composition and functions shall be prescribed by the
National Security Act.

The National Security Service
151 (1) 	 There shall be established a National Security Service that
shall be charged with the external and internal security of the
country; its mission, mandate, functions, terms and conditions
of service shall be prescribed by the National Security Act.
(2) 	 The National Security Service shall be representative of the
people of the Sudan; Southern Sudan shall, in particular, be
equitably represented therein.
(3) 	 The National Security Service shall be professional and its
mandate shall focus on information gathering, analysis and
advice to the appropriate authorities.
(4) 	 There shall be established National Security Service offices
throughout the Sudan.
(5) 	 The National Security Service shall be under the supervision
of the Presidency.

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