Creation of the Executive Committee of the Security Council of the New Society
Letter of Instructions No. 161, issued on January 30, 1974, establishes the Executive Committee of the Security Council of the New Society in the Philippines. Chaired by the Secretary of National Defense, this committee includes key government officials tasked with reviewing national security and defense issues, formulating positions for the Security Council, and ensuring effective communication of decisions. The Chairman can invite other officials to participate in discussions relevant to their expertise and may utilize resources from government agencies. Additionally, the Council Secretary will support the committee's operations while adhering to existing regulations.
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- What is Creation of the Executive Committee of the Security Council of the New Society about?
- Letter of Instructions No. 161, issued on January 30, 1974, establishes the Executive Committee of the Security Council of the New Society in the Philippines. Chaired by the Secretary of National Defense, this committee includes key government officials tasked with reviewing national security and defense issues, formulating positions for the Security Council, and ensuring effective communication of decisions. The Chairman can invite other officials to participate in discussions relevant to their expertise and may utilize resources from government agencies. Additionally, the Council Secretary will support the committee's operations while adhering to existing regulations.
- What type of law is Letter of Instructions No. 161?
- Creation of the Executive Committee of the Security Council of the New Society (Letter of Instructions No. 161) is a Philippine Presidential Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Creation of the Executive Committee of the Security Council of the New Society enacted?
- Creation of the Executive Committee of the Security Council of the New Society (Letter of Instructions No. 161) was enacted on Jan 30, 1974.
- What is the citation for Creation of the Executive Committee of the Security Council of the New Society?
- Creation of the Executive Committee of the Security Council of the New Society, Letter of Instructions No. 161, Jan 30, 1974 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Letter of Instructions No. 161
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Letters of Instructions
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
January 30, 1974
LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 161
| TO | : | The Secretary of National Defense |
| The Secretary of Foreign Affairs | ||
| The Secretary of Justice | ||
| The Secretary of Finance | ||
| The Executive Secretary | ||
| Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines | ||
| Director-General, National Intelligence and | ||
| Security Authority | ||
| Council Secretary, Secretariat | ||
| Security Council of the New Society |
Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 1081, dated September 21, 1972, and in my capacity as Chairman of the Secretary Council of the New Society in accordance with Presidential Decree 51, dated November 16, 1972, I hereby order the creation of the Executive Committee of the Security Council of the New Society to be composed of the Secretary of National Defense as Chairman and the following as members: Secretary of Foreign Affairs; Secretary of Justice; Secretary of Finance; Executive Secretary; Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines; and Director-General, National Intelligence and Security Authority.
The Executive Committee shall review national security and defense problems and formulate positions and/or solutions for consideration by the Security Council; it shall determine the agenda and order of business of the Security Council; and, it shall ensure that after the Security Council has made a decision, it is communicated with precision to the agencies involved and shall advise the President on the implementation thereof.
The Chairman of the Executive Committee may require other officials either from the government or private sector to attend the meeting of the Executive Committee when the agenda include items in which they have special interest. The Council Secretary of the Secretariat of the Security Council which is under the functional supervision of the Director-General, National Intelligence and Security Authority shall act concurrently as secretary of the Executive Committee and shall support its requirements in addition to the functions embodied in LOI 52-C, dated January 17, 1973.
To carry out the functions of the Executive Committee, its Chairman may utilize the facilities and expertise of any of the government agencies and instrumentalities and may promulgate rules and regulations to govern the operation of the Executive Committee.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 30th day of January, Nineteen Hundred and Seventy-Four.
Cite This Law
Creation of the Executive Committee of the Security Council of the New Society, Letter of Instructions No. 161, Jan 30, 1974 (Philippines)
Creation of the Executive Committee of the Security Council of the New Society, Letter of Instructions No. 161 (Phil. 1974)
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