Primary Functions and Role of NICA
- Serves as the central agency for the direction, coordination, and integration of national intelligence activities.
- Responsible for separating intelligence estimates relating to local and foreign situations to aid presidential national policy formulation.
Leadership and Appointment
- Headed by a Director-General and assisted by a Deputy Director-General.
- Both officials are appointed by the President and serve at the President's pleasure.
- Deputy Director-General performs duties of the Director-General in the latter’s absence.
Administrative Supervision and Reporting
- NICA is under the administrative supervision of the National Security Council (NSC).
- Provides support services to the NSC but may report directly to the President as required.
Advisory Body: National Intelligence Board (NIB)
- Continues to operate as the advisory body to NICA’s Director-General.
- Members appointed by the President.
- National Security Director may attend all NIB meetings.
Organizational Structure of NICA
- Office of the Director-General: Oversees management, operations, executive support, public relations, legal services, and internal audit.
- Directorate for Operations: Leads information collection, headed by Assistant Director-General for Operations.
- Directorate for Production: Manages intelligence estimates, reports, and automated data processing, led by Assistant Director-General for Production.
- Directorate for Administration: Handles personnel, training, transport, communications, supplies, security, and other support services.
- Management and Planning Office: Develops plans, policies, and programs related to national intelligence and Agency improvements.
- Office of the Comptroller: Responsible for financial management and control.
- Field Stations: Conduct intelligence collection and provide reports as directed.
Staffing and Organizational Approval
- NICA’s organization and staffing patterns are recommended by the Director-General for presidential approval.
Transfer of Assets and Personnel
- Transfers all funds, records, equipment, properties, and qualified personnel from NISA and CISA to NICA.
- Annual budgetary provisions to include necessary sums for NICA’s operations.
Personnel Separation and Retirement Benefits
- Personnel terminated due to abolition or reorganization receive retirement benefits under existing laws.
- If not entitled to retirement, personnel receive separation pay equivalent to one month’s salary per year of service, capped at twelve months salary.
Repeal and Modification of Conflicting Laws
- Repeals or modifies any inconsistent laws, executive orders, or issuances with this order.
Severability Clause
- Declares that invalidity or unconstitutionality of any provision will not affect the validity of remaining provisions.
Effectivity
- The Executive Order takes immediate effect upon issuance on July 24, 1987.