ATTACHED IS THE DRAFT SIG-I DIRECTIVE.

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP89G00720R000100080029-1
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: December 22, 2016
• Document Release Date: March 21, 2011
• Sequence Number: 29
• Publication Date: May 29, 1986
• Content Type: MEMO

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29 May 1986
NOTE TO: Director of Central Intelligence
Attached is the draft SIG-I directive. There are two issues:
-- First, whether the IG Committee Chairmen have unlimited tenure
and a particular agency can control a Committee for an
indefinite period (which is how presently
read the draft -- and dislike) or whether the Committee Chairmen
should have a fixed tenure which would provide a convenient
opportunity to replace someone with a fresh face or perhaps even
change agencies chairing the Committee. I see
point in that while we are sometimes reluctant'to fire a
Committee Chairman from another agency, a fixed tenure offers
the opportunity either to reappoint or to replace without
heartburn. I would recommend going along with them on this.
-- The other problem is that DIA would like to be a member of the
IGs. Because the Services are members and DIA usually attends
anyway, I see no reason not to make them a named member of the
IGs.
If you agree with these changes, we will get a fresh draft prepared
for your signature before you leave.
Robert Gates
STAT
STAT
STAT
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