PROPOSED SENIOR REVIEW PANEL REVIEW FUNCTIONS

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP98S00099R000400750020-2
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• Original Classification: U
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• Document Creation Date: December 23, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 4, 2012
• Sequence Number: 20
• Publication Date: March 12, 1980
• Content Type: MISC

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Proposed Senior Review Panel Review Functions
1. Review by the SRP is normally required only of
first drafts of "Normal Track" papers. However, DD/NFA
or C/NIC may direct or the NIO may request SRP review of
"Fast Track" and "Normal Track" papers at any stage. The
SRP will be provided with copies of all drafts from the
concept paper/TOR phase to the final draft, and may comment
to C/NIC and the responsible NIO during other stages of
production when the Panel feels that such action is
warranted.
2. The foregoing applies primarily to the so-called
"Normal Track". For the "Fast Track", SRP participation
will be governed by the time-urgency of the matter and
the desires of the C/NIC and responsible NIO.
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MEMORANDUM FOR: DD/NFA
C/Nlc
Attached are suggested discussion papers
re the SRP review functions and SRP relation-
ships for our
11 March'meeting.
Calif`"t)
William Leonhart
STAT
STAT
Attachments: 2
Date 11 March 1980
FORM 5-75 101 EUSE D TI NS PREVIOUS
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11 March 1980
Proposed Senior Review Panel Review Functions
1. The SRP's review function with respect to interagency
production will normally be limited to the review of the
first draft. However, the SRP will be provided with copies
of all drafts from the concept paper/TOR phase to the final
draft, and may comment to C/NIC and the responsible NIO
during other stages of production when the Panel feels that
such action is warranted. The DD/NFA or C/NIC, in addition,
may direct, or the responsible NIO may request, SRP review
of any phase.
2. The foregoing applies primarily to the so-called
"Normal Track". For the "Fast Track", SRP participation
will be governed by the time-urgency of the matter and the
desires of the C/NIC and responsible NIO.
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ADM12i1STRATI`JE -. INTERNA L ONLY
11 March 1980
Relationship of SRP
with the DCI (DDCI); DD/NFA-D/NFAC; and C/NIC
1. Premises
--The SRP will continue to function as a corporate body,
whose precise role and functions are still evolving.
--The SRP, albeit cautiously and gradually as Community-
wide acceptance is achieved, is expected to move towards a
broader role within the Intelligence Community.
--The SRP will perform both NFAC and Community-wide
functions.
--Individual members of the SRP will function as NIOs-
at-large within the NIC, and may be charged with other tasks
outside the NIC.
2. Organizational Location
The SRP normally reports to the DD/NFA acting as the
DCI's agent. For administrative purposes and support, the
SRP will function within the Office of the DD/NFA. (See
organization chart)
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3. Authority
On Community-wide matters, it should be clearly
understood that the SRP functions with the authority of
the DCI, albeit under the cognizance of the DD/NFA. On
occasion, for a specific Community-wide project, it may be
appropriate for the SRP to operate under a written directive
signed by the DCI outlining that particular undertaking.
Since the DCI has the statutory authority and responsibility,
and the DD/NFA is not a statutory position, this understanding--
that the SRP is the DCI's Panel as well as the DD/NFA's--is
essential if the SRP is to function effectively.
4. Relationships (See organizational chart)
--As a collegial group, the SRP functions in an off-line,
advisory capacity, normally reporting to the DD/NFA-D/NFAC,
but on occasion may function under specific instructions from
the DCI or DDCI. For certain functions, for example the
review of interagency papers, the SRP may also directly advise
the Chairman, NIC; however, the SRP is not an integral part of
the Council.
--As individuals, members of the SRP function within
the Council and under the Chairman as NIOs-at-large under
procedures prescribed by the Chairman.
--The SRP may also advise the D/NFAC on more purely CIA
matters such as NFAC's overall research and production program.
Attachment: Chart
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