Posted on 01/11/2010 7:45:15 PM PST by Pantera
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COUNCIL OF GOVERNORS By the authority vested in me as President by theConstitution and the laws of the United States of America,including section 1822 of the National Defense AuthorizationAct of 2008 (Public Law 110-181), and in order to strengthenfurther the partnership between the Federal Government and Stategovernments to protect our Nation and its people and property,it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Council of Governors.
(a) There is established a Council of Governors (Council).The Council shall consist of 10 State Governors appointed bythe President (Members), of whom no more than five shall be ofthe same political party. The term of service for each Member appointed to serve on the Council shall be 2 years, but a Membermay be reappointed for additional terms.
(b) The President shall designate two Members, whoshall not be members of the same political party, to serve asCo-Chairs of the Council.
Sec. 2. Functions. The Council shall meet at the call of the Secretary of Defense or the Co-Chairs of the Council toexchange views, information, or advice with the Secretary ofDefense; the Secretary of Homeland Security; the Assistant tothe President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism; theAssistant to the President for Intergovernmental Affairs andPublic Engagement; the Assistant Secretary of Defense forHomeland Defense and Americas' Security Affairs; the Commander,United States Northern Command; the Chief, National GuardBureau; the Commandant of the Coast Guard; and other appropriateofficials of the Department of Homeland Security and theDepartment of Defense, and appropriate officials of otherexecutive departments or agencies as may be designated by theSecretary of Defense or the Secretary of Homeland Security.Such views, information, or advice shall concern:
(a) matters involving the National Guard of the variousStates;
(b) homeland defense;
(c) civil support;
(d) synchronization and integration of State and Federalmilitary activities in the United States; and
(e) other matters of mutual interest pertaining toNational Guard, homeland defense, and civil support activities.
Sec. 3. Administration.
(a) The Secretary of Defense shall designate an ExecutiveDirector to coordinate the work of the Council.
(b) Members shall serve without compensation for theirwork on the Council. However, Members shall be allowed travelexpenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, asauthorized by law.
(c) Upon the joint request of the Co-Chairs ofthe Council, the Secretary of Defense shall, to theextent permitted by law and subject to the availability ofappropriations, provide the Council with administrative support,assignment or detail of personnel, and information as may benecessary for the performance of the Council's functions.
(d) The Council may establish subcommittees of theCouncil. These subcommittees shall consist exclusively ofMembers of the Council and any designated employees of a Memberwith authority to act on the Member's behalf, as appropriate toaid the Council in carrying out its functions under this order.
(e) The Council may establish a charter that is consistentwith the terms of this order to refine further its purpose,scope, and objectives and to allocate duties, as appropriate,among members.
Sec. 4. Definitions. As used in this order:
(a) the term "State" has the meaning provided inparagraph (15) of section 2 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002(6 U.S.C. 101(15)); and
(b) the term "Governor" has the meaning provided inparagraph (5) of section 102 of the Robert T. Stafford DisasterRelief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5122(5)).
Sec. 5. General Provisions.
(a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair orotherwise affect:
(1) the authority granted by law to adepartment, agency, or the head thereof; or
(2) functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary,administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistentwith applicable law and subject to the availability ofappropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, createany right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable atlaw or in equity by any party against the United States, itsdepartments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, oragents, or any other person.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,January 11, 2010. #
Grace,
mentioned it .... in what context? as a fact, statement?
Grace,
mentioned it .... in what context? as a fact, statement?
Grace,
mentioned it .... in what context? as a fact, statement?
Listen real close....can you hear it....?
We are all being called to service. The call is coming from the past, though the Founders and Framers....our country, family and way of life are under attack.
Who will listen to that call and will you answer?
What say you!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfKXRuFegso
Make Ready!
Actually we did hear about this from Obama himself, before the election, but hey that could never happen in America, right?
The death of the senate.
No wonder so many dems are stepping down.
You mean like this thread: A Stability Police Force for the United States: RAND CORP CALLS FOR NATIONAL POLICE FORCE???
Bush dictator ping.
Rush mentioned that obama had signed this executive order and questioned what the possible implications might be. He didn’t focus on it long.
Hmmmmmmmm is right.
No State shall, without the Consent of Congress, lay any Duty of Tonnage, keep Troops, or Ships of War in time of Peace, enter into any Agreement or Compact with another State, or with a foreign Power, or engage in War, unless actually invaded, or in such imminent Danger as will not admit of delay.
Is this so-called "Council of Governors" not a compact between the selected states?
-PJ
“Rush mentioned that obama signed this executive order and questioned what the possible implications might be. He didn’t focus on it long.”
“Most citizens were law abiding and dutifully marched to the police station to register their firearms.”
And that was their biggest mistake.
I took it as long as I could and I sat down and typed an email to Rush stating simply, "Reid...STOP ALREADY!"
He beat that horse to death all the while I was hoping for analysis on other events crowding the news.
The racial satire he was using played itself out early on and ceased being satirical and effective.
Very disappointing to me today, Rushbo.
Happy birthday, anyhow.
Leni
I heard Rush as well — He also said he was going to consult with his legal beagles before drawing conclusions, mentioned Levin was one of those.
Thankk you!
I sent to Levin as well as 2 local hosts. Will send to Bill Cunningham too.
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