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Director of Central Intelligence

Executive orders directing the Director of Central Intelligence · 6 in Reagan · 47 all terms.

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6 shown · Reagan

EO 12590Reagan

National Drug Policy Board

This executive order establishes the National Drug Policy Board, chaired by the Attorney General with the Secretary of Health and Human Services as Vice Chairman, to coordinate all federal drug abuse policy functions across executive departments. It creates two coordinating groups for enforcement and prevention/health, and consolidates duties previously held by the National Drug Enforcement Policy Board.

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EO 12564Reagan

Drug-Free Federal Workplace

This executive order mandates a drug-free workplace across the Executive Branch by prohibiting illegal drug use by federal employees on or off duty, requiring agencies to develop testing programs for sensitive positions, establishing voluntary testing, and creating Employee Assistance Programs for rehabilitation. It sets procedures for testing, confidentiality protections, and personnel actions ranging from mandatory counseling to removal for employees who use illegal drugs.

Federal WorkforceDefense & Security
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EO 12472Reagan

Assignment of national security and emergency preparedness telecommunications functions

This executive order establishes the National Communications System (NCS) to coordinate federal national security and emergency preparedness telecommunications. It assigns specific responsibilities to the Secretary of Defense as Executive Agent, creates a Committee of Principals from key federal agencies, and designates roles for the National Security Council, OSTP, OMB, and other departments in wartime and non-wartime emergency communications planning.

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EO 12356Reagan

National Security Information

This executive order establishes a comprehensive uniform system for classifying, declassifying, and safeguarding national security information across the federal government. It defines three classification levels (Top Secret, Secret, Confidential), specifies who can classify information, creates declassification review procedures, and establishes the Information Security Oversight Office to monitor compliance. The order balances national security protection with public access to government information.

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EO 12334Reagan

President's Intelligence Oversight Board

This executive order establishes the President's Intelligence Oversight Board (PIOB), a three-member body within the White House Office tasked with monitoring the legality of U.S. intelligence activities. The Board reports directly to the President on potential violations of law, forwards concerns to the Attorney General, reviews agency guidelines and inspector general procedures, and investigates matters as needed. Members are unpaid outside citizens appointed by the President, with full-time staff and security clearance requirements.

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EO 12333Reagan

United States Intelligence Activities

Executive Order 12333 establishes the framework for U.S. intelligence activities, defining the roles of intelligence agencies, setting limits on collection techniques against U.S. persons, and prohibiting assassination. It remains the foundational charter governing the Intelligence Community's authorities and oversight structure.

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Director of Central Intelligence — Directed by Executive Order · Executive Orders