ORIGANIZATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES This section should include additional delineation of continuity of operations responsibilities of each key position. Sample text for this section includes: Every employee is important to the achievement of the [insert mission. Department or Agency]’s However, like critical processes and services, each essential function has associated key personnel and positions that are necessary to the continuity of [insert operations. Department or Agency]’s They represent strategically vital points in [insert management and Department or Agency]’s authority and underscore the essential functions of that must be [insert Department or Agency] carried out. If these positions are left unattended, [insert will not be able Department or Agency] to meet customer needs or fulfill its essential functions. This is why [insert Department or includes a succession planning and management component in the event these key Agency] positions suddenly become vacant. Succession planning and management ensures the continued effective performance of [insert by provisions for the replacement Department or Agency] of people in key positions. PESONNEL TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS [insert or agency or jurisdiction’s list of essential operations Based on the Department or Agency] are functions, decision can be made regarding the staff that will be required to perform those functions during an emergency. In general, key personnel will be identified for the positions listed below. The following table shows examples of some of the continuity of operations responsibilities. Table 8 COOP Responsibilities POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Provide strategic leadership and overarching policy direction for the Continuity of Operations Program Implement the Continuity of Operations Plan when necessary, or when directed by the Public Safety Director Ensure adequate funding is available for emergency operations Director Update and promulgate orders of succession and delegation of authority Ensure all stakeholders participate in the Continuity of Operations Exercises Notify County officials and stakeholders of COOP activation
ORIGANIZATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES This section should include additional delineation of continuity of operations responsibilities of each key position. Sample text for this section includes: Every employee is important to the achievement of the [insert Department or Agency]’s mission. However, like critical processes and services, each essential function has associated key personnel and positions that are necessary to the continuity of [insert Department or Agency]’s operations. They represent strategically vital points in [insert Department or Agency]’s management and authority and underscore the essential functions of [insert Department or Agency] that must be carried out. If these positions are left unattended, [insert Department or Agency] will not be able to meet customer needs or fulfill its essential functions. This is why [insert Department or Agency] includes a succession planning and management component in the event these key positions suddenly become vacant. Succession planning and management ensures the continued effective performance of [insert Department or Agency] by provisions for the replacement of people in key positions. PESONNEL TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Based on the [insert Department or Agency] or agency or jurisdiction’s list of essential operations are functions, decision can be made regarding the staff that will be required to perform those functions during an emergency. In general, key personnel will be identified for the positions listed below. The following table shows examples of some of the continuity of operations responsibilities. Table 8 COOP Responsibilities POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Director Provide strategic leadership and overarching policy direction for the Continuity of Operations Program Implement the Continuity of Operations Plan when necessary, or when directed by the Public Safety Director Ensure adequate funding is available for emergency operations Update and promulgate orders of succession and delegation of authority Ensure all stakeholders participate in the Continuity of Operations Exercises Notify County officials and stakeholders of COOP activation
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