President's Council on Counter-Narcotics
Council Established to Coordinate and Oversee Federal Counter-Narcotics Policy
What it does
Agencies must cooperate with the Council and provide assistance, information, and advice as requested to implement the national drug control strategy.
Real-world impact
- Requires federal departments to provide assistance, information, and advice to the Council.
- Establishes regular quarterly meetings of senior officials to oversee drug policy.
- Continues the national drug control director as the chief federal drug spokesman.
Topics
Summary
This order creates the President's Council on Counter-Narcotics to advise and assist the President on the national drug control strategy, including setting priorities and linking drug policy to national security. The Council includes the President, Vice President, cabinet officials, and other senior officials, and it will meet at least quarterly. The national drug control office will staff the Council with help from the Vice President's and national security staffs, and all federal departments must cooperate and provide requested assistance.
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