Summary state and local governments must have plans for maintaining critical services during. Critical daily functions that need to be provided even during an event. Such ordinance shall be limited in its effect to a period not exceeding six months after any such enemy attack or disaster and shall provide for a method of resumption of normal governmental authority by the end of the. Mar 24, 2020 the continuity of state government and elections is one of the many questions surrounding covid19. Continuity of government cog and continuity of operations. Because continuity planning is a specialized field and those tasked with continuity planning may not have the related knowledge and background, these documents seek to provide a brief background of information. Continuity of government issues that should be addressed by local agencies this page also available in pdf format. Though often discussed in relation to nuclear war or a similarly chaotic scenario, continuity of government plans can be triggered even by popular, nonviolent opposition to an unpopular war abroad. Continuity of government cog cog is a coordinated effort within the executive branch to ensure essential functions continue to be performed during a catastrophic emergency or an event affecting multiple agencies. The whole concept of continuity of government cog was originated by the british government during world war ii, then was later adopted by the us and other world governments. Continuity of operationscontinuity of government for. Presidential policy directive 40 ppd40, to ensure that agencies are able to continue performance of essential functions under a broad range of circumstances. Continuity of operationscontinuity of government plan mrsc.
It exists solely to keep the current system in place, regardless of the cost. Continuity of operations continuity of government coopcog. Continuity of government is basic to survival of the nation. City of richmond continuity of operations coop department plan template version 2 february 2010 this template is derived from the virginia department of emergency management vdem local government coop department template. Organizations are encouraged to develop their coopcog plan to meet their needs and.
As a condition of office, the president swears or affirms a pledge to preserve, protect, and defend the constitution of the united states, which. Continuity of government is directly concerned with the provisions of essential support services to the civilian population while assuring the survivability of the american constitutional and democratic form of government. Washington dc the last american vagabond last week, newsweek published a report. American public while supporting the continued delivery of vital mis executive office of the president office of management and budget washington, d. Pandemic emergency continuity of government plan shoreline. Essentially, there are two specific types of regulations. Continuity of government commission brookings institution. This is the second report of the continuity of government commission. Continuity of government cog is the principle of establishing defined procedures that allow a government to continue its essential operations in case of nuclear war or other catastrophic event. During an april 2004 hearing, the government reform committee had found significant inadequacies in the federal coop process and chairman davis raised concerns that the federal government may not be able to remain fully functional in the event of a severe natural. The legislature is included in the state continuity of government plan. King stephens government was severely criticized by those subjected to it. Continuity of government plan continuity of government is the preservation, maintenance, andor reconstitution of the countys capability. Us department of homeland security, directive 9300.
Examination of federal agencies continuity of operations plans. Continuity is an important element of preparedness and an integral part of each core capability across the five. Eligibility for access to this directive shah be on a strictly needtoknow basis as determined by the single points of contact for ecg, cog andor coop matters. A continuity of operations plan or continuity of government plan has been a part of u. This report addresses our system of presidential succession and how. Business continuity management is applied across the entire organisation central office divisions, regions, schools and tafe institutes. I note for the selfserving record that my wife and i, in the book we wrote together ostensibly for teenagers, fault lines in the constitution, actually devote a full chapter to the problem of continuity in government under dire circumstances, including public health emergencies. Continuity of operations coop is a united states federal government initiative, required by u. The above is addressed in the state emergency operations plan seop, within the individual state agency coop plans, and in the nema continuity of operations plan.
An electronic version is available on the internet. State and local government continuity of operations. This continuity resource toolkit is designed to provide whole community partners additional tools, templates, and resources to assist in implementing the concepts found within the continuity guidance circular. Coop planning is the effort to ensure the continued performance of essential daily government functions while facilities or. American public while supporting the continued delivery of. Continuity of government cog is the principle of establishing defined procedures that allow a government to continue its essential operations in case of a catastrophic event such as nuclear war. Pddnsc67 enduring constitutional government and continuity of government operations u 21 october 1998 presidential decision directive 67 pdd 67, issued 21 october 1998, relates to enduring constitutional government, continuity of operations coop planning, and continuity of government cog operations. Government regulations imposed on specific industries which must be adhered to in order to do business. A coopcog plan is comprised of a number of component parts and should meet the needs of the various users of the plan and their roles in the overall coopcog program. Gerards post raises absolutely central questions that too often go undiscussed.
The nebraska state continuity plan includes the legislature. United states federal government continuity of operations. During a national emergency, the continuation of federal government operations is not practical or possible unless such. Georgias continuity of government plan identifies under which circumstances the seat of government may be moved and outlines the lines of succession and emergency powers of the governor and the legislature. Continuity of government governments at all levels are responsible for providing continuity of effective leadership, authority and adequate direction of emergency response and recovery operations. This principle has received increasing attention by government at all levels and in all branches. These plans and arrangements detail the ways and means to ensure. Overview purpose presents an overview of best practices in the area of continuity of operations coop planning for state and local governments. State and local government continuity of operations planning. Your companys business continuity plan, in conjunction with business interruption insurance, form your business continuity management bcm program. To maintain consistency between this plan and those of federal and state agencies, this plan lays out a n integrated. Continuity plan template and instructions for nonfederal fema.
During this webinar learn what actions are being taken from ncsls experts to ensure representative democracy continues. Effective continuity planning is the responsibility of the whole community. Critical daily functions that need to be provided even during an event although at a reduced level. Business continuity planning is the process of identifying the parts of your company that are most vulnerable in order to create a plan to recover them if a business interruption occurs. Continuity of government encompasses many aspects of the legislative process, from the way the legislature is convened in an emergency, to lines of succession for public offices, and the location where the session will be held. Continuity of government plans are important resources in providing essential service, maintaining vital records and systems, and continually performing essential functions.
This chapter examines the continuity in government under the reign of king stephen in england. City of mercer island pandemic flu continuity of operation plan springsummer 2009. Business continuity focuses on our capacity to achieve our objectives. While related to continuity of operations coop planning, the focus of cog planning should be to ensure the ability of the governing body to operate and. White house continuity of government plan and national coop. Purpose this directive establishes department of homeland security dhs policy regarding continuity of operations programs coop and continuity of government cog functions. Continuity of government cog is the ability of a governing body to continue to function during and after an emergency.
Continuity of operations coop planning is imperative for all state and local government agencies and mandated by federal and presidential directives. Scope this directive applies to all dhs organizational elements. Enduring constitutional government and continuity of government. The operational authority for the continuity of government was shifted from the civilian federal emergency management agency fema to the white house military office in early 2009, giving the white house full control over this important national security program. Continuity of government united states nuclear forces. The continuity of government commission is an american enterprise institute and brookings institution project. It explains that during his coronation charter and in the first few years of his reign, king stephen modelled himself on henry i and posed as the continuator of all that was best in the previous reign. The continuity of government readiness conditions cogcon system establishes executive branch readiness levels based on possible threats to the national capital region. Continuity of operations continuity of government coopcog and fully understand the continuity of business operation procedures that are to be followed in the event of an emergency that impacts the facilities and employees for which they are responsible.
The president alone determines and issues the cogcon level. Consider modifying existing contracts to protect your interests. To watch an informational video about coopcog and how you and your agency can contribute, type the following link into your internet browser. This plan is not intended to address the nebraska emergency management agencys nema efforts to respond to any incident, emergency, or disaster affecting state government. The continuity of government cog and continuity of operations coop annex delineates responsibilities for maintaining legal governance by elected. On may 4, 2007, i issued the national continuity policy, an updated, integrated approach to maintaining a comprehensive and effective continuity capability to ensure the preservation of our. The king county executive may proclaim a state of emergency within the county when, in the judgment of the executive, extraordinary measures are necessary to protect public peace, safety and welfare. White house continuity of government plan and national. Federal executive branch government employees at their normal work locations. The cityintends to provide the highest level of response and recovery to an incident as. Continuity of government cog plans are designed to ensure that critical state operations can continue to function in an emergency, which could be anything from a terrorist attack to a natural disaster to a power failure. Cog was developed by the british government before and during world war ii to counter the threat of luftwaffe bombing during the battle of britain.
Lines of communication to your key vendors and suppliers to plan collaboratively for the long term and explore contingencies to get the supplies and services you need to continue to operate. County of clara, office of emergency services continuity of operations and continuity of government coopcog guidance 3. Eisenhower provided via executive order various measures designed to ensure that the government of the united states would be able to continue operating after a nuclear war. Thousands await the noon hour when a new president will take the oath of office in the presence of members of congress. An electronic version of this document, in portable document format pdf is. The california government code section 8643b and the constitution of the state of. Essential to accomplishing the mission of theagency. The continuity of government commission is a private aeibrookings commission funded by the carnegie, hewlett, packard, and macarthur foundations. Business continuity management is a core component of good governance and is integral to our enterprise risk management framework. Operations coop and continuity of government cog plan, attached hereto as. From its headquarters in denver, colorado, the foundations staff directs and supports the efforts of more than 800 volunteers who serve on the board of trustees and various committees. Department of public safety what is a continuity of. Continuity of operations coop and continuity of government.
Despite this general awareness and an increasing understanding, there is still some confusion about the survival of government which is essential to the future. To assist you in locating the appropriate continuity resources, two navigation methods are provided below. Whereas, whereas, whereas, whereas, whereas, whereas, whereas, on march 6, 2020, i issued executive order 2002, which declared that a public health emergency exists in our state as result of the coronavirus disease. Standards and requirements that must be met in order to become a member of an organization eg. Continuity of operations and continuity of government coopcog guidance 2 guide instructions this guide is can be used as the basic foundation for continuity of operationscontinuity of government coopcog plans for the county of santa clara. The overall purpose of both continuity of operations and continuity of government is to ensure the continuity of essential functions under all. Preface continuity of government plan this continuity of government plan provides guidance for allen county personnel to ensure. Continuity of operationscontinuity of government plan. No level of government can perform essential functions and provide critical services without the support of the rest of the nation. Continuity of operations continuity of government coop.
Coop is an effort within individual agencies to ensure that essential government services continue during a wide range of emergencies. The authority to do many of these things resides in a states constitution. For local government continuity of government issues that should be addressed by local agencies. The government of jersey and the jersey resilience forum recommend that all organisations adopt robust and flexible business continuity management arrangements, which will help ensure that the impact of disruptions caused by coronavirus covid19 will be minimised. This state continuity implementation plan serves as an educational primer for those unfamiliar with continuity. Since many functions are interdependent, such as payment processing, agencies often need to plan, communicate and coordinate. State of ohio continuity of operationscontinuity of government what is a continuity of operations plan coop and continuity of government cog. Press interest in federal cog programs increased after the cold war. All agencies have designated continuity of operations program managers responsible for the agencys coop plan, including essential functions, orders of succession, alert notification procedures, alternate work locationsprocedures, vital records and resources.
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