Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 294)
The main purpose of Executive Order No. 294 is to create the position of Special Assistant to the President on Science Coordination to integrate and coordinate the activities of science agencies for the development of the national economy.
The primary functions include integrating and coordinating science agencies' activities, acting as liaison between executive and legislative branches on science and technology matters, revising and recommending science program schedules, facilitating aid and information exchange, accepting scientific project proposals, promoting scientific efforts, and submitting periodic reports to the President.
Yes, the Special Assistant is authorized to call upon any department, bureau, office, agency, or government-owned or controlled corporation for assistance, information, or coordination measures.
The Special Assistant can offer to and accept project proposals on scientific and technological subjects from public and private sectors, including basic research, engineering, social sciences, and humanities, and extend financial, technical, and other assistance.
The Special Assistant submits periodic reports on the status of the national science effort and performs other functions as directed or delegated by the President or authorized by law.
Yes, the Order took effect as of February 3, 1958.
The Special Assistant can revise and recommend approval of schedules of activities, programs, and project proposals aimed at promoting and intensifying scientific and technological development.
Yes, the Special Assistant can initiate and facilitate arrangements for aid and exchange of information from domestic and foreign sources.
Yes, the Special Assistant can accept project proposals from public and private sectors and extend financial, technical, and other forms of assistance to these projects.