RA 10867: National Bureau of Investigation Reorganization and Modernization Act

Section 7. Powers and Functions of the Director.— The Director shall have the following powers and functions:

  1. Formulate policies, guidelines, and programs to effectively carry out the purposes of this Act;

  2. Direct, control, and supervise the administration and operations of the NBI;

  3. Promulgate rules and regulations as may be necessary or proper for the effective exercise of the powers and functions of the NBI, as well as the discharge of the duties and responsibilities of its officials and personnel;

  4. Determine, from time to time, subject to availability of funds and the approval of the Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), the limit of reasonable allowances, incentives, bonuses, privileges, and other benefits which may be given to the NBI personnel;

  5. Create or abolish any division/unit and positions therein as may be required by the exigencies of the service, subject to the endorsement of the Secretary of Justice and approval of the DBM;

  6. Deploy any of its officials or personnel for missions abroad including, but not limited to, assignments as functionaries attached to any Philippine Embassy, consulate, or any other diplomatic office abroad in coordination with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA): Provided, That any expense incurred by the NBI representative in the establishment of his or her office, including operation and maintenance, is shouldered by the NBI;

  7. Hire consultants, subject to pertinent laws and rules, as may be deemed required by the exigencies of the service;

  8. Issue mission orders and permits to carry duly licensed firearms outside residence to its agents, organic personnel assisting in the investigation, and other duly deputized personnel of the Department of Justice assisting the NBI in their investigative work;

  9. Designate NBI informants for investigative purposes;

  10. Remove, suspend, or otherwise discipline NBI agents and personnel for cause in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations and other pertinent laws;

  11. Determine and impose administrative fees;

  12. Perform any and all acts necessary, proper, or incidental to the attainment of the purposes and objectives of this Act; and

  13. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law or authorized by the Secretary of Justice.