§ 2-81. Continuity of government and operations.

(a)

The county manager shall identify the specific order of succession among the county organization to ensure continuity of leadership, organization, and essential services during emergency circumstances. The county manager shall advise the board of this succession on an annual basis and whenever any changes are made to the order of succession. Each county department and group shall also establish an internal chain of succession. Departments and groups charged with keeping public records shall identify essential records and records needed for the operation of government during a disaster. Public records that are vulnerable shall be protected by appropriate measures to include alternate storage locations. Designated departments or groups are responsible for the development of respective plans, procedures, guidelines, protocols that support the comprehensive emergency management plan. All departments and groups are to develop continuity of government/operation plans to ensure continuation of essential functions during an emergency or threat that may disrupt operations.

(b)

County department directors and managers will appoint department emergency management liaisons to manage and coordinate their functional responsibilities and assist in the support implementation of the comprehensive emergency management plan. Emergency management liaisons may be required to participate in the working group.

(c)

County department directors shall also ensure support and recovery team members, including emergency operations center staff, are adequately identified, trained and equipped to provide 24-hour coverage when required. In a declared state of local emergency, directors, managers, and supervisors shall act in accordance with responsibilities outlined in the comprehensive emergency management plan, or as directed by the county manager.

(Ord. No. 11-16, § 6, 7-11-11)