Subchapter MM. CONTINUITY OF GOVERNMENT OFFICE
Sec.
6.481. Mission.
6.482. Responsibilities.
6.483. Composition.
6.484. Relationship with other agencies.
6.485. Effective date.
6.486. Rescission.
Source The provisions of this Subchapter MM adopted by Executive Order No. 2012-05, dated April 30, 2012, 42 Pa.B. 3199, unless otherwise noted.
§ 6.481. Mission.
The mission of the Commonwealth Continuity of Government Steering Committee is to ensure the ability of the Commonwealth to continue to provide essential services during an emergency through its support of the Continuity of Government Office.
§ 6.482. Responsibilities.
The Commonwealth Continuity of Government Steering Committee shall do the following:
(1) Assess the level of continuity of government preparedness among Commonwealth agencies.
(2) Assess the ability of the executive, judicial and legislative branches to coordinate and continue the effective functioning of government during an emergency.
(3) Approve and promote the annual priorities of the Continuity of Government Office (Office) for ensuring the coordination and maintenance of Commonwealth operations during emergencies and disruptions.
(4) Provide guidelines, oversight and policy direction for improving continuity of government and operations by the Office.
§ 6.483. Composition.
The Commonwealth Continuity of Government Steering Committee (Steering Committee) shall consist of the following members:
(1) The Secretary of Administration, who will serve as Chairperson of the Steering Committee.
(2) The Secretary of General Services.
(3) The Director of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency.
(4) The Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police.
(5) The Director of the Continuity of Government Office.
(6) The Chief Information Officer of the Office of Administration.
(7) Other members as appointed by the Governor.
§ 6.484. Relationship with other agencies.
Commonwealth agencies, boards and commissions under the Governor’s jurisdiction shall cooperate fully with the Secretary of Administration, the Director of the Continuity of Government Office and the Commonwealth Continuity of Government Steering Committee.
§ 6.485. Effective date.
This subchapter takes effect immediately.
§ 6.486. Rescission.
Executive Order 2006-1 is rescinded.
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