Appendix A to Part 377 - Delegations of Authority

The Director, DIS, or in the absence of the Director, a person acting for the Director, is hereby delegated, subject to the direction, authority, and control of the DUSD(P), and in accordance with DoD policies, directives, and instructions, and pertinent publications, authority as required in the administration and operation of the DIS to:

1. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 302 and 3101, employ, direct, and administer DIS civilian personnel.

2. Fix rates of pay for wage board employees exempt from 5 U.S.C. chapter 51, on the basis of rates established under the Coordinated Federal Wage System. In fixing those rates, the wage schedules established by DoD Wage Fixing Authority shall be followed.

3. Establish advisory committees and part-time advisors for the performance of DIS functions pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 173, and to hire Branch of the Federal government or any other oath required by law in connection with employment therein, in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 2903(b), and to designate in writing other officers and employees of the DIS to perform this function or to administer oaths incident to any investigation conducted by the DIS.

5. Establish a DIS Incentive Awards Board and pay cash awards to, and incur necessary expenses for, the honorary recognition of civilian employees of the government whose suggestions, inventions, superior accomplishments, or other personal efforts, including special acts or services, benefit or affect the DIS or its subordinate activities in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 4503, and Office of Personnel Management regulations.

6. Perform the following functions in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 7532; Executive Order 10450, April 27, 1953; and DoD 5200.2-R, February 1984.

a. Designate the security sensitivity of positions within the DIS.

b. Authorize, in the case of an emergency, the appointment of a person to a sensitive position in the DIS for a limited period of time for whom a full field investigation or other appropriate investigation, including the National Agency Check, has not been completed.

c. Authorize the suspension and, when authorized by the DUSD(P), terminate the services of a DIS employee in the interests of national security.

7. Clear DIS personnel and such other individuals as may be appropriate for access to classified DoD material and information in accordance with the provisions of DoD 5200.2-R. As an exception, the personnel security investigation of individuals who are incumbents of, or are proposed for, Senior Executive Service positions within the DIS as Director, Deputy Director (Investigations), or Deputy Director (Industrial Security), shall be conducted by a non-DIS investigative agency designated by the DUSD(P). Similarly, the results of such investigations shall be adjudicated by a non-DIS authority designated by the DUSD(P).

8. Act as an agent for the collection and payment of employment taxes imposed by chapter 21 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, and, as such agent, make all determinations and certifications required or provided under 26 U.S.C. 3122 and 42 U.S.C. 405(p) (1) and (2), with respect to DIS personnel.

9. Authorize and approve overtime work for DIS personnel in accordance with the provisions of § 550.111 of the OPM Regulations.

10. Authorize and approve:

a. Travel for DIS personnel in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), Volume 2, Department of Defense civilian personnel.

b. Temporary duty travel for military personnel assigned or detailed to the DIS in accordance with JTR, Volume 1, Members of the Uniformed Services.

c. Invitational travel to persons serving without compensation whose consultative, advisory, or highly specialized technical services are required in a capacity that is directly related to, or in connection with, DIS activities, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5703.

11. Approve the expenditure of funds available for travel by military personnel assigned or detailed to DlS for expenses incident to attendance at meetings of technical, scientific, professional or other similar organizations in such instances where the approval of the Secretary of Defense or his designee is required by law (37 U.S.C. 412, 5 U.S.C. 4110 and 4111). This authority cannot be redelegated.

12. Develop, establish, and maintain an active and continuing Records Management Program under 44 U.S.C. 3102 and DoD Directive 5015.2, September 17, 1980.

13. Enter into and administer contracts, directly or through a DoD Component, or other Government department or agency, as appropriate, for supplies, equipment, and services required to accomplish the mission of the DIS. To the extent that any law or Executive Order specifically limits the exercise of such authority to persons at the secretarial level or a Military Department, such authority will be exercised by the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Manpower, Installations, and Logistics).

14. Establish and use imprest funds for making small purchases of material and services, other than personal, for the DIS when it is determined it is more advantageous and consistent with the best interests of the government, in accordance with the provisions of DoD Instruction 5100.71, March 5, 1973.

15. Authorize the publication of advertisements, notices, or proposals in public periodicals as required for the effective administration and operations of the DIS pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3702.

16. Establish and maintain appropriate property accounts for DIS. Appoint Boards of Survey, approve reports of survey, relieve personal liability, and drop accountability for DIS property contained in the authorized property accounts that has been lost, damaged, stolen, destroyed, or otherwise rendered unserviceable, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

17. Promulgate the necessary security regulations for the protection of property and activities under the jurisdiction of the Director, DIS, pursuant to DoD Directive 5200.8, July 29, 1980.

18. Develop and maintain DoD publications and changes thereto, consistent with DoD 5025.1-M, April 1981.

19. Enter into support and service agreements with the Military Departments, other DoD Components, or other Government agencies as required for the effective performance of responsibilities and functions assigned to the DIS.

20. Issue appropriate implementing documents and establish internal procedures to ensure that the selection and acquisition of automated data processing resources are conducted in accordance with DoD Directive 7920.1, October 17, 1978; the Federal Property Management regulations; and the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

The Director, DIS, may redelegate these authorities, as appropriate, and in writing, except as otherwise specifically indicated above or as otherwise provided by law or regulation.