composed of representatives from the Depart-
ments of State, Treasury, Defense and justice.
(2) The Chairman shall be designated by the President from the
membership of the Committee after consultation with the Attorney Qemeral.
An executive secretary shall also be selected by the ICIS, and he shall
be responsible for maintaining the necessary records. An adequate secre-
tariat staff composed of representatives of all -1 11r departments shall
be provided.
(3) The ICIS, through its Chairman, shall invite nonmember agency
representatives as ad hoc as~crbera of the ICIS when matters involving the
responsibilities of such nnonmembers are under consideration.
B. POWUS AND MtSPONSIBILITIES
(1) The ICIS, in its field, or in collaboration with the IIC, shall
take the necessary action to insure the establishment and maintenance of
the highest practicable state of internal security, including the making
of necessary plans and preparations for adequate internal security in the
event of a war-related emergency.
(2) The ICIS shall make appropriate studies and take necessary
action to insure that cognplete coverage is maintained by all appropriate
departments and agencies in those matters under its jurisdiction.
(3) The ICIS shall take the necessary action to insure that there
is no duplication of effort by governmental departments and agencies in
those matters under its 4urisdiction.
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