MURPHY COMMISSION - ACCESS TO CIA

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• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80M01133A001000080011-8
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• Document Creation Date: December 16, 2016
• Document Release Date: February 3, 2005
• Sequence Number: 11
• Publication Date: August 7, 1974
• Content Type: MF

IC Coordination Staff
Murphy Commission - Access to CIA
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1. As an extension of our conversation of 6 August
concerni''g security aspects of the Murphy Commission Study
of the intelligence role in the, formulation and implemen-
tation of foreign policy, I have discussed the problem
with We both agree that some kind of
clearances w,ri Have to be established for those individuals
who wish to discuss classified matters in the CIA (by impli-
cation, other intelligence agencies as well) and that we
should make such an examination as soon as possible.
2. The only paper I have reflecting the membership on
.the Commission is the June 1, 1973 memo, which you have.
1, of course, can anticipate no problems.-with any of the
Commission members. However, I an not as well acquainted
with the three Commission staff members except former
Senator William B. Spong, Jr. I also have the impression
that the Commission's staff is now far larger than it was
at that time. Therefore, I would think the next step would
be to explain to Mr. Howe the need for establishing security
clearance credentials for every individual whom he can fore-
see would want access to classified information in the Intel-
ligence Community. It also follows that we should get from
Mr. Howe a list of- the names with as much biographic data as
possible on each. Let me know if this creates a problem for
Mr. Howe.
3. I have alerted the Office of Security to the possible
need for priority processing for security clearances in at 25X1A
least some cases, but we should give them as much lead time
as is humanly possible.
Administrative Officer, DCI
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USIB/IRAC-D-2.6. 3/1
3 August 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR: USIB Principals
IRAC Principals
SUBJECT The Murphy Commission
1. The joint Presidential-Congressional Commission
for the Conduct of Foreign Policy, headed by Ambassador
Robert D. Murphy, is charged with studying and investigating
the organization, methods of operation, and powers of all
departments and agencies that participate in the formulation
and. implementation of foreign policy. The Commission's
staff is now actively preparing studies and. issue papers for
the consideration of the Commissioners. Some of these
studies will focus on intelligence, and some others may
concern intelligence in a peripheral manner.
2. I am anxious to be cooperative with the Commission
in its work and to be as responsive as possible to the
requests of its staff. In order to facilitate contacts
between the Commission and members of the Intelligence
Community, I have named f the Intelli- 25X1A
gence Community Staff (F liaison
officer. Should you be contacted by st of the
Commission for inputs to their studies, ill be 25X1A
available to assist you.
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The Foreign Relations Authorization Act of 1972 (P .L . 92-352,
July 13, 1972) established a joint Presidential-Congressional study
commission to submit to the Congress and the President findings and
commendations "to provide a more effective system for the formulation
and implementation of the Nation's foreign policy."
In describing the duties of the Commission the law states that
"the Commission shall study and investigate the organization, methods
of operation, and powers of all departments, agencies, independent estab-
lishments, and instrumentalities of the United States Government
participating in the formulation and implementation of United States foreign
policy." In carrying out its responsibilities, the Commission may make
recommendations with respect to the reorganization of the departments and
agencies, more effective arrangements between executive branch and
Congress, improved procedures among departments and agencies, the
abolition of services, activities and functions not necessary to the efficient
conduct of foreign policy, and "other measures to promote peace, economy,
efficiency and improved administration of foreign policy."
The report of the Commission, which *is to be submitted to the
President and the Congress by June 30, 1975, may include "proposed
constitutional amendments, legislation,. and administrative action considered
appropriate in carrying out its duties." The Commission, in perforr,iing
its responsibilities, is authorized to hold hearings, subpoena witnesses
and secure directly information from any executive department or agency.
CO';I iSSIO T MEMBERS
The Commission is composed of twelve members, four each
~.p ointed by the President of the Senate', the Speaker of the House,
and the Preside-at. The members are:
THE HONORABLE ROBERT D. MURPHY - Chairman
Corning Glass International
New York, New York
THE HONORABLE JAMES B . PEARSO T - Vice Chairman
United States Senate
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MRS . tit' N,. AilMST.~.~ONG
Gouz;s:!llor to the President
!;White House
THE HONOPA>_I3 E 4%ILLIAM J. CASEY
Under Secretary. for Economic Affairs
Department of State
LAIRS. CHARLES W. ENGLEHARD, JR.
Far Hills, New Jersey
_vMR. AREND D. LUBBERS
President, Grand Valley State College
Allendale, Michigan
l~;Ilt . FRANK C. P. MCGLLNN
Executive Vice President
Fidelity Bank
:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
THE HONORABLE WILLIAM S. r;IAILLIARD
House of Representatives
THE HONORABLE MIT, MANSFIELD
United States Senate
DR . STANLEY P . WAGNER
:President, East Central State College
Ada, Oklahoma
THE HONORABLE CLE' LENT J . ZABLOCKKI
House of Representatives
FRANCIS O. WILCO `1 is the E_zecufve Director of the Corn-mission and
r' IEl2 HO`','L, is the Deputy Executive Director. Former Senator ti;IL~..I .l B.
JR. , is General Counsel to the Commission.e Commission offices
located at 2025 ivi Street, N . T:9 ~' ashington , D C 20506 Telephone
(;.,, 254-985'0.
1 1973
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