NO. 28 OF 2012 National Intelligence Service [Rev. 2012] 26. Mechanism for determination of grievances The Director-General shall establish procedures for the consideration and adjudication of grievances in relation to members of the Service. PART III – CIVILIAN AUTHORITY 27. Effective civilian authority In order to give effect to the requirement under Article 239(5) of the Constitution, effective civilian authority shall be exercised through the Cabinet Secretary. 28. Functions of the Cabinet Secretary (1) The Cabinet Secretary shall, subject to this Act— (a) ensure that there are satisfactory arrangements in place for the carrying out of policy directions; (b) in consultation with the Director-General, develop national intelligence policies and strategies; (c) monitor the implementation of the national intelligence policies and strategies; (d) receive and take appropriate action on reports submitted by the Director-General; (e) facilitate the Service by ensuring that the Service is adequately resourced and capacitated to achieve its mandate; (f) submit an annual report to Parliament on the activities of the Service during the period covered by the report indicating the activities and accomplishments of the Service and including such recommendations as he or she may consider appropriate; and (g) perform any other function conferred under the Constitution, this Act or any other written law. 29. Functions of the National Security Council Pursuant to Article 240(3) and (6) of the Constitution, the National Security Council shall— (a) exercise supervisory control over the Service; (b) integrate domestic and foreign policies relating to national security in order to enable the Service to co-operate with other national security organs and function effectively; and (c) perform any other function in relation to the Service as may be prescribed under any other written law. 30. Compliance with Article 59(2)(d) of the Constitution The Service shall ensure compliance with Article 59(2)(d) of the Constitution. [Issue 1] 22