We, Qaboos bin Said, the Sultan of Oman
after perusal of the Basic Statute of the State issued by Royal Decree 101/96,
and the Royal Order Establishing the National Security Committee and Determining Its Mandates,
and in pursuance of public interest,
have decreed as follows
Article I
The name of the mentioned “National Security Committee” is hereby amended to the “National Security Council”.
Article II
The council has the mandate to consider all matters relating to national security.
Article III
The council must be held under the chairmanship of His Majesty the Sultan when His Majesty deems appropriate, otherwise, it must be held under the chairmanship of the Minister of the Royal Office and the membership of:
– The Inspector General of Police and Customs.
– The Head of the Internal Security Service.
– The Chief of Staff of the Sultan’s Armed Forces.
– The Head of the Liaison and Coordination Agency.
The council may request the attendance of whomever it deems fit from non-members.
Article III
The council must have a secretary from among the personnel of the Royal Office appointed by the minister.
Article V
This decree must be published in the Official Gazette, and comes into force on the date of its issuance.
Issued on: 26 Rajab 1424
Corresponding to: 23 September 2003
Qaboos bin Said
Sultan of Oman
Published in Official Gazette 752 issued on 1 October 2003.