[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 17 (Monday, January 27, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 3926]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-1645]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 4250]


Notice Convening the Accountability Review Board for the Murder 
of Mr. Laurence Foley, USAID Official in Amman, Jordan

    Pursuant to section 301 of the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and 
Antiterrorism Act of 1986 (22 U.S.C. 4831 et seq.), I have determined 
that the October 28, 2002, murder of Mr. Laurence (Larry) Foley of the 
U.S. Agency for International Development (AID) in Amman, Jordan, 
involved loss of life at or related to a U.S. mission abroad. 
Therefore, I am convening an Accountability Review Board, as required 
by that statute, to examine the facts and the circumstances of the 
attack and report to me such findings and recommendations as it deems 
appropriate, in keeping with the attached mandate.
    I have appointed Ambassador Wesley Egan as Chair of the Board. He 
will be assisted by Frederick Mecke, Timothy Deerr, George Wachtenheim, 
Charles S. Phalen, Jr., and by Executive Secretary Howard Perlow. All 
will bring to their deliberations distinguished backgrounds in 
government service and in the private sector.
    I have asked the Board to submit its conclusions and 
recommendations to me within 60 days of its first meeting, unless the 
Chair determines a need for additional time. Appropriate action will be 
taken and reports submitted to Congress on any recommendations made by 
the Board.
    Anyone with information relevant to the Board's examination of this 
incident should contact the Board promptly at (202) 647-5204 or send a 
fax to the Board at (202) 647-3282.

    Dated: January 6, 2003.
Colin L. Powell,
Secretary of State, Department of State.

Accountability Review Board-- Amman, Jordan; Mandate

    A. Review and Report. The Accountability Review Board shall examine 
the facts and circumstances surrounding the October 28, 2002, murder of 
Mr. Laurence Foley, an employee of the U.S. Agency for International 
Development who was assigned to the American Embassy in Amman, Jordan. 
Mr. Foley was shot in the driveway of his home at approximately 7:15 
a.m. while preparing to leave for work. The ARB shall submit a detailed 
written report to the Secretary of State within 60 days of its first 
meeting. If the Chair determines that more than 60 days are necessary 
to complete the Board's review, the Chair shall notify the Secretary of 
State of that fact and the amount of additional time needed.
    B. Findings. In accordance with section 304 (a) of the Omnibus 
Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986 (''the Act''), the 
Board shall make written findings in its report to include at least the 
following matters:
    1. The extent to which the incident (with respect to which the 
Board was convened) was security-related;
    2. Whether in this case the security systems and security 
procedures were adequate;
    3. Whether the security systems and security procedures were 
properly implemented in this case;
    4. The impact of intelligence and information availability in this 
case;
    5. Whether there is reasonable cause to believe that any individual 
has breached the duty of that individual; and
    6. Such other factors and circumstances which may be relevant to 
the appropriate security management of United States missions abroad.
    C. Program Findings and Recommendations. The Board shall submit its 
findings (which may be classified to the extent deemed necessary by the 
Board) to the Secretary of State, together with recommendations, as 
appropriate, to improve the security and efficiency of any program or 
operations which the Board has reviewed.
    D. Personnel Findings and Recommendations. If the Board finds 
reasonable cause to believe that an employee of the United States 
Government, or member of the uniformed services, as defined by section 
303(a)(1)(B) of the Act, has breached his or her duty, the Board shall:
    (1) Notify the individual concerned;
    (2) Transmit the finding of reasonable cause, together with all 
information relevant to such finding, to the head of the appropriate 
Federal agency or instrumentality; and
    (3) Recommend that such agency or instrumentality initiate 
appropriate investigatory or disciplinary actions.
    E. Coordination with Law Enforcement Investigations. I expect that 
the Board will carry out its activities in a manner that does not 
interfere with or compromise the work of the Justice Department or any 
other law enforcement authority conducting an investigation of the 
incident. Specifically, the Board shall coordinate its activities in 
accordance with the State-Justice Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 
signed in September of 2001.
    F. Termination. The Board shall terminate 30 days after submission 
of its report to the Secretary of State unless the Secretary of State 
within that time requests that further proceedings be held by the Board 
and specifies a new termination date.

[FR Doc. 03-1645 Filed 1-24-03; 8:45 am]
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