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 103 STAT. 1712 PUBLIC LAW 101-193—NOV. 30, 1989 Reports. Classified information the administration of such programs and operations, and the necessity for and the progress of corrective actions; and "(4) in the manner prescribed by this section, ensure that the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Perma- nent Select Committee on Intelligence (hereafter in this section referred to collectively as the 'intelligence committees') are kept similarly informed of significant problems and deficiencies as well as the necessity for and the progress of corrective actions, there is hereby established in the Agency an Office of Inspector General (hereafter in this section referred to as the 'Office'). President of U.S. " (b) APPOINTMENT; SUPERVISION; REMoyAL.--(l) There shall be at the head of the Office ein Inspector General who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. This appointment shall be made without regard to political affili- ation and shall be solely on the basis of integrity, compliance with the security standards of the Agency, and prior experience in the field of foreign intelligence. Such appointment shall also be made on the basis of demonstrated ability in accounting, financial analysis, law, management analysis, or public administration. "(2) The Inspector General shall report directly to and be under the general supervision of the Director. "(3) The Director may prohibit the Inspector General from initiat- ing, carrying out, or completing any audit, inspection, or investiga- tion if the Director determines that such prohibition is necessary to protect vital national security interests of the United States. "(4) If the Director exercises any power under paragraph (3), he shall submit an appropriately clcissified statement of the reasons for the exercise of such power within seven days to the intelligence r committees. The Director shall advise the Inspector General at the time such report is submitted, and, to the extent consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods, provide the Inspec- tor General with a copy of any such report. In such cases, the Inspector General may submit such comments to the intelligence committees that he considers appropriate. Reports. "(5) In accordance with section 535 of title 28, United States Code, the Director shall report to the Attorney General any information, allegation, or complaint received from the Inspector General, relat- ing to violations of Federal criminal law involving any officer or employee of the Agency, consistent with such guidelines as may be issued by the Attorney General pursuant to subsection (b)(2) of such section. A copy of all such reports shall be furnished to the Inspector General. President of U.S. "(6) The Inspector General may be removed from office only by the President. The President shall immediately communicate in writing to the intelligence committees the reasons for any such removal. "(c) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES,—It shall be the duty and responsibility of the Inspector General appointed under this section— "(1) to provide policy direction for, and to conduct, supervise, and coordinate independently, the inspections, investigations, and audits relating to the programs and operations of the Agency to ensure they are conducted efficiently and in accord- ance with applicable law and regulations; "(2) to keep the Director fully and currently informed concerning violations of law and regulations, fraud and other

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