Executive Committee of the NSC
- An Executive Committee is established within the NSC, including the President, Vice-President/Minister of Foreign Affairs, Executive Secretary, Minister of National Defense, National Security Director, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, and additional members/advisers as the President designates.
- The Committee reviews national security and defense issues, formulates solutions, sets the NSC agenda, ensures clear communication of NSC decisions, and advises on implementation.
- The Chairman utilizes government agencies’ resources and issues rules to govern committee operations.
Lead Agency Role
- The NSC serves as the lead government agency responsible for coordinating the formulation of national security policies.
Presiding Officer
- The President presides over NSC and Executive Committee meetings but may designate another Council member to preside in their absence.
Secretariat of the NSC
- A permanent Secretariat is established under the control of the National Security Director, who is appointed and removable by the President.
- The Director appoints a Deputy, attends Cabinet meetings, and enjoys member privileges.
Organization and Budget of the Secretariat
- The National Security Director, with the Minister of Budget and Management, organizes the Secretariat, plans budgets, staffing, and promulgates the operational rules for the Council and Secretariat.
- Budget, staffing, and rules require Presidential approval.
Duties of the National Security Director
- Advises the President on national security matters.
- Implements decisions and policies of the President and NSC affecting national security when directed.
Duties and Responsibilities of the NSC
- Advises the President on integrating domestic, foreign, military, political, economic, social, and educational policies related to national security.
- Coordinates and evaluates information, events, and threats to national security to recommend appropriate actions.
- Formulates policies for inter-agency coordination on national security and ensures effective implementation.
- Provides recommendations and reports as directed by the President.
Support from the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA)
- NICA provides assistance and support functions to the NSC.
Repeal of Inconsistent Laws
- All provisions inconsistent with this Executive Order, including PD 1498 and other similar legal instruments, are repealed.
Effectivity
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance on December 24, 1986.