Functions and Scope of NICA
- Acts as the focal point for directing, coordinating, and integrating all government activities involving national intelligence.
- Separates intelligence estimates related to local and foreign situations for policy formulation by the President.
Leadership Structure
- Headed by a Director-General appointed by the President, serving at the President's pleasure.
- Assisted by a Deputy Director-General, also appointed by the President.
- The Deputy Director-General assists and acts in the absence of the Director-General.
Administrative Supervision and Reporting
- NICA is under the administrative supervision of the National Security Council (NSC).
- Provides support services to the NSC.
- Can report directly to the President as required.
Advisory Body: The National Intelligence Board (NIB)
- Serves as the advisory body to NICA’s Director-General.
- Coordinates and integrates intelligence activities within the government.
- Members appointed by the President.
- The National Security Director may attend all Board meetings.
Organizational Structure of NICA
- Office of the Director-General: Overall management, executive support, public relations, legal services, and internal audit.
- Directorate for Operations: Responsible for intelligence information collection.
- Directorate for Production: Handles preparation of intelligence estimates and reports, and manages automated data processing.
- Directorate for Administration: Manages personnel, training, transportation, communications, supplies, facilities, security, and other support functions.
- Management and Planning Office: Formulates plans, policies, and programs for national intelligence activities and agency improvements.
- Office of the Comptroller: Oversees financial management and control.
- Field Stations: Conduct intelligence collection and reporting, as determined by the Director-General.
Organizational Authority and Staffing
- The Director-General recommends the organization and staffing pattern.
- The President approves the structure.
Transfer of Assets and Personnel
- Funds, records, equipment, properties, and personnel from abolished agencies (NISA and CISA) are transferred to NICA based on qualifications and merit.
- Future funding for NICA included in the General Appropriations Act annually.
Retirement and Separation Benefits
- Personnel terminated due to abolition or reorganization receive retirement benefits as per existing laws.
- If ineligible for retirement, they receive separation pay equivalent to one-month basic salary per year of service, capped at 12 months’ salary.
Repeal and Modification of Inconsistent Laws
- All existing laws, decrees, executive orders, and similar issuances inconsistent with this Executive Order are repealed or modified.
Severability Clause
- If any part of the Executive Order is declared invalid or unconstitutional, other provisions remain effective.
Effectivity
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.