§ 7302. Establishment of the Diplomatic Telecommunications Service Governance Board

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1. 2010

   Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001

   Pub. L. 106–567 title III § 322 · 114 Stat. 2831

   Enacted · 22 U.S.C. § 7302

   (Pub. L. 106–567, title III, § 322, as added Pub. L. 111–259, title V, § 501(a)(1), Oct. 7, 2010, 124 Stat. 2736.)

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   (Pub. L. 106–567, title III, § 322, as added Pub. L. 111–259, title V, § 501(a)(1), Oct. 7, 2010, 124 Stat. 2736.)

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   SEC. 322. PERSONNEL. (a) Establishment of Position of Chief Executive Officer.— (1) In general.— Effective 60 days after the date of the Effective date. enactment of this Act, there is established the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Diplomatic Telecommunications Service Program Office (hereinafter in this subtitle referred to as the “CEO”). (2) Qualifications.— (A) In general.— The CEO shall be an individual who— (i) is a communications professional; (ii) has served in the commercial telecommunications industry for at least 7 years; (iii) has an extensive background in communications system design, maintenance, and support and a background in organizational management; and (iv) submits to a background investigation and possesses the necessary qualifications to obtain a security clearance required to meet the highest United States Government security standards. (B) Limitations.— The CEO may not be an individual who was an officer or employee of DTS-PO prior to the date of the enactment of this Act. (3) Appointment authority.— The CEO of DTS-PO shall be appointed by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. (4) First appointment.— (i) Deadline.— The first appointment under this subsection shall be made not later than May 1, 2001. (ii) Limitation on use of funds.— Of the funds available for DTS-PO on the date of the enactment of this Act, not more than 75 percent of such funds may be obligated or expended until a CEO is appointed under this subsection and assumes such position. (iii) May not be an officer or employee of federal government.— The individual first appointed as CEO under this subtitle may not have been an officer or employee of the Federal government during the 1-year period immediately preceding such appointment. (5) Vacancy.— In the event of a vacancy in the position of CEO or during the absence or disability of the CEO, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget may designate an officer or employee of DTS-PO to perform the duties of the position as the acting CEO. (6) Authorities and duties.— (A) In general.— The CEO shall have responsibility for day-to-day management and operations of DTS, subject to the supervision of the Diplomatic Telecommunication Service Oversight Board established under this subtitle. (B) Specific authorities.— In carrying out the responsibility for day-to-day management and operations of DTS, the CEO shall, at a minimum, have— (i) final decision-making authority for implementing DTS policy; and (ii) final decision-making authority for managing all communications technology and security upgrades to satisfy DTS user requirements. (C) Certification regarding security.— The CEO shall certify to the appropriate congressional committees that the operational and communications security requirements and practices of DTS conform to the highest security requirements and practices required by any agency utilizing the DTS. (D) Reports to congress.— (i) Semiannual reports.— Beginning on August 1, 2001, and every 6 months thereafter, the CEO shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees of jurisdiction a report regarding the activities of DTS-PO during the preceding 6 months, the current capabilities of DTS-PO, and the priorities of DTS-PO for the subsequent 6-month period. Each report shall include a discussion about any administrative, budgetary, or management issues that hinder the ability of DTS-PO to fulfill its mandate. (ii) Other reports.— In addition to the report required by clause (i), the CEO shall keep the appropriate congressional committees of jurisdiction fully and currently informed with regard to DTS-PO activities, particularly with regard to any significant security infractions or major outages in the DTS. (b) Establishment of Positions of Deputy Executive Officer.— (1) In general.— There shall be two Deputy Executive President. Officers of the Diplomatic Telecommunications Service Program Office, each to be appointed by the President. (2) Duties.— The Deputy Executive Officers shall perform such duties as the CEO may require. (c) Termination of Positions of Director and Deputy Director.— Effective upon the first appointment of a CEO pursuant to subsection (a), the positions of Director and Deputy Director of DTS-PO shall terminate. (d) Employees of DTS-PO.— (1) In general.— DTS-PO is authorized to have the following employees: a CEO established under subsection (a), two Deputy Executive Officers established under subsection (b), and not more than four other employees. (2) Applicability of certain civil service laws.— The CEO and other officers and employees of DTS-PO may be appointed without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service, and may be paid without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of that title relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates. (3) Authority of director of omb to prescribe pay of employees.— The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall prescribe the rates of basic pay for positions to which employees are appointed under this section on the basis of their unique qualifications. (e) Staff of Federal Agencies.— (1) In general.— Upon request of the CEO, the head of any Federal department or agency may detail, on a reimbursable basis, any of the personnel of that department or agency to DTS-PO to assist it in carrying out its duties under this subtitle. (2) Continuation of service.— An employee of a Federal department or agency who was performing services on behalf of DTS-PO prior to the effective date of the reorganization under this subtitle shall continue to be detailed to DTS-PO after that date, upon request.

1 of 1 references resolved to an enrolled provision