QuestionsQuestions (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 246)
NICA is created as the focal mechanism for integrating and coordinating national intelligence activities. It is placed under the Office of the President.
The National Intelligence and Security Authority (NISA) and the Civil Intelligence and Security Agency (CISA) were abolished.
NICA serves as the focal point for the direction, coordination, and integration of government activities involving national intelligence, including the separation of intelligence estimates of local and foreign situations for formulation of national policies by the President.
NICA is headed by a Director-General assisted by a Deputy Director-General. Both are appointed by the President and hold office at the pleasure of the President.
The Deputy Director-General assists the Director-General and, in the latter’s absence, performs the functions of the Director-General.
NICA is under the administrative supervision of the National Security Council and provides support services. However, it may report directly to the President as required by the President.
The National Intelligence Board (NIB) continues to serve as the advisory body to the Director-General of NICA for coordination and integration of intelligence activities in the government.
NIB members are appointed by the President. The National Security Director may sit in all meetings of the Board.
The Office of the Director-General; the Directorate for Operations; the Directorate for Production; the Directorate for Administration; the Management and Planning Office; the Office of the Comptroller; and as many Field Stations as determined by the Director-General.
It is responsible for the collection of information.
It prepares intelligence estimates and other reports and maintains automated data processing for the agency.
It handles personnel and training, transportation and communications, supplies and materials, grounds and buildings maintenance, security, and other support services.
It formulates plans, policies, and programs on the direction, integration, and coordination of national intelligence activities, and on operations and management improvement of the agency.
It provides financial management and control for the agency.
Field Stations undertake intelligence collection activities and provide reports necessary for the preparation of assessments and estimates; their number is determined by the Director-General.
The organization and staffing pattern are recommended by the Director-General for approval of the President.
All funds, records, equipment, buildings, facilities, properties of NISA and CISA, and such personnel as may be necessary based on qualifications and merit (as determined by the Director-General of NICA) are transferred to the appropriate offices/divisions of NICA.
After the transfer, the sums that may be necessary to carry out the provisions of the Executive Order shall be included annually in the General Appropriations Act.
They receive retirement benefits they may be entitled to under existing laws, rules, and regulations. Otherwise, they receive a severance equivalent to one-month basic salary for every year of service (or nearest fraction), based on the highest salary received, capped at twelve (12) months salary.
Inconsistent laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, letters of instruction, and edicts are repealed or modified accordingly. If any provision is invalid or unconstitutional, it does not affect other provisions, which remain in full force.