EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 246

: The National Intelligence and Security Authority (NISA) and the Civil Intelligence and Security Agency (CISA) were abolished by the order.
: NICA is created under the Office of the President.
: NICA serves as the focal point for directing, coordinating, and integrating government activities involving national intelligence and separating intelligence estimates of local and foreign situations for the formulation of national policies by the President.
: Both the Director-General and Deputy Director-General of NICA are appointed by the President and hold office at the pleasure of the President.
: The Deputy Director-General assists the Director-General in performing his functions and acts in his absence.
: NICA is under the administrative supervision of and provides support services to the National Security Council, but it may report directly to the President.
: The NIB serves as the advisory body to the Director-General of NICA for coordination and integration of intelligence activities in the government.
: The members of the National Intelligence Board are appointed by the President.
: The components include the Office of the Director-General, Directorate for Operations, Directorate for Production, Directorate for Administration, Management and Planning Office, Office of the Comptroller, and various Field Stations determined by the Director-General.