National Security Council (Czech Republic) Explained

Agency Name:	National Security Council of the Czech Republic
Nativename:	Bezpečnostní rada státu České republiky
Seal:	Coat of arms of the Czech Republic.svg
Formed:	1998
Chief1 Position:	Prime Minister, Chairman
Chief1 Name:	Petr Fiala
Chief2 Position:	Deputy prime minister, Vice Chairman
Chief2 Name:	Vít Rakušan
Chief3 Position:	Deputy prime minister
Chief3 Name:	Vlastimil Válek
Chief4 Position:	Minister of Regional Development
Chief4 Name:	Ivan Bartoš
Parent Agency:	Office of the Government of the Czech Republic
Website:	National Security Council website

The National Security Council of the Czech Republic (Czech: Bezpečnostní rada státu České republiky), abbreviated BRS is a governmental group of the Czech Republic charged with ensuring the security of the country.

Order of the National Security Council

In accordance with Article 9 of Constitutional Act No 110/1998 on the security of the Czech Republic:

The National Security Council comprises the Prime Minister and other members of the Government in accordance with a Government decision.
The National Security Council, within the scope of authorization set by the Government, prepares draft measures for the Government concerning the safeguarding of the Czech Republic’s security.
The President of the Republic is entitled to attend meetings of the National Security Council, demand reports from the National Security Council and its members and to discuss issues with the National Security Council or its members which fall within their remit.^[1]

Notes and References

Web site: National Security Council. Government of the Czech Republic. English. 8 June 2015.