(a) Agency or CIA means the Central Intelligence Agency and include all staff elements of the Director of Central Intelligence.

(b) Process means a summons, complaint, subpoena, or other official paper (except garnishment orders) issued in conjunction with a proceeding or hearing being conducted by a federal, state, or local governmental entity of competent jurisdiction.

(c) Employee means any CIA officer, any staff, contract, or other employee of CIA, any person including independent contractors associated with or acting for or on behalf of CIA, and any person formerly having such a relationship with CIA.

(d) General Counsel includes the Deputy General Counsel or Acting General Counsel.