Interagency Agreements A written agreement entered into between agencies that require specific goods or – services to be furnished or tasks to be accomplished by one organization in support of the other. Interoperability (1) The ability of systems, personnel, or agencies to provide services to and accept services – from other systems, personnel, or agencies and to use the services so exchanged to enable them to operate effectively together. (2) The condition achieved among communications-electronic systems or items of communications-electronics equipment when information or services can be exchanged directly and satisfactorily between them and/or their users. Legal and Financial Records Records that are needed to protect the legal and financial rights of the – government and of the persons affected by its actions. *Lines of Succession Provisions for the assumption of senior organization offices and other key positions – during an emergency in the event that any of those officials are unavailable to execute their legal and/or essential duties. Logistical Support Services Personnel who have the skills and authority to coordinate the provision of – resources and services. *Mission Critical Data Information essential to supporting the execution of an organization's essential or – mission critical business functions. *Mission Critical Resources minimum resource requirements needed to perform or restore an –The organization’s essential or mission critical business functions. Critical resources could include facilities, communication systems, personnel, vital records and databases, vital systems and equipment, key vendors, and other government agencies. *Mission Critical Systems Information Technology equipment essential to supporting the execution of an – organization’s essential or mission critical business functions, including hardware, software, networking components, etc. Multiyear Strategy and Program Management Plan A multiple-year process to ensure the maintenance and – continued viability of Continuity Plans. A short-term emergency response program that establishes procedures for Occupant Emergency Plan (OEP) – safeguarding lives and property directly following an emergency. Also known as Facility Emergency Plans or Evacuation Plans. Primary Operating Facility The site of normal, day-to-day operations; the location where an employee – usually goes to work. *Priority Classifications The act or process of classifying actions, operations, or tasks to specific groups or – categories according to established criteria, such as precedence or merit of attention before competing alternatives. Procedures A document that outlines a series of action taken to accomplish a desired end result. –
Interagency Agreements – A written agreement entered into between agencies that require specific goods or services to be furnished or tasks to be accomplished by one organization in support of the other. Interoperability – (1) The ability of systems, personnel, or agencies to provide services to and accept services from other systems, personnel, or agencies and to use the services so exchanged to enable them to operate effectively together. (2) The condition achieved among communications-electronic systems or items of communications-electronics equipment when information or services can be exchanged directly and satisfactorily between them and/or their users. Legal and Financial Records – Records that are needed to protect the legal and financial rights of the government and of the persons affected by its actions. *Lines of Succession – Provisions for the assumption of senior organization offices and other key positions during an emergency in the event that any of those officials are unavailable to execute their legal and/or essential duties. Logistical Support Services – Personnel who have the skills and authority to coordinate the provision of resources and services. *Mission Critical Data – Information essential to supporting the execution of an organization's essential or mission critical business functions. *Mission Critical Resources –The minimum resource requirements needed to perform or restore an organization’s essential or mission critical business functions. Critical resources could include facilities, communication systems, personnel, vital records and databases, vital systems and equipment, key vendors, and other government agencies. *Mission Critical Systems – Information Technology equipment essential to supporting the execution of an organization’s essential or mission critical business functions, including hardware, software, networking components, etc. Multiyear Strategy and Program Management Plan – A multiple-year process to ensure the maintenance and continued viability of Continuity Plans. Occupant Emergency Plan (OEP) – A short-term emergency response program that establishes procedures for safeguarding lives and property directly following an emergency. Also known as Facility Emergency Plans or Evacuation Plans. Primary Operating Facility – The site of normal, day-to-day operations; the location where an employee usually goes to work. *Priority Classifications – The act or process of classifying actions, operations, or tasks to specific groups or categories according to established criteria, such as precedence or merit of attention before competing alternatives. Procedures – A document that outlines a series of action taken to accomplish a desired end result.
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