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Executive Order 12361

Multinational Force and Observers reports

This executive order delegates to the Secretary of State the President's reporting function under the Multinational Force and Observers Participation Resolution, and requires interagency consultation with OMB, Defense, Arms Control, National Security Advisor, and other agencies as appropriate.

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Key directives

  • Delegate presidential reporting function under Section 6 of Public Law 97-132 to Secretary of State
  • Secretary of State shall consult with OMB Director, Secretary of Defense, Arms Control Director, National Security Advisor, and other agency heads as appropriate

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Delegation of reporting function to Secretary of State takes effect

Near term (90d)

  • Secretary of State to begin consulting with designated officials for any required reports

Long term

  • Ongoing reporting obligations under 22 U.S.C. 3425 continue through delegated authority

Risks & tensions

  • No specific reporting deadlines or triggers specified in EO text—frequency of reports depends on underlying statute (22 U.S.C. 3425)
  • Requires interagency coordination that could slow report preparation
  • Arms Control and Disarmament Agency abolished in 1999, creating institutional discontinuity
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