Sec. 109. Enhanced coordination among the United States International Communications Agency, the Freedom News Network, and the Department of State; Freedom News Network independence
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The Chief Executive Officer of the United States International Communications Agency and the Chief Executive Officer of the Freedom News Network shall meet, at least on a quarterly basis, with the Secretary of State to— review and evaluate broadcast activities; eliminate overlap of programming; and determine long-term strategies for international broadcasting to ensure such strategies are in accordance with the broad foreign policy interests of the United States. The Chief Executive Officer of the United States International Communications Agency, the Chief Executive Officer of the Freedom News Network, and the Secretary of State shall share all relevant unclassified strategic planning documents produced by the Agency, the Freedom News Network, and the Department of State.
The Department of State, while coordinating with the Freedom News Network in accordance with subsection (a), shall avoid even the appearance of involvement in the daily operations, decisions, or management of the Freedom News Network, and ensure that the distinctions between the Department of State and Freedom News Network remain in accordance with this Act.