114 STAT. 2844 PUBLIC LAW 106-567—DEC. 27, 2000 (B) LIMITATIONS. —The CEO may not be an individual who was an officer or employee of DTS-PO prior to the date of the enactment of this Act. (3) APPOINTMENT AUTHORITY.—The CEO of DTS-PO shall be appointed by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. (4) FIRST APPOINTMENT.— (i) DEADLINE. —The first appointment under this subsection shall be made not later than May 1, 2001. (ii) LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS.—Of the funds available for DTS-PO on the date of the enactment of this Act, not more than 75 percent of such funds may be obligated or expended until a CEO is appointed under this subsection and assumes such position. (iii) MAY NOT BE AN OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.— The individual first appointed as CEO under this subtitle may not have been an officer or employee of the Federal government during the 1-year period immediately preceding such appointment. (5) VACANCY.—In the event of a vacancy in the position of CEO or during the absence or disability of the CEO, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget may designate an officer or employee of DTS-PO to perform the duties of the position as the acting CEO. (6) AUTHORITIES AND DUTIES.— (A) IN GENERAL. — The CEO shall have responsibility for day-to-day management and operations of DTS, subject to the supervision of the Diplomatic Telecommunication Service Oversight Board established under this subtitle. (B) SPECIFIC AUTHORITIES.—In carrying out the responsibility for day-to-day management and operations of DTS, the CEO shall, at a minimum, have— (i) final decision-making authority for implementing DTS policy; and (ii) final decision-making authority for managing all communications technology and security upgrades to satisfy DTS user requirements. (C) CERTIFICATION REGARDING SECURITY.—The CEO shall certify to the appropriate congressional committees that the operational and communications security requirements and practices of DTS conform to the highest security requirements and practices required by any agency utilizing the DTS. (D) REPORTS TO CONGRESS.— Effective date. (i) SEMIANNUAL REPORTS. —Beginning on AugUSt 1, 2001, and every 6 months thereafter, the CEO shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees of jurisdiction a report regarding the activities of DTS- PO during the preceding 6 months, the current capabilities of DTS-PO, and the priorities of DTS-PO for the subsequent 6-month period. Each report shall include a discussion about any administrative, budgetary, or management issues that hinder the ability of DTS-PO to fulfill its mandate.
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