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Executive Order 13301

Increasing the Number of Members on the Intelligence Oversight Board

This executive order makes a technical amendment to a previous order, increasing the membership of the Intelligence Oversight Board from four to five members. The change is purely structural with no additional policy guidance provided.

Federal Register Open PDF 68 FR 26981

Key directives

  • Amend Executive Order 12863, section 2.1, by replacing 'four' with 'five'

Timeline

Immediate

  • Membership cap increased from four to five upon signing

Near term (90d)

  • Potential appointment of fifth member if vacancy exists or board expansion pursued

Long term

  • Slightly expanded oversight capacity for intelligence activities

Risks & tensions

  • No implementation deadline or appointment requirement specified
  • Uncertain whether this enables new appointment or merely raises cap for future vacancies
  • Minimal institutional effect unless fifth member actually appointed
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